Islas de Gigantes (also known as Islas Gigantes, Higantes group, or Gigantes group) is an island chain within the larger Western Visayas archipelago in the Philippines. It is part of local municipalities of Carles, Iloilo, Philippines, and the northernmost part of Iloilo province. Gigantes has about ten islands; the two most important are Gigantes Norte (North Gigantes) and Gigantes Sur (South Gigantes).
Things to do
? One of the most tried activities at Gigantes Island is either island hopping or exploring nearby caves.
? Island Hopping:
Antonia Beach, Cabugao Gamay, Bantigue Sand Bar, Tangke Lagoon and Little Boracay
? Land Tour:
Lighthouse, Century Old Spanish House & Bakwitan Cave
Credits: Sunny Soul
Estimated cost
For further information about the Estimated Cost you could contact the page of Isla Gigantes on facebook or any Tour Packages related to the said place.
How to get there?
? Bancal Port, Carles can be reached through bus bound to Iloilo City vice versa via Balasan.
? Iloilo City
? Take a Ceres bus ride bound to Carles at Ceres Bus Terminal, Buhang Jaro. Fare is around PHP170
? Tell the conductor to drop you at Bancal Port (Terminal of Ceres Bus bound to Iloilo City)
? First Trip Iloilo City: 4:00am
? Last Trip at Bancal Port of Iloilo City: 5-6PM
? If you are from Aklan and Capiz
? Take a Ceres bus ride bound to Estancia via Balasan
? Tell the Conductor to drop you at Balasan Terminal
? From Balasan Terminal, you may ride Ceres Bus bound to Carles (Tell the conductor to drop you at Bancal Port)
? Bancal Port
? There is Tourism office there where you can inquire.
? There is also a regular pumpboat trip to Isla Gigantes.
Credits: Baranggay Bancal, Carles, Iloilo
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