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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines
Palompon
Spend a day in Palompon for the historic church and nearby islands; add a night if you want beach resort relaxation.
Palompon is a small historic town on Leyte with a 44‑year‑built church, easy ferry links to Cebu and local islands, and several budget beach resorts. One day covers the main sights; an overnight lets you enjoy the quiet beaches.
- Country
- Philippines
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jun–Oct (rainy season)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- PHP
- Money
- Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₱500–800 excl. bed · Mid ₱800–1,200 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Globe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.
- Emergency
- Police 117 · Fire and ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B, C · 220 V · 60 Hz · US flat pins common; check your devices for 220 V.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10% if no service charge.; Grab / taxi: Round up.; Boat crew: ₱100–200 per tour.; Massage: ₱50–100.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.
- Toilets
- Called 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Meal at local eatery | ₱80–150 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ₱20–30 |
| Tricycle ride (1 km (0.6 mi))Tricycle ride (0.6 mi (1 km)) | ₱10–20 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TAC · Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport
- approx. 1.5 h drive north via road
Typical fares
- Ferry Cebu → Palompon
- about ₱1,500 per person, 4.5 h (check)
- Van Ormoc → Palompon
- ₱100, 30 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Vans from Ormoc (₱100) and ferries from Cebu (4.5 h) or Bogo; local tricycles for short trips.
See and do
Known for
- Roman Catholic Church of Palompon (oldest in Leyte)
- Kalanggaman Island sandbars
- Tabuk Marine Park
- Lantaw hill view
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kalanggaman Island | Boat from Palompon port, about 30 min | ≈1 h round trip |
| Tabuk Marine Park | 10‑min boat ride from Palompon island | ≈30 min |
Sleep
- Whispering Beach Resort
- Beachfront, basic rooms; price not listed
- Pacci Hotel
- Central Palompon, basic amenities
- Juan‑Titang Beach Resort
- Near Sabang, beach access
- Hutton Lodge
- From ₱300 per night
- Love Travellers Inn
- From ₱600, 24‑hour check‑in
- Grants Building Travellers Lodge
- Dormitory, ₱299 per person
- Cham's Inn
- From ₱299, a/c rooms
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pasensya napah-sen-sya na |
| Thank you | Salamatsa-la-mat |
| How much? | Magkano?mag-ka-no |
| Where is the bathroom? | Nasaan ang banyo?na-san ang ban-yo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Smile, handshake; 'po' to elders; avoid: Loud confrontation
- Beckoning: Palm down, wave; avoid: Palm up (used for animals)
- Invitations: Accept food offered or decline politely; avoid: Refusing bluntly
- Time: Expect 'Filipino time' socially; avoid: Lateness for flights and boats
- Churches: Covered clothes; avoid: Loud tours during Mass
Scams and watch-outs
- Ferry schedules can change; verify times before travel (check).
- Kalanggaman Island may be crowded on weekends; go early.
Palompon is generally safe; watch belongings on boats and avoid night travel on unlit roads.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Palompon yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Roman Catholic Church of Palompon (oldest in Leyte)
- Kalanggaman Island sandbars
- Tabuk Marine Park
- Lantaw hill view
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata Palompon: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Palompon, revision 5242641 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5242641
Pocket card
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Printed from Voykit (/palompon). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.