Canigao Island
About
A ring of white sand, a long wooden boardwalk over clear water and a protected reef: Canigao Island is Leyte's little paradise! It's a 15 to 20-minute public boat ride from the port beside Matalom Plaza, and part of the water around it is a fish sanctuary. Rent a cottage for the day, snorkel the clear shallows, or pitch a tent and stay for both sunset and sunrise.
Dry until sunset (5:27 PM). Good time to go!
- Day trip or overnight campingTime to spend
- March to May for the best weather and calmer seas.Best time to go
- About ₱40 per personValue · Great value
- Ride a bus or van to Matalom (from Ormoc, a local suggests the Metrobus to Bato terminal, then a tricycle to Matalom), then the public banca from the port beside Matalom Plaza, about 15–20 minutes.Getting there
What to do here
- Walk the boardwalk out over the clear water
- Snorkel in the sanctuary's marked areas
- Camp overnight for sunset and sunrise
- Rent a beach cottage for the day
Know before you go
Do not touch corals or marine life in the sanctuary.
Bring cash; boat fees and rentals are paid in cash, and mobile signal is limited.
Leave vehicles in Matalom near the plaza and port.
April 2025 rates (Ahround PH): entrance ₱40 for adults and ₱20 for children, boat fare ₱65, day cottage ₱500, overnight cottage ₱700, room ₱1,500, tent pitching ₱100.
It's a 15 to 20-minute public boat ride from the port beside Matalom Plaza, and part of the water around it is a fish sanctuary.
Where it is
Canigao Island, off Matalom, Leyte
By commuteRide a bus or van to Matalom (from Ormoc, a local suggests the Metrobus to Bato terminal, then a tricycle to Matalom), then the public banca from the port beside Matalom Plaza, about 15–20 minutes. Boats run about 7 AM–5 PM.
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FAQ
Can I stay overnight?
Yes. Cottages, rooms and tent pitching are available on the island.
What time do the boats run?
Public boats run from about 7 AM to 5 PM, per an April 2025 guide.
Can I snorkel anywhere?
Part of the island is a protected sanctuary, so follow the marked areas and do not touch the corals.
Facts from ahroundph.com · reddit.com · reddit.com · reddit.com
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