Travel to Kalanggaman: Schedule of trips going to Palompon, Leyte

Here are the schedule of trips from Cebu City going to Palompon Leyte and vice versa. 

If you are in Cebu you'll ride a ferry boat going to Palompon. You can choose from Supper Shuttle Ferry, Cokaliong Shipping Lines or Medallion Transport. 

➤Super Shuttle Ferry:

Bogo to Palompon

• Daily: 12:00PM

Palompon to Bogo

• Daily: 7:30 PM

Travel time: 2 - 3 hours

➤Cokaliong Shipping Lines, Inc.:

Cebu to Palompon

• Monday: 8:00 PM
• Thursday: 8:00 PM
• Sunday: 12:00 NN

Palompon to Cebu

• Tuesday 8:00 AM
• Friday 8:00 AM
• Sunday 10:00PM

Travel time: 5 - 6 hours

You can buy your ticket from Cokaliong ticketing office in Pier 1 or visit their Mermelan Booking Office at Pier 1, Arellano Blvd, Cebu City. Contact number is (032) 253 4662 or purchase your boat tickets at any of their trusted booking and ticketing agency.

Check out their FB page (https://www.facebook.com/cokaliongshippinglines/) for their latest schedules, rates and other information.

Photo from https://www.facebook.com/cokaliongshippinglines/

➤Medallion Transport Inc.

Cebu to Palompon

• Tuesday: 9 PM
• Friday: 9 PM

Palompon to Cebu

• Wednesday: 9 AM
• Saturday: 9 AM

Travel time: 5-6 hours

You can buy your ticket from Medallion ticketing office at Pier 3, Cebu City only.

Check out their FB page (https://www.facebook.com/medalliontransportinc/) or call these numbers 09329136456/(032) 412 1121  for their latest schedules, rates and other information.

Photo from https://www.facebook.com/medalliontransportinc/

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Travel tips when going to Kalanggaman Island. Read here.

Travel to Palompon: Cafe Umberto

Cafe Umberto

Another popular eat-out place in Palompon, Leyte is Café Umberto located in their main road, Rizal St., Guiwan 2. You can immediately see the café because it’s quite big (compared to other establishments in town).

What I like in this café is its ambiance. This Italian restaurant has interiors like any ideal coffee shop. The place is actually great for selfies and what-not. Their pizza is good. Still understaffed, you need to wait a little longer for your orders but you are not in a hurry anyway. 

 

 Cafe Umberto Menu

 

 

You can contact them through this number Call (053) 555 9718

or message them in their FB page https://www.facebook.com/cafeumbertos/.

Travel to Palompon Leyte: 1620 Bistro Cafe

1620 Bistro is located at Washington St., Palompon, Leyte. It is one of the famous resto in town.

Photo from https://www.facebook.com/1620-Bistro-851209321579338/

I just love their Chicken strips and nachos. 💙

Chicken strips / Nachos / Pizza

Ambiance is quite good. Not too spacious, but you can choose whether to eat inside, outside or in their VIP area.

Good ambiance plus good food with good friends.

1620 Bistro Menu  😊

   

   

Directions: 

1620 Bistro is just located in town center so when you are riding pot2x (their famous mean of transportion in town), you can just directly tell your driver to drop you at 1620 Bistro. Fare is just Php 5.00 or if you want to stroll 'round town, you can just walk going to the resto, you can ask directions from the locals. People in town are really friendly and helpful. 

You can contact them through this number (053) 555 9857 or message them in their FB page https://www.facebook.com/1620-Bistro-851209321579338/. 

Travel to Kalanggaman Island: Staying overnight in Kalanggaman Island

Kalanggaman Island

If you are planning to go to Kalanggaman and you are still thinking whether to have a day tour or to stay in the Island overnight, then this post will help you out. 

 I’ve been to Kalanggaman Island four times already but I only experience overnight there, once and I would love to experience it again. If you’ll ask me, it’s better if you’ll stay there overnight to really enjoy the Island (that is, if you have the time).

Why? Because you will really love the view of the night sky here. Just make sure that you’ll go there not during the rainy season. If you also don’t want to make your skin tanner, then you can go on swimming after sunset and also another swimming session early in the morning the next day. Isn’t that a great idea?

Sunset in Kalanggaman Island

Sunrise at Kalanggaman Island

Pros for staying overnight in Kalanggaman Island:

• You’ll be able to experience the beauty of the sunrise and the sunset at this paradise.
• Stargazing with your family and friends will really be memorable.
• You can capture more beautiful photos, especially during sunrise and sunset.
• You can swim-all-you-want without worrying about your skin.

Cons for staying overnight in Kalanggaman Island:

• There is no electricity in the Island so you’ll experience a survivor-kind of life.
• You need to bring more food.
• You need to bring power bank because I’m sure you’ll need one for your phones and cameras.

Photo from https://www.facebook.com/rowellc5

Tips: Noon time is the time where the sun is really hot when you are in the Island, so to avoid that, you can go to the Island in the afternoon (2pm-4pm is okay) just ask for the availability of the pump boat at the Ecotours office. You just have to bring food for dinner and breakfast and don't forget your midnight snacks. 😋

But if you prefer to stay there longer, you can go there early in the morning. So now, you need to bring more food: for lunch, afternoon snacks, dinner, midnight snacks and breakfast.

There is a grilling area in the Island, you can use it. You can also bring butane stove if you want or you can just bring ready-to-eat food.

The tents that we use.

If you are planning to rent a tent, you can rent one at Hinablayan Outdoor Shop.

Rate:

Php 250/night good for 2 person tent

Php 300/night good for 4 person tent

You just need to deposit a valid ID plus Php 200. Hinablayan Outdoor Shop is located in Rizal St. right in front of Palompon Tourism Office. You can also call their number (0922 722 8218) for inquiries.

Kalanggaman Island sunset

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Travel tips when going to Kalanggaman Island. Read here.

Travel to KALANGGAMAN ISLAND: The virgin Island of Palompon Leyte, Philippines

Kalanggaman Island is located in the Western part of Leyte. This is also known as the most beautiful beach Palompon Leyte has to offer. It is so-called the “Virgin Island”; having the turquoise sea, crystal clear water and a very fine white sand.

Kalanggaman Island has one of the longest sandbars among the other white sand island in the Philippines. It has sandbar on both sides resembling to the wings of a bird making it look like a bird in an aerial view. That is the reason why its name is “Kalanggaman” (langgam in Cebuano means bird).

Photo from the official Kalanggaman twitter acount.

I’ve been to the Island four times already and I still want to go there again and again. Unlike the other beach resorts, Kalanggaman is not always crowded. When you get here, especially if it is not the peak season, you’ll feel like you’re the owner of this beautiful Island. You can do everything you want including swimming, snorkeling, kayaking and of course you can take the best shots this Island has to offer. Selfie lovers will surely like this Island. 😁

Kalanggaman Island sand bar.

Kalanggaman Island Philippines

Kalanggaman Island sunset 💕

Planning to go to Kalanggaman Island?

The very first thing to do if you are planning to visit this pristine Island is to call first Palompon’s Ecotours Office for reservation of pump boat. If you are 10 pax and more you can book one pump boat but if you are only less than 10, you can ask the officer if you can arrange to share a boat with other passengers to save money and you can also ask for other important inquiries.

Sample picture of pump boat going to Kalanggaman Island.

You can contact the Palompon Ecotours Office through the following numbers:

Landline: +63 (053) 555-9731 

Mobile 1: +63 926 816 4005

Mobile 2: +63 926 816 4007

Or you may check out their website (www.palompon-leyte.gov.ph)

In order for you to go to Kalanggaman Island, you need to go to Palompon, Leyte.

How to go to Palompon Leyte from Metro Cebu?

There are these shipping lines that travel directly to Palompon Leyte from Cebu and vice versa.

• Super Shuttle Ferry (Bogo, Cebu – Palompon Leyte)
• Cokaliong Shipping Lines, Inc. (Cebu City – Palompon Leyte)
• Medallion (Cebu City - Palompon Leyte) 

How to go to Palompon from Tacloban City?

There are vans from Tacloban going to Palompon Leyte. You just need to go to Tacloban New Bus Terminal in Brgy. Abucay. Ask where the vans are that will go to Palompon, Leyte. Travel time from Tacloban to Palompon is approximately 3 hours. The fare per person is Php 150.

View their trip schedules here.

Palompon Ecotours Office (Photo from FAQph)

Once you arrive in Palompon, it is mandatory for tourists to register first at Palompon Ecotours Office and pay the necessary fees. The office is located in front of Liberty Park near the Municipal Hall of Palompon. You can ride a bike called Potpot (you will be able to see them all over the town) going to Liberty Park for only 5php per person. The pump boats are just anchored at the back of Eco-tours office. Once you are done with the registration, paying for the fees and the pumb boat is ready, then you are good to go.

Sikad aka Pot-pot (cto)

💡Please bring your IDs with you so that you can avail the discount.👍

Day Tour Rates

• Ø  International Tourists – Php 500
• Ø  Non-Palompon Tourists – Php 150
• Ø  Non-Palompon College Student Tourists – Php 40
• Ø  Non-Palompon High-school Student Tourists – Php 30
• Ø  Non-Palompon Elementary Student Tourists – Php 20
• Ø  Non-Palompon Senior Citizen Tourists – Php 120

Overnight Camping Rates

• Ø  International Tourists – Php 750
• Ø  Non-Palompon Tourist – Php 225
• Ø  Non-Palompon College Student Tourists – Php 60
• Ø  Non-Palompon High-school Student Tourists – Php 45
• Ø  Non-Palompon Elementary Students – Php 30
• Ø  Non-Palompon Senior Citizens – Php 180

Photo from Klanggaman-island.com

Pump boat rental

Php 3,000 – for 15 pax maximum
Php 3,500 – for 25 pax maximum Php 4,000 – for 30 pax maximum

Boat ride from this point to Kalanggaman Island takes about an hour. If the sun is out during your travel, make sure to bring your sunnies.

Once you arrive at the Island, you need to look for a beautiful spot where you feel comfortable since you will be staying in the Island for a little while. I usually look for a spot where there is a a shade of the tree since it will really be sunny during noon time. 

Prepare your tents, if you have any. You can rent chairs and tables. Don't worry there will be people who will help you, they are really approachable. And if you need something or if you have questions, just feel free to approach them. They usually stay in the coast guard station.

Now it's time for you to enjoy the beach. In going home, make sure to keep your area clean. Yes, there are people assigned to do the cleaning but let us also be a responsible tourist here. 😊

Kalanggaman Island

Planning to stay overnight in Kalanggaman Island? Visit this page.
Want to know the schedule of trips going to Palompon Leyte? Read here.
Want to stay overnight in Palompon Leyte? Read here.
Travel tips when going to Kalanggaman Island. Read here.