Balut Island, Davao Occidental: How to Get There

Leave your footprint across the Philippines

Davao Occidental

Davao Region · Mindanao

Your Laag Level in Davao OccidentalWala pa · Not yet

Wala pa — tap how you've been here.

🕒 Best time:
Calm seas. Ask the Sarangani municipal office about boats and current conditions before going.
🧭 Getting there:
By boat; Mabila is the island's main town
Google Maps Apple Maps
🕒 Best time:
Late afternoon
🧭 Getting there:
Barangay Culaman, Jose Abad Santos
Google Maps Apple Maps
🕒 Best time:
Daytime
🧭 Getting there:
Barangay Culaman, Jose Abad Santos
Google Maps Apple Maps
🕒 Best time:
Daytime
🧭 Getting there:
Jose Abad Santos town center
Google Maps Apple Maps

🕒 Best time:
Dry season. The rocks are slippery, so wear good footwear.
🧭 Getting there:
About 3 hours from Malita on rough mountain and coastal roads (bus from Davao City's Ecoland terminal to Malita first)
Google Maps Apple Maps
🎟️ Entrance:
Rooms about ₱700–1,800 a night (as last reported)
🕒 Best time:
Dry season. Sources differ on the barangay (Tanglad or Sto. Niño), so confirm locally.
🧭 Getting there:
About 30 minutes by pumpboat from Malalag, Davao del Sur, or by dirt road from Santa Maria
Google Maps Apple Maps