How to get to Laiya:
VIA IBAAN:
From Manila, take South Luzon Expressway until the very end where it connects to Star Tollway, enter Star Tollway. Exit at Ibaan/San Jose. Right after paying at the tollgate, follow the sign to Ibaan (turn left).
When you see the sign "alternate route to Lipa", turn left into that narrow road. At the end of that short narrow road, turn right. You will see Petron gas station on your left and a yellow outpost. Turn left on that corner of Petron and the outpost.
Keep going through Rosario and on to San Juan (don't enter Batangas Race Circuit) until you see the San Juan municipio. Turn right at that corner. You will see many resort signs. This is the road to Laiya.
RETURNING TO MANILA VIA IBAAN:
From San Juan municipio, keep going and turn left at the first fork you see (this goes to Rosario while other road goes to Padre Garcia). Stay on the main road and when you come to a fork with the yellow outpost, turn right. (Landmark: Petron gas station.) Turn left immediately at the first corner (you'll see "alternate route.." sign). Turn right at the end of that narrow road. When you reach Star Tollway, follow all signs to Manila.