After four months of closure due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the local government unit has finally reopened the tourist attractions in Gaas, Balamban now that the Cebu Province has been under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) since July 1, 2020.
However, for now, visitors allowed are the town residents in Balamban and those people who reside in other areas in Cebu Province under MGCQ. Residents from Cebu City, Mandaue City and Lapu-Lapu City are not allowed to enter the area for leisure purposes yet.
On a Facebook post from one of the owners of Buwakan ni Alejandra, below are the guidelines that should be observed:
- NO FACE MASK NO ENTRY
- Observe proper physical distancing at all times
- NO spitting anywhere
- NO littering
- Disinfecting and checking of your temperature will be done before entering the premises.
- Let us adapt to our new normal and be mindful of our actions. We should always observe proper hygiene and discipline in ourselves so we could still enjoy the beautiful scenery even in this time of pandemic.
- Let’s be ready for our new way of living because it’s not going to be the same again. We have to be tough enough to deal with it.
Attractions in Balamban
1. JVR Island in the Sky
Complete details: https://sugbo.ph/2017/jvr-island-in-the-sky-cebu/
RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION
• Activities you can do / Amenities: Swimming with pool slide, Cable Car, Zip Line, Overnight stay, Playground
• Entrance: P55 (Adult); P25 (Children)
• Room Rates: P1,500 good for 2; P2,500 good for 4; P3,500 good for 8
• Open Cottages: P350 per day
• Cable Car – P150 per head
• Swimming Pool – P50 per head
• Contact details: (032) 272-3409 / 0916-138-5764 / [email protected] / Facebook Page
• Exact location: Brgy. Gaas, Balamban, Cebu – across Adventure Cafe (30-45 min drive from JY square or Marco Polo via the scenic Transcentral highway)
• How to get there:
– PUBLIC: Take a V-hire from the Ayala Center Terminal going to Balamban via Transcentral highway route. Fare is P120 per person (one-way). Inform the driver to drop you off at JVR Island in the Sky (just a few meters ahead of Adventure Cafe).
– PRIVATE: Parking space available. Just search for ‘JVR Island in the Sky’ in Gaas Balamban, Transcentral Highway via Waze or Google Maps.
2. Buwakan ni Alejandra
Complete details: https://sugbo.ph/2018/buwakan-ni-alejandra/
Photo by Ram Mancelita 
Photo by Ram Mancelita 
Photo by Ram Mancelita 
Luzmarie Torreon 
Photo by Dave Jan 
Photo by John Ray Aligato of The Island Nomad
RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION
- Activities you can do / Amenities:Â Strolling around the flower garden (no food / restaurant available)
- Entrance Fee: ₱75 per adult, ₱50 per head for Kids, PWD & Senior Citizen
- Operating hours: 7AM to 6PM, Mondays to Sundays – but if there’s a storm, they will close the premises to protect the flower garden.
- Exact location: Brgy. Gaas, Balamban, Cebu – across Adventure Cafe (30-45 min drive from JY square or Marco Polo via the scenic Transcentral highway)
- How to get there:
- PUBLIC: Take a V-hire from the Ayala Center Terminal going to Balamban via Transcentral highway route. Fare is P120 per person (one-way). Inform the driver to drop you off at Adventure Cafe (Florentino’s is just right across).
- PRIVATE: Parking space available. Just search for ‘Adventure Cafe’ in Gaas Balamban via Waze or Google Maps. Florentino’s is just across Adventure Cafe.
3. Florentino’s Little Tagaytay of Cebu
Complete details: https://sugbo.ph/2019/florentinos-balamban-cebu/
RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION
• Activities you can do / Amenities: Chill over the scenic mountain view, eat & drink (soft/hard drinks and food available)
• Entrance Fee: P55 per person
• Operating hours: 6AM to 7PM, Mondays to Sundays (Best time to go: 6-7AM & 4-6PM)
• Corkage fee: None for now, you may bring your own food and drinks. But BE RESPONSIBLE of your trashes. Leave no trace.
• Contact details: N/A
• Exact location: Brgy. Gaas, Balamban, Cebu – across Adventure Cafe (30-45 min drive from JY square or Marco Polo via the scenic Transcentral highway)
• How to get there:
– PUBLIC: Take a V-hire from the Ayala Center Terminal going to Balamban via Transcentral highway route. Fare is P120 per person (one-way). Inform the driver to drop you off at Adventure Cafe (Florentino’s is just right across).
– PRIVATE: Parking space available. Just search for ‘Adventure Cafe’ in Gaas Balamban via Waze or Google Maps. Florentino’s is just across Adventure Cafe.
4. EVO Nature Camp
Complete details: https://sugbo.ph/2020/evo-nature-camp/
• Activities you can do / Amenities: Chill over the scenic mountain view & flower garden, eat & drink, Camping, Trekking
• Entrance Fee: P55 per person
• Operating hours: 7AM to 8PM, Mondays to Sundays (Best time to go: 6-7AM & 4-6PM)
• Corkage fee: Yes for food and drinks. There’s a restaurant inside.
• Contact details: 0995 428 3762 / 0916 444 0633
• Exact location: Brgy. Gaas, Balamban, Cebu – before Adventure Cafe (30-45 min drive from JY square or Marco Polo via the scenic Transcentral highway)
• How to get there:
– PUBLIC: Take a V-hire from the Ayala Center Terminal going to Balamban via Transcentral highway route. Fare is P120 per person (one-way). Inform the driver to drop you off at EVO Nature Camp (before Adventure Cafe).
– PRIVATE: Parking space available. Just search for ‘EVO Nature Camp’ in Gaas Balamban via Waze or Google Maps.
5. Adventure Cafe
Complete details: https://sugbo.ph/2017/adventure-cafe-cebu/
Baguio feels at Adventure Cafe Balamban 
RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION
• Activities you can do / Amenities: Dine, Zip Line, Wall Climbing, Stress Wall, Caving, Waterfall Chasing
• Zip Line – P150 per person
• Climb/Rappel – P100 per person
• Caving – P250 per person (minimum of 5 people per group)
• Waterfalls – P650 per person (minimum of 5 people per group)
• Operating hours: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, daily
• Contact details: 0999 681 2339 / Facebook page
• Exact location: Brgy. Gaas, Balamban, Cebu (30-45 min drive from JY square or Marco Polo via the scenic Transcentral highway)
• How to get there: (PUBLIC) Take a V-hire from the Ayala Center Terminal going to Balamban via Transcentral highway route (P120 per person one-way). (PRIVATE) Parking space available, can be searched via Waze or Google Maps.
6. West 35 Eco Mountain Resort
Complete details: https://sugbo.ph/2017/west-35-eco-mountain-resort/
RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION
• Activities you can do / Amenities: Dine, Overnight Stay, Kiddie Playground, Trekking, 360-degree scenic viewing
• Entrance Fee: P55 per person
• Room rates: ranging from P4,500 good for 2 to P6,000 good for 6
• Contact numbers: (032) 514-3262 / (032) 520-2633 / 0933 995 3245
• Email: [email protected]
• Facebook Page: link
• Exact location: Brgy. Gaas, Balamban, Cebu – approximately 30km or an hour drive from Ayala Center Cebu. Only a few meters away (walking distance) from the popular attractions in Balamban like Adventure Cafe, Buwakan ni Alejandra, and Florentino’s.
• How to get there:
– PUBLIC: Take a V-hire from the Ayala Center Terminal going to Balamban via Transcentral highway route. Fare is P120 per person (one-way). Inform the driver to drop you off at West 35 Eco Adventure Park (just a few meters ahead of Adventure Cafe).
– PRIVATE: Parking space available. Just search for ‘West 35 Eco Adventure Park’ in Gaas Balamban, Transcentral Highway via Waze or Google Maps.
7. Balwerto ni Alfredo (Antique House)
Complete details: https://sugbo.ph/2017/d-village-antique-house-balamban/
RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION
• Activities you can do / Amenities: Free overnight (bring your own tent, first come first served), Dine, Chill, Free Tour on old items/furniture inside the house
• Operating hours: 7AM to 10PM (lights off)
• Location: Brg. Gaas, Balamban Cebu
• Contact no: 09062990215
• How to get there: Take a V-hire from the Ayala Center Terminal going to Balamban via Transcentral highway route (P120 per person one-way). The antique house is just right beside the road, only 1klm away from Adventure Cafe. For private commuters, there is a parking space available.
