Gigantes Islands — Islas de Gigantes Tour
About this tour
The Islas de Gigantes, off the northern tip of Iloilo in the town of Carles, are a cluster of rugged limestone islands famous for dramatic rock formations, powder-white beaches and some of the best-value fresh seafood in the country. This full-day island-hopping tour links the archipelago's most beautiful spots in a single boat circuit.
The standout is Cabugao Gamay Island, where a slender ribbon of white sand sits between two rocky ridges surrounded by glowing emerald water, the postcard image of Gigantes seen from the cliff-top viewpoint. At Tangke Saltwater Lagoon you swim in a hidden pool ringed by steep cliffs, while Antonia Beach offers easy swimming and snorkelling, and Bantigue or Pulupandan add more sandbars and islets to explore.
The famous highlight at lunch is the region's celebrated scallops, served fresh and sweet alongside grilled seafood, often as part of an all-you-can-eat spread. Affordable, unspoiled and well off the mainstream trail, Gigantes is one of the Visayas' best-kept island secrets.
Highlights
- ✓Photograph Cabugao Gamay's iconic sandbar from the cliff viewpoint
- ✓Swim in the hidden cliff-ringed Tangke Saltwater Lagoon
- ✓Relax and snorkel at Antonia Beach and nearby sandbars
- ✓Feast on the area's famous fresh, sweet scallops at lunch
- ✓Explore dramatic limestone formations off northern Iloilo
What's included
- ✓Bangka boat with crew for the island-hopping circuit
- ✓Seafood lunch featuring the region's famous scallops
- ✓Island entrance and environmental fees
- ✓Life vests
About the area
The Islas de Gigantes belong to the municipality of Carles at the northern edge of Iloilo Province on Panay Island. This group of limestone islands is known for jagged cliffs, hidden lagoons, white-sand beaches and incredibly affordable, fresh seafood, especially its prized scallops. Still relatively off the beaten path, it offers an unspoiled island-hopping experience in the western Visayas.
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