BIRI ISLAND 2019 ITINERARY AND EXPENSES | NORTHERN SAMAR PHILIPPINES | DIY TRAVEL
Biri, officially the Municipality of Biri, is a 5th class municipality in the province of Northern Samar, Philippines. The municipality is facing Pacific Ocean to the east and San Bernardino Strait to the west. It consists of several islands off the northern coast of Samar Island, the largest of which is Biri Island.
The town is known for its distinct rock formations.
Best Time to Visit Biri Island
February to May. Isolated on the eastern end of the country, Biri Island experiences weather patterns that are slightly different from major cities. For example, while December is generally dry for the rest of the country, it is Biri Island’s wettest month.
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How to get to Biri Island from Cebu?
We booked a flight to the nearest Airport in Northern Samar which is, Calbayog City. So from Calbayog, we took a trike to Van/Jeep Terminal going to Allen, Samar. From Allen, ride a tricycle again to Lavezares Port and once there, pay Php25 for tourist fees and wait for the passenger boat to be filled. Once full, boat ride for almost 2hrs going to Biri Island.
Expenses and Itinerary:
9:30- Arrival in Calbayog
30 mins Trike ride to Terminal= Php66
10:00- Arrival in Calbayog Terminal
10:13- Departure Calbayog
Jeepney ride to Allen= Php100
12:38- Arrival/Departure Allen Terminal
Trike to Lavezares =Php50
1:00- Arrival Lavezares Port
Tourism Lavezares= Php25
Lavezares to Palhugan Biri= Php50
2:15- Arrival in Biri!
BIRI TOUR (sunrise) Php1,000/3 =Php333
Where to stay in Biri Island?
- Exequiel and Wynn Lodging House
(to know more about the accommodation, please watch this video, i did a little room tour:
‼️for more info don’t hesitate to message me!‼️
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Biri Rock Formation | Biri Island, Northern Samar, Philippines
Biri Island is the most beautiful place I have set foot on so far. Situated on the northernmost part of Samar province where San Bernardino Strait and Pacific Ocean meets. Biri is a typical laid back island and home of the seven massive rock formations namely - Magasang, Bel-at, Magsapad, Caranas, Macadlaw, Puhunan and Pinanahawan. These imposing rock formations are towering icons of the island, magnificent wonders created by nature itself that continue to attract tourists. The natural beauty of the place is almost untouched. The coast is rugged yet scenic while its water is wild yet bountiful.
HOW TO GET THERE
Since i'm from Ormoc City in Leyte, the simplest way to travel is by land which takes for 14 hours. Here's my itinerary for your reference:
1. From Ormoc City ride a van bound to Tacloban, then to Calbayog, and lastly to Allen. I recommend to get a ride on GrandTours since they have connecting routes. Travel time: 7 to 8 hours. Cost: 130+230+100=460
2. From Allen terminal, take a tricycle bound to Lavezares. Tell the driver you intend to go to Lavezares port where boats to Biri are docked. Travel time: 30 minutes. Cost: 30
3. Find a boat that goes to Biri Island. Pumpboats regularly depart from Lavezares port for as early as 6AM and as late as 4PM. Travel time: 1 hour. Cost: 50 regular fare / 750 one way special trip 15 pax / 1,500 back-and-forth special trip 15 pax
4. From Biri jetty, take a habal-habal to your hotel or guesthouse. Cost: 10. On our itinerary, we chartered the driver as our tourist guide. Cost: 195 per habal-habal good for 3 pax.
If you're coming from Luzon area, via plane fly to Catarman, Northern Samar. Or via land travel to Matnog, Sorsogon and take a ferry to Allen.
WHERE TO STAY
Our overnight stay was on Ate Glo's Homestay for only 200 per pax per day. We opted for an additional 30/pax for generator's fee running from 12 midnight to 6 in the morning (electricity is available only from 12 noon up to 12 midnight).
Some accommodations are ranging from 700 to 3000. If you're a budget traveler I recommend Ate Glo's Homestay. Their room were pretty clean and good, and staffs we're very accommodating as well.
WHERE TO EAT
There are no fancy resto in Biri, only carinderias that offer cheap local foods. Ask the locals where they are found. Lodges can also cook for you for a fee.
WHAT TO DO
Since we only have a half of a day to spent in Biri our tourist guide suggests that we should start our activity as early as 4AM. But due to some circumstances, we started up by 5AM (we're friggin tired and lazy to wake up early. Blame it to the 14 hours of travel). We visit some of the seven rock formations, swimming at Bel-At pool and more!
Biri Island, Municipality of Biri, Northern Samar
Philippines has so much to offer. Pristine waters, white sand beaches, rich culture, and picture-perfect landscapes are one of the reasons why we as locals must be our country’s number one tourists. And we never run out of islands to discover and explore. Every island has its unique characteristics to offer that will excite every Juan. But one island directs my attention to the Philippine map. A humble island hidden at the Northern tip of Samar, Biri Island! I came, I saw, and I conquered. There was not a single trace of regret why I chose this island and the views and sceneries are breathtaking! This is not El Nido, this is not Coron, but Biri’s unique rock formations will surprise you and and will leave you breathless!
Insane Rock Formations // Northern Samar
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A simple slideshow I made of the photos I took while in Biri Island on December 7 and 8, 2014.
Island Hopping and Biri Island, Samar, Philippines - vlog #16
We recently took a short trip from our home in Calbayog City, Samar up the coast to Northern Samar where we departed Lavezares by pumpboat and headed to Biri Island. While there, we visited the majestic rock formations of Biri.
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Biri Island and It's Rock Formations
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Rock formation and mangrove in Biri Island, Northern Samar
The Biri Island in Northern Samar is known for its rock formation and beautiful mangroves.
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EXPLORE PHILIPPINES: BIRI Island of Northern Samar
In this place you can see large number of splendid rock formation along the northern shore. Tour guides will bring you to different rock formations and interesting places within Biri Island. Don’t forget to use panorama to capture the beauty of the entire island.
Biri Island, Northern Samar (April 30, 2005)
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Huge rock formations on Biri Island
''Choose Philippines!'' Bayan Patroller shows the beauty of Biri Island in Northern Samar.
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Biyahe ni Drew visits Biri Island, Samar to find out why it is considered as one of the hidden gems of the Philippines.
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This beautiful introduction to Biri Island and Biri Initiative was produced in 2017 by Rafael Timothy Limcango Estrella, also known as Skywalktim. Thank you Tim!
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The Pacific Ocean batters the rocks of Magasang in Biri Island, Northern Samar, Philippines.
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IMAGA BEACH AND PUNTA ROCK IN CABACUNGAN ALLEN, NORTHERN SAMAR PHILIPPINES | DIY TRAVEL
Our Northern Samar adventure is not over yet, from Biri Island we headed straight to Brgy. Imaga and stayed at Villa Leonor. Unfortunately we weren’t able to booked a room for the 3 of us, we just settled in to stay in a cottage. No regrets, Villa Leonor is really safe and the owners are approachable. Below are the complete details: (also, i have some few clips in Calbayog City)
Villa Leonor (IMAGA BEACH)
Brgy. Cabacungan, Allen, Northern Samar
HOW TO GET THERE?
⭕ From Calbayog or Catbalogan, ride a van going to Allen P100-P200/person. From Catarman, ride a jeep going to Allen P50-P60/person.
⭕ After arriving in the terminal,
Negotiate your driver to drop you off where habal-habal drivers are that will bring you straight to Cabacungan (Villa Leonor) P40-50/person.
⭕️ Punta Rock in Cabacungan is just walking distance from Villa Leonor. be careful when walking some of the rocks are slippery.
Villa Leonor:
(The only decent resort we found around Imaga)
+63 929 834 4490
WHAT TO EXPECT IN IMAGA?
✔ Breathtaking views from above the RockFormations
✔ White Sand Beach
✔ Instagrammable views
NO ENTRANCE FEE and there is a store within the area kaya no worries. ???? Have a safe trip everyone!
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