Kalanggaman Island Travel Requirements
Kalanggaman Island Travel Requirements
Kalanggaman Island is now open for vaccinated tourist. This is based on Palompon Municipal Executive Order No. 123, Series of 2021. The following must be presented:
- COVID-19 vaccination card or certification issued by LGU, vaxcert.doh.gov.ph or legitimate vaccinating establishment
- Valid ID
- Fully vaccinated travelers are those who received the last dose of COVID-19 vaccine at least 2 weeks prior to arrival
- Only vaccinated adults (18 years old and above) are allowed
- Pregnant women, children and those with medical conditions are prohibited
- Each group in the island is limited only to maximum of 25 person
- Alcoholic drinks is strictly prohibited
- Overnight is not yet allowed
Welcome to Kalanggaman Island
Kalanggaman Island used to be unknown and unmapped when I first set foot in the island in 2010. It was tagged as enchanted and mystical by the locals, a place they didn’t want to visit. But in the recent years, the island made it to the list of most sought after beach destinations in the country, putting the town of Palompon in the tourism map of the Philippines.
Approximately 750 meters long, Kalanggaman Island is small uninhabited island off the coast of the town of Palompon in the Province of Leyte. It is blessed with long stretches of white sandbar on both end. It is a popular dive site for those based in Malapascua Island of Cebu, declared as marine sanctuary in 2009.
Kalanggaman Island is flat and surrounded with white sand made from crushed corals. The eastern and western tips are sandbars that blend well with the azure water. During broad daylight, the sandbars shine like a pearl… beautifully inviting!
It is not the only island of this kind in the country, but Kalanggaman Island has distinct charm that sets it apart from the others. Come and experience Kalanggaman Island, Leyte’s shining jewel.
How to Go to Kalanggaman Island
If you are not on a dive trip from Malapascua, you can visit Kalanggaman Island via Leyte and Cebu.
Kalanggaman Island Via Leyte
Make your way to Tacloban City, Ormoc City or Palompon in Leyte. Philippines Airlines, Air Asia and Cebu Pacific fly to Tacloban City daily from Manila, Clark, Cebu and Davao.
From Tacloban, numerous vans leave almost every hour from downtown to Palompon, travel time is around three hours and fare is P160. You can book your public van seat from Tacloban to Palompon and vice versa below.
Meanwhile, from Ormoc, you may catch a local bus or van to Palompon for two-hour travel time, van fare is P120.
In Palompon, proceed to the Palompon Tourism Office and charter a pump boat to Kalanggaman Island thru the Ecotours Office. Boat rate is P3,000 for maximum of 15 passengers, P3,500 for maximum of 25 passengers and P4,000 for maximum of 30 passengers.
Kalanggaman Island via Cebu
Cebu/Bogo to Palompon
There are ferries from Cebu City and Bogo going to Palompon. You can book your ferry from Cebu to Palompon and vice versa below.
Cebu to Ormoc to Palompon
You may also catch a fast craft from Cebu to Ormoc with numerous departures daily. Then catch a local bus or van to Palompon for two-hour travel time, van fare is P120.
You can book your ferry from Cebu to Ormoc and vice versa below.
Bogo to Kalanggaman (Chartered Boat)
Alternatively, you may charter a boat directly from Bogo to Kalanggaman Island.
Going to Bogo from Cebu City, catch a bus to Bogo and proceed to Bantay Dagat near Siocon Elementary School to charter a boat to Kalanggaman Island.
Where to Stay in Kalanggaman Island
There is no commercial accommodation in Kalanggaman Island but you can pitch a tent there and stay overnight. Tourists may opt to stay in hotels or lodges in the town of Palompon or Bogo City, Cebu.