Plan Your Visit

Everything you need to know before you arrive in Lavezares, Northern Samar.

From Manila

1.5 hrs

To Biri Island

45 min

Peak Season

Mar – Aug

Currency

PHP (₱)

How to Get to Lavezares

By Air

Fly to Catarman National Airport (Northern Samar)

From Manila: 1.5 hrs direct (Cebu Pacific / PAL)

From Cebu: 1 hr

From Catarman

Van or bus to Lavezares (1 hr)

Vans depart Catarman terminal regularly

Tricycles available at Lavezares for local trips

By Ferry

RORO ferries: Allen → Matnog, Sorsogon

Then overland via Samar to Lavezares

Best for travelers from Luzon by road

By Land

From Calbayog: 3.5 hrs via Catarman

From Allen: 2 hrs via Pan-Philippine Highway

Accessible by private vehicle year-round

Best Time to Visit

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

NOWAug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Peak Season — Mar to Aug

Dry, sunny months with calm seas. Best window for beaches, island-hopping, and Biri Island visits. The Bankaton Banca Race happens in August.

Off-Season — Sep to Feb

Wetter, cooler months with occasional coastal rain. Waterfalls and inland attractions are lush. The Pinonayan Festival happens in January.

What to Bring

Cash (ATMs limited in town)

Sunscreen and UV protection

Insect repellent

Trekking or trail shoes

Snorkel gear for reef areas

Reef-safe sunscreen products

Camera or waterproof action cam

Reusable water bottle

Power bank & portable charger

Emergency Hotlines

Save or screenshot these official numbers prior to island trips where mobile signal may fluctuate.

Philippine National Police

PNP

Bureau of Fire Protection

BFP

Disaster Risk Management

MDRRMO

Municipal Health Office

HEALTH

Philippine Coast Guard

PCG

Location & Key Distances

Key Distances

Catarman Airport~1.5 hrs
Biri Port45 min
Allen (RORO)~2 hrs
Calbayog~3.5 hrs

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Contact the Tourism Office

Have questions or need assistance planning your itinerary? The Lavezares Tourism Office is happy to help.

Office Location

Brgy. Caragas, Lavezares, Northern Samar, Philippines

Email Inquiry

tourismoffice@lavezarestourism.com

Operating Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (PHT)