Grand Tours update

samar-leyte-012Grand Tours update - June 2009

The Grand Tours mini-van transport company has expanded recently to a new terminal near the Dona’ Paz memorial park in Catbalogan.


samar-leyte-010There is stiff competition from another good carrier,Van’s Vans on the corner just down the street.

The result is super low fares for travelers.


samar-leyte-015You can take a quick safe trip from Catbalogan, Samar all the way to Tacloban, Leyte for only 100 pesos at this time. Catbalogan north to Calbayog costs the same 100 pesos.

The vans leave every half hour from 5:30am until 6:00 pm.

The air conditioning works and the vans are new.


samar-leyte-0161The seats are a bit cramped for those with long legs and there is little room for excess baggage.

Tel

2515243  /  5438248

cel 09209086185


The Rolet Hotel and Summers Garden are very near. The fare is 4 pesos per person if using a tricycle,  Summers is only 20 meters straight out the gate. Rolet is 3 blocks up the street around the corner.

Maqueda Bay Hotel is on the other side of town past the Eclipse Disco and Edwardos Restaurant. They have the best view in town.

Trexplore is on opposite side of the street  from Jolibees. The Tower Restaurant is down the alley by Trexplore - also recommended.

Try getting into the back country if you get a chance. Samar is one of the last unspoiled frontiers left on our small planet!

Jun 13, 2009 www.dutchpickle.com

6 responses to “Grand Tours update”

  1. they have just opened a new office in Catarman, Northern Samar.
    putting there their brand new fleet.

  2. Hello midives,

    It is getting easier to travel in Samar now!

    That’s great!

    dp

  3. To our valued passengers:

    Thank you for making vsGRAND tours as your official transport for your daily travel.

    Mabuhay an SAMAR-LEYTE!

  4. To our valued passengers:

    Thank you for making vsGRAND tours as your official transport service for your daily travel.

    Mabuhay an SAMAR-LEYTE!

  5. sir and mam, just got here from catarman, samar. i wasn’t able to make my way to tacloban dis morning coz i forgot i was booked 9am instead of 8 am… i was looking for some contacts in the web for the their branch in catarman, gud thing is they called me 10 minutes before the van leaves for tacloban… AYOS INI!!!
    eto po yung contact nunmber ng GRANDTOURS Catarman branch 09088620323…

    Maraming Salamat po sa inyo

  6. Hello Kratos,

    Thanks for the update and the phone number.

    ingats

    dp

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