Another New World Class Destination was clarified and declared this 2017, it is Located in The Northern Part of Iloilo in Western Visayas, Philippines.
Our LANDASAN™ Travel Guide Featured Destination this 2017 is. . .
LAS ISLAS DE GIGANTES or ISLA GIGANTE and the Gigantes Group of Islands
ISLA GIGANTES is located One (1) or One and a Half (1½) Hour Boat Travel/Ride from Main Land Municipality of Carles, Province of Iloilo. Carles, Iloilo is part of the Fifth Congressional District of the Province of Iloilo a Three (3) Hour Land Travel/Ride from Iloilo City or a One (1) Hour Land Travel/Ride from Roxas City, Capiz. ISLA GIGANTES started to bloom in Tourism Destination Tree (3) Years ago and now accommodating thousand of Local and Tourist Guest every quarter of the year. An Environment of a Fisher Folks Sanctuary with their wife and eldest son or daughter help in drying out fish and squid under the heat of the sun and supply it to the wholesaler and the wholesaler retailed it as a 1st class Dried Fish and Dried Squid (DAING) in an expensive price, while the Islands beauty remains undiscovered and unexplored by tourist seeking for a wonderful place for peace and relaxation... ISLA GIGANTES have its Islands may considered as paradise in the North and even today it was still a haven of unexploited Islands in Western Visayas Region, and if this Islands would strongly defended and protected to be remained at ease where it came to be millions of Tourist and Travellers will experience ISLA GIGANTES as it grows more in numbers it will be still considered as a paradise islands.
Brief Information of ISLA GIGANTES
The Gigantes group used to be called Sabuluag or Salauag, which is the name of a species of tree endemic to the islands. During the Spanish colonial era, the name was changed to Gigantes. Local legend describes coffins found inside **Bakwitan Cave that contained gigantic sets of human bones, which constituted the name change. ***TANGKE LAGOON however was the natural bathtub of those Giants living in these islands long time ago. So Spaniard who discovered it derives the name of the Island LAS ISLAS de GIGANTES and later on was called ISLA GIGANTES. For this reason, locals also believe the island is inhabited by enkantos.
ISLA GIGANTES is identifying as Gigantes Norte (Gigantes North) and the Gigantes Sur (Gigantes South) and in it are the group of Islets. This Group of Islets have its own unique characteristic and captivating wonder to offer.
** A cave located at the main island of ISLA GIGANTES... BAKWITAN CAVE serves also an indestructible shelter and protection of the people during the Super Typhoon YULANDA.
*** One of the Islets parts of GIGANTES Group of Island.
TRAVEL GUIDE ADVISORY
In ISLA GIGANTES the main promoting industry are those who are in the hundreds of Travels and Tours Business, They are the one who brought thousands of Tourist in the Island, and they have to offer very intriguing deals... This deal was called the Island Tour Package or Promo Package and it’s all about Price, or Package Rate or Payment Scheme. There are about Ten (10) or more Private Beach Resort operating and accommodating tourist and travellers as their guest but Resort Owners/Operators does not do the convincing part, they just give incentives like 10% to individuals or travels and tours company who could brought guests to their resort and some put some added value price and make some fascinating styles to encourage their guest to grab the deal.Indeed ISLA GIGANTES was a paradise island and compared to our famous BORACAY, ISLA GIGANTES have more superb featured islet other that its white sand beaches, but experiencing it with a regret afterwards is another issue. We Certified Travellers are Thrill Seekers, Wildly Adventurers, Nature Lovers and Explorers we never make the money an issue and distance is not a burden to us but do we deserved to expect the unexpected? I think this will guide us travellers to some unlikely misfortune when we will go and experience ISLA GIGANTES.
1. A Very Low Island Tour Package (BAGSAK PRESYO) Price Drop Promo. If you inquire to other ISLA GIGANTES Island Tour Package, their offer is lower more cheaply and they where the most lower All in Island Tour Package Promo and sometimes they call it the SUPER ALL IN... But Beware this offer will cost you or us travellers more than the unexpected. You cannot break trough when you are trap, so don’t hesitate to always ask questions and compare it to other Island Tour Package rate. It’s your safety and satisfaction involves here and don’t ruin your tour or travel because you are shy enough to ask questions.
2. Package Inclusion, this is what they called All In Island Tour Package. These are some of the package inclusions: 3days and 2nights room accommodation, (some did not put either air-con or fan rooms.) Why? Because it was a BAHAY KUBO type a close cottage made of bamboo and Bamboo strips wall unsafe to your unattended things and belonging that you cannot bring along while swimming. Do their package inclusions mention the bathroom? If not, you or we travellers would be using the common bathroom that we will be going to fall in line with the other guest before it’s our turn to use it. Did they mention that snorkel equipment rentals is included or excluded? If not, be ready for the extra charges. Did they mention the Electricity? Well, here’s the fact. At ISLA GIGANTES electricity stops at 11:00pm, to continue using your electric fan in your cottage type room or your air-con in your concrete type room the resort will be using their power generator/s. This is the catch... If you pay a very low price drop package I am sure you will be knocked at the middle of the night for an electricity charge... To make the long story short, often ask questions and choose offers of Island Tour Package who guarantees NO EXTRA CHARGES... NO HIDDEN CHARGES... NO SURPRISINGLY PAYMENTS...
3. Time Limit, there are resort tour guide who limits or declared time like 35 or 45 minutes per Island in their Island tour and Island Hopping. These are the ways to favour their tour guide to rest early and end up their work as early as possible. Often ask questions and choose those who offer NO TIME LIMIT.
4. Lastly the Exclusive Private boat who will fetch you from the port and eventually you will ended on board to a Tourist Passenger Boat and they will reason out to convince you it wasn’t their fault, you might believe them, you’re in the island already and you know nothing about everything that is why often ask questions and choose those offers we tell the truth before accepting the deal.
Make this Travel Guide Advisory as your guide in travelling and experiencing the wonders of ISLA GIGANTES and Go home craving for more and manage your next schedule coming back as a Satisfied and Certified Traveller/s.
The Wonders of ISLA GIGANTES
The Two Main Islands
The two main Islands was the bigger and more inhabited Island, here lays majority of resorts accommodating guests tourists.
The Gigantes Norte and The Gigantes Sur
Gigantes Norte is 213 metres (699 ft) at its highest point, while Gigantes Sur is 232 metres (761 ft) at its highest point. A narrow 0.80-kilometre (.5 mi) wide channel separates the two islands. Nearby islands include Balbagon Island, which is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) west of Gigantes Sur and is part of barangay Lantangan.
In addition to the two main islands, the Gigantes group includes the following minor islets: Bulubadiang, Gigantillo, and Gigantuna are islets southeast of Gigantes Norte, while Antonia, Bantigui, Cabugao, Tanguingui, and Turnina are islands and islets south of Gigantes Sur.
The Gigantes group consists of the following four barangays. On Gigantes Norte is Asluman and Granada and on Gigantes Sur are Lantangan and Gabi.
The Tangke Lagoon
Tangke is a saltwater lagoon located within Gigantes Sur.
It is surrounded by cliffs.
One local myth surrounding Tangke states that the waters
would magically rise every year on June 24
during the feast of Saint John the Baptist.
The Bantigue and Bakwitan
Points of interest in the Gigantes group include the Enormous Bantigue sandbar that was very accommodating during low tide, and Bakwitan Cave, one of 73 caves throughout the islands.
The Cabugao Gamay sometimes called the Cabugao Dako
This Island is sited as “THE SELFIE ISLAND” Number 14 in Forbes List 20 most Beautiful Places in the World, where you can have a short trek and take a Selfie shot while the whole island serves as you’re picture background.
Antonia’s Island
Some called it the little boracay of northern Iloilo because of its powdered white sand beach and the most relaxing island than the other another interesting features of this island are the crystal clear water that is invitingly good for snorkelling and also its one of a kind rock formation.
North Gigantes Island Lighthouse
The station was established during 1895 as one of the Spanish lighthouse projects to be built across the Philippines. The current medium-sized lighthouse that is solar-powered, like most of the lighthouses built today, was donated by Japan to replace the one built by the Spanish government due to the destruction brought by Typhoon Frank in 2008. The keeper's house survived but in ruins. The masonry walls were painted white while the roof is made out of corrugated galvanized iron sheet in red paint finish.
These are the Wonders of ISLA GIGANTES, a place and a destination worth to be experienced and money is not an issue while distance was never a burden for the satisfaction of visiting and be one of this island where more than your wildest imagination. In here you will see from you’re naked eye the reality of a dream paradise.
Food in ISLA GIGANTES
Foods serve during you’re stay is mostly seafood, a very expensive food you won’t buy in the Metro or in the City where you are from but you can fest on it in ISLA GIGANTES for a very low price or for free if you’re tour package includes it. A menu of dishes from fresh squid, fresh scallops, fresh fish, fresh crab and alimasag and their very own WASAY-WASAY (a huge and very yummy oyster found only in ISLA GIGANTES)
Reservation and Booking
If you want to book you’re travel and for reservation for a truly honest ISLAN TOUR PACKAGE and Experience ISLA GIGANTES
Please Contact:
(+63) 907 211 8699 - - - 0907 211 8699 (smart)
(+63) 932 791 4598 - - - 0932 791 4598 (sun)
And we are happy to bring you there with satisfaction and adventure
Island Tour Package Promo Rate
LANDASAN™ Travel Guide
Travel on February/ March and April
ISLA GIGANTES Experience – Explore – Enjoy Island Tour Package
For: Ten (10) pax/persons promo
4 Days and 3 Nights
Fully Air-Con Rooms, Concrete 2-3 Rooms Accommodation – Eight (8) meals Free (Seafood’s Buffet Type)
37,000Php for 10pax that is 3,700pesos per pax/each
3 Days and 2 Nights
Fully Air-Con Rooms, Concrete 2-3 Rooms Accommodation – Six (6) meals Free (Seafood’s Buffet Type)
30,000Php for 10pax that is 3,000pesos per pax/each
2 Days and 1 Night
Fully Air-Con Rooms, Concrete 2-3 Rooms Accommodation – Three (3) meals Free (Seafood’s Buffet Type)
22,000Php for 10pax that is 2,200pesos per pax/each
Inclusions:
(Mga napapaloob sa Island Tour Package)
***Free Tourist Motor Boat Ride from Bancal Port, Carles, Iloilo to ISLA GIGANTES Norte Back and Forth (Balikan)
Or
***Free Tourist Motor Boat Ride from Estancia Port, Estancia, Iloilo to ISLA GIGANTES Norte Back and Forth (Balikan)
***Free Private Boat Ride for Other Activities and Island Hopping to Six Islands
Tangki Lagoon, Bantigue Sand Bar, Antonia’s, Cabugao Gamay/Dako, Bulubadiang
***Free All Entrances All Islands including Caving in Bakwitan Cave and The Spanish Era Lighthouse.
***Free inland motorbike ride to your inland Destination
***Snorkeling Equipment/Life Jacket, Free Tent for Bon Fire, Free Beach Party, and Free Unlimited Vedioke.
***Free Tour Guide, Free Travel Insurance
All in Island Tour Package: No Hidden Charges, No Electricity, No Water Charges and no Other Expenses Paid during you’re stay. You only pay for your personal shopping and personal needs.
Excluded:
(Mga hindi kasama sa package promo)
** 75pesos each for the Personal Tourism Fee/Environmental Fee/Terminal Fee (But can be negotiable)
** Add 100pesos each If Upgrade to Private Motor Boat Ride from Estancia Port to ISLA GIGANTES & vice versa
** Add 850pesos for Private Van Ride from Iloilo City to Estancia Port, Estacia, Iloilo & vice versa
For Reservation and booking please text o contact:
0907 211 8699 (smart)
0932 791 4598 (sun)
