Sambawan Island
About
Biliran's answer to paradise! Sambawan is made up of two main islands with grassy hills, white sand and super clear water. Trek up the hill for the best view of the island, with the thin beach strip below and Maripipi Island across the water, then snorkel or dive right off the shore since a dive camp operates on the island. It is still low-key compared with big-name beaches, so you get space to chill. Stay overnight for sunrise and sunset from the hilltops if you can. Bring your own food and water, take all trash back with you, and check the weather with your boatman before crossing.
- Day trip or overnightTime to spend
- March to June for calm seasBest time to go
- Free entryEntrance and budget
- Ride a van from Tacloban or Ormoc to Naval, Biliran (about 2 hours).Getting there
Why it’s gala-worthy
- Good for barkada hangout, casual date, nature escape and photo walk
- It is still low-key compared with big-name beaches, so you get space to chill.
- Stay overnight for sunrise and sunset from the hilltops if you can.
Know before you go
Park at Naval or Kawayan port before taking the boat.
Costs cover the ferry from Naval to Maripipi, a hired boat to Sambawan, and the entrance and environmental fees collected on the island. Overnight cottages and tent spots are paid separately.
Sambawan is made up of two main islands with grassy hills, white sand and super clear water.
Trek up the hill for the best view of the island, with the thin beach strip below and Maripipi Island across the water, then snorkel or dive right off the shore since a dive camp operates on the island.
Bring your own food and water, take all trash back with you, and check the weather with your boatman before crossing.
Where it is
Sambawan Island, Maripipi, Biliran
By commuteRide a van from Tacloban or Ormoc to Naval, Biliran (about 2 hours). Take a ferry from Naval to Maripipi, then a small boat to Sambawan (about 20 minutes). Groups can charter an outrigger from Kawayan.
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FAQ
Paano pumunta sa Sambawan Island?
Go to Naval, Biliran, ride the ferry to Maripipi, then a short boat to Sambawan. Groups can charter a boat from Kawayan.
May entrance fee ba?
Yes. An entrance fee and an environmental fee are collected per person on the island.
Ano ang gagawin sa Sambawan?
Trek the hill for the viewpoint, swim, snorkel, kayak and dive.