Kalanggaman Island – Cost of Going There in Philippine Peso!!

From a local tall tale, my father told me that Kalanggaman Island is used to be a good hunting ground for monkeys. Yes, monkeys were killed for meat! Unbelievable! That is what he heard and because of this tale my father discouraged me from going there. But his stubborn daughter ignored his stories and warnings. She joined the office escapade towards Kalanggaman Island.

But of course before going there, I read blogs after blogs and I begin to wonder how come monkeys survived the island with no bananas at all. All I can see from photos are the typical coconut trees. This is why I decided to explore the island and witnessed the wilds with my very eyes. The thought of seeing birds of different species adds up the excitement.

Thanks to the organizers, I was able to get through the island with less hassle, less effort and less cost.

       Transportation Fare: Cebu to Bogo via Van----------------------------------    150.00

            Aircon Bus is 135 pesos, non-aircon is 120.00

       Fare: Bogo Terminal to Nylon Port ----------------------------------------  --     10.00

       Boat Fare (Shared) Bogo to Kalanggaman back to Bogo --------------- -     400.00

            Fishing Boat with 25 pax capacity @ 9,000 pesos each

       Cottages at Kalanggaman Island (Shared) -----------------------------------     24.00

            Cottages is 500 pesos each; large cottages is at 1,000 pesos each

       Entrance Fees at Kalanggaman Island -------------------------------------       225.00

            Adult local is 225.00, adult international is 750.00 and kids at 30 pesos each

       Food is free, thanks to our sponsor. You need to bring food and water to the island.

      With less than a thousand, I was able to visit this isle. Yes, she is very small and no wilderness.

We had a good time roaming around the island even if there were no monkeys and birds living there. There’s no fresh water too. They said that the island looks like a flying bird from above. The rocky part looks like its head and the sandbars at the opposite sides are the wings. The other sandbar sinks during high tide while the other one is visible all throughout.

The salty water is crystal clear and very rich of big and small fishes. You can enjoy the water anytime regardless of tide. The two-hour travel by boat is worth it. Plus the sight of dolphins along the way passing and crossing our direction already top it all. But I might not go there again. I am not that adventurer. I will not tell you why, just try it yourself. Haha!!!