The Beauty of Gigantes Island

The group of islands and islets, popularly known as Islas de Gigantes or Gigantes Islands is located in the Municipality of Carles and the northernmost part of the Province of Iloilo. Gigantes Island is consist of about ten islands, and the two largest are the Gigantest Norte (North Gigantes) and Gigantes Sur (South Gigantes).


The islands are blessed with white sand beaches and crystal clear waters and is also known as the scallop capital of the Philippines.

The ten islets of Islas de Gigantes are the Cabugao Gamay, Cabugay Daku, Balbagon, Waydahun, Bulubadiang, Bantigue, Gigantillo, Gakitgakit, Gigantona and Ojatras.

PACKAGE ITINERARY

Visiting the island is not complete without having an island hopping tour and visit the main tourist spots in the island:

Cabugao Gamay - the famous selfie and most photographed island in Gigantes.


Tangke Saltwater Lagoon - a hidden lagoon with a natural saltwater pool with a beautiful formations of limestone.


Bantigue Sandbar - has the longest sandbar in Gigantes Island.


Palupandan Island - a melancholic island with its lonely coconut tree - the sole survivor of Yolanda's wrath.


Antonia Beach - There are so many activities you can do in this famous and beautiful island. This is where you can enjoy a banana boat ride, snorkeling, climb up the weirdly slanted karst formations.



Mini Boracay - Its original name is Calumpang. A perfect spot for cliff jumping and swimming.

* we didn't able to get pictures here because it was raining and we we're enjoying swimming and cliff jumping *

BUDGET AND ITINERARY

From Iloilo

Joroshely Van Terminal to Balasan – 180php
Isla Gigantes Package Tour – 1599php
Overnight at Punta Carles Beach Resort - 2400 / 8pax = 300php
Dinner and breakfast - 210php
Tricycle from Balasan Terminal to Resort - 300php / 4 pax = 75php
Resort to Bancal Port - 30php
Bancal Port to Roxas Hotel - 2000php / 8pax = 250php
TOTAL EXPENSES = 2644php

CONTACTS

Isla Gigantes - +63 917 112 9160
Van - +63 925 545 7257
Punta Carles Beach Resort - +63 925 348 4028

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