Canigao Island (7 Hrs)

Great for solo travelers too

Traveled alone to Leyte and was matched with a really lovely group from different countries. The guide was great at facilitating conversation and making everyone feel included. Made two new travel friends I'm still in contact with months later.

The colors are that vivid in real life

I'd seen hundreds of photos of Leyte online and thought they were heavily edited. They weren't. The water really is that shade of blue-green. The sand really is that white. Absolutely breathtaking and worth every bit of effort to get here.

Magical experience

Traveled solo to Leyte and was a bit nervous but the group was incredibly welcoming. The tour coordinator made sure I felt included from day one. The bioluminescent plankton tour in the evening was stunning — one of those rare travel moments that stays with you forever.

Beautiful, and yes, it's hot

Be ready for the tropical heat in Leyte but trust me it's completely worth it. The water is so refreshing once you're in. The coral reefs were in excellent condition — we spotted clownfish, parrotfish, and even a small reef shark in the distance. Incredible biodiversity.