5-Day Iloilo & Gigantes Islands Tour
“🌴 5-Day Iloilo & Gigantes Islands Itinerary
📅 Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival + Iloilo City Tour
· Arrive in Iloilo City
· Visit Molo Mansion & Molo Church
· Stop by Jaro Cathedral
· Sunset walk at Iloilo Esplanade
· Dinner: try La Paz Batchoy
Day 2: Heritage + Food Crawl
· Walk along Calle Real (heritage district)
· Visit Museo Iloilo
· Food crawl: Batchoy, Pancit Molo, fresh seafood
· Optional café hopping around the city
Day 3: Travel to Gigantes + Island Hopping
· Early travel to Carles Port (3–4 hrs from Iloilo City)
· Boat ride to Gigantes Islands
· Start island hopping:
· Cabugao Gamay (iconic sandbar)
· Tangke Lagoon
· Bantigue Sandbar
· Dinner + overnight on the island
Day 4: More Island Hopping + Chill
· Continue island hopping / revisit favorite spots
· Enjoy fresh scallops (super cheap & unlimited in some tours!)
· Free time: swim, relax, take photos
· Overnight stay
Day 5: Back to Iloilo + Departure
· Travel back to Carles Port → Iloilo City
· Buy pasalubong (biscocho, butterscotch)
· Head to airport / depart
🏨 Accommodation
· Iloilo City: Eco Hotels - hotel is budget friendly and clean
· Gigantes Islands: homestays or island resorts (simple but cozy)
🍴 Food Recommendations
· La Paz Batchoy (Netong’s / Deco’s)
· Pancit Molo
· Fresh seafood in Gigantes (especially scallops 🦪)
· Biscocho & butterscotch for pasalubong
📌 Tips
· Book a Gigantes tour package (usually includes boat, meals, fees)
· Bring cash—limited ATMs on the islands
· Signal is weak in Gigantes (perfect for unplugging!)
· Travel early to maximize island hopping time
· Pack light, bring sunscreen & waterproof bag ☀️”@AryanaMaru · 6 months ago