Here are some more photos from my recent trip to the islands of Iloilo.
Check my original post here ---> http://effingthelens.blogspot.com/2012/07/iloilo.html
Check my original post here ---> http://effingthelens.blogspot.com/2012/07/iloilo.html
HOW TO GO THERE:
Estancia Port is where it will all begin.
There are 2 ways to go to Estancia Port
Book a flight either to:
Iloilo-Estancia Port ( 120kms )
Roxas-Estancia Port ( 63kms )
Then take a van,bus or car and go to Estancia Port,Carles.
WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO DO:
Some islands we visited. There are more. Refer to the pic on the album
Pulupandan island (TAKE PHOTOS)
Tanke island (SWIM IN THE LAGOON)
Cabugao island (GO UP THE ROCK FORMATION AND TAKE PHOTOS)
Gigantes island (MAIN ISLAND)
Antonia island/cave (GO TO THE CAVE)
Sand bar Beach (GO DURING LOWTIDE)
HOW MUCH TO SPEND:
Plane ticket (manila-iloilo / manila-roxas)
+
Van or bus are available on each city going to Estancia Port (not sure though about the fare cost coz went there on a private car)
+
4,500 boat (estancia - gigantes - estancia + island hoppings)
+
200 per head for the accommodation at Gigantes Hideaway Tourist Inn
+
1,200 lunch-dinner-breakfast-lun
+
tip for the tour guide, bangkero, cook
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I spent Php 1,500 for everything. Went with a group of 5 pax. Very good deal!
NOTE:Electricity available at 5pm-midnight / generator midnight-6am
No smart/globe signal.
Contact Joel B. Decano (tourism officer)
0918-4685006 / 0915-5796612
Facebook: Isla Gigantes
Email: isla.gigantes@yahoo.com
*request for Ian (pronounced as Ayan) as your tour guide*
Estancia Port is where it will all begin.
There are 2 ways to go to Estancia Port
Book a flight either to:
Iloilo-Estancia Port ( 120kms )
Roxas-Estancia Port ( 63kms )
Then take a van,bus or car and go to Estancia Port,Carles.
WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO DO:
Some islands we visited. There are more. Refer to the pic on the album
Pulupandan island (TAKE PHOTOS)
Tanke island (SWIM IN THE LAGOON)
Cabugao island (GO UP THE ROCK FORMATION AND TAKE PHOTOS)
Gigantes island (MAIN ISLAND)
Antonia island/cave (GO TO THE CAVE)
Sand bar Beach (GO DURING LOWTIDE)
HOW MUCH TO SPEND:
Plane ticket (manila-iloilo / manila-roxas)
+
Van or bus are available on each city going to Estancia Port (not sure though about the fare cost coz went there on a private car)
+
4,500 boat (estancia - gigantes - estancia + island hoppings)
+
200 per head for the accommodation at Gigantes Hideaway Tourist Inn
+
1,200 lunch-dinner-breakfast-lun
+
tip for the tour guide, bangkero, cook
__________________________
I spent Php 1,500 for everything. Went with a group of 5 pax. Very good deal!
NOTE:Electricity available at 5pm-midnight / generator midnight-6am
No smart/globe signal.
Contact Joel B. Decano (tourism officer)
0918-4685006 / 0915-5796612
Facebook: Isla Gigantes
Email: isla.gigantes@yahoo.com
*request for Ian (pronounced as Ayan) as your tour guide*
Love,
E
Thanks Enzo, your blog is unique and very informative. Nice pictures too.
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