Beach & Island
Kintarkan Island
The sandbar the guidebooks haven't found yet.
About this destination
What makes it worth it
Kintarkan is a small island near Bantayan that doesn't appear in most itineraries, which is what makes it good. The sandbars shift with the tides, the water is calm, and on most days you'll share it only with the local fishing boats.
This is the kind of stop that gets added to a day trip when the crowds elsewhere are too thick. Our guides know when to come and when the light is right.
Things to do
- Sandbar exploration
- Snorkeling in calm, shallow water
- Swimming
Best time to visit
Year-round, though November to May offers the clearest water. Best visited early morning.
How to get there
Short bangka ride from Bantayan. Often added to a Virgin Island day trip as a quieter alternative stop.
Good to know
Common questions
Can I add Kintarkan to a Virgin Island trip?
Yes. It's a short bangka ride from Bantayan and is often added to a Virgin Island day trip as a quieter alternative stop.
Is Kintarkan Island crowded?
Rarely. It doesn't appear in most itineraries, and on most days you'll share it only with local fishing boats.
When are the sandbars best?
The sandbars shift with the tides. Our guides time the visit for the right tide and light; early morning is usually best.
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Kintarkan Island
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