Capiz-Iloilo Trip Part 2: Gigantes Island Hopping

We're already waiting at the lobby at around 6:15 and Kuya Mol arrived at 6:20, earlier than the agreed time. He picked up or stuffs then led us to the seats he saved for us. We're so impressed with his service. He treated us as if we paid an exclusive tour even though we're just joiners. A few minutes past 8 and we're already at Bangcal Port. Kuya Mol introduced us to Angelo, our tour coordinator, who was waiting for the other joiners of Gigantes Island Tours and Services. At about 9:30 we're already leaving the port and heading off to our first destination, Pulupandan Islet. There's not much to see in Pulupandan. 15mins is enough to see the whole islet. After our boatman took some photos of us, he took us to our next destination.

Taken at Pulupandan Islet

Cabugao Gamay, or second destination, is one of the highlights of the island hopping. We spent 30mins here just chilling and taking more photos.

Stones at Cabugao Gamay

Our third destination is our second favorite, Tangke. Our boatman told us that we're lucky since it's been 3 mos since they're allowed to visit the island because the weather didn't permit. We stayed for barely 30mins but atleast we're able to swim even for a bit.

We were taken to our accomodation to have our lunch. It's already 12:30 and we're all hungry especially when we saw loads of scallops on the table. After our lunch, we were given the key to our room where we unpacked our things. Our fourth destination is my favorite which is Antonia Beach. We spent a couple of hours here swimming and looking at different fishes. The sand is similar to that of Puerto Galera. The place is ideal for those who wants to just relax by the beach.

Bantigue Sandbar, our last destination, is similar to that of Kalanggaman. We already far from the sandbar but the water is still shallow which makes it enjoyable to kids.

Back at our accommodation, we're served crabs and fried fish for dinner to cap off our day.

The following day, most of the joiners already left after breakfast and only two groups remained, our group and a family who came all the way from Cebu.

We didn't go on spelunking since the cave is not suitable for kids and seniors so, our tour guide took us hiking to visit the Dragonfruit Farm.

He said it was just a 15-min easy walk but it took us almost 40 minutes of steep uphill and downhill to get to the entrance but anyway, the view is all worth it.

The view is reminiscent of Batanes. And that shoreline over there is where our guesthouse is.

By 11AM, we're already back at our guesthouse and waiting for our lunch before they send us back to Balasan.

Here's what the three of us had for lunch

Yep, one whole Chicken to be devoured by us three and to think our son is just 6.

Anyway, I let them have the Chicken to themselves and I feasted over Wasay-Wasay.

Overall, it was an unexpected and unforgettable experience. It's nice to live like a local and be treated like family. We'll definitely be back in Gigantes Island.

For affordable Gigantes Island Packages, you may contact

Paul of Gigantes Island Tours and Services @ 09989816812

For Van transfer (Roxas-Carles vv), you may contact

Kuya Mol @ 09956246273