Top Things to do in Leyte Island
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What to do and see in Leyte Island, Visayas: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Leyte Island, Philippines including Napantao Marine Sanctuary, San Juanico Bridge, Lake Danao National Park, Digyo Island, Tangkaan Beach, Sambawan Island, Kalanggaman Island, Visayas State University, Leyte Landing Memorial, Sto. Nino Shrine and Heritage Museum.
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1. Napantao Marine Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By RomanR1078
Incredible fish tank with great bio diversity from reef sharks and octopuses to frog fishes and rare nudibranches. Really amazing.
2. San Juanico Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 388 reviews
The San Juanico Bridge, is an arch-shaped truss bridge in the Philippines stretching from Samar to Leyte crossing the San Juanico Strait. It is part of the Pan-Philippine Highway. It is the longest bridge in the Philippines spanning a body of water with a length of 2.16 kilometers.
Reviewed By charisdiary
Great long drive travel experienced with an amazing view of the sea and the green scenery of nature that surrounds the bridge.
3. Lake Danao National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By jhulsg
Welcomed by the green pastures and chirping birds, Lake Danao indeed offers the nature's finest that gives you the feeling of serenity and relaxation. The calm and mysterious waters of this guitar-shaped lake gives you both the feeling of tranquility and thrill. It's a joy that the Ormoc City's tourism department preserved the natural park in such way that nature can really reconnect with people in this modern world. Truly one of Ormoc's best prides.
4. Digyo Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By maleetravels - Florida, United States
I recommend coming here because it’s super relaxing and fun at the same time. The boaters were friendly and the boats itself gave a cool vibe to the trip. You have many options like snorkeling, walking the beach, swimming, and having a picnic too! There’s one island that has a snack stand with fish balls too.
5. Tangkaan Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By 209carlw
Beautiful gem on the Southern tip of Leyte. Cool drinks, good food, friendly staff and honest owners. We found this place and couldn't be happier. The scrambled chicken was to die for!! Worth the drive and can't wait to go back!!
6. Sambawan Island
7. Kalanggaman Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 748 reviews
Reviewed By GrogramanL
Highly recommend that you go early 5:00am, join a group to make the boat ride cheaper and secure one of the better situated 500p (group) or 240p (if going solo) cottages facing the Atol, which are raised off the ground and will protect from rain. I don't think the tents are worth it. They are hot, the ground is rough and uneven. Bring a pad and sleep in the cottage. I believe a 500p cottage can sleep 6-comfortably. Snorkeling! Rent yourself a traditional mask and snorkle for 150p. You should negotiate. The best area to s orkle is on the Rocky side where you'll see buoys tied between the shore and barrier reef. We saw giant clams, eels, puffer, angel, clown, parrot fish and even a sea snake! Swim in your flip-flops (slippers) or water shoes. Most sea urchins are tucked away in the coral. Rocks are super slippery when wet, take your time. At sunrise you can find loads of common periwinkles (edible sea snails). You can boil or stir fry these tasty critters! Pro tip: Bring a needle to eat the snails.
8. Visayas State University
9. Leyte Landing Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 154 reviews
The Leyte Landing Memorial is a memorial to the landing of American General Douglas MacArthur and his men at Red Beach. The memorial was erected in tribute to MacArthur’s fulfillment of his promise to return to the Philippines after it was occupied by the Japanese during World War II in the Philippines.
Reviewed By vicentechuadyiv - Leyte Island, Philippines
Great place for a stroll and even a picnic. What's new is they put up a light fountain show thing at night and more attractions here. This is truly a great leap forward. Good job Palo!
10. Sto. Nino Shrine and Heritage Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By NigeClem
A fascinating tour of Philippines culture in one mansion. It is the former home of Imelda Marcos. Each room is themed, eg..the Morocco Room, the Jade room, banboo room, butterfly room etc. A guided tour is useful but too short to take in all the details. Really a Must
