Things to do in Laiya:
Swim. Laiya’s crystal blue waters are safe, clear and undertow-free. Ride a boat. Accredited operators provide boats that can be rented (for trips to marine sanctuaries, resort-hopping, etc.) for a fee of P1,200/hour for a maximum of 10 persons, and an additional P80 for every person in excess of this. If you’re lucky, you may catch a glimpse of resident dolphins, pawikans or even a whaleshark. Inquire at the resort of your choice on how to contact these boat operators. Go snorkeling or scuba diving. Whether you have your own gear or wish to rent from certain resorts or even from boat operators, Laiya’s marine sanctuaries are home to various species of fish, sea turtles and corals. Go kayaking. Some resorts have kayaks for rent. Inquire at the resort of your choice. |
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Climb Mt. Daguldol. A trained mountain guide from the mountaineers’ group HEGA can accompany a group consisting of a maximum of 15 people for P350. There is a P35/head entrance fee to the mountain, which takes approximately 4 hours to climb and another 4 hours to descend. Guests can bring packed lunches and enjoy this on the mountain before descending. For those who want to camp out on the mountain overnight, fee for the guide is P700. Porters can also be hired for P350. Go horseback riding and mountain biking. Horseback and bike trails are currently being developed and will be ready in a few months time. Watch out for updates on this attraction. |
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Services:
Convenience Stores. The La Playa Pitstop is open daily from 6:30am to 6:30pm Mondays thru Fridays and open until 10pm on weekends during lean months. During peak season, it is open until 10pm daily.
Weekend Masses. Every Saturday at 7pm, anticipated mass is held at the Kabayan Chapel.
Emergency Medical Services. For medical emergencies, a clinic in Barangay Laiya is open daily at daytime and 24 hours on Holy Week. The district hospital of San Juan is about 20 kilometers away from Laiya, and a private hospital with even better facilities is located another half kilometer away.