{"id":7029921,"date":"2026-08-06T09:27:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T09:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/biri-island-northern-samar-diy-solo-travel-guide-4d3n-itinerary-expenses\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T09:27:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T09:27:14","slug":"biri-island-northern-samar-diy-solo-travel-guide-4d3n-itinerary-expenses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7029921","title":{"rendered":"Biri Island &#038; Northern Samar DIY Solo Travel Guide (4D3N Itinerary + Expenses)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-body-3027761256270354305\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhGPm2zJ_Qdb03GJJVxmHC8qi3cL92ykrmXdjHhDEXn5WanyZOzB1bAh5ubMrDgc-6zFEhcNcLQABhVKlkac6p4PCoSmAfrMm-FKwBx6C-yrUM7KmGI48-MS8HvpZhX1lE31xfWyO_oABdCM8QCymllt6GsTJhjCuqv3dm_xEvobXCVXvlrbKv29HMiUVYl\/s2048\/4D3N%20Biri%20Island%20&amp;%20Northern%20Samar%20DIY%20Travel%20%20Itinerary%20and%20Expenses.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"biri island and north samar itinerary guide\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhGPm2zJ_Qdb03GJJVxmHC8qi3cL92ykrmXdjHhDEXn5WanyZOzB1bAh5ubMrDgc-6zFEhcNcLQABhVKlkac6p4PCoSmAfrMm-FKwBx6C-yrUM7KmGI48-MS8HvpZhX1lE31xfWyO_oABdCM8QCymllt6GsTJhjCuqv3dm_xEvobXCVXvlrbKv29HMiUVYl\/s1600\/4D3N%20Biri%20Island%20&amp;%20Northern%20Samar%20DIY%20Travel%20%20Itinerary%20and%20Expenses.jpg\" title=\"biri island and north samar itinerary guide\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span><a name=\"more\"\/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\">Planning a DIY trip to Biri Island and Catarman? Let me share to you a guide that AJ Araracap Monta\u00f1o graciously gave me permission to share about his solo backpacking trip to Samar.\u00a0 From Tacloban bus routes to splitting fees with fellow travelers at the port, here is a complete 4D3N commuter itinerary and exact expense breakdown with a total cost under \u20b16,500.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;\"><b>4D3N Biri Island &amp; Catarman Commuter Itinerary\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\">Day 1: Manila to Tacloban &amp; Overnight Bus to Lavezares\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\"><b>Budget Commute to NAIA T3:<\/b> Skip the expensive taxi rides\u2014take the MRT to Taft Station (\u20b110), then hop on a local jeepney straight to NAIA Terminal 3 (\u20b113).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\"><b>Flight:<\/b> Fly Manila (MNL) to Tacloban (TAC) via Cebu Pacific.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\"><b>Tacloban to Abucay Terminal:<\/b> From Tacloban Airport, take a jeepney into the city center (\u20b123), grab lunch, and head to Abucay Bus Terminal via jeepney (\u20b113).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\">\u00a0<b>Overnight Bus:<\/b> Board the Alvin Transit bus directly from Abucay Bus Terminal to Lavezares Public Market (\u20b1550).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi0rFTOCfezwKxASD8_7C8xwADOELhxzRjQh5B9L2ECGWEQG1FiSrpSfiqFtez5ZgMRV58-LoC_oGk8XZgtxEjLX8JiUSMJBsQFAECMZNnaCCKYfRAavxHLNzKh5fFowHGpyQdvp4_TlvFCmcZaMA4x_b_AUs7y-1VkdmxcnYqDQtVuaMIdBBajHcMVbPhj\/s2048\/diy%20travel%20guide%20to%20samar%20.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"diy travel guide to samar\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi0rFTOCfezwKxASD8_7C8xwADOELhxzRjQh5B9L2ECGWEQG1FiSrpSfiqFtez5ZgMRV58-LoC_oGk8XZgtxEjLX8JiUSMJBsQFAECMZNnaCCKYfRAavxHLNzKh5fFowHGpyQdvp4_TlvFCmcZaMA4x_b_AUs7y-1VkdmxcnYqDQtVuaMIdBBajHcMVbPhj\/s1600\/diy%20travel%20guide%20to%20samar%20.jpg\" title=\"diy travel guide to samar\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\">\ud83d\udca1\u00a0Transit Note: AJ departed Abucay Bus Terminal at 10:00 PM and arrived at Lavezares Public Market around 5:00 AM the next morning (approx. 7 hours transit). Lavezares Port is just a short 5-minute walk from the market!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh5cVYe6lMxBefMEkw0TKn2A-xbGx6sXfzbAin8I4ggDyk6d4cZY0N-Y9Wr_W9VbdgdHDVcLTCTS-wAbBxk-JEulOJ8b9mg5B9SyONTWRCFbjQtNTko3acbL7rGkPhUdFNfnt3-A-94FJ6JUr-LkDikHYHSszaCCdsi2655V1qGWtbNY71rMNvsH6lC8l_m\/s1195\/Gemini_Generated_Image_9lupqn9lupqn9lup%20(1).png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"biri island samar diy guide\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1195\" data-original-width=\"896\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh5cVYe6lMxBefMEkw0TKn2A-xbGx6sXfzbAin8I4ggDyk6d4cZY0N-Y9Wr_W9VbdgdHDVcLTCTS-wAbBxk-JEulOJ8b9mg5B9SyONTWRCFbjQtNTko3acbL7rGkPhUdFNfnt3-A-94FJ6JUr-LkDikHYHSszaCCdsi2655V1qGWtbNY71rMNvsH6lC8l_m\/s1600\/Gemini_Generated_Image_9lupqn9lupqn9lup%20(1).png\" title=\"biri island samar diy guide\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><b><br \/><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<p><b style=\"font-family: verdana;\">Day 2: Lavezares Port, Biri Rock Formations &amp; Sunset<\/b><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\"><b>Public Boat Crossing: <\/b>Catch the public pump boat from Lavezares Port to Biri Island (\u20b1120). Boats start operating early\u2014AJ departed Lavezares around 7:00 AM and docked at Biri Port by 8:00 AM.\u00a0\u00a0This is where AJ met two fellow travelers, Charmaine and Jam! Joining them to share tour fees and room costs saved everyone thousands of pesos.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\"><b>Check-In:<\/b> Gloria Vista Hostel (Fan Room at \u20b1800\/night total, split 3 ways = ~\u20b1267\/person).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\"><b>Island Tour:<\/b> Meet your local tour guide, Kuya JR Galvez (0930-744-4716), whom AJ discovered via Facebook and TikTok research. Kuya JR takes you around the island via habal-habal (motorcycle) for the entire tour (\u20b13,360 total for 2D1N \/ 3 pax). Spots Visited: Bel-at Rock Formation &amp; Natural Tidal Pools, Magasang Rock Formation, and Magsapad Rock Formation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\"><b>Sunset Hike:<\/b> Hike up Busay Hill (\u20b125 entrance fee) for an incredible panoramic sunset view over the Pacific Ocean. Dinner: Local street BBQ near the town center (~\u20b195\/person).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi69Adx-E0e2oRCrKlOash-DxKkRZg56gW70u4W4j5-SmLM6Du3r24kmaD4HRSHd3L41d5JgKCJUmsvIPLQhHD8NWa7zPDofctcLL0ZlE1x9JSuiaBVu6WPdjKK90y3fiE-SPFmcaqjRoEFRBqPZz07xNUqdl9BSBQ2aNVAtXDQtrce10Qh_YHSO4hS6vgP\/s2048\/sun.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"sunset busay hill samar\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi69Adx-E0e2oRCrKlOash-DxKkRZg56gW70u4W4j5-SmLM6Du3r24kmaD4HRSHd3L41d5JgKCJUmsvIPLQhHD8NWa7zPDofctcLL0ZlE1x9JSuiaBVu6WPdjKK90y3fiE-SPFmcaqjRoEFRBqPZz07xNUqdl9BSBQ2aNVAtXDQtrce10Qh_YHSO4hS6vgP\/s1600\/sun.jpg\" title=\"sunset busay hill samar\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\">\ud83d\udca1Tour &amp; Transit Tip: Since Kuya JR Galvez takes you around via habal-habal, pack a small dry bag for your camera and phone while riding between spots. When exploring the tidal pools at Bel-at and Magasang, keep an eye on the tide times with your guide so you don&#8217;t get caught in strong Pacific swells.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgR0Cu9nn7EfQAcYyC6gwwHTILEugoQVIVF0Y3dnKCpQaayEhT4SVoPYSmfcLm-k_hHFOSiFitppKYFEUWMOVKXnLCgSk01C9WKN-5Kij9qODk3Q_0texiOy8pc5rlD4G85EO9QcouVYvCK3ZNjfeUOSXZHh-NOt1KU_vzMOeOBrOMrKTH657yyqREfdEuo\/s2048\/biri%20island%20samar%20diy%20guide%20.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"biri island samar diy guide\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1896\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgR0Cu9nn7EfQAcYyC6gwwHTILEugoQVIVF0Y3dnKCpQaayEhT4SVoPYSmfcLm-k_hHFOSiFitppKYFEUWMOVKXnLCgSk01C9WKN-5Kij9qODk3Q_0texiOy8pc5rlD4G85EO9QcouVYvCK3ZNjfeUOSXZHh-NOt1KU_vzMOeOBrOMrKTH657yyqREfdEuo\/s1600\/biri%20island%20samar%20diy%20guide%20.jpg\" title=\"biri island samar diy guide\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\"><b>Day 3: Sunrise, Catarman Side Trip &amp; Return to Tacloban<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\"><b>Sunrise Session:<\/b> Early morning jump-off to Macadlao Rock Formation and the Biri Island Signage.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\"><b>Boat Back to Mainland:<\/b> Take the morning pump boat from Biri Island back to Lavezares Port (\u20b1120).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\"><b>Catarman Side Trip:<\/b> Hop on a local bus from Lavezares to Catarman (\u20b155, ~30 mins travel time).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\"><b>Town Tour:<\/b> Explore Our Lady of the Annunciation Catarman Cathedral, Freedom Park, the Northern Samar Provincial Capitol, and the unique Catarman Airport Runway spot.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\"><b>Long Van Ride to Tacloban:<\/b> Catch a passenger van from Catarman back to Tacloban City (\u20b1550). AJ departed Catarman at 1:00 PM and arrived in Tacloban City by 7:00 PM (6 hours travel time).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\"><b>Check-In: <\/b>Leo&#8217;s Lodge, Tacloban City (\u20b1450\/night for a budget Fan Room with common CR).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\">\ud83d\udca1 Transit &amp; Cash Tip: The van ride from Catarman to Tacloban takes a full 6 hours. Make sure to use the restroom and grab a quick meal at the Catarman terminal before boarding, as highway stopovers can be limited. If you haven&#8217;t already, use the ATMs in Catarman before heading back to Tacloban!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\">\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjmhgH6yqPbW7DekMOwIWrpRaCD4nNm_o8cYcCpg_ebuDv6wq8BMHC30IJoNKKBDOfH-pXg8QezXN7PFujSzR55NDBXuK4cn5nx2AGM_EaUykF7hiNyWfLJ2xMXZNzKyOYIuFHtuYbtT8InGvGm2gcuq9uE_wVovZ06I14IZ-LbrpdBa32Nl8Xzt2o0jTvs\/s1195\/ch.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"northern samar travel guide tip\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1195\" data-original-width=\"896\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjmhgH6yqPbW7DekMOwIWrpRaCD4nNm_o8cYcCpg_ebuDv6wq8BMHC30IJoNKKBDOfH-pXg8QezXN7PFujSzR55NDBXuK4cn5nx2AGM_EaUykF7hiNyWfLJ2xMXZNzKyOYIuFHtuYbtT8InGvGm2gcuq9uE_wVovZ06I14IZ-LbrpdBa32Nl8Xzt2o0jTvs\/s1600\/ch.png\" title=\"northern samar travel guide tip\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\"><b>Day 4: Tacloban Flight back to Manila Airport<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\">Transit: Catch a local jeepney from Tacloban City center back to Tacloban Airport (\u20b123).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\">Flight: Fly Tacloban to Manila via Cebu Pacific.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\">Homebound: Jeepney and MRT back home for under \u20b150.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\">\ud83d\udca1 Airport &amp; Flight Tip: Give yourself around 2 hours buffer time when traveling from Tacloban City center to Tacloban Airport (TAC) via jeepney during morning hours, as local city traffic can occasionally slow down near the downtown market areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\">\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"22\" style=\"line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;\">\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiA5GH4M7Y1BLwWOcTDkouQ95UDuMxOVKqWjmrSWQzujVOdxYMpl2szl6fQRv0RU4y9nGlVd4-N5-BD782lKYplIhX8w52GTF9O10JHCjCuUNUuR4lSXrcTztWGKip3DQTvsCCe2EK5MHcvn1PDv9esV0wjhQgEnrneKBIK-7-G1to-0fF0_-YvuE2aUvjP\/s2048\/where%20to%20go%20in%20northern%20samar%20.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"where to go in northern samar\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1588\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiA5GH4M7Y1BLwWOcTDkouQ95UDuMxOVKqWjmrSWQzujVOdxYMpl2szl6fQRv0RU4y9nGlVd4-N5-BD782lKYplIhX8w52GTF9O10JHCjCuUNUuR4lSXrcTztWGKip3DQTvsCCe2EK5MHcvn1PDv9esV0wjhQgEnrneKBIK-7-G1to-0fF0_-YvuE2aUvjP\/s1600\/where%20to%20go%20in%20northern%20samar%20.jpg\" title=\"where to go in northern samar\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\"><br \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"22\" style=\"line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\">Exact Itemized Expense Breakdown (Per Person)<\/span><\/h2>\n<table data-path-to-node=\"24\" style=\"line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 32px; margin-top: 0px;\">\n<thead style=\"line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;\">\n<tr style=\"line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;\">\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(196, 199, 197); line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px; padding: 8px 12px;\"><strong style=\"line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;\">Expense Category<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(196, 199, 197); line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px; padding: 8px 12px;\"><strong style=\"line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;\">Particulars<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(196, 199, 197); line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px; padding: 8px 12px;\"><strong style=\"line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;\">Cost (PHP)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody style=\"line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;\">\n<tr style=\"line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;\">\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(196, 199, 197); line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px; padding: 8px 12px;\"><span data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0,0\" style=\"line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;\"><b data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0,0\" style=\"line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;\">Airfare<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(196, 199, 197); line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px; padding: 8px 12px;\"><span data-path-to-node=\"24,1,1,0\" style=\"line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;\">Manila \u2194 Tacloban Roundtrip (Cebu Pacific)<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(196, 199, 197); line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px; padding: 8px 12px;\"><span data-path-to-node=\"24,1,2,0\" style=\"line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;\">\u20b12,060.60<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;\">\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(196, 199, 197); line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px; padding: 8px 12px;\"><span data-path-to-node=\"24,2,0,0\" style=\"line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;\"><b data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"24,2,0,0\" style=\"line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;\">Accommodation<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(196, 199, 197); line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px; padding: 8px 12px;\"><span data-path-to-node=\"24,2,1,0\" style=\"line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;\">Gloria Vista Hostel (Biri) + Leo&#8217;s Lodge (Tacloban)<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(196, 199, 197); line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px; padding: 8px 12px;\"><span data-path-to-node=\"24,2,2,0\" style=\"line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;\">\u20b1717.00<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;\">\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(196, 199, 197); line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px; padding: 8px 12px;\"><span data-path-to-node=\"24,3,0,0\" style=\"line-height: 1.15; 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text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhUhnQnqe2JlYbhJMfoPnunb8CYzOdcm1blsy5AEM-2bKV7VPcA_iZQ7rpbK0UKyTHscH_srq6LUzQVfCHhyphenhyphen8TbRi4a40pXonb9Bxf4X4jzkWvxEuEJmVa8deZJqXMjf24jfplc3k22OUtrgbEUfKG2wkruNcsNI6y3MSaliRpcADfxLTt67rOKeBHY4RBd\/s2048\/solo%20backpacking%20trip%20to%20northern%20samar.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"solo backpacking trip to northern samar\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhUhnQnqe2JlYbhJMfoPnunb8CYzOdcm1blsy5AEM-2bKV7VPcA_iZQ7rpbK0UKyTHscH_srq6LUzQVfCHhyphenhyphen8TbRi4a40pXonb9Bxf4X4jzkWvxEuEJmVa8deZJqXMjf24jfplc3k22OUtrgbEUfKG2wkruNcsNI6y3MSaliRpcADfxLTt67rOKeBHY4RBd\/s1600\/solo%20backpacking%20trip%20to%20northern%20samar.jpg\" title=\"solo backpacking trip to northern samar\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;\"><b>Practical Insights &amp; Travel Tips<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\"><b>Be Open to Meeting Fellow Travelers: <\/b>The real key to AJ\u2019s \u20b16,333 total was splitting expenses with fellow travelers he met during the trip. If you travel strictly solo, expect the budget to cross \u20b110,000+, as you&#8217;ll have to shoulder the entire \u20b13,360 tour fee and \u20b1800\/night lodging on your own.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\"><b>Bring Enough Cash:<\/b> There are NO ATM machines on Biri Island or in Lavezares. Be sure to withdraw all the cash you need while in Tacloban City or Catarman. Pack <b>Aqua Shoes: <\/b>Reaching spots like Bel-at, Magasang, and Macadlao requires walking across sharp, slippery coral flats. Sturdy aqua shoes are non-negotiable.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\"><b>Budget Dining:<\/b> You don&#8217;t need fancy restaurants. Stick to local carinderias and street BBQ spots to keep your total food expenses under \u20b11,000 for the entire trip!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi898S7QHs4HYpYbPpRI4m7KDtDe35pxLfZUPPq8lWEL4DYYCMs7LKn7uTZKDB-jPeJqeNYbgcXQ1me37eHsdMK68EPdU6l14F4csZrzb65fzu05uDr-rmWYRmnk7b7EKGBycsmajxBo2BuoKk0-jw9LQaiwAKozbYnOzi-tGVLhjzmDD-bacPONvX5RQiA\/s2048\/f.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"what to do in biri island samar\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi898S7QHs4HYpYbPpRI4m7KDtDe35pxLfZUPPq8lWEL4DYYCMs7LKn7uTZKDB-jPeJqeNYbgcXQ1me37eHsdMK68EPdU6l14F4csZrzb65fzu05uDr-rmWYRmnk7b7EKGBycsmajxBo2BuoKk0-jw9LQaiwAKozbYnOzi-tGVLhjzmDD-bacPONvX5RQiA\/s1600\/f.jpg\" title=\"what to do in biri island samar\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: verdana;\">\u00a0All photos and details of this trip are credited to AJ. We want to thank him for the chance to share his very helpful guide to North Samar. You may follow him on Facebook <span style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/aljon.montano\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a DIY trip to Biri Island and Catarman? Let me share to you a guide that AJ Araracap Monta\u00f1o graciously gave me permission to share about his solo backpacking trip to Samar.\u00a0 From Tacloban bus routes to splitting fees with fellow travelers at the port, here is a complete 4D3N commuter itinerary and exact [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7029922,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[193544,193545,103233,99010,193546,193547],"tags":[151841,193548,2170,11084,2059,2876,21556,7688,193549,4965,542],"dealstore":[],"offerexpiration":[],"class_list":["post-7029921","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-biri-island","category-cebu-pacific","category-church","category-diy-travel","category-naia","category-samar","tag-4d3n","tag-biri","tag-diy","tag-expenses","tag-guide","tag-island","tag-itinerary","tag-northern","tag-samar","tag-solo","tag-travel"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Biri Island &amp; Northern Samar DIY Solo Travel Guide (4D3N Itinerary + Expenses) - Som2ny Network<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7029921\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Biri Island &amp; Northern Samar DIY Solo Travel Guide (4D3N Itinerary + Expenses) - Som2ny Network\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Planning a DIY trip to Biri Island and Catarman? 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