Welcome to Islas de Gigantes, a prime summer destination which is located in the town of Carles in the northern part of Iloilo. To reach the town, one could take a van or a bus from the Tagbak Terminal in the city. The vehicle would then head to the north which could take approximately 2-3 hours. When you reach the pantalan, there would be pump boats of all sizes that could fit both small and large group of travelers. These pump boats could be rented all day, to enable you to reach various islands in the area. And there, the fun begins.
A pump boat ride would take around 1-2 hours to reach the first island. Sounds quite a long travel right? But who would care if it's definitely worth it? Besides, you get to enjoy the blue sea, salty air and the sun kissing your skin all at the same time. The first island we reached was the Tangke. It has towering rocks with a crystal clear lagoon in the center where one could enjoy swimming and diving from the rocks.
From there, you could just jump from an island to another in just a few minutes. Another remarkable island was the "little Boracay". With its fine white sand shoreline and clear waters, anyone would just want to jump in and splash around. Truly resembles the Boracay which everybody loves.
And what would complete an Island experience? Right! Food. You could take a break and stay on some of the islands to grab a hefty seafood meal. We stopped by one of the islands and took our lunch. Of course, you could order seafood ranging from crabs, shrimps, and local fishes. But what I really enjoyed were the scallops, which amounted to a whopping 1 peso per piece! Yes. Just 1 peso per piece! Who wouldn't want that?
After lunch, you could enjoy swimming and continue to explore other islands. Our final stop was the famed Cabugao Island. The island hopping wouldn't end without stopping by one of Gigantes' most well-known Island. The catch? Stone stacked pieces are scattered all over the area. There is also a spot perfect for all selfie-fanatics out there. You just have to climb a few steps and you could take a picture-perfect shot with the island in your background.
If you are just in a "day tour", and you wish to go back to the city by afternoon, you need to leave the islands earlier so you could catch a ride back. However, there are also accommodations in the area that offer tourists a chance to stay overnight.
So, go get your sunscreens and shades ready, Tara! LAKWATSA TA!
A pump boat ride would take around 1-2 hours to reach the first island. Sounds quite a long travel right? But who would care if it's definitely worth it? Besides, you get to enjoy the blue sea, salty air and the sun kissing your skin all at the same time. The first island we reached was the Tangke. It has towering rocks with a crystal clear lagoon in the center where one could enjoy swimming and diving from the rocks.
From there, you could just jump from an island to another in just a few minutes. Another remarkable island was the "little Boracay". With its fine white sand shoreline and clear waters, anyone would just want to jump in and splash around. Truly resembles the Boracay which everybody loves.
And what would complete an Island experience? Right! Food. You could take a break and stay on some of the islands to grab a hefty seafood meal. We stopped by one of the islands and took our lunch. Of course, you could order seafood ranging from crabs, shrimps, and local fishes. But what I really enjoyed were the scallops, which amounted to a whopping 1 peso per piece! Yes. Just 1 peso per piece! Who wouldn't want that?
After lunch, you could enjoy swimming and continue to explore other islands. Our final stop was the famed Cabugao Island. The island hopping wouldn't end without stopping by one of Gigantes' most well-known Island. The catch? Stone stacked pieces are scattered all over the area. There is also a spot perfect for all selfie-fanatics out there. You just have to climb a few steps and you could take a picture-perfect shot with the island in your background.
If you are just in a "day tour", and you wish to go back to the city by afternoon, you need to leave the islands earlier so you could catch a ride back. However, there are also accommodations in the area that offer tourists a chance to stay overnight.
So, go get your sunscreens and shades ready, Tara! LAKWATSA TA!
Walang komento:
Mag-post ng isang Komento