Kalanggaman Island is a beautiful beach destination located in the municipality of Palompon in the province of Leyte, Philippines. The island has a length of only 753m and is still uninhabited. There are no big resorts on the island but there’s Jeter Resort that offers Tipi Huts. Overnight camping via tent is also allowed on the island. To preserve the beauty of the place, the local tourism office only allows a maximum of 500 tourists per day.
To provide comfort and security to the tourists, the local government built basic facilities and made the island secured by Tourist Police who are stationed on the island.
In this island, tourists enjoy activities like swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and scuba diving.
from Manila you need to take a flight either going to Tacloban, Leyte or Cebu (Mactan International Airport).
Another option is a flight going to Ormoc City, Leyte. You just need to ride a van from Tacloban or Ormoc going to Palompon. If you’re coming from Cebu, ride a bus going to Polambato Port in Bogo then take ferry going to Palompon.
From Tacloban – Take a flight going to Tacloban, Leyte.
Tacloban Airport is quite far from the city proper, so you need to take a tricycle going to the terminal. There are also multi-cabs going to downtown Tacloban. Look for vans going to Palompon. Travel time is roughly about 4 hours.
Once you arrive in Palompon, you can walk until you reach the Palompon Tourism Office located at the back of Palompon Municipal Town Hall. It is easy to find since it is located at the public park.
Register and hire a boat going to Kalanggaman.
From Ormoc – Take a flight going to Ormoc, Leyte, or flights via Tacloban. CHECK CHEAP FLIGHTS HERE
Go to Ormoc Terminal and ride a van going to Palompon for PHP 110. Travel time is about 2 hours. Once you get to Palompon, proceed to the Tourism Office. Register and hire a boat. Rates and expenses below.
From Cebu – There are several options going to Kalanggaman from Cebu.
Via Polambato Port in Bogo – Once you arrive in Cebu City, go to Bus Terminal and ride a bus going to Bogo City. Travel time is 3 hours. Then, take a tricycle to Polambato Port for about 15 minutes travel time. In Polambato port, take a Super Shuttle Ferry to Palompon.
Via Cebu City Ferry to Palompon – From Cebu City, ride a ferry going to Palompon. Travel time is roughly about 5 hours.
How to reach the Island of Kalanggaman
- Fly to Ormoc or Tacloban City
- Travel to Palompon Leyte by Bus or Van
- Register and pay Fees at Palompon Ecotours Office (contacts and rates below)
- Get or hire your own Boat (contacts and rates listed below)
Reminders: Once you arrived in Palompon, it is mandatory for tourists to register first at Palompon Ecotours Office. The office is located in front of Liberty Park near the Municipal Hall of Palompon.
Things to do in Kalanggaman Island
Swimming, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Aqua-biking, Scuba diving, Camping
