LANGUN-GOBINGOB CAVE

Langun-Gobingob Cave is the largest cave system in the Philippines.

Reputed to be the second largest in Asia.

The world's third largest karst formation.

The area is composed of at least 12 interconnected caves.

Locals believe that the caves are home to ancient primordial spirits and the spirits of Waray ancestors, making the caves one of the most sacred zones in Samar.

Gobingob is the oldest and largest part of the cave. Its chamber is huge, 340 x 140 metres at its widest points, and leads to an upper level which takes 2-4 hours to explore.

The "Football Field" is home to a blind fish unique to Samar's caves.

The main entrance of Langun to Tita Chamber is seasonally active. Non-swimmers should use a life vest for deep pools.

The Langun main chamber has a muddy floor which becomes mountains of guano (birds and bats droppings;feces) near the impressive Langun entrance, so try to avoid getting stuck!

Be prepared to get wet, dirty and stinky...

...and be friendly to meet its inhabitants that dwells in the dark.

HOW I GOT THERE:

I took Roble Shipping for 400php from Cebu to Ormoc. See ferry schedules.

From Ormoc Pier, I took Van-Vans (Shuttle Van) to Tacloban for 130php. There are also other Vans and Buses traveling from Ormoc to Tacloban.

In Tacloban, transfer to a van going to Catbalogan for 120php. Ask the driver to drop you off at the Municipality of Calbiga. (Try to check if there are direct vans from Ormoc to Calbiga. At that time I had to go to Tacloban to renew my passport)

They will arrange a tour guide for you and pay 70php for the permit.

Tour guide is 500php good for 7 person.

You may contact my super hero tour guide turned photographer, videographer and body guard from snakes and bats, Mr. Alvin Rafales @ 09101402132 / 09773311882 and he will arrange the cave permit for you.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

I managed to find a cheap accommodation along Sto. Nino Street for only 200php. It is strategically located near the Municipal Office of Calbiga, near the Our Lady of Annunciation Church, near a Pharmacy, near a Bakeshop and also near the market. The property is owned by Mr. Jose Teoco and being operated by Ate Vivian.

Jose Teoco - 200php
Eco Lodge - 250php
Lola Rosa - 1100php

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