Kalanggaman Island Travel Guide, Itinerary and How To Get There
WHAT'S IN THIS GUIDE?
Kalanggaman Island is so beautiful, it’s almost criminal! I wouldn’t be surprised if the island police had to issue fines for excessive gawking and jaw-dropping.
Traveling to Kalanggaman Island for the first time? This detailed and curated travel guide will make it easy for you to navigate your way inside, save money, and maximize your time.
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How to Get to Kalanggaman Island
✓ OPTION 1 (BY BUS)
Entry Point is in ORMOC PORT.
CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE
- From the port, walk to Ormoc City Terminal near the Ormoc Public Market/2go Express ticketing.
- Then, ride a van/bus going to Palompon. Travel time is about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- At Palompon terminal, ride a motorcycle going to the nearby Palompon Tourism office located in the Freedom Park beside the Palompon Municipal Town Hall.
- Next, Register and hire a boat to Kalanggaman Island.
(HOMEBOUND)
- The location is located in the town proper so transportation is easy.
✓ OPTION 2 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN)
Entry Point is in CEBU PIER 4 via HILONGOS
CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE
- From Pier 4, ride the Slow Boats (Roble Shipping Lines or Gabisan Lines) & Fast Boat (MV Superjoy) bound for Hilongos. Fare is about PHP 310.00 ( SGD$ 6.89, US$ 6.2, € 5.17) – PHP 2,000.00 ( SGD$ 44.45, US$ 40, € 33.33) for Slow Boats and PHP 550.00 ( SGD$ 12.23, US$ 11, € 9.17) for Fast Boats/Crafts. Travel Time is about 5-6 hours for the slow boats and 2-3 hours for the fast boat.
- Then walk or ride a motorcycle to Hilongos Public Terminal.
- At the Market, ride a bus/van to Palompon.
- At Palompon terminal, ride a motorcycle going to the nearby Palompon Tourism office located in the Freedom Park beside the Palompon Municipal Town Hall.
- Next, Register and hire a boat to Kalanggaman Island.
(HOMEBOUND)
- The location is located in the town proper so transportation is easy.
✓ OPTION 3 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN)
Entry Point is in CEBU PIER 4 via BAYBAY.
CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE
- From Pier 4, ride the Slow Boats (RORO Ferries) & Fast Boat (MV Superjoy) bound for Hilongos. Fare is about PHP 310.00 ( SGD$ 6.89, US$ 6.2, € 5.17) – PHP 2,000.00 ( SGD$ 44.45, US$ 40, € 33.33) for Slow Boats and PHP 580.00 ( SGD$ 12.89, US$ 11.6, € 9.67) for Fast Boats/Crafts. Travel Time is about 5-6 hours for the slow boats and 2-3 hours for the fast boat.
- Then walk or ride a motorcycle to Baybay Public Terminal.
- At the Market, ride a bus/van to Palompon.
- At Palompon terminal, ride a motorcycle going to the nearby Palompon Tourism office located in the Freedom Park beside the Palompon Municipal Town Hall.
- Next, Register and hire a boat to Kalanggaman Island.
(HOMEBOUND)
- The location is located in the town proper so transportation is easy.
✓ OPTION 4 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN) POLAMBATO, BOGO, CEBU PORT
Entry Point is in DANAO, CEBU. By Boat (Roble Shipping Lines)
CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE
Notes:
- From Cebu, ride the EB Aznar Shipping Corp. boat from Bogo to Palompon. EB Aznar Shipping Corp. serves the route daily.
- From the port, walk or ride a motorcycle going to the nearby Palompon Tourism office located in the Freedom Park beside the Palompon Municipal Town Hall.
- Next, Register and hire a boat to Kalanggaman Island.
CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE
✓ OPTION 5 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN)
Entry Point is in CEBU PIER 1 or 3 via PALOMPON.
CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE
- From Cebu, ride any of the boats at Pier 1 or Pier 3 to Palompon, Leyte. The fast craft serves the route daily. Travel Time is around 3 hours.
- At Palompon port, ride a motorcycle going to the nearby Palompon Tourism office located in the Freedom Park beside the Palompon Municipal Town Hall.
- Next, Register and hire a boat to Kalanggaman Island.
(HOMEBOUND)
- You can arrange a motorcycle ride to wait for you.
✓ OPTION 6 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN)
Entry Point is in CEBU PIER 3 or PIER 1 via ORMOC.
Notes:
- From Pier 1, ride the Slow Boat bound (Cokaliong Shipping Lines, Inc. and Roble Shipping Lines, Inc) or From Pier 3, ride the Fast Craft (Oceanjet or 2Go) for Ormoc. Fare is about PHP 500.00 ( SGD$ 12.5, US$ 10, € 8.33) for Slow Boats and PHP 1100.00 ( SGD$ 27.5, US$ 22, € 18.33) for Fast Boats/Crafts. Travel Time is about 5-6 hours for the slow boats and 2-3 hours for the fast boat.
- From the port, walk to Ormoc City Terminal near the Ormoc Public Market/2go Express ticketing.
- Then, ride a van/bus going to Palompon. Travel time is about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- At Palompon terminal, ride a motorcycle going to the nearby Palompon Tourism office located in the Freedom Park beside the Palompon Municipal Town Hall.
- Next, Register and hire a boat to Kalanggaman Island.
- Check Fast Craft Schedule & Fare Here
(HOMEBOUND)
- You can arrange a motorcycle ride to wait for you.
- Check Fast Craft Schedule & Fare Here
✓ OPTION 7 (BY AIRPLANE & BUS/VAN) (From Cebu or Manila)
- There are actually daily flights from Manila to Tacloban and Cebu to Tacloban. The flight takes at least an hour and twenty (20) minutes if your entry point is Manila. Air travel takes about forty-five (45) minutes or less if your entry point is Cebu.
- After arriving at Tacloban Domestic Airport (San Jose, Tacloban City), go to Tacloban City Bus Terminal via taxicab or transfer service.
- From Tacloban City Bus Terminal, one can easily go to Palompon by taking a two-hour bus or van ride bound for Ormoc.
- At the Ormoc terminal, Hop on a bus or van en route to Palompon. The van fare is P150 and the trip usually takes about two hours.
- At Palompon terminal, ride a motorcycle going to the nearby Palompon Tourism office located in the Freedom Park beside the Palompon Municipal Town Hall.
- Next, Register and hire a boat to Kalanggaman Island.
Notes:
Airlines that travel from Manila to Tacloban: (9+ flights per day)
Cebu Pacific
Air Asia
Philippine Airlines
Airlines that travel from Cebu to Tacloban: (3+ flights per day)
Cebu Pacific
CebGo
AirAsia Zest
Philippine Airlines
✓ OPTION 8 (BY PRIVATE CAR/VEHICLE)
- Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “The Sky Garden & Eco-Village” in Palompon, Leyte.
Exact location: Brgy. San Joaquin, Palompon, Leyte
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Kalanggaman Island is a small, paradise-like island located in the Philippines, specifically in the Palompon town of the Leyte province. The island is famous for its stunning sandbar, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and pristine white sand beaches that attract tourists and travelers from all over the world. The island is uninhabited, and visitors can enjoy a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere while enjoying various water activities such as swimming, snorkeling, diving, kayaking, and more.
Where to Stay on Kalanggaman Island?
Since there are no hotels on the island, you can rent a tent, an open-air cottage, or an enclosed one. You can bring your own tent and pay the overnight camp fees (see rates below) or you may rent a tent for Php 400.00.
But if you want to stay in a comfortable area, you might just head to Palompon.
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Kalanggaman Island Itinerary
Guess what? I am such a joiner for this trip. Did not look it up online again.
Day 1: Kalanggaman En Route (Prepare to get wet!!)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 04:00 am | Wake-up Time and Breakfast |
| 07:00 am | ETA van terminal (Duptours or Van Vans) Php 10 |
| 08:00 am | Ride Van to Palompon, Leyte |
| 11:30 am | ETA Palompon, Leyte |
| 11:40 am | At Palompon Eco-Tourism Office. Register and Pay fees. Php 3,000 for boat + Php 150 for entrance fee. |
| 12:40 nn | ETA Kalanggaman Island |
| 12:45 nn | Picture Taking, Chika and Swimming |
| 01:00 pm | Lunch |
| 03:30 pm | En route to Palompon |
| 05:00 pm | Going Home |
A lot of things can be done on Kalanggaman Island or in Palompon in General. You can check my 10 Top Things to Do in Palompon Guide.
1-Day Kalanggaman Island Budget Expenses (for 6 people)
Your travel expenses will largely depend on your traveling style and how much you plan to spend on activities, accommodations & food. To help you set your own budget, here are budget estimates if you follow the 1-Day itinerary posted above. Make sure to review all discounts & online booking prices.
Prices below are ‘per person’, calculated based on a group of 6 people sharing the travel expenses.
Your travel expenses will largely depend on your traveling style and how much you plan to spend on activities, accommodations & food. To help you set your own budget, here are budget estimates if you follow the 1-Day itinerary posted above. Make sure to review all discounts & online booking prices.
Prices below are ‘per person’, calculated based on a group of 6 people sharing the travel expenses.
| Transport expenses breakdown | |
|---|---|
| PHP 660 | Roble Shipping Fare |
| PHP 500 | Kalanggaman Boat Fare — PHP 500 per person |
| Activities/Attraction costs breakdown | |
|---|---|
| PHP 150 | Entrance fee per person. |
| PHP 50 | Small Cottage — PHP 300/6 per person. |
| Budget Trip Expenses Summary | |
|---|---|
| PHP 1160 | Transport — Shared expenses per group of 6. |
| FREE | Accommodations — Since we stayed at a house of my bestfriend, then its free. |
| PHP 500 | Food — Full meals x 3 days |
| PHP 200 | Activities — Admission tickets/entrance fees on selected activities above. |
| PHP 1860 | Total — Including all expenses above for a day in Kalanggaman Island. |
* Prices subject to change without prior notice
Kalanggaman Island Entrance & Conservation Fees / Tour and Camping Rates
| Regular-Day Tour Rates | Overnight Camping Rates | |
| International Tourist | Php 500 | Php 750 |
| Non-Palompon Tourist | Php 150 | Php 225 |
| Non-Palompon College Student | Php 40 | Php 60 |
| Non-Palompon High School Student | Php 30 | Php 45 |
| Non-Palompon Elementary Pupil | Php 20 | Php 30 |
| Non-Palompon Senior Citizen | Php 120 | Php 180 |
| How much is the round-trip boat rental? (as of August 2018) | ||
| 15 Capacity | Php 3,000 | |
| 25 Capacity | Php 3, 500 | |
| 30 Capacity | Php 4,000 | |
| Cottage Rentals | ||
| Small – 15 Capacity | Php 250 | |
| Medium – 25 Capacity | Php 500 | |
| Large – 30 Capacity | Php 750 | |
| Tent Rentals | ||
| 4-person Tent (Php 200 Deposit + Valid ID) | Php 300/ night | |
| 2-person Tent (Php 200 Deposit + Valid ID) | Php 200/ night |
*Please note that the rates listed above may change without prior notice. We will update it as soon as we receive an update from Palompon LGU.
Where to book
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Book sooner rather than later if you already have your dates set. Cheaper-priced rooms and hotels with high reviews tend to get fully booked faster, especially during busy days like weekends, holidays & peak tourist seasons.
What to do on Kalanggaman Island
Check out these Must-Do activities on Kalanggaman.
1. Stroll around Kalanggaman Island
2. Stargaze while camping at night
3. Try scuba diving and snorkeling
4. Go kayaking
1. Stroll around Kalanggaman Island
Be amazed at the formation of the island.
2. Stargaze while camping at night
Low lights are the best way to gaze at the star. Just brace yourself from the chilly vibes.
3. Try scuba diving and snorkeling
Be in awe with the marine sanctuary this island has to offer. Just inquire at the diving camp.
4. Go kayaking
You can also try to visit Floating Cottages in Palompon, Lantaw Palompon, Tabuk Marine Park and Bird Sanctuary, Palompon Eco-Terrestrial Adventure Park, The Sky Garden & Eco-Village, Kang Jah Wa Campground, L and L Cove, Rock Resort, Cangmoya Falls and Agbanga Falls.
Estimated time to spend in the place?
You will spend around 1 hour – 4 hours in this place.
Are food and drinks available in the area?
There are mini-stores available on the island premises.
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Opening and Closing Time?
- Everyday:
- 08:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Parking Space?
Available and is FREE. They have an allotted parking space.
When is the best time to visit the place?
Best time to visit is on days weekdays to avoid a lot of people.
For more information, contact them at:
- Not available but mostly ask from locals
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Money Saving Tips
Get a good map and explore the city on your own tour — You can tour the city at your own pace plus you can choose from a variety of options. There are a lot of awesome things to do in Biliran that don’t cost a dime.
Drive a motorcycle — This is the cheapest way to get around.
Stay at hostels or Airbnb — If you are traveling alone or by a group of 3, hostels are best for you. But, if you are traveling in a group of 4 or m
TIPS, NOTES, AND REMINDERS
- Bring extra clothes so that in every corner, the outfit is different.
- Visit on weekdays to avoid the crowd.
- Bring water so that you can’t be dehydrated.
- Always follow the guidelines set by the local officials
- Local people there are approachable and friendly
- Always practice LNT(Leave No Trace) principle. Be a responsible traveler.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The rates, contact details and other information indicated in this post are accurate from the time of writing but may change without Shellwander’s notice. Should you know the updated information, please message me on Facebook.
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