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Kalanggaman Island


Kalanggaman Island
PALOMPON, LEYTE


Kalanggaman Island is one of the most beautiful islands in the Philippines, known for its long sandbar with creamy white sand and rough coral stones. One side of the island features limestone rock. The beach water surrounding the island is crystal clear and blue, making it irresistible to jump in before reaching the shore. The island's name comes from the Cebuano word "langgam," meaning bird, as it used to be a bird sanctuary.

The municipality of Palompon maintains the island to ensure a pleasant experience for visitors. They have built cottages for day visitors and facilities for washing up and changing clothes. They also keep the island clean, so visitors are required to put their trash in garbage bags for collection.


PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

from Manila - Palompon

1. Book a flight to Leyte via Tacloban.
2. From Daniel Romualdez Airport, take a taxi going to the van terminal.
3. Ride a van going to Palompon, Leyte.
4. Walk to Palompon, Eco-Tourism Office.
5. Hire a boat to go to the island.

From Ormoc - Palompon

There is an hourly trip at the Van Terminal and the rate is PHP 110.

ITINERARY

We started our day in Ormoc. Check-in at Niko's Ark Voyager's Inn.

0400 Woke Up
0530 Ride a van at the terminal
0730 Drop off at Palompon Van Terminal. Walk at Tourism Office.
0800 Boat ride going to the island.
0930 ETA Kalanggaman Island; Started swimming, photo ops, and other activities.
1400 Boat ride going back to Palompon
1500 Take photos in town and get some street food to eat.
1600 Head back to Ormoc via Van
1800 ETA Ormoc City
1900 Dinner at Pier Capitan in Ormoc.

EXPENSES

PHP   110 - Van ride from Ormoc to Palompon
PHP   150 - Entrance Fee
PHP 3000 - Pumpboat for hire round trip(15pax max capacity)
PHP   500 - Cottage
PHP   110 - Van ride from Palompon to Ormoc

THINGS TO BRING

 There are no stores to buy stuff on the island so need to bring the following.

  • Food
  • Drinking Water
  • Camping equipment
  • Powerbank
  • Sunblock
  • Flashlight for overnight stay since electricity is not available.

ENTRANCE / CONSERVATION FEE

Visitors DayTour Overnight
International Tourist 500 750
Non-Palompon Tourist 150 225

PRIVATE PUMP BOAT FOR HIRE

PHP 3000 - Roundtrip| 15 pax maximum capacity
PHP 3500 - Roundtrip| 25 pax maximum capacity
PHP 4000 - Roundtrip| 30 pax maximum capacity

ACCOMMODATION

They have cottages for rent ranging from PHP 250, PHP 500 and PHP 700. You may rent or bring your own tent if you will stay overnight.

AMENITIES

There are a few toilets and bathrooms scattered around the island, but they could use some improvement. Freshwater is scarce, so it’s recommended to take a bath at the tourism office building once you return from the island.

SECURITY

The area is secured because the police are patrolling  24/7 in the area.

RECREATION

There is a beach volleyball area near the shop. You may ask for ball rental. There is also kayak, standup paddle, snorkeling and banana boat ride. You may ask rental and they will be happy to assist.

FOR INQUIRY & RESERVATION

You may contact Palompon Eco-Tourism Office at these numbers;
  • Landline: (053) 555-9731
  • Mobile: (63)9268164005 / (63)9268164007 / (63)9985551421

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