12 Best Things To Do in Isabel, Leyte (Tourist Spots in Isabel, Leyte)
There’s no denying Leyteños love their historical tourist spots. The province is known for its lush natural beauty.
The best part, this can all be done within an easy five-hour day trip. Who’s ready to explore?
Traveling to Isabel 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 ISABEL
Direct Flights from Manila, Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, and more are being served to Tacloban. Flights are operated by Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, and AirAsia.
✓ ENTRY POINT MANILA (NAIA) or CEBU (MCIA) or DAVAO
- By Airplane (Cebu pacific, Airasia and Philippine Airlines)
Board a plane going to Tacloban from Manila.
At Tacloban Airport, ride a jeepney to ‘Downtown’ or the city proper for P50. 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 or a bus en route to Isabel. Travel time is around 3 hours- 4 hours. Fare is around Php 800.00 – Php 1,100.00.
✓ ENTRY POINT DANAO, CEBU
- By Boat (Roble Shipping Lines)
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From Cebu, ride the EB Aznar Shipping Corp. boat from Danao to Isabel. EB Aznar Shipping Corp. serves the route daily.
✓ ENTRY POINT CEBU (PIER 1)
- By Fast Craft or Fast Boat (2GO, Oceanjet or Weesam)
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From Cebu, ride any of the three boats at Pier 1 to Ormoc City, Leyte. The three fast crafts serve the route daily. Travel Time is around 3 hours. Fare is PHP 1100.00 per person.
At Ormoc City port, walk towards the terminal.
At the terminal, ride a van/bus going to isabel. Travel time is about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
✓ ENTRY POINT CEBU (PIER 1 or 3)
- By Fast Craft or Fast Boat or slow boat
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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 terminal, ride a van/bus going to Isabel. Travel time is around 40 minutes.
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12 Things to Do in Isabel, Leyte
DID YOU KNOW?
Isabel is a coastal municipality in the province of Leyte, Eastern Visayas region (Region VIII), Philippines.
The municipality has a land area of 64.01 square kilometers or 24.71 square miles which constitutes 1.01% of Leyte’s total area.
It’s a progressive town!
1. Dine with a View at Il Fattoria Restaurant
2. See the Magnificent Rock N Zoo and Violet Flower Garden
3. Chill, Dine, and Walk at Isabel Baywalk
4. Go Fishing at RF Yamas Fishing Park
5. Have a Picnic at Honan Falls
6. Get some Insta-Worthy Shot at The Beehive at Herjos
7. Swim and Enjoy the View at White Ridge Spring Resort
8. Get Some Fresh Air at Tallulah’s Place: Mangroves and Beach Resort
9. Unwind at Herjos Mountain Grill
10. Visit Mansanitas Curve: Isabel’s Hilltop Chill Place
11. Find and Swim at Hidden FantaSea
12. Get a Glimpse of Camotes Sea at Moussaka Nature Park
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1. Dine with a View at Il Fattoria Restaurant
- Address: Hillscape, Sitio Mahayahay, Brgy. Putingbato, Isabel, Philippines
- Entrance Fee: FREE
- Opening Hours: MONDAY – THURSDAY: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM and FRIDAY -SUNDAY: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
As its name suggests, Il Fattoria Restaurant & View Lounge is nestled in the hilltop of Isabel, Leyte and from the words “il fattoria” which means “the farm”, is indeed an area of land consisting of fields and buildings, where crops are grown or animals are raised but in italian way.
Read more: How to Get to Il Fattoria Restaurant
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2. See the Magnificent Rock N Zoo and Violet Flower Garden
- Address: Consolacion, Isabel, Leyte, Eastern Visayas
- Entrance Fee: TBA
- Opening Hours: 10:00AM – 5:00PM
The place is a mini-amusement park located at the hilltop area of Isabel. They also have a variety of flowers.
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3. Chill, Dine, and Walk at Isabel Baywalk
- Address: Isabel Baywalk, Isabel, Leyte
- Entrance Fee: FREE
- Opening Hours: 24/7 Everyday
This place offers great food that will surely fill your tummy.
If you just want to chill and have some scent of the sea, this place might be for you.
This also serves as a great spot for dating and unwinding!
Read more: Isabel Baywalk : What’s in There?
4. Go Fishing at RF Yamas Fishing Park
- Address: Ormoc City – Merida – Isabel – Palompon Road, Apale, Isabel, Leyte
- Entrance Fee: FREE
- Opening Hours: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Everyday
As its name suggests, the main activity of RF Yamas Fishing Park is fishing. It is where families can enjoy a relaxing hour catching different types of fish that swim in their fish ponds. Despite its simplicity and straightforwardness, fishing is a great activity to collect that teaches the value of patience and being in the moment.
It can be a memorable experience for the kids and a rewarding activity for the entire family. Moreover, the activity isn’t just for making memories. Fishes that are caught can actually be cooked at the restaurant for dinner at a very affordable price.
Read more: How to get to RF Yamas Fishing Park
5. Have a Picnic at Honan Falls
- Address: Brgy. Honan, Isabel, Leyte.
- Entrance Fee: FREE
- Opening Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Everyday
One of the pristine waterfalls in Leyte, located in Brgy. Honan, Isabel, Leyte. This is a perfect place for you and your loved ones to have a get-together. This falls can be reached by walking for about 10 minutes from the road, where the entry point is located. As a responsible tourist, be mindful of your waste. Keep this place beautiful as it is. I would like to invite you all to visit this place for free.
Read More: How to Get to Honan Falls
6. Get some Insta-Worthy Shot at The Beehive at Herjos
- Address: Consolacion Viewpoint, Isabel, Philippines
- Entrance Fee: FREE
- Opening Hours: 03:00 PM to 09:30 PM; Tuesday – Sunday
The Beehive at Herjos is a shop that offers a variety of milk teas. The place offers comfort and serenity to guests as they are located at the mansanitas curve in Isabel which is on the hilltop side.
They sometimes have live bands on weekends.
Read More: How to Get to The Beehive at Herjos
7. Swim and Enjoy the View at White Ridge Spring Resort
- Address: Brgy. Puting Bato., Isabel, Leyte
- Entrance Fee: Adults-Php 30.00, Senior / Kids – Php 25.00
- Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Every day
White ridge is a spring and mountain resort located in Brgy. Puting Bato., Isabel, Leyte. The area is on the hilltop side so you can really get a glimpse of Isabel in this location. Their swimming pool is 3ft and 7ft deep. You can experience a fresh ambiance as you visit the place.
What are you waiting for? Visit White Ridge Spring Resort!
Read More: How to Get to White Ridge Spring Resort
8. Get Some Fresh Air at Tallulah’s Place: Mangroves and Beach Resort
- Address: Tallulah’s Place: Mangroves and Beach Resort Brgy. Bilwang, Isabel, Leyte, Visayas
- Entrance Fee: PHP 20.00 per head
- Opening Hours: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Everyday
As its name suggests, Tallulah’s Place: Mangroves and Beach Resort is nestled in Isabel, Leyte and from the word “Tallulah” which means “lady of abundance, or leaping water”, it has created an abundance of joy indeed.
The place is just located beside the national highway so it is very accessible to anyone. It is approximately 39 kilometers away from Ormoc.
Read More: How to get to Tallulah’s Place: Mangroves and Beach Resort
9. Unwind at Herjos Mountain Grill
- Address: Consolacion Viewpoint, Isabel, Isabel, Philippines
- Entrance Fee: FREE
- Opening Hours: 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM; Tuesday- Saturday and 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Sunday
Herjos Mountain Grill is a barbecue grill restaurant. The place offers comfort and serenity to guests as they are located at the mansanitas curve in Isabel which is in the hilltop side.
Read More: All About Herjos Mountain Grill
10. Visit Mansanitas Curve: Isabel’s Hilltop Chill Place
- Address: Consolacion Viewpoint, Isabel, Isabel, Philippines
- Entrance Fee: FREE
Mansanitas Curve is the big c-curve that can be experienced in the hilltop of isabel. The area is frequently visited by travellers as its one of the premier eating destinations in Isabel.
Read More: What’s in Mansanitas Curve?
11. Find and Swim at Hidden FantaSea
- Address: Tolingon, Isabel, Leyte
- Entrance Fee: TBA
- Opening Hours: Opens Everyday
- Contact No: 0975 142 3318
A place where one can enjoy the serenity and calm while bonding with the family. They have cottages that is available for day use. This is a perfect spot for chasing sunset.
Read More: How to Get to Hidden FantaSea
12. Get a Glimpse of Camotes Sea at Moussaka Nature Park
- Address: Brgy. Apale Isabel, Leyte
- Entrance Fee: Php 50.00 per person
- Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Everyday
A Mountain breeze and tall trees with fresh air from above with a panoramic view of Camotes sea, welcome to Moussaka Nature Park Brgy. Apale Isabel, Leyte.
Moussaka Nature Park Offers a relaxing ambiance for you to enjoy, they have cottages and a swimming pool, and for food, they can serve food of your choice (they have a lot of food to choose from) they also serve a BILAO good for 4-6 person.
Read More: How to Get to Moussaka Nature Park
You may also want to see 13 Best Things to Do in Ormoc, Leyte.
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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.
- Outside foods and drinks are prohibited
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Spend your afternoon in this historic place!
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