Whacky Notes: Getting to Kalanggaman Island

Planning to go to Kalanggaman Island? Yes?
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• Destination: Kalanggaman Island, Palompon Leyte
• ORIGIN 1: Cebu City North Bus Terminal.
• There are multiple starting points - Nailon Bogo, Polambato Bogo, Maya Bagay, or Malapascua Island. You can start by heading to North Bus Terminal after deciding which port to mark your origin.
• If you successfully found an outrigger to bring you to the Kalanggaman Island, then bravo. But if not, haggling is the best option.
• ORIGIN 2: Palompon, Leyte
• Visit their Tourism Office for a schedule and boat contact. They can arrange tour package for you.

• Travel time.
• Usually, it would take 2-3 hours to the island from Cebu [ Nailon Bogo, Polambato Wharf Bogo, Maya Bagay, or Malapascua Island]
• The fastest route is via Malapasua Island. Approximately 2 hours.

• Fares.
• For 20+ heads, daytrip rate is usually around 5,000-7,000 but it's case to case basis. Overnight is another story. It's usually 9,000 or more.

• Accomodation.
• There are no room accomodations or resorts in the island. Cottages are available at 250.00.
• Planning to go overnight? Bring a tent or mat with you.
• Entrance fee are more expensive for non-Palompon tourists. 
• No convenience stores or restaurants. So bring your own supplies and food with you.
• Note: No potable fresh water, electricity but there are changing rooms and comfort rooms.

• Supplies.
• Did I mention that there are no convenience stores in the island?

• Budget Breakdown.
• Expenses good for 25 people. Daytrip.

• Contacts:
• Randyl - 0915.851.6135
• Bogo Tourism Office - 032.434.8583 | 032.251.2001

• Trip Summary. [Day Trip]
  

Whacky Turn-off:

Travelling is undoubtedly fun but we should always be sensitive in conserving and preserving the environment. As I was strolling around the island, I see garbage squattered almost everywhere. Tourists must've dispatched their plastics irresponsibly. This stained the whole idea of isolation.




Whacky thoughts:
If given the chance, I would've preferred to stay overnight in the island. Too bad we were not able to prepare for it. My opinion? Best time to go would be early summer [early Feb or Mar] to avoid the crowd.

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Geting to Kalanggaman Island.

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