What to do and see in Leyte Island, Visayas: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

March 20, 2022 Myesha Cogley

Discover the best top things to do in Leyte Island, Philippines including San Juanico Bridge, Lake Danao National Park, Sambawan Island, Kalanggaman Island, Lintaon Peak, Leyte Landing Memorial, Agas-Agas Bridge, Mahaba Island, Canigao Island, M/M Eva Jocelyn Shrine.
Restaurants in Leyte Island

1. San Juanico Bridge

Pan-Philippine Hwy, Tacloban, Leyte Province Philippines 09028464356 http://datsusarabackpacker.blog.jp
Excellent
50%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 388 reviews

San Juanico Bridge

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.

2. Lake Danao National Park

Ormoc, Leyte Province Philippines
Excellent
51%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 83 reviews

Lake Danao National Park

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.

3. Sambawan Island

Maripipi Island Biliran Island, Leyte, Visayas, Philippines Philippines 420605157872 http://www.matetreyes.com/search/label/Biliran
Excellent
63%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 60 reviews

Sambawan Island

4. Kalanggaman Island

Palompon, Leyte Province Philippines +63 32 319 0155 http://www.facebook.com/Rumba-Island-Tours-1825903094111151
Excellent
65%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 748 reviews

Kalanggaman Island

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.

5. Lintaon Peak

Barangay Lintaon, Baybay City, Leyte, Baybay, Leyte Province 6521 Philippines
Excellent
58%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 12 reviews

Lintaon Peak

Reviewed By arahraraah - Luzon, Philippines

A great way to unwind and appreciate nature????????the view is very fascinating. Bring your family and enjoy what mother nature can offer????

6. Leyte Landing Memorial

Red Beach, Barangay Candahug, 6501 Philippines http://visitpinas.com/leyte-landing-memorial-macarthur-park
Excellent
30%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 154 reviews

Leyte Landing Memorial

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!

7. Agas-Agas Bridge

Sogod, Southern Leyte Province Philippines
Excellent
28%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 32 reviews

Agas-Agas Bridge

8. Mahaba Island

Inopacan, Leyte Province Philippines
Excellent
42%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
0%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 12 reviews

Mahaba Island

Reviewed By FrancC_12 - Portumna, Ireland

Mahaba was my favourite of the four islands, but that was in no small part due to the fact that I spent the most time there. Digyo is recommended for people who want to camp, but we sought special permission to camp on Mahaba. We were told we’d be doing so at our own risk because, unlike at Digyo, there are no people here to look out for your welfare once the boat leaves. It’s a beautiful island with a very nice beach and some nice bird life, but it was the snorkelling here that I most enjoyed. There’s a very steep drop-off a short distance out from the beach which would require diving equipment to explore properly, but everywhere else was perfect for snorkelling. For me the highlights included seeing; a yellow-lipped sea krait, a moray eel, mantis shrimp and a lion fish. I’ve wrote separate reviews on the other islands in the group but if you only have the option to visit just one of these islands this is the one I’d recommend above the others.

9. Canigao Island

Philippines
Excellent
26%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
13%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 68 reviews

Canigao Island

10. M/M Eva Jocelyn Shrine

Barangay Anibong Road, Barangay Anibong, Tacloban, Leyte Province Philippines +63 936 118 2244
Excellent
17%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
46%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 103 reviews

M/M Eva Jocelyn Shrine

Reviewed By frequenttraveller705 - Lucena City, Philippines

Seeing this memento of hurricane Yolanda makes you wonder how the people in Tacloban has overcome the hardships of rebuilding their lives. Tacloban has rebuilt its City with the construction of this site

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.