Name: Biri Island
Address: Biri Island Northern Samar, 6410
Rating: 4.5

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4.5 42 reviews

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Booster E

Manila, Philippines

17940

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Amazing rock formations, very friendly people, great hosts at lodgings

A trip to Biri will prove to be a lot of fun with some very bautiful sights by way of the rock formations that will not cease to amaze you. We flew from Clark in Pampanga to Catarman, Samar (as of now there is only...More

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Luz B

129

Reviewed 5 April 2018 via mobile

Biri Beautiful

The idea of a long drive and a voyage by motorboat dampens my enthusiasm to visit any places no matter how popular and beautiful they are. Were it not for my daughter whose thesis necessitates an actual view of the site, I wouldn't have dared...More

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jhon venicci c

139

Reviewed 1 April 2018

The best place for soul searching

It is a place to relax and meditate. I am telling you, this is the best place for you to think about life. The place is not your usual travel destination where it has everything, no. It has a couple of hotels, yes and a...More

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gred2017

Gold Coast, Australia

328

Reviewed 23 January 2018

Villa amor an amazing and friendly experience

I had the pleasure of spending five wonderfull nights in villa amor on biri island, what an amazing little paradise this is, the owners were there and their hospitality is second to none when they are not there there mother in law is the boss...More

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JayM04

Manila, Philippines

6681

Reviewed 21 March 2017

Biri amazing rock formations!

Went to Biri March 16-19 as a solo traveler and stayed at the island for 3 days and 2 nights. Good thing, the weather is sunny during my stay. From Catarman airport, i boarded a trike going to the jeepney terminal (Catarman to Allen and...More

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albertthebackpacker

Metro Manila, Philippines

2226

Reviewed 6 June 2016

The Number 5 Philippine Gem

There are seven rock formation in the island of Biri. The effect of natural forces such as the erosive power of winds and strong surge of the sea along the coastal area of the municipality, this geological formations curved into a perfection .

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SamarTraveller

Cairns, Australia

2867

Reviewed 19 May 2016

Biri - don't bother!!!! Don't waste your time.

We were looking forward to our Biri Island few day trip. We planned it for weeks. The rock formations pictures from other reviews looked fabulous. We arrived on the punt boat..then habal habal (motorcycle taxis with long extended carriers on them) to the Dive Centre...More

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Leo B

15

Reviewed 1 May 2016 via mobile

The rock formations rock!

I spent 4 days and 3 nights in Biri Island for a solo trip. The visit to the different rock formations will make you breathless as you will be awed with the wonders of nature's best sculptured landscape. Aside from the rock formations, Biri offers...More

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Shalee07

Metro Manila, Philippines

12

Reviewed 28 March 2016

The cheapest trip I've ever had . .

Ever since it is really my passion to be on a different places with an amazing view of Nature. Reading blogs paved the way of my passion. Being new and not familiar with the place never been a hindrance to a solo traveler like me,...More

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3marcind

Wanchai

269

Reviewed 21 March 2016

selfies with rocks, yay!

a 40 minutes boat ride takes you to Biri Island, you will get to a truism office where you will have to buy permits to go to the rock formation. You will also have to get a guide, who will be your transportation as well...More

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Juy S

Hi there me and my hubby are planning to go to Biri as a daytrip is that possible? we also would like to rent our own boat so we can get to Lavesarez after lunchtime.

3 April 2018|

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If you can take the motorboat bound for Biri as early as 8 in the morning, it is possible to get back after lunch, maybe 3 pm. However, if it takes a long drive from your location to Lavisarez, I advise you to stay overnight... More