Gigantes Island

GIGANTES ISLAND

Islas de Gigantes or the “islands of giants” is a group of islands located off the coast of Carles and Estancia towns in Northern Iloilo. The main islands, which includes Isla Gigantes Sur and Isla Gigantes Norte are situated 18 kilometers from the mainland. From Iloilo City, Islas de Gigantes can be reached after a three-hour bus ride to Estancia Port and then a two-hour boat ride.

Islas de Gigantes boasts of pristine white sand beaches, bountiful fresh seafood, mystical rock formations, and laid back island lifestyle. Tourist facilities are largely undeveloped in these areas. Travelers who are willing to go the “extra mile” can look forward to enjoying the beautiful sights and mystifying experiences that Islas de Gigantes has to offer.

From Iloilo,Backpacking to Isla de Gigantes there are direct buses bound for Estancia. However, we took 3 day rest as we headed to Conception, Iloilo first. We did a homestay for 3 days to rest from nonstop hitting the road for more than a week. Bus rides, ferries, long jeepney rides, etc. We needed to chill out.

It was sunny when we got to Estancia port. From Conception, Iloilo, the bus leaves as early as 7am.. Actually from the jump off area, we walked down to the port. Bought some food and lunch then jumped into the 2pm boat bound for the Isla de Gigantes. Be sure not to miss the once a day boat. St. Micheal was the name of the boat.

Backpacking Isla de Gigantes sounded like “expensive”. When you need some reservations on a resort and arrange some boats for. But neither of the above mentioned. We just crashed in. So we took a boat ride to the island. Too perfectly fine weather and our eyes were satisfied by beautiful mountain islands view en route.