#wanderlei

We did a lot of climbing and walking, imagine the 3-4 hours walking. It’s very tiring especially for me a not so active type of person. I never thought that this spider web peak is just the first out of many peaks that we need to go through. I’m really afraid of heights and I’m not an adventurous person, but I’m good to try new things. I can say I enjoyed this trail but if I would want it again, I haven’t imagine myself yet. And also I realized maybe hiking isn’t my thing.

I need to keep on breathing and walking. I said to myself; “I need to finish this.” No matter how my knees feel weak, my hands too tired and heart beats 10x than usual hahaha. Good thing the view are spectacular, bu No Looking Down! I can’t! Hahaha

There are also cool stuffs there like in the above picture with duyan in a shape of bird’s cage, a UFO, cool flowers, plants, and they have a lot of hanging bridges! The formation of rocks which is similar to the twin lagoon you may see in Palawan, it’s beautiful. I wonder how nature’s formed them.

They say the famous peaks in this trail are the Nanay and Tatay which will give you the Sierra Mountain view. I can just sit there for hours with that view it is simply relaxing.

One of the peaks I don’t remember if it is the Nanay or Tatay’s Peak.

This can be found in the center of one of their hanging bridges.The view here is stunning.

Showing you their steady hanging bridge but I warn you not every hanging bridge is like this.

This is their restaurant, this is also where you your merienda will be served.

They will give you merienda after your long trail which is included in the registration. And a nice snake formed hanging bridge in the end.

I recommend that if you will plan to go get a reservation a month before your actual date because they easily get fully booked. Also, read their rules and reminders before and during the trail. Get ready the things that you will need to bring like snacks, water, medical kit, extra clothes, and if you will bring any gadget please make sure to secure it during the trail.

We picked the 1:30pm trail and I observed that this is a good time. As it is not too hot and you will be able to see the view of the conservatory during a night trail. Another amazing thing on this trail is each group will have a legacy tree wherein they will plant a tree under your group’s name and after years they will contact you if you would like to visit it again.

If you wish to know more of the details and information you may visit their website, click here. 

At the end of the day, I realized all experiences in life are worth it as long as you earned it, learned from it, poured your strength and focus your self to your goals. 

How we went there:

We took a flight of MNL-TAC. Upon Arrival at Daniel Romualdez Airport you have to take a jeep or tricycle that will bring you to the van terminal going to palompon. In our case, we asked a trike to take us to the van terminal we just paid him 100 pesos. We were lucky that we reached the last van trip going to palompon, it took us 4 hours travel time. We arrived at palompon around 9pm and we stayed at Juan Titang’s Beach Resort to spent overnight. Every tourist must contact the Palompon Tourism before getting ahead to inform and make a schedule. They could also prepare a boat for you upon arrival. Below are the contacts that may help you:

+63(053)338-20894/053-55-9731

Daryl Roylo-+63 917-303-7269(67)

053-555-9010

Website: www.palompon-leyte.gov.ph

The next morning before we head to the city hall where we can rent a boat, we bought some cooked foods at the market for our stay in the island. Buy as much as you need, as there were no water, electricity, mobile signals and stores in the island. The market and the port was nearby each other so you won’t have to worry about the distance.

I was impressed on how they preserve rice in a coconut leaves. They called it “puso”. How sweet right?

Due to we have our own timeline to follow and this is only a side trip, my boyfriend rented a whole boat instead of tagging along with other tourist, so we won’t have to worry considering other’s time. Renting a boat with max of 15 pax costs 3000 back and fort. You will have to tell them what is your best time of departure. To lessen your expenses, you can arrange with other tourist.

Then, our boat ride took around 45 minutes to 1 hour going to island. There was a tour guide that oriented us the do’s and don’ts in the island. They will also give you 2 plastic bags for your garbage, one for biodegradable and the other one is for recyclable. Each boat have 2 gallons of water that you can use for your bath or wash.

Other tips:

Overnight is allowed

You can bring your own food

Yes it is allowed to cook in the island as there were readily available grilling stations

You can take a picture with the sandbar but only with the limited distance as it is dangerous to be near in the end of sandbar where there is strong current that is dangerous for tourists.

Water activities are allowed (Examples are Scuba diving, snorkeling and kayaking)

They don’t allowed tourist taking home shells, corals, sands and even fish

Kalanggaman is well taken care of that Palompon Government made it more convenient to the tourist to enjoy their stay in the island. They already made projects like a newly renovated CR and wood tents, more cottages. There is also a mini chapel, tree house and school of fish that you may want to visit.

This is indeed a peaceful place.

WHERE TO STAY:

You can either stay day tour to island or rent a tent or bring your own tent if you will stay overnight. There are other resort and mini hotel in the mainland that you can consider.

Contact: [email protected]

Address: Sitio Lawis, Brgy. San juan palompon Leyte

Room Rate:Standard P3,500/room

Contact: Ms. Susan 09269694380

Address: Rizal street near Chruch and Liberty Park (Nearest to the Palompon Tourism Office)

Room Rate:600-800/room

Contact:July Pastor -09177410259

Address: Brgy, Buaya, Sabang

Room Rates:1200/room

We stayed at Juan Titang’s beach resort because at that time Pacci house is fully booked. The resort is clean and the room is complete, I feel relaxed and at comfort.

Thank you to sir July Pastor for accomodating us.

Thank you for the peace Kalanggaman.