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Island Hopping Expedition in Leyte

Four days on a private boat, from the islands of northern Cebu across to Biliran.

3 Nights / 4 Days Minimum 8 guests Cebu → BiliranFrom PHP 28,000 / person
DeparturesBook the Mon 8 – Thu 11 March 2027 departureBook the Mon 29 March – Thu 1 April 2027 departure
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Tour overview

What to expect

Four days, five islands, one private boat. The expedition hops from Malapascua and Carnaza off northern Cebu, by way of Lamanoc and Sambawan, to Biliran Island, where a whole day is set aside for exploring the countryside.

About 90% of the trip is spent on the water. The boat only stops at base camp to sleep. Meals, drinks, a guide for the whole expedition, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards on Sambawan, and private transfers from the airport are all included.

Meeting point

Boat pick-up at Daanbantayan port, Cebu

What's included

  • Private pick-up transport from Cebu or Mactan airport to Kawit or Hagnaya port, and from Kawit back to Cebu or Mactan airport
  • 3 nights' accommodation (Sambawan Island Huts and VRC Biliran Island)
  • Private boat for the whole expedition
  • Boat pick-up at Daanbantayan port
  • Food for the whole expedition (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners)
  • Complimentary drinks (rum, soft drinks, water)
  • Tour guide for the whole expedition
  • Kayak and stand-up paddle in Sambawan

The route

Where you'll go

  1. Stop 1

    Malapascua Island

  2. Stop 2

    Lamanoc Island

  3. Stop 3

    Sambawan Island

  4. Stop 4

    Carnaza Island

  5. Stop 5

    Biliran Island

Transport & accommodations

Getting around & sleeping

By boat

About 90% of the expedition is spent on the boat, stopping only at base camp to sleep, plus one whole day of countryside exploration on Biliran Island.

Night 1

Sambawan Island

A quiet, rustic getaway. 2–3 people share a bamboo beachfront bungalow with basic utilities. Showers and toilets use salt water only.

Nights 2 & 3

VRC Resort, Agta Beach, Biliran Island

5–6 people per room, with AC, an ensuite toilet and shower with fresh water, and clean towels.

Rooms are shared with other guests for all 3 nights.

Before you go

Good to pack & know

What to bring

  • Swimwear, a quick-dry towel and light clothes for four days
  • Reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses
  • A dry bag for your phone, camera and cash
  • Seasickness tablets if you're prone to it: most of the four days are spent on the boat
  • Cash for personal expenses and tips

From recent trips

On the water

  • A guest on the outrigger of the bangka as it nears Lamanoc Island's rocky islet and white sandbar
  • A guest looking out over Lamanoc's white sandbar stretching towards a rocky islet
  • Guests swimming in clear blue water beside the bangka's outrigger off Lamanoc Island
  • Guests wading through the shallows along the sandbar at Lamanoc Island
  • A guest floating on a unicorn inflatable in turquoise water off Lamanoc Island
  • Guests cheering above Lamanoc's sandbar with the rocky islet behind them
  • A guest lounging in a hammock slung under the bangka's outrigger, just above the water
  • Two guests on Lamanoc Island's long white sandbar, with a rocky islet at its tip
  • A group of guests standing in the pool below a tall waterfall on Biliran Island
  • Guests relaxing on the bow of a blue bangka on open, deep-blue sea
  • Twin waterfalls dropping through dense rainforest into a rocky pool on Biliran Island
  • Guests on a grassy ridge looking out over the rocky headlands of Sambawan Island
  • Guests watching the sunset from a hilltop wall overlooking the sea and a small island
  • Guests serving a lunch of crab, clams, grilled fish and salad on board the boat
  • Three guests sitting on a boulder in the spray of a tall waterfall on Biliran Island
  • A guest reading a book in the shade of the bangka's canopy at sea
  • Three guests silhouetted against the setting sun, looking out over the sea and a small island
  • Guests resting on the rocks below a waterfall that pours into a rocky canyon on Biliran Island
  • Three guests laughing together on the sunny bow of the bangka
  • Guests sitting on a roadside wall in golden-hour light beside the tour van and coconut palms
  • Aerial view of beachfront huts and outrigger boats along a white-sand shore below a grassy hill
  • A guest wading through the river towards a canyon waterfall on Biliran Island
  • Two guests photographing the sunset from a viewpoint above the sea
  • A large group of guests posing in front of twin waterfalls on Biliran Island
  • Guests smiling in the golden-hour sun on a roadside wall lined with coconut palms
  • A guest standing on a rock beneath the twin waterfalls on Biliran Island
  • A row of guests sitting on a hilltop wall as the sun sets over the bay
  • Guests on a bamboo footbridge along a jungle trail on Biliran Island
  • Guests relaxing on a wall beside the tour van at golden hour

Departures

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Set dates that you join on your own or as a group. Each departure goes ahead with at least 8 guests.

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Good to know

Common questions

What's included in the expedition?

Private airport transfers, 3 nights' accommodation, a private boat for the whole trip, all meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners), complimentary drinks (rum, soft drinks and water), a tour guide throughout, and kayaks and stand-up paddleboards on Sambawan.

How do I get to the start of the trip?

Private transport picks you up from Cebu or Mactan airport and takes you to Kawit or Hagnaya port, and at the end brings you from Kawit back to the airport. Boat pick-up is at Daanbantayan port.

Where do we sleep?

Night 1 is on Sambawan Island in bamboo beachfront bungalows shared by 2–3 people, with salt-water showers and toilets. Nights 2 and 3 are at VRC Resort on Agta Beach, Biliran, with 5–6 people per room, AC, and an ensuite with fresh-water shower. Rooms are shared with other guests on all three nights.

Is there a minimum group size?

Each departure goes ahead with at least 8 guests in total. You can join on your own or as a group: book your seats for a departure and Dulce confirms once it has enough people.

When does the expedition run?

On set departure dates, listed under Departures on this page. Pick one and send your request; if none of the dates suit you, message Dulce on WhatsApp.

How much of the trip is spent on the boat?

About 90%. The boat stops at base camp to sleep, and one whole day is spent exploring the countryside on Biliran Island.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Safety comes first. If the coast guard suspends sailing or conditions look unsafe, we reschedule your expedition or refund your deposit.

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