Balut Island and Sarangani Island

Ulaniban Island

I remember when I was in High School I meet a relative that come from Balut Island and the islands name was been stored in my memory for so long. After Visiting Sarangnai Province 4 times a year, I found out that Sarangni Island is just hours away from my stored vacation plan since my young age.

So, I search about Balut Island and Sarangani Island, I search on how to get there, What will be my activities when I reached the island, what are the places sarangani can offer and so many things.

So it’s started in the Keyword of Balut island or Sarangani Island. Balut island and sarangani Island is two different island and they are just 500 Meters from each island.

Balut Island is a small volcanic island located east of southern Mindanao. The name Balut is came from a Maguindanao word means ISLAND, the native people of sarangani are the Maguindanao "Philippine Muslim Tribe".

Balut Island Hot Spring

How to get to Balut Island:

Access to this island is via General Santos City with a regular ferry schedule except on Friday. Travel is overnight, to be exact it takes 5 to 6 hours, leaving General Santos City around 9:00PM and arrive in Balut Island early in the morning.

M/V Song of Dolly 3 is docked at the Lion’s Beach in General Santos City. Travels thrice a week from Gensan (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) for P360 + P20 gate fee. You may call RD Group of Companies at (083)552 4435 for inquiries and reservation.

Or you may go to the Wharf of Puting Bato to ride the M/VNieky or M/V Sabgangat.

How to get to Sarangani Island:

At Balut Island Port there are few pump boat that can be rented. You can arrange a pump boat tour for php 1,000- 2,000 depending on how many people will be on board.

Place to Visit in Balut Island and Sarangani Island.

* Ulaniban Island- this is an island separated from Balut Island and Sarangani Island

*At balut Island you can go toSabang Hot Spring. a 16 meter mini pool

* Native Town of Balut Island and descover the history of Balut Island

*Balut Island Light House

*Villa Lobos Islet
*Balut Island Hot Spring

Expectation in Balut Island and Sarangani Island:

The place is undevelop, bring your own gadget and charge it fully. Schedule power supply, fresh sea foods, lovely place all nature. This is a place of full adventure.

Where to stay in Balut Island:

You can stay at JVL Inn, the only place is stayed and I was so comfortable. You can also eat at a small carenderia in town. You can also order food where you stay at..You can ask the town people when you reach the port for some overnight stay. People in sarangani Island are really accommodating.