Higatangan Island
About
A white sandbar that changes direction with the seasons! Higatangan's famous strip of powder sand curls out from the island's tip into turquoise water, shifting east or west with the monsoon. On the far side, wild limestone rock formations and cliffs face the open sea, and locals point the brave to a cliff-jumping spot. Hire a boat from Naval or stay the night!
Dry until sunset (5:22 PM). Good time to go!
- Day trip or overnightTime to spend
- Calm, sunny days; ask in Naval about the sea before you cross.Best time to go
- About ₱50 per personValue · Great value
- The crossing from Naval Port takes about 45 minutes by motorized banca.Getting there
What to do here
- Walk out to the tip of the shifting sandbar
- Explore the rock formations and cliffs on the west side
- Island-hop to Sambawan the same day
Know before you go
Check the weather and sea before crossing; skip the trip when the sea is rough.
Wear a life vest on the boat.
Cliff jump only where locals say the water is deep enough, and never alone.
The regular boat fare was PHP50 per person in 2024; a hired boat is priced per boat, not per person. Resort rooms and cottages are extra.
Higatangan's famous strip of powder sand curls out from the island's tip into turquoise water, shifting east or west with the monsoon.
Where it is
Higatangan Island, Naval, Biliran
By commuteThe crossing from Naval Port takes about 45 minutes by motorized banca. The regular boat leaves Naval around 11 AM to noon and returns from the island early the next morning, so day-trippers hire a boat in Naval, often combined with Sambawan Island.
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FAQ
Where is the Higatangan sandbar?
Off the island's south-eastern tip; it shifts east or west with the monsoon currents.
How do I get to Higatangan Island?
Take the regular boat from Naval Port (about 45 minutes, leaving around 11 AM to noon) or hire a boat for a day trip.
Can you stay overnight?
Yes. Several small resorts operate on the island, including one set among the rock formations.