BEST OF WESTERN VISAYAS
BACOLOD CITY | SILAY CITY | ILOILO CITY | GUIMARAS ISLAND | GIGANTES ISLAND
The Gigantes Islands, also known as Islas de Gigantes or the islands of giants, is a remote group of islands located off the coast of Carles and Estancia towns in northeastern Iloilo, Philippines. It takes at least 5 hours to get there from Iloilo City. Those willing to go the “extra mile” can look forward to enjoying beautiful seascapes and a laid-back island lifestyle that Gigantes has to offer. The islands are blessed with pristine white sand beaches, bountiful fresh seafood, and jagged rock formations shrouded by mystical tales of locals.
Despite the increase of tourist arrivals in recent years, Gigantes has retained its off-beat charm and remains relatively underdeveloped compared to Boracay, Bohol, and other mainstream tourist destinations in the Philippines. by Explore Iloilo
Despite the increase of tourist arrivals in recent years, Gigantes has retained its off-beat charm and remains relatively underdeveloped compared to Boracay, Bohol, and other mainstream tourist destinations in the Philippines. by Explore Iloilo
Guimaras Island is a favored destination by both foreign and domestic tourists because of its picturesque beaches, waterfalls, springs, off shore islets, and its famous mangoes, which is considered one of the sweetest in the world. Guimaras is an island province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Among the smallest and youngest provinces, its capital is Jordan. The island is located in the Panay Gulf, between the islands of Panay and Negros.
Guimaras is also well known for its white sand beaches, pristine seas, and secluded off shore islets. Among its most popular destinations include Alubihod Bay with its calm waters, and Guisi Beach, where visitors could enjoy the province’s natural beauty. White sand beaches, multi-colored corals, fish, and other marine life are also found in Igang and Tando Bays and Taklong islets.
Guimaras is also well known for its white sand beaches, pristine seas, and secluded off shore islets. Among its most popular destinations include Alubihod Bay with its calm waters, and Guisi Beach, where visitors could enjoy the province’s natural beauty. White sand beaches, multi-colored corals, fish, and other marine life are also found in Igang and Tando Bays and Taklong islets.
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5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS
NUMBER OF PERSONS RATE PER PERSON 2 PERSONS 15,685.00 EACH 3 PERSONS 12,635.00 EACH 4 PERSONS 11,085.00 EACH 5 PERSONS 10,685.00 EACH 6 PERSONS 9,952.00 EACH 7 PERSONS 9,429.00 EACH 8 PERSONS 8,835.00 EACH 9 PERSONS 8,567.00 EACH 10 PERSONS 8,285.00 EACH airfare is NOT yet included in the above rates INCLUDED IN ILOILO AND BACOLOD Land Transportation All Entrance fees Daily Breakfast Driver Guide RT Airport Transfers RT Seaport Transfers Iloilo Day Tour Bacolod Day Tour 3 nights Hotel Accommodation (sharing) ~ Circle Inn INCLUDED IN ISLA GIGANTES (2D1N) Overnight Resort Accommodation (sharing) w/ 4 meals, Hideway Inn Motorized Boat for Island Hopping RT Seaport and Land Transfers All Entrance Fees and Guide inside the island INCLUDED IN GUIMARAS RT Transfers from Hotel to Wharf Pump Boat Fares from Wharf to Guimaras Land transportation for Half Day Island Tour All entrance fees | Terminal Fees Motorized Boat for 3 hours Island Hopping NOT INCLUDED Food (Except for Gigantes Island 2D1N)) Airfare (available upon request) Ferry Fare (Bacolod to Iloilo) PHP250.00/person (Upfront payment) FLIGHT RECOMMENDATION MNL BACOLOD ILOILO MANILA or VICE VERSA |
ILOILO CITY AND COUNTRYSIDE DAY TOUR
Museo de Iloilo Downtown Iloilo Old Houses & Mansions Iloilo Producers Association Showroom Handicrafts & Cottage Industries Biscocho House and Panaderia de Molo Molo Church & Jaro Cathedral Other Iloilo Historical Landmarks Tigbauan, Guimbal & Miag-ao Churches LUNCH – Tatoys or Breakthrough Restaurant (on pax account) OPTIONAL: *Nelly Garden Tour– add P250 per person for entrance fee GUIMARAS COUNTRYSIDE DAY TOUR Bala-an Bukid Landmark The Pitstop Restaurant ~ Guisi Lighthouse and Ruins Guimaras Pasalubong Center & Provincial Capitol Mango Plantations | Trappist Monastery Valle Verde Mountain Resort Alubihod Beach LUNCH – Raymen Beach Resort (on pax account) Island Hopping around Turtle Marine Sanctuary | Ave Maria Islet | Pirates Cave | Baras Beach | Snorkeling around Natago Beach BACOLOD CITY AND COUNTRYSIDE DAY TOUR Ancestral Houses San Sebastian Cathedral Tanadecang Church The Ruins Pope John Paul II Shrine and Museum Capitol Lagoon Negros Museum Bacolod City Hall St. Jude Thaddeus Parish and Shrine Mercy's and Bongbong's Piyaya & Pasalubong Bernardino House (Pink House) Manuel Severino House Balay Negrense PAYMENT OPTIONS Banks (BPI/BDO/ChinaBank/PSBank/East West Bank/MetroBank) All Major Credit Cards through PAYPAL (SC 4.4%) 70% non-refundable down payment upon booking 30% upon arrival on the first day of the tour. RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE |
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Due to Guimaras rugged terrain and interesting natural blessings, the island also offers its visitors the opportunity to share the excitement of adventure. Guimaras is a great place where visitors can do mountain biking, rappeling, paintball and war games, and island hopping.
DISCOVER ILOILO, a province rich in cultural attractions, home of famous Dinagyang Festival (4th weekend of January) stately mansions, majestic century-old churches, unspoiled countryside and exotic delicacies. Savor local hospitality in Iloilo's numerous accommodation facilities and restaurants. They came in various classes depending on the guest's taste and budget. Whether you stay in the first class rooms or in budget ones, the Ilonggos (people of Iloilo) make sure that your stay is pleasant, memorable and safe. They make sure that you're well-fed, too.
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OPTIONAL: Mambukal Resort lies 1,200 feet above sea level and serves as a gateway to Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park. Originally developed by a Japanese architect named Kokichi Paul Ishiwata in 1927, the resort started as a bathhouse and picnic garden and has provided cool haven for Negrenses and their guests. Spread over 23.6 hectares, Mambukal is blessed with exceptionally beautiful natural features.
A big mountain stream, fed by several tributaries, descends in a series of seven waterfalls and cuts through the center of the resort, feeding the water holes and boating lagoon.
A big mountain stream, fed by several tributaries, descends in a series of seven waterfalls and cuts through the center of the resort, feeding the water holes and boating lagoon.
Mambukal boasts a number of hot sulfur springs whose medicinal waters are a balm for the weary flesh and continually feels the warm dipping pool Ishiwata Bathhouse and the newly constructed Japanese Ofuro. Its slopes and dips house interesting rock formations and lush forests of tropical and semi-tropical treesas well as a variety of pines, ferns and orchids that thrive on its cool climate and rich soil, known as Mambukal clay.
The resort has strategically located viewing decks. For more intimate encounters with nature, ascend the hanging bridge and bask in the beauty of nature from a different viewpoint from the Canopy of trees. Go all-out and challenge yourself and climb the wall. Experience an exhilarating ride in our 200m zipline or slide for life crossing the boating lagoon.
For visitors who wish to take time, various overnight accommodation facilities are available to suit their needs — family cottages, villas, LGU cottages, standard rooms, dormitories and camp sites. Picnic huts and canopies are strategically situated near the two swimming pools and the warm sulfur dipping pool for excursionists. To rejuvenate one's spirits, and touch base with Mother Earth, there is nothing like a trek to Mambukal's seven (7) breathtaking waterfalls, a close contact with the abundant species of butterflies and an impressive view of 3 different species of more than 4,000 fruit bats that abound the area.
The resort has strategically located viewing decks. For more intimate encounters with nature, ascend the hanging bridge and bask in the beauty of nature from a different viewpoint from the Canopy of trees. Go all-out and challenge yourself and climb the wall. Experience an exhilarating ride in our 200m zipline or slide for life crossing the boating lagoon.
For visitors who wish to take time, various overnight accommodation facilities are available to suit their needs — family cottages, villas, LGU cottages, standard rooms, dormitories and camp sites. Picnic huts and canopies are strategically situated near the two swimming pools and the warm sulfur dipping pool for excursionists. To rejuvenate one's spirits, and touch base with Mother Earth, there is nothing like a trek to Mambukal's seven (7) breathtaking waterfalls, a close contact with the abundant species of butterflies and an impressive view of 3 different species of more than 4,000 fruit bats that abound the area.
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