Rock N Zoo and Violet Flower Garden: Tourist Spot in Isabel Leyte
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Traveling to Rock N Zoo and Violet Flower Garden 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 Rock N Zoo and Violet Flower Garden
✓ OPTION 1 (BY TRICYCLE)
Entry Point is in ORMOC PORT.
CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE
- From the port, walk to Ormoc City Terminal near the Ormoc Public Market/2go Express ticketing.
- Then, ride a van/bus going to Isabel. Travel time is about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Be sure to tell the driver to drop you off at Old Isabel Municipal Health Office (This is the entrance area going to Rock N Zoo and Violet Flower Garden).
- From there, ride a motorcycle going to your destination.
(HOMEBOUND)
- You can arrange a motorcycle ride to wait for you.
✓ OPTION 2 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN)
Entry Point is in CEBU PIER 4 via HILONGOS
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- From Pier 4, ride the Slow Boats (Roble Shipping Lines or Gabisan Lines) & Fast Boat (MV Superjoy) bound for Hilongos. Fare is about PHP 310.00 ( SGD$ 6.89, US$ 6.2, € 5.17) – PHP 2,000.00 ( SGD$ 44.45, US$ 40, € 33.33) for Slow Boats and PHP 550.00 ( SGD$ 12.23, US$ 11, € 9.17) for Fast Boats/Crafts. Travel Time is about 5-6 hours for the slow boats and 2-3 hours for the fast boat.
- Then walk or ride a motorcycle to Hilongos Public Terminal.
- At the Market, ride a bus/van to Isabel.
- At Isabel terminal, you can hail and negotiate with a motorcycle to take you directly to Rock N Zoo and Violet Flower Garden but prices differ.
(HOMEBOUND)
- You can arrange a motorcycle ride to wait for you.
✓ OPTION 3 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN)
Entry Point is in CEBU PIER 4 via BAYBAY.
CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE
- From Pier 4, ride the Slow Boats (RORO Ferries) & Fast Boat (MV Superjoy) bound for Hilongos. Fare is about PHP 310.00 ( SGD$ 6.89, US$ 6.2, € 5.17) – PHP 2,000.00 ( SGD$ 44.45, US$ 40, € 33.33) for Slow Boats and PHP 580.00 ( SGD$ 12.89, US$ 11.6, € 9.67) for Fast Boats/Crafts. Travel Time is about 5-6 hours for the slow boats and 2-3 hours for the fast boat.
- Then walk or ride a motorcycle to Baybay Public Terminal.
- At the Market, ride a bus/van to Isabel.
- At Isabel terminal, you can hail and negotiate with a motorcycle to take you directly to Rock N Zoo and Violet Flower Garden but prices differ.
(HOMEBOUND)
- You can arrange a motorcycle ride to wait for you.
✓ OPTION 4 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN) DANAO, CEBU
Entry Point is in DANAO, CEBU. By Boat (Roble Shipping Lines)
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Notes:
- From Cebu, ride the EB Aznar Shipping Corp. boat from Danao to Isabel. EB Aznar Shipping Corp. serves the route daily.
- From the port, ride a bus going to Isabel Proper. Be sure to tell the driver to drop you off at Old Isabel Municipal Health Office (This is the entrance area going to Rock N Zoo and Violet Flower Garden). From there, ride a motorcycle going to your destination.
- or you can hail and negotiate with a motorcycle to take you directly to Rock N Zoo and Violet Flower Garden but prices differ.
CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE
✓ OPTION 5 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN)
Entry Point is in CEBU PIER 1 or 3 via PALOMPON.
CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE
- From Cebu, ride any of the boats at Pier 1 or Pier 3 to Palompon, Leyte. The fast craft serves the route daily. Travel Time is around 3 hours.
- At Palompon port, walk towards the terminal.
- At the Palompon terminal, ride a van/bus going to Isabel. Travel time is around 40 minutes.
- At Isabel terminal, you can hail and negotiate with a motorcycle to take you directly to Rock N Zoo and Violet Flower Garden but prices differ.
(HOMEBOUND)
- You can arrange a motorcycle ride to wait for you.
✓ OPTION 6 (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 van/bus going to Isabel. Travel time is about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Be sure to tell the driver to drop you off at Old Isabel Municipal Health Office (This is the entrance area going to Rock N Zoo and Violet Flower Garden).
- From there, ride a motorcycle going to your destination.
- Check Fast Craft Schedule & Fare Here
(HOMEBOUND)
- You can arrange a motorcycle ride to wait for you.
- Check Fast Craft Schedule & Fare Here
✓ OPTION 7 (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 Isabel by taking a two-hour bus or van ride bound for Ormoc.
- At the Ormoc terminal, Hop on a bus or van en route to Isabel. The van fare is P150 and the trip usually takes about one hour.
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 8 (BY PRIVATE CAR/VEHICLE)
- Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Rock N Zoo and Violet Flower Garden” in Isabel, Leyte.
Exact location: Consolacion, Isabel, Eastern Visayas, Philippines, Isabel, Philippines
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
What’s in Rock N Zoo and Violet Flower Garden?
Rock N Zoo and Violet Flower Garden is a mini-amusement park located at the hilltop area of Isabel. They also have a variety of flowers.
It is located in Consolacion, Isabel, Eastern Visayas, Philippines, Isabel, Philippines.
It has a garden full of beautiful flowers.
The place is still in a work in progress.
You can also try to visit Isabel Baywalk, Honan Falls, White Ridge Spring Resort, Tallulah’s Place: Mangroves and Beach Resort, Mansanitas Curve: Isabel’s Hilltop Chill Place, Hidden FantaSea and Moussaka Nature Park.
Estimated time to spend in the place?
You will spend around 30 minutes – 1 hour in this place.
Are food and drinks available in the area?
No.
But there are food establishments located nearby like Il Fattoria Restaurant, RF Yamas Fishing Park ,The Beehive at Herjos, and, Herjos Mountain Grill.
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How much are the Entrance Fee and Other Noted Fees?
- Entrance Fee: TBA
Opening and Closing Time?
- Monday – Sunday:
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Parking Space?
You can use the road as a parking space.
When is the best time to visit the place?
Best time to visit is during good weather and at weekdays to avoid the crowd.
For more information, contact them at:
Inquire on their FB Page.
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TIPS, NOTES, AND REMINDERS
- Bring extra clothes so that in every corner, the outfit is different.
- Visit on weekdays to avoid the crowd.
- Bring water so that you can’t be dehydrated.
- Make sure your body is in good condition.
- Check the weather ahead.
- Place your trash in your bag.
- Be a responsible tourist.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The rates, contact details and other information indicated in this post are accurate from the time of writing but may change without Shellwander’s notice. Should you know the updated information, please message me on Facebook.
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