Islas de Gigantes or the Islands of Giants is an island group located in the north eastern part of Panay Island in the Visayas. Located specifically in Carles, Iloilo, it is composed of 10 islands; Gigantes Norte and Gigantes Sur being the two largest and most visited of the island group. Islas de Gigantes features hidden saltwater lagoons, white sand twin beaches and sandbars perfect for a summer escape.
HOW TO GET THERE
Via Iloilo City and Via Carles Port
1. Book a flight going to Iloilo
2. From Iloilo we rented a van going to Carles (Bancal Port) which took us 2 hours.
3. Then 1 hour boat ride from Bancal Port to Isla De Gigantes
WHERE TO STAY
Gigantes Norte is where most resorts are in Islas de Gigantes.We stayed at at MJ resort. There are a lot of resort to choose from in Isla De Gigantes. MJ Resort has fan rooms for couples or groups.
ITINERARY
2 Days 1 night
Day 1
3:00am - 5:00am - Iloilo City to Bancal Port
5:00am - 8:00am - Waiting time, Breakfast
8:00am - 8:15am - Meet up at Bancal Port Carles
8:15am - 8:59am -Registration at Tourism Office
9:00am - Adventure begins as we start the island hopping.
Island Hopping
9:15 - 9:30am - Cabugao Gamay - The most photographic spot in Gigantes (Picture taking, Swimming, and a bit of rock climbing)
Cabugao Gamay Island
10:00am - 11:30am - Gaket Gaket Islet but it is only visible during lowtide and it only shows up during Amihan season.
Gaket Gaket Islet
12:00nn - Check in and lunch will be served at the resort
1:00pm - 1:45pm - Tanke (Enchanted Lagoon) - Swimming and Cliff Diving to an open sea but don't worry as it is safe and fun.
Activities: Cliff Diving
Swimming
Picture taking
Tanke
2:30pm - Antonia Beach -(Snorkeling, swimming and picture taking)
Activities: Banana Boat Ride (200php each minimum of 5 persons)
Jetski (2000php for 30mins)
3:30pm - Puting Baybay Gamay (Cliff Divin for Beginners)
4:30pm - Puting Baybay Daku (Swimming)
5:00pm - Resort
7:00pm - Dinner
8:00pm owards - Free time
- Videoke
- Drinking sesh
- Star gazing
- Bon fire available upon request
Day 2
7:00am - 8:00am - Breakfast
8:00am - 10:00am - Bakwitan Cave (Trekking)
10:30am - 11:00am - Bantigue Sand Bar
11:30am - 12:00nn - Pulupandan island- Swimming
12:30pm - 1:30pm - Shower and Lunch
1:30pm - Going back to Bancal Port
3:00pm - Arrival at Bancal Port
Brekadown of Expenses:
Tour Package (1299 per pax - Group of 8)
Inclusion:
Terminal Fee : 200php
Van transfer - Iloilo City - Bancal (vice versa)
Boat transfer - Carles Port - Isla Gigantes ( vice versa)
Accomodation for 2 days and 1 night
Food for 2 days 1 night
Boat transfer - Carles Port - Isla Gigantes ( vice versa)
Accomodation for 2 days and 1 night
Food for 2 days 1 night
