How to Get to The Sky Garden & Eco-Village
“Preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, it’s the only home we’ve ever known.” This quote really made me ponder over things happening within my environment and I believe that we should always be protective of our surroundings in our own little ways like throwing garbages in the proper places.
Traveling to The Sky Garden & Eco-Village 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 The Sky Garden & Eco-Village
✓ OPTION 1 (BY BUS)
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 Palompon. Travel time is about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- At Palompon terminal, ride a motorcycle going to your destination.
(HOMEBOUND)
- The location is located in the town proper so transportation is easy.
✓ 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 Palompon.
- At Palompon terminal, you can hail and negotiate with a motorcycle to take you directly to your destination.
(HOMEBOUND)
- The location is located in the town proper so transportation is easy.
✓ 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 Palompon.
- At Palompon terminal, you can hail and negotiate with a motorcycle to take you directly to your destination.
(HOMEBOUND)
- The location is located in the town proper so transportation is easy.
✓ OPTION 4 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN) POLAMBATO, BOGO, CEBU PORT
Entry Point is in DANAO, CEBU. By Boat (Roble Shipping Lines)
CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE
Notes:
- From Cebu, ride the EB Aznar Shipping Corp. boat from Bogo to Palompon. EB Aznar Shipping Corp. serves the route daily.
- From the port, ride and negotiate a motorcycle going to your destination.
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, ride and negotiate a motorcycle going to your destination.
(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 Palompon. Travel time is about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- At Palompon terminal, 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 Palompon 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 Palompon. 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 8 (BY PRIVATE CAR/VEHICLE)
- Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “The Sky Garden & Eco-Village” in Palompon, Leyte.
Exact location: Brgy. San Joaquin, Palompon, Leyte
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
What’s in The Sky Garden & Eco-Village?
The Sky Garden & Eco-Village is an interesting place for environmental lovers.
The Sky Garden & Eco-Village is located at Brgy. San Joaquin, Palompon, Leyte. Situated 270 meters above sea level (MASL), the area boosts sustainability and recreation as its main advocacy bringing relaxation to a whole new level.
The place will be surrounded by beautiful flowers once it all blooms fully. The house’s roofs are also painted colorfully and are sight for sore eyes.
As you stroll around the area, you will also see different sculptures of creatures that will surely entertain young and young at hearts folks.
As a responsible tourist, be mindful of your waste. Keep this place beautiful as it is.
You can also try to visit Floating Cottages in Palompon, Lantaw Palompon, Tabuk Marine Park and Bird Sanctuary, Palompon Eco-Terrestrial Adventure Park, Agbanga Falls, Kalanggaman Island, L and L Cove, Rock Resort, Cangmoya Falls and Unplugged at Kang Jah Wa Campground.
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?
There are mini-stores available inside the premises of the area.
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How much are the Entrance Fee and Other Noted Fees?
Entrance Fee- None as of writing
Opening and Closing Time?
- Everyday:
- 08:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Parking Space?
Available and is FREE. They have an allotted parking space.
When is the best time to visit the place?
Best time to visit is on days weekdays to avoid a lot of people.
For more information, contact them at:
- Not available but mostly ask from locals
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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.
- Always follow the guidelines set by the local officials
- Local people there are approachable and friendly
- Always practice LNT(Leave No Trace) principle. Be a responsible traveler.
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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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