MayLaka Beach

Option 1 (preferred) : As an international tourist, you best fly into Manila. From Manila take a domestic flight (1 hour) early morning to Tacloban (Leyte), served by both Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific several times daily,  from where you can easily reach Biliran via road by bus or van in about 2 to 3 hours drive (100km). 

Option 2 : You can also choose Cebu as your first point of entry into the Philippines. From Cebu you then take a ferry boat ride to Ormoc (several departures daily, 3 to 5 hours depending on the type of boat) or directly to Naval, Biliran (overnight 8 hours, 2 times per week only). 

Option 3 (for the really adventurous) : Manila to Naval is also possible by bus (count on 24 hours...)

4.2. Getting around 

-personal safety

-do’s and dont's

-languages

4.3. Local means of transport 

-bus

several buses make the cross-country trip from Naval  (west coast) to the Eastern coastal town of Caibiran taking over 1.5-2 hours 

-aircon van / bus

-jeepney

-trike

-motorcycle (habal - habal)

the habal-habal (motorcycle) is the most common mode of transportation as most of the roads outside the main highway are rough and rougher. Haggle with the driver to get the best possible rates or hire on a per-day basis. hours, one way.

-pedicab

-car or van hire / rental

there are no car rental firms in either Tacloban, Ormoc or Biliran as you would know then. car or vans can be hired for a trip, a day orlonger, but always with driver and fuel has to be paid extra

4.4. Where to sleep

-comprehensive list of all currently available accommodations for visitors / tourists - bed space - guesthouse - hotel - resort

4.5. Where to eat 

-restaurants

-eateries

4.6. Where to go - What to see - What to do - General info

consists of 8 municipalities and 132 barangays. 

The main island has slightly flat to rolling and rough terrain. It has narrow coastal areas or lowlands with mountainous interiors except for the municipalities of Naval and Caibiran that have wider plains and rolling terrain extending about 7 km from the coast. Mountain ranges occupy the major portion of the island municipality of Maripipi.

Biliran has a combination of warm and cool climatic zones, thus the prevailing climate is ideal for the cultivation of a wide range of agricultural crops. There is no distinct dry season but the heavy wet season generally occurs in December.

Biliran Province is endowed with natural tourist attractions that lure both local and foreign tourists: coral reef gardens, scenic waterways, white sand beaches, natural hot and cold water springs.

White Sand Beaches. The island takes pride in its white sand beaches: the Agta beach in Almeria, the Banderahan Beach in Naval, the exotic island of Dalutan with its sculptured rock formations, the Sambawan Island with its rich marine life and coral gardens, the Higatangan Island, famous for its moving white sand bar, the Cogon Beach in Kawayan which is ideal for edible shellfish hunting, and the Genuruan Island in Kawayan which is ideal for water skiing and deep sea diving. There is also the Tingkasan Island, famous for its mysterious bat caves and edible shellfishes. The panoramic island of Maripipi has a beautiful marine seascape.

Waterfalls. The clear and sweet tasting water that flows from the Tomalistis falls is believed to be one of the best in the world. Other falls include the Kasabangan Falls and Casiawan Falls in Cabucgayan, the Kinaraha and Pundol Falls in Almeria, and the newly discovered falls in Pulang Yuta in Caibiran which resembles the Pagsangjan Falls.

Water Springs. The Libtong Hotspring is located in Naval while the Mainit Hotspring can be found in the municipality of Caibiran.

The more popular swimming pools are the Masagongsong Swimming Pool in Kawayan and the San Bernardino Swimming Pool in Caibiran. These pools never run dry nor require chlorination because their waters flow freely from their cool underground natural spring source. Both have amenities like kiosks, conference halls, dressing rooms and rest houses.