How to Get to Tan-awan Peak Baybay + Travel Guide
Another beautiful mountain called Tan-Awan Peak in the Eastern Visayas Region is waiting to be discovered by trekkers.
Traveling to Tan-awan Peak 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 Tan-awan Peak
✓ 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 or MetroBus bound for Baybay. Fare for Van is PHP 120.00 ( SGD$ 3.00, US$ 2.67, € 2.4). The fare for MetroBus is PHP 85.00 ( SGD$ 2.13, US$ 1.89, € 1.42). Travel time is about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- At Baybay Terminal, ride a multi-cab or Davao Metro Shuttle going to Brgy. Plaridel. Fare is Php 25.00-30.00. Be sure to tell the driver to drop you off at Balan Store. Balan’s Store is just a few meters from Plaridel Elementary School. The hike starts at the junction of the Balan Store.
(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
CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE
- 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 Baybay. Travel Time is about 2 hours and 30 minutes. Fare is PHP 200.00 – PHP 350.00 ( SGD$ 5.00 ,US$ 4.0, € 3.33) – ( SGD$ 8.75 ,US$ 7.0, € 5.83).
- At Baybay Terminal, ride a multi-cab or Davao Metro Shuttle going to Brgy. Plaridel. Fare is Php 25.00-30.00. Be sure to tell the driver to drop you off at Balan Store. Balan’s Store is just a few meters from Plaridel Elementary School. The hike starts at the junction of the Balan Store.
(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 Baybay. 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 to Baybay Transportation Terminal and ride a multi-cab or Davao Metro Shuttle going to Brgy. Plaridel. Fare is Php 25.00-30.00. Be sure to tell the driver to drop you off at Balan Store. Balan’s Store is just a few meters from Plaridel Elementary School. The hike starts at the junction of the Balan Store.
(HOMEBOUND)
- You can arrange a motorcycle ride to wait for you.
✓ OPTION 4 (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 or MetroBus bound for Baybay. Fare for Van is PHP 120.00 ( SGD$ 3.00, US$ 2.67, € 2.4). The fare for MetroBus is PHP 85.00 ( SGD$ 2.13, US$ 1.89, € 1.42). Travel time is about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- At Baybay Terminal, ride a multi-cab or Davao Metro Shuttle going to Brgy. Plaridel. Fare is Php 25.00-30.00. Be sure to tell the driver to drop you off at Balan Store. Balan’s Store is just a few meters from Plaridel Elementary School. The hike starts at the junction of the Balan Store.
- Check Fast Craft Schedule & Fare Here
(HOMEBOUND)
- You can arrange a motorcycle ride to wait for you.
- Check Fast Craft Schedule & Fare Here
✓ OPTION 6 (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 the Ormoc by taking a two-hour bus or van ride bound for Baybay. Ask to be dropped at Van-Van’s or Duptours terminal for a van for Baybay.
- At the terminal, Hop on a Van-van’s or Duptours van en route to Maasin City, Southern Leyte via Baybay city. The van fare is P150 and the trip usually takes about two hours.
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 7 (BY PRIVATE CAR/VEHICLE)
- Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Tan-awan Peak” in Baybay City, Leyte.
Exact location: Jump Off Point: Balan’s Store, Brgy. Plaridel, Baybay City, Leyte
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
What’s in Tan-awan Peak?
Mount Malingatong is located in Barangay Plaridel in Baybay, Leyte.
Tan-awan Peak is composed of rolling hills and valleys with endless scenery of natural landscapes! From there, you can actually have a view of Camotes Sea and the famous Cuatro Islas.
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The views of the nearby Lintaon Peak’s 16,000 Blossoms Park attracted thousands of tourists can be spotted in Tan-awan Peak.
The peak is a beauty to behold with surrounding fresh green trees and vegetation, and a calm and serene atmosphere.
Be prepared, for 2-3 hours of trekking/hiking to Tan-awan Peak.
There are many other things to do while in Baybay. Besides Tan-Awan Peak.
There are also 16,000 LED Roses at Lintaon Peak, Sea of Clouds at Sky Cafe, and Historical Immaculate Conception Parish, Baybay.
You might want to check out Mt. Pangasugan, Minahal Kita Restaurant, and Leyte’s Kuapnit Balinsasayao National Park: Home to Endangered Species
Estimated time to spend in the place?
You will spend around 10 minutes – 30 minutes in this place. 2-3 hours of trekking.
Are food and drinks available in the area?
They do not sell any food or drinks in the area so you might bring your own. You might need this one, especially on a hot sunny day.
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How much are the Entrance Fee and Other Noted Fees?
- Registration Fee: TBA
Opening and Closing Time?
- Everyday:
- 6:00 AM to 02:00 PM
- NOTE: Local tourism only welcomes guests until 2 PM for safety purposes.
Parking Space?
Not accessible by car.
When is the best time to visit the place?
Best time to visit is on any day of their opening days.
For more information, contact them at:
- Coordinate with the locals and ask for assistance in tour guiding.
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TIPS, NOTES, AND REMINDERS
- Practice the LEAVE NO TRACE principles.
- Pack at least 3 liters of water.
- Bring trail food/snacks.
- Bring ION drinks like Gatorade or Pocari Sweat.
- Wear trekking shoes or sandals with great traction.
- Pack a tent.
- Pack a cook set, and cook your food.
- Pack full-fingered gloves, leggings, and arm guards.
- Use your legs, when using the ropes. You’ll be swaying from side to side if you don’t use them.
- Only Smart has a stable mobile signal in Barangay Plaridel.
- Do some preparation climbs, before hiking Tan-awan Peak, to improve your endurance as well as enhance your confidence.
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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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