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How to Get to Payag ni Lolo Iri Farm Resort + Travel Guide

“Payag ni Lolo Iri”, is a haven of serenity, simplicity, and relaxation.

Payag ni Lolo Iri is an organic farm with resort amenities in the heart of Tanauan, Leyte.

Traveling to Payag ni Lolo Iri Farm Resort for the first time? This detailed and curated travel guide will make it easy for you to navigate your way inside, save money, and maximize your time.

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How to Get to Payag ni Lolo Iri Farm Resort

✓ OPTION 1 (BY JEEPNEY)

Entry Point is in TACLOBAN AIRPORT.

From the airport, take a motorcycle cab to Tacloban City New Bus Terminal. Fare is about PHP 8 ( SGD 0.2 ,$0.15, € 0.12) .
Then, ride a jeepney bound for Tanauan, Leyte. Be sure to inform the driver that you will hop off at Petron near Payag ni Lolo Iri or you are going to Payag ni Lolo Iri. Fare is PHP 30 ( SGD$ 0.75 ,US$ 0.6, € 0.5).
At Petron or at the corner going to Payag ni Lolo Iri, ride a habal-habal or motorcycle to take you to the resort. Ask the habal-habal or motorcycle driver to fetch you at your agreed homeward-bound time and take you to bus/van terminal or jeepney going to tacloban. The fare for the habal-habal is PHP 100 ( SGD$ 2.5 ,US$ 2, € 1.7) per person for two-way. Note: You’ll have to patiently wait there to board a Habal-Habal or Motorcycle.

✓ OPTION 2 (BY VAN)

Entry Point is TACLOBAN AIRPORT.

From the airport, take a motorcyle cab to the Van-Van Downtown Terminal located at P. Burgos Street. Fare is about PHP 8 ( SGD 0.2 ,$0.15, € 0.12) .
Then, ride a van going to Tanauan, Leyte. Be sure to inform the driver that you will hop off at Petron near Payag ni Lolo Iri or you are going to Payag ni Lolo Iri. Fare is PHP 30 ( SGD$ 0.75 ,US$ 0.6, € 0.5).
At Petron or at the corner going to Payag ni Lolo Iri, ride a habal-habal or motorcycle to take you to the resort. Ask the habal-habal or motorcycle driver to fetch you at your agreed homeward-bound time and take you to bus/van terminal or jeepney going to tacloban. The fare for the habal-habal is PHP 100 ( SGD$ 2.5 ,US$ 2, € 1.7) per person for two-way. Note: You’ll have to patiently wait there to board a Habal-Habal or Motorcycle.

✓ OPTION 3 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN)

Entry Point is in CEBU PIER 3 or PIER 1 via ORMOC .

Notes:

From Pier 1, ride the Slow Boat bound (Cokaliong Shipping Lines, Inc. and Roble Shipping Lines, Inc) or From Pier 3, ride the Fast Craft (Oceanjet or 2Go) for Ormoc. Fare is about PHP 500.00 ( SGD$ 12.5, US$ 10, € 8.33) for Slow Boats and PHP 1100.00 ( SGD$ 27.5, US$ 22, € 18.33) for Fast Boats/Crafts. Travel Time is about 5-6 hours for the slow boats and 2-3 hours for the fast boat.
From the port, walk to Ormoc City Terminal near the Ormoc Public Market/2go Express ticketing.
Then, ride a jeepney/multicab/van bound for Tacloban Terminal.
At Tacloban Terminal, ride a van going to Tanauan, Leyte. Be sure to inform the driver that you will hop off at Petron near Payag ni Lolo Iri or you are going to Payag ni Lolo Iri. Fare is PHP 30 ( SGD$ 0.75 ,US$ 0.6, € 0.5).
At Petron or at the corner going to Payag ni Lolo Iri, ride a habal-habal or motorcycle to take you to the resort. Ask the habal-habal or motorcycle driver to fetch you at your agreed homeward-bound time and take you to bus/van terminal or jeepney going to tacloban. The fare for the habal-habal is PHP 100 ( SGD$ 2.5 ,US$ 2, € 1.7) per person for two-way. Note: You’ll have to patiently wait there to board a Habal-Habal or Motorcycle.

Check Fast Craft Schedule & Fare Here

(HOMEBOUND)

Wait for any bus/van in the area or ride a habal-habal/motorcycle.
Check Fast Craft Schedule & Fare Here

✓ OPTION 4 (BY AIRPLANE & BUS/VAN) (From Cebu or Manila)

There are actually daily flights from Manila to Tacloban and Cebu to Tacloban. The flight takes at least an hour and twenty (20) minutes if your entry point is Manila. Air travel takes about forty-five (45) minutes or less if your entry point is Cebu.
After arriving at Tacloban Domestic Airport (San Jose, Tacloban City), go to Tacloban City Bus Terminal via taxicab or transfer service.
From Tacloban City Bus Terminal, one can easily go to Payag ni Lolo Iri by taking a one-hour bus or van ride bound for Tanauan.

Notes:

Airlines that travel from Manila to Tacloban: (9+ flights per day)

Cebu Pacific
Air Asia
Philippine Airlines

Airlines that travel from Cebu to Tacloban: (3+ flights per day)

Cebu Pacific
CebGo
AirAsia Zest
Philippine Airlines

✓ OPTION 5 (BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI)

Exact Location: Payag ni Lolo Iri, Zone 1 Barangay, Tanauan, Leyte, 6502

Search for ‘ Payag ni Lolo Iri’ via Waze or Google Maps. (It is a wee-bit expensive).

From the airport, hire a cab going to Payag ni Lolo Iri.

Note: You may also try to book a GRABTAXI which is now on Beta Mode in Tacloban, to get there faster and conveniently.

Below is the Map showing different routes to Payag ni Lolo Iri.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

What’s in Payag ni Lolo Iri Farm Resort?

Payag ni Lolo Iri Farm Resort is located in Zone 1 Tanauan, Leyte. It is surrounded by mountains and lush greenery which is really a good stress reliever and a break from city life.

Haven of serenity, Simplicity, and Relaxation are the essential aspects of well-being that the owners proudly offer and guarantee to their guests to experience during their visit or stay at our Farm-Retreat Villa.

Location, ambiance, cuisine, accommodations, and all other facilities testify to the unique beauty and caliber of hospitality that only “Payag ni Lolo Iri” can provide.
Some beautiful things, novel concepts, and spectacular places are created amid trying circumstances.

Looking for a Perfect Home Away From Home?

What about “exclusive” accommodation?

Or maybe, an “exclusive” dining experience?

Or maybe, an “exclusive” & intimate celebration of your special event?

Come and experience our humble “Payag Ni Lolo Iri”, a Private Farm Retreat Villa in Tanauan, Leyte Philippines.

Activities

1. FINE DINING

Feed your body as you feed your soul. “Payag ni Lolo Iri” offers a variety of native dishes that will surely satiate your Filipino palate with the assurance they pass your gastronomic standards.

2. NATURE SIGHTSEEING

There are multiple spots on this farm where you can take scenic and lovely photos.

3. SWIMMING AND JACUZZI

The place is very huge. Hence, you can feel the fresh air and the place is indeed relaxing. It is not overly decorated and each establishment is spacious enough. Plus they are continually renovating the place, hence there is always new things to look forward to.

4. SPOIL YOURSELF AND EAT AT THE POOL (BALI STYLE)

Estimated time to spend in the place?

You will spend around 1 hour – 4 hours in this place.

Are food and drinks available in the area?

You can dine and just enjoy their sumptuous food at their payag inspired restaurant.

In short, the place will bring you back to the barrio ambiance which you might have been missing for a long time, but, with a touch of luxury.

Get a boost from our inclusive Filipino or Continental breakfast at the Payag-cottages, or maybe a FLOATING BREAKFAST in our Jacuzzi-Pool?

Then spend a few hours just “doing nothing,” it’s paradise, after all.

Prebooked only! No walk-in.

How much are the Entrance Fee and Other Noted Fees?

They also offer events for birthdays. Just Hire their entire Villa which consists of two Filipino-themed bedrooms and each has its own suites, plus a Jacuzzi, an Open-Air Living & Dining Area, a fully-furnished kitchen, and a beautiful landscape, perfect for Garden-Set Up special occasions.