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Cabugao Gamay Island: Gigantes Island Tour.

Welcome to our another beautiful famous tourist spot island here in the Philippines, this is Gigantes Island or known as Isla de Gigante!

Cabugao Gamay Island

Islas de Gigantes/Cabugao Gamay Island is located part of the municipality of Carles, Iloilo, this island is a chain within the larger Western Visayas. Gigantes consists of 10 islands, with the largest islands being Gigantes Su and Gigantes Norte

Islas de Gigantes is a charming island it has an amazing destination. In 2016 this island got the word most stunning places.

This island is called by 3 names such as Isla de Gigantes, Isla Gigantes and Gigantes Island.

Cabugao Gamay Island: Gigantes Island Tour.

You won’t have any problem going to Carles and back to Iloilo city because there is a joiner van that provides pickup and drop off, and extra reminder you need to reserve 2 days before your tour.

Is there internet in Cabugao Gamay Island?

The signal on the island is weak but you won’t notice the signal because you can enjoy the view, bring a power bank so your cellphone doesn’t run out when you take pictures.

How to get to Gigantes Island ?

• By plain Roxas Airport (Capiz)77km / Iloilo International Airport 143km.

VIA Roxas city

• Roxas City to Balasan 65 pesos.
• Balasan ride a tricycle to Bancal port 50pesos (per head)
• Bancal port board a public boat to Gigantes Norte 75 pesos.

Reminders !!!!

Reminder to those who want to go, the public boat going to Gigantes Norte only has 1 trip at 10:am. Return to Bancal from Gigantes leaving at 1:00pm

Via Iloilo City

• Ride a Van goes to SM Iloilo.
• SM SM Iloilo cross to the other side ( used over pass bridge) you can see the 7-Eleven, ride a jeep goes to Ceres Bus Terminal, 40 minutes or more depending of the traffic.
• Ceres Bus Terminal, look van or bus going to Estancia 190 to 200 pesos, 3hours ride.
• Estancia only few minutes walk going to the port.
• The port usually leaves at 10am and sometimes it still depends on the number of passengers. The boat trip takes 2 to 3 hours if the waves are strong, it will take longer. Fare costs 80 pesos.
• Private boat cost 4000p to 5000p.

How much the Entrance fee at Gigantes Island.

• Entrance fee – 50 pesos included the Gigantes island hopping tour packages.
• Guide Fee – 500 pesos.
• Island Hopping tour – 1500p to 2000p for 5 to 10 pax.
• Other Fees – environmental fee 75p, Norte Lighthouse entrance fee 60p, Antonia Beach entrance fee 20p

Island Adventures

• Snorkling at Antonia Beach
• Bantigue Sandbar
• Tangke Lagoon
• Caves of Bakwitan/Pawikan
• Miag church Iloilo

Cabugao Gamay Island: Gigantes Island Tour.

Popular spot in Gigantes Island

• Top of the large rock formation.

Famous Activities.

• Snorkeling
• Kayaking
• Paddle boarding
• Swimming

Things to do!!!

When island hopping and fearing injury, I remind you that it is better to use sleeper to avoid being stung by sea urchins and sharp rocks.

Cabugao Gamay is a cozy and quiet island, bring some money because you will find a small store that sells ice cream and other refreshments.

Things to bring when island hopping, bring a hat to avoid the heat, because it will take you a day on the boat, also bring something to eat so you don’t get hungry. And the most important thing is to bring plenty of water.

For those who want to snorkel or dive, it is better to bring your own equipment although the island offers equipment for rent. If you want to save a money much better to bring your things for diving.

Near hotel of Gigantes Island.

If you want to stay longer in the area, there are hotels nearby, the top accommodations I see online.

All the hotels I have listed are definitely worth your while because they are famous hotels located in Iloilo.

Gigantes Island nearby

Iloilo City to Islas de Gigantes	109KM
Roxas City to Gigantes	63 km

Gigantes Island Hotel nearby

Se San Beach Resort-Isla de Gigantes	2.5km
Balay Kogon	16.6km
Huni Sicogon	17 km

Best food in Gigantes Island.

When you are on the island, the first thing you will really look for is the Sea food, this food is famous in the area. The scallop with cheese is delicious, one of my favorite foods that I’ve only eaten a few times.

Cabugao Gamay Island: Gigantes Island Tour.

Restaurant near Carles

Javellana Beach Resort the Pavilion

37km

Tikboys Talabahan & Videoke Bar

13 km

• Dafalongs Garden Cafe and Restaurant – 29 km.
• Pa-on, Estancia, Iloil – 15 km.
• Beup Inland Resor – 32 km
• Marras Cafe – 36 km

You will find many more delicious restaurants in the area.

Where is Cabugao Gamay located?