Isla De Gigantes is one of the most beautiful group of islands I've ever seen in
my life. It's even better than Palawan ,since you will see the
same view but there are no tourists. I didn't even want to blog about this
place since I want to keep it a secret for myself. I love this place because
there are less crowds and the vibe is so peaceful. There are no cars and the
only mode of transportation here is a motorcycle or in tagalog a habal-habal.
If you want be one with nature and see the beach then this will be the perfect
Island for you.
This
island is also where you can buy fresh seafood that is so
affordable.
You can buy fresh scallops for 1 peso each and Uni for 10
pesos
each. I still have my regrets this day when we didn't get to buy more of it.
My
friend was actually allergic to shellfish but when we he ate here he didn't have any allergy because
the seafood was so fresh and was so good and cheap.
Isla
De Gigantes is one of
the next best tourists spots to go to this 2017. I hope you go here with you
and your family/ friends and also enjoy the place as much as I did. So go book
your next flight to Roxas and let the adventure start now.
Travel Tips
Travel Tips
1.
Stay at Maruja Flora's Island Paradise which is Located in Cabugao Island for
at least one night. You will get to experience having your own Island,
stargazing at night and wake up in the morning swimming near a white sand
beach. The thing that I love about this island is that when you climb at the
top of it they have LTE.
2.
Stay at least 3 days 2 Nights here. Travel is exhausting a day trip will not be
enough to explore the
entire island.
3.
Ride the Jet Ski at Antonina Island for only 1,100 Php for 15 Minutes
4.
Buy fresh Scallops for 1 peso each at Antonina Island
5.
Buy Fresh Uni (Sea Urchin) at the Sand Bar
6.
Wear Lots of Sunblock
7.
Bring a lazy Bed
8.
Try to do stargazing by the beach with your lazy bed or beach mat, while drinking cold beer, eating chips and
listening to chill music.
9.
Book a flight to Roxas Airport.
10.Bringatleast
5,000 Php for your trip
11.
Buy Dried Fish for "Pasalubong" at Estancia Fish Market
12.
Look for Promo fares to get Cheap flights to Roxas. I got mine for only 1,100
Roundtrip
via CebuPacific.
13.
You must visit this top 4 islands. Antonina Island, Cabugao Island, Tangke
Lagoon and Sandbar
14.
You can also try to check in at Rosewood place which is located in Gigantes Main
Island
15.
Get ready to be one with nature since electricity in island not available
24/7.
They usually have electricty from 3pm
to 11pm.
16.
You can also stay at a tent by the beach at Antonina Island.
17.
Don't stay anymore in Roxas City, go straight to Estancia because the travel
is
so tiring.If you want you to see Roxas you can also eat dinner at Baybay Beach
Area.
Detailed Itinerary with Cost
Day 1
|
Cost
|
|
06:00
|
Manila to Roxas (Cebupac) Promofare
|
1200
|
7:30
|
Tryc to Roxas
Terminal
|
50
|
7:45
|
Ceres Bus to
Estancia
|
81
|
9:45
|
Arrive Estancia Bus
|
|
12:00
|
Lunch At Estancia
|
200
|
Tryc to Estancia port
|
50
|
|
14:00
|
Boat to Gigantes
Main
Environmental Fee
|
80
70
|
16:30
|
Arrive Rosewood Place 1200/4pax
|
300
|
19:00
|
Dinner
|
200
|
Day 2
|
Land tour caving and sunset at the lighthouse
|
200
|
8:00
|
Island Hopping 2000
/4 pax
|
500
|
Jetski 1100 for 15
Minutes at antonina
|
1100
|
|
Antonina Island Entrance
Fee
|
40
|
|
Tanke Lagoon
|
20
|
|
Sandbar
|
||
Cabugao Island
|
50
|
|
Check in at Maruja
Flora Island 1200/4 pax
|
300
|
|
Lunch
|
200
|
|
Dinner
|
200
|
|
Drinking beer while
Stargazing
|
150
|
|
Day 2
|
||
Breakfast
|
||
Leave cabugao Island
|
||
14:00
|
Passenger boat from
Gigantes to Estancia
|
80
|
16:00
|
Tryc from pier to
Terminal
|
50
|
16:15
|
Bus To Roxas Airport
|
80
|
Tricycle To Baybay
Beach
|
35
|
|
Dinner At BABAY
Beach
|
250
|
|
21;00
|
Roxas To Manila
|
|
total
|
5486
|
How To Get to Isla De Gigantes Via Roxas City
1.
Book a flight from Manila to Roxas City (1.5 hrs)
2.
Ride a Tryc from RoxasAiport to Roxas Terminal
(10
minutes)
3.
Ride an ordinary Ceres Bus from Roxas to Estancia (2hours)
*You
also have the option of taking a UV express Van but I didn't like it that much
because there was less space in the van and my legs are long I can't stretch
there.
4.
Take a Tryc from Estancia Bus Terminal to Estancia Port (15 Mins)
5.
Ride a Passenger Boat to Gigantes Main Island that leaves
every 2pm (2.5 hours)
*You
also have the option of taking a passenger boat from Carles Port that leaves
every 9am (2 hours)
*I
recommend you use the boat via Estancia Port since the boat is bigger and it is
much safer than the one in Carles Port
More Details
Maruja Flora Island Paradise
Address: Cabugao Island
Rates: 1200 Aircon room for 4 pax
Contact Number:
Rosewood Place
Address: Gigantes Main Island
Rates: 1200 Aircon for 4 Pax with free breakfast
Contact Number:
Antonina Island Watersports
Rates:
Island Hopping 2,000Php
Jet Ski 1,100 for 15 Minutes
3,500 per Hour
2,200 for 30 Mins
Banana Boat 2,000 per ride
Contact No: 09985608697
Endielinas Resort
Address: Estancia City
Rates: 1200 Aircon Room for 4 pax with free breakfast
Contact No: 09469458203
