Duptours Shuttle Services – Van Transportation in Samar and Leyte
Sto. Nino St.
Tacloban City, Ormo
Leyte, Philippines
cell 09209816587
09228584759
A trip from Ormoc to Tacloban only costs 100 pesos. The shuttle bus runs past the new Robinson Mall and will stop to let you off if you want. The return trip costs 120 pesos for some reason, but it’s a good value. If you are at the mall and want to return to Ormoc, it’s best to take a jeepney to the Duptours terminal to ensure that you will get a seat.
The promo fare from Ormoc,Leyte to Catbalogan,Samar is 200 pesos – that’s a real value.
The Welcome Home Pension is just across the street from the Duptours terminal if you decide to stay in Tacloban for the night.
The Budget Rooms Hotel near the convention center is a good option too. Tricycle rides are 6 or 7 pesos in town.
Duptours is handy if you want to see eastern Samar – making trips to Borongon and Guiuan. North eastern Samar is a bit more off the beaten track and none of the van companies make trips up there. The local jeepneys run that route during the dry season but it is only passable by motorbke during the wet. They just park the jeepneys and wait for the roads to dry out.
Rodolfo “Dup” Pfleider 11
Tacloban
(053) 523-8107
(053) 321-1370
Carigara
(053) 546-1352
Ormoc
(053) 561-6823
Borongan
(055) 560-9747
Guiuan
(055) 271-2121
Catbalogan
(055) 543-9127
Naval
(053) 500-7834
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how to travel from tacloban airport to tabango?
the bridge was so amazing… but the road going up to liloan is not so good way back 2007
Hi Sree i used to live in Tabango. Just get the duptours to Ormoc and then when they drop u off at their depot as u come out turn left and u will see the gasoline station on your left. Go across the road towards the seafront ( plaza ) and on your right u will see a lotta buses . as soon as u cometo it turn right and go underneath and keep the office area on your right, and u will see a lotta small 14 seater buses just ask for the Tabango one. Or give me a shout when u arrive in Ormoc and i will help u out.my cell number is 09081563246. Tabango is ok but not a lot to do. I know soem of the foriegner there. Gerhart and Danielle. also an merican guy but cannot remeber his name. Anything else give me a shout . Best wishes Dave
Sree,
If you still need this advise. For the second part you could use Dave suggestion since I am not familiar with Ormoc. Been there once at the bus station opposite the ferry terminal. Your first leg could go by jeepney. When you come out of the airport building in Tacloban a few meters ahead of you you will see a jeepney. Most people take this one and it will bring you for 50 peso to several places where you can take onward transport in Leyte. First it stops at the old bus station and than at the Duptours office (not sure if goes to Ormoc but certain to Catbalogam) and finally it stops at the new bus station in Tacloban (where most long distance buses leave). You also could take the SanJose (airport entrance Tacloban) to Tacloban city for 20 peso and ask for next jeepney for 7 peso to the bus stations.
Rob
…to paraphrase some of the above info – from the airport in Tacloban – get to the DupTours shuttle terminal, take the minibus to Ormor (120 pesos), take a short walk to the bus terminal in Ormoc and board the one going to Tobango (also 120 pesos)
Dave above knows the driver so if you have any difficulties give him a ring – he is a great guy and will be sure to help you get sorted.
cheers
dp
Hello. I am going to Tacloban by myself for the first time but my destination is actually Isabel, Leyte. I bought the ticket to Tacloban because that is the only way I know to get to Leyte Island. Can anyone help me on how to go to Isabel, Leyte from Tacloban? Thanks :)
Hi Joe,
From Tacloban – take the Duptours shuttle to Ormoc.
The bus terminal in Ormoc is just 2 blocks towards the pier from the Duptours terminal.
Take a local bus to Isabel.
cheers
dp
well..well..well. long wait is over, Grand tours is already in Ormoc. no more sardine can-like seatings. reservations are available, and trips are on-time, unlike others(alas-puno).
thanks dp..
Hi Micth,
What are Grand Tours Destinations from Ormoc?
I will arrive Tacloban at 4:30 pm by PAL from Manila. What are my options to reach Naval the same day? Should I stay back in Tacloban thatnight? When is the first shuttle/van to naval in the morning? Thanks in advance.
Hello Marco,
For sure – stay in Tacloban the first night. It gets dark in the Philippines around 6pm and it will be more difficult to get your bearings at night.
If you will be staying at a friends place and they are planning to meet you it should be no problem. If you do not have a cell phone – I suggest that you buy one in Tacloban.
Just check with Dup Tours for their van schedules.
Tacloban
(053) 523-8107
cheers
dp
(053) 321-1370
Thanks DP. I see Hotel Alejandro in the site for tacloban hotels, but theyappear to be booked. I am wondering if anyone has an e-mail address for other hotel options in Tacloban. Particularly, I liked the reviews for Rosvenil Pensione. They have no e-mail listed.
Also, is it possible to go by ferry from Naval to Cebu or from Naval to Manila? Thanks for all your help.
Marco
Hello Marco,
The Welcome Home is just across the street from the DupTours terminal. Not bad, but nothing special.
I have stayed in the Basic Rooms hotel on the waterfront near the convention center quite a few times. link below
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/basic-rooms-hotel.html
I think there is a ferry between Naval and Cebu Island but I am not familiar with that port – sorry.
cheers
dp
mayroon ho bang hotel sa Guiuan t magkaano per night?
ano po ba ang ang sasakyan papuna dyan sa terminal niyo po galin po ako ng airport…..At ano ang schedule ng bus Van nyo po papunta ng Guiuan??
i am just curious of what is the business operation of duptours shuttle services: it’s operational framework, policies, and business strategies that makes it succesful and booming in the industry of transportation in region 8
we would like to inquire if what time are the boats available to leave from tabangon- malapascua?? how much is the fare?? are the acommodation in malapascua expensive, including foods??
Hello apple,
I do not have information on the boats from Tabangon to Malapascua – sorry.
The best budget accommodation on Malapascua Island is BeBe’s Guesthouse
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/cebu/bebes-guesthouse.html
Two great places to eat are:
Ging Ging Restaurant
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/cebu/ging-ging-restaurant.html
La Isla Bonita Restaurant
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/cebu/la-isla-bonita-restaurant.html
Have a great trip!
dp
Thanks, DP. had a great trip to Tacloban/Naval. Stayed at Hotel Alejandro (Tacloban: Nice hotel, rooms a bit rundown but nice atmosphere), Basic Rooms Hotel(Tacloban: Good value, nice location, bathrooms not so nice and rather stinky, that for the deluxe room), Marvins Seaside Inn(Naval: Nice room,good service, 20P trike ride each way to the city). Ate at Goldilocks in Naval good value place. In Tacloban ate at Cafe Lucia very near Basic Rooms Hotel. High price, poor service and bad food. Food at Alejandro in Tacloban was good and reasonably priced.
Will be back again,and thanks for all your help.
Cheres, Marco
Hi Marco,
Thanks or the tips! Do you have the room rates at any of those places you mentioned?
thanks again
dp
,.hi,.comment ko lang poh,sana serve kayo d2 sa palompon,.kasi poh hirap sumakay papuntang tacloban,.
hello dave,you were from tabango right?is there any place to stay in tabango?i dont have any info or photos on tabango!!anyway i was in cebu on july and did not make it to leyte, it was just wonderful and love the food…dutch gave me info on palompon hotels..thank you guys…sre1607@yahoo.com