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by Erica Jahn

NAIA Airport Departure Guide for First-Time Travelers

In Airports, Travel, Travel Documents
April 16, 2019
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If you are eager to read through then I assume you will soon board a plane and travel outside the Philippines FOR THE FIRST TIME. 

Are you excited to travel out of the country? Nervous to talk to the immigration officers in NAIA? Anxious you’d forget something important? Almost clueless of what to do when you arrive at the airport? I completely get you. I had the same mixed emotions the first time I traveled. 

Truth be told, my very first flight departure experience was memorable for all the wrong reasons. 

In a nutshell, I was detained at the immigration center; I almost missed my flight. Not that I didn’t do my homework of knowing the airport procedures for my departure, it’s just that I felt overwhelmed and yeah, things got out of hand…

You see there are so many things going on at the airport. With a stream of passengers everywhere, announcements and noises to keep your attention, it’s necessary you know what to do and where to go BY HEART.

In this post, let me share a guide on stress-free airport departure procedures in Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminals.

My reference for this post would mainly be my personal experience—things I learned the hard way—and some NAIA airport guides.

Naturally, after securing travel documents and packing your stuff, you leave your house and head to the airport.

STEP 1 – Initial Security Check

A. Head to the Airport entrance.

Get off the taxi/ bus/ PUV. Take your luggage with you. If a person in uniform offers you help, you can opt to let him BUT know that you have to pay PHP 50 afterwards. It is his job as a “porter” even if he doesn’t tell you beforehand. In some domestic airports, some people will offer help then ask for a tip. In such case you can give at least PHP20 depending on how far and how heavy your stuff is. DON’T FORGET to keep an eye on your belongings though. 

PRO TIP: Ready your Passport and printed itinerary. Present it to the security personnel upon entrance.   

B. At the entrance, expect tons of passengers in line (especially at TERMINAL 1) to enter the airport building.

Choose the entrance that corresponds to the airline company in your itinerary. Look at the signs above your head. Though you can practically enter at any entrance gate, it is civilized to pass through your designated point of entry. 

Prepare your itinerary/ boarding pass and Passport. If you are traveling domestic, ready your itinerary/ boarding pass and Valid ID. Show them politely to the security and enter the building.

C. Upon entering, place all your belongings to the conveyor belt and let them pass through the x-ray machine. 

PRO TIP: Use the trays for
your small items (i.e mobile phones, belt, shoes, etc). 

As this happens, step through the metal detector and have yourself inspected by the officer. It doesn’t really take long. After you are clear, promptly get your stuff and return the tray that you used to its proper place. 

STEP 2 – Obtain Check-in details from flight information screen

A. After the initial security check, head to the nearest flight information monitor. 

It is the screen that shows flight information, designated check-in counters and other related info about a passenger’s flight.   

B. Look up your flight number on the screen and see your check-in counter. The check-in counter opens usually 2 hours before an international flight and an hour before a domestic flight. 

So you will see a table with Flight number – check-in counter – status. 

Something like this:

 

Flight No.DestinationCounterStatus
PR 5678MNL – NRTE4-E9OPEN
5J 5570MNL -BKKT-V—


*this is just sample table, based on how I remember it

So if your flight is PR 5678 bound for NRT from MNL, you can check-in at counters E4, E5, E6, E7, E8 or E9. 

If your flight is 5570 check in counter is not yet open. You have to wait. If it opens, your check-in counter would be any counter from T to V. It’s not so difficult. I believe you’ll be able to figure it out easily.  

STEP 3 – Payment of Travel Tax and Terminal Fee

A. BEFORE PROCEEDING TO YOUR CHECK-IN COUNTER for check-in, I STRONGLY SUGGEST you pay the tax and terminal fee first. 

The cashier is in the far left end of NAIA Terminal 3. For terminal 2 here it is. 

In most cases the counters are jam-packed with passengers, you’d have to wait in line for a couple of minutes. At the counter, you’d be asked to show your passport, itinerary and travel tax receipt. That means if you check-in first before paying the tax, you’d have to go out of the check-in area again, go to the tax section, queue, pay, go back to the check-in area again, queue, present your receipt… do you get my point? 

BASICALLY, it should be

TAX/ TERMINAL FEE PAYMENT >> CHECK-IN   

and not the other way around. Some security personnel direct passengers to the check-in counters without asking them whether they’ve paid the tax and terminal fee already, as a result, the passenger/passengers would experience the inconvenience. So I am telling you, pay the travel tax and terminal fee first before you check-in – BUT DO THIS ONLY WHEN YOU ARE SURE THE TRAVEL TAX IS NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR AIRFARE/PAID ONLINE

(Just a story about my unwise decision to pay my tax before check in EVEN IF I didn’t know if my ticket included the travel tax: When I was at the terminal 1 last year, I mistakenly paid my tax first prior to check-in – the staff asked me if I had checked in already to which I answered with a nod – so when I checked in, apparently my ticket already included the tax – if I weren’t almost late to boarding I could have refunded the tax I paid right then and there BUT no… long story short, I needed to go to the TIEZA office near SM MOA for a travel tax refund)

A.1 HOW TO PAY TAX AND TERMINAL FEE [READ HERE: HOW TO PAY TRAVEL TAX ONLINE]

Look at the sign, there should be step 1 or First Step. Line up. Wait for your turn. If it is your turn, show your passport and your boarding pass/ itinerary. Answer the question if asked such as “where are you travelling?” then pay PHP 1620. Wait for the receipt. Politely say thank you after the transaction.

Step 4 – Check-in your Baggage 

A. Go to your designated counter and check-in. 

Hand your itinerary/ printed boarding pass, TERMINAL FEE/TAX receipt and PASSPORT to the airport crew. 

PRO TIP: If you check-in online you can queue on web check-in counter. 

After checking in, you’ll be given your BOARDING PASS with your corresponding GATE NO. and BOARDING TIME. The airport staff will confirm the details on your boarding pass and make sure you understand the said details.

Do not forget your gate number. 

And DO NOT LOSE your boarding pass.

NAIA departure guide tip

Step 5 – Immigration

A. Get past the check-in counters and head to the immigration. Don’t be confused. As for directions,  follow the person ahead of you or ask an airport officer. 

At the immigration area, you’d be needing to fill out a DEPARTURE FORM. 

PRO TIP: If there are many
people, fill out the DEPARTURE FORM while in line especially if
you are in a hurry. USE BLACK BALLPOINT PEN. WRITE LEGIBLY AND NEATLY.

B. Proceed to the Bureau of Immigration officer window. Hand your departure card and passport to the officer. No need to show your boarding pass/ return ticket unless asked. 

Answer the immigration officer’s queries. DO NOT TAKE THIS PERSONALLY especially when the officer is sounding indifferent or hostile. It is just another airport SOP. 

The usual question would be: Where will you go? Who will you travel with? What is your job? Where will you stay? When will you go back to the Philippines?

Bureau of Immigration officers will sound serious. They are not supposed to be friendly so again, do not take this personally. Make sure to be calm, honest and polite. They can deny you to board the plane (for legal reasons) so exercise your manners. Wait for them to stamp your Passport. If you are a DOST scholar who has not applied for clearance yet, this post is for you.

Step 6 – Final Security Check

A. After you get your Passport stamped, proceed to the final security check. 

Again, place your stuff in the conveyor belt (your small belongings into a tray) and have them scanned. Step through the metal detector for self-inspection. After you are clear, get your stuff, put the tray back to its proper place. Politely say thank you to the officers if they help you out.  

NAIA guide pro tips

Step 7 – Boarding

A. Go to your assigned boarding gate and calmly wait at the lounge for your boarding time.

B. Board the plane.

You might need to queue again. But listen to the announcement about which seats to go in first. Normally passengers by the window go in first or rows 16-28 take the rear entrance. 
Pay attention to the announcements made at the airport. It may come in handy for sudden changes like if your boarding gate is changed or your flight is delayed, etc. Queue, SHOW YOUR BOARDING PASS to the airport crew and then get on the plane. 

Avoid taking photos in the ramp! BECAUSE! 

And do not board the wrong plane!!!  

NAIA guide pro tips

Hope you find this AIRPORT DEPARTURE GUIDE useful and if I miss anything please feel free to share your thoughts… Also, you can check out the FOREIGN AIRPORT ARRIVAL GUIDE HERE. 

Did you find this post useful? Do you have other airport departure tips and techniques you want to add here or some airport hacks you want to share? Let us know in the comment section below! And yeah, if this is useful, please do share!

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Erica is a former PR pro turned entrepreneur. Her greatest joys are family, blogging, music, skin care and social justice. As a Muay Thai enthusiast, Erica prides herself on working with increased focus, humility and diligence. She believes in living a fit life doing everything with a flair of creativity and love! Stalk her social channels @thegirlwiththemujihat

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Siquijor Itinerary: What to do in 3 days or less

In Airports, Beach Getaway, Negros Oriental, New Normal Travels, Travel, Travel Guides, Visayas
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On the way to Guiwanon Spring Park, Ms. Myla Bromo-Abellana, Negros Oriental Tourism Senior Operations Officer, shows a photo of her flying on a broomstick. She assures everyone in the van we’ll all learn to fly before the end of our Siquijor trip.

Well, that’s a way to welcome tourists to the mystical island of fire! It kind of set the mood (and an illusory expectation too).

The country’s third-smallest province both in terms of land area and population, Siquijor, has long been a stereotyped destination in Central Visayas. To most Filipinos, it’s a known place for witchcraft, love spells, folk healing rituals—some locally called bolo-bolo, tuob, pausok, etc.. With its peculiar healers and haunting stories apt for Halloween, you might think why a lot of people come to visit? 

Unlike typical island destinations that rely mostly on their beaches for tourist influx, Siquijor banks on its healers equally as it does on its natural attractions. The peak season of visit for locals and foreigners who seek to get “healed” is on the Holy Week.

 

 

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I remember my first time visiting Siquijor. I flew from Dumaguete via Cessna aircraft. Thanks to the owner of Bravo Resorts (and my previous employer), I only had a day to get around. Not that I’m being sarcastic. I was lucky to check out some accommodations, but you can imagine how it is when you fly to a stunning spot (or any place) for strict business. I didn’t have the chance to go to some “enchanted waterfalls”. I didn’t get to meet a bolo-bolo healer or learn to fly a broomstick… Needless to say, I regretted not staying longer.

Good thing I got invited by the Philippine Department of Tourism – Office of Public Affairs and Advocacy for a familiarization tour!

This second time to visit Siquijor, my mother advised me to not eat while on the island. Clearly, she’s heard some stories. But seriously? Not eat? For three days? 

Anyway, I ate. A lot! And I did more than just eating! This recent fam trip allowed me to see the most incredible of Siquijor. So I am writing this post to address your most common questions: What to do in Siquijor? What to see in Siquijor? Where to stay in Siquijor? Which tour to book in Siquijor?

Me floating on the cool and clear waters of Salagdoong Beach after cliff jumping from a height of 13 meters. Photo taken by Czar Dancel

Siquijor’s attractions remind me of Nusa Penida, only with better roads. The convenience of getting around the island is amongst what the locals are proud of. No traffic jam, roads are paved (well 90 per cent), and the transportation cost is dirt cheap. The temperature on the island, albeit high, is tolerable even for the hypertensive. By that, I mean ideal for staying out long under the sun or hiking more than a hundred steps to reach a waterfall destination.

Three days in Siquijor

Day 1

6:35 am ETD from Manila via Cebu Pacific bound for Dumaguete City

8:10 am ETA in Dumaguete City

8:30 am Breakfast at Café Filomina-Boulevard

9:30 am ETD to Siquijor via Ocean Jet

10:30 am Arrival at Port of Siquijor

10:50 am Siquijor Town Tour (Points of Interest: St. Francis of Assisi Church and Bell Tower, Siquijor Boardwalk, and Welcome to Siquijor Landmark )

12:30 pm Lunch at Bellview Kuzzina Bar

1:55 pm Experience Bolo-Bolo rituals

3:00 pm Proceed to Cantabon Cave and Mt. Bandilaan Nature Park

5:00 pm Check in at Dapdap Sunset Grill (homestay)

6:45 pm Dinner at Baha Bar

8:00 pm Back to homestay

Us inside the Cantabon Cave. This part is the mini-swimming pool. Photo taken by Teddy Pelaez

Day 2

7:30 am Breakfast at the homestay

8:00 am Proceed to Paliton Beach

8:30 am Proceed to Lugnason Falls

9:45 am Lazi Town Tour: (Points of Interest: Century-old Balete tree and Fish spa, St. Isidore Labrador Church and Lazi Convent)

10:30 am Proceed to Cambugahay Falls

12:30 Lunch at San’s KTV and Restaurant

2:00 pm Visit Kagusuan Beach, Salagdoong Beach and Forest Tour

4:30 pm Proceed to Pan Bisaya Store passing by Cang-isok Century-old House

5:45 pm Sunset dinner at Larena Triad Coffee Shop

7:00 pm Back to Homestay

Me just enjoying Paliton Beach. Photos taken by Danny Pata

Day 3

4:30 am Proceed to Mt. Bandilaan for sunrise viewing

7:00 am Breakfast at homestay

8:00 am Half-day snorkel trip with Apo Diver in San Juan

11:45 pm Check out/lunch

1:30pm ETD to Dumaguete

2:20 pm ETA Port of Dumaguete

3:00 pm Stop-over at the San’s Rival Bistro and Negros Oriental Souvenir Shop

5:00pm ETD back to Manila via Sibulan Airport

Me with some locals prepping to jump into the water of Lugnason Falls. Photo taken by Teddy Pelaez

Some tourists don’t have the luxury of time to get around the island in three days. In such a case, I recommend a day tour.

Day tour to Siquijor

For day tours, you can choose between a coastal tour or a combined tour via a car or a van. You can also hire a tricycle for PHP 1500 – PHP 2000 if you are travelling solo or two people. (Details about which tour to book at the end of the post.) 

Day 1

9:40 am Arrival at Port of Siquijor

10:30 am Siquijor Town Tour (Points of Interest: St. Francis of Assisi Church and Bell Tower, Siquijor Boardwalk, Welcome to Siquijor Landmark, and Guiwanon Spring Park)

12:00 pm Lunch and broomstick photo challenge at Hapitanan Cafe

1:00 pm Proceed to Lugnason Falls

2:00 pm Proceed to Cambugahay Falls

3:00 pm Proceed to Salagdoong Beach

4:30 pm Proceed to Port of Siquijor

6:00 pm ETD back to Dumaguete from Siquijor Port

Left photo: Dapdap Sunset Grill; Right photo: souvenir from Balete century-old tree. I highly recommend you buy your souvenirs here especially the ref magnets!!!
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    • Booking your trip to Siquijor: Tips and tricks
      • Book your flight

        Find a cheap flight by using Skyscanner or Traveloka. They are my two favorite search engines because they search websites and airlines around the globe so you always know you get the best deal. For LCC you can take Cebu Pacific to Dumaguete. Best to take the country’s only 4-star airline Philippine Airlines for a safe and smooth flight.

        Book your accommodation

        You can book your hotel with Agoda or Travelbook. If you want to stay elsewhere, use Travelbook as they consistently return the cheapest rates for guesthouses and cheap hotels. I use them all the time. My suggested places are:

        Homestays: Dapdap Sunset Grill or Estelita Homestay

        Hotels: Salamangka Siquijor or Tori’s Paradise

        Hostels: Blue Wave Inn

        Book your tour

        I recommend Mr. Alvin Etom, a certified tourist driver.
        His contact number: 09058301411
        He offers a coastal or combined tour with his 14-seater van for PHP 3500 for a 10-hour tour.

        Other transport options (rate per 10 hours):

        Grandia PHP 2500 (12pax)
        Coaster PHP 6000 (30pax)
        Car PHP2300 (4pax)
        Tour guide rate PHP1500

        Don’t forget Travel Insurance

        Travel Insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It’s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. Know more about travel insurance here.

Trying out this Cambugahay Falls rope swing. Photo taken by Teddy Pelaez

How to get to Siquijor

Siquijor has one small airport with few scheduled commercial flights; the airport is located about 5 km west of Siquijor town. This is the one I took on my first visit. Air Juan now has flights from Siquijor airport to/from Cebu.

Currently, tourists from Manila or outside the Philippines can get to the island through Sibulan Airport in Dumaguete. From the Port of Dumaguete, visitors can take a short ferry ride to the Port of Siquijor.

From either Cebu or Dumaguete, one can reach Siquijor by ferry.


There are frequent passenger ferries from Cebu City (Cebu Island), Dumaguete (Negros Island), Tagbilaran (Bohol) and Plaridal (Mindanao):

  • There are many ferries daily from Dumaguete to 1 Siquijor town port. Fast ferries cost PHP180 and are operated by “Delta shipping lines” and “GL shipping lines”.
  • There is also a slow car ferry that costs PHP100 and takes 2 hours, operated by “Montenegro shipping lines”.
  • Fast ferry from Cebu City run by ‘Oceanjet’ takes 5 hours to reach Siquijor town, it makes interim stops in Dumaguete and Tagbilaran. Price from Cebu – PHP1300, from Tagbilaran – PHP 900.
  • Slow ferries from Plaridal and Tagbilaran dock at 2 Larena port, both operated by “Lite Shipping lines”. Ferry from Tagbilaran costs PHP 235, takes 3 hours, leaves Tagbilaran on M W Sa at 8PM. in the opposite direction leaving Larena on Tu Th Su at 7PM (2016).
  • There is a direct ferry from Larena port to Liloan port in Santander at the southern tip of Cebu Island twice a day, costing PHP 200. From Liloan port there are many buses going to Cebu City and some along the island’s west coast to Moalboal.

(Source: Wiki Voyage)

 

Via Pump Boat from Oslob, South Cebu or Sumilon Island 

You can hire a pump boat from Cebu to Siquijor. Travel time is about 1.5 hours

Via seaplane

Siquijor is also accessible by small planes. Travel time from Dumaguete is about 40 minutes.

We took a ferry from Dumaguete Port 

You can take several ferries bound for Siquijor. Ocean Jet and Montenegro are the ones I have tried to take. One way fare for fast craft (like OCEAN JET) costs PHP 250, transit time is about 40-50 minutes. RORO Ferry is slower, about 1.5 hours and one-way fare costs PHP 120.

Last trip for ferry/ fast crafts: 6 pm

If you want to have a relatively more comfortable ferry ride, book a business class seat.

Contact Siquijor Tourism Office

You may contact Siquijor Local Tourism Office through their Facebook Page

Parting Words

Whether it scares some people or captures any traveller’s interest, Siquijor is no doubt a magical place. But the true magic of the island is neither dark nor scary. It’s mostly blue and green. It invigorates. If you need a high-energy vacation with plenty to do and plenty to eat, Siquijor is for you! Travel here for healing or a one of a kind nature adventure, you already got your itinerary!

What do you think about this itinerary? Do you want to go to Siquijor? Let me know your thoughts in the comments section below!

Why Gigantes Island Tours and Services is a giant in Carles, Iloilo island tours business

In Featured, New Normal Travels, Travel
March 14, 2018
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With more than 137 thousand active followers on Facebook, and at least 22 guests per tour operating daily 30 days a month, Gigantes Island Tours and Services is undeniably a giant in island tours business in Carles. I had the chance to join its day tours and it occurred to me why it is well-received. 

Gigantes Island Tours and Services is among the tour agencies that provide package tours to Gigantes group of islands in Carles. The municipality of Carles has the most number of tourist arrivals as per the record of Iloilo Provincial Tourism: 36, 229 visitors in 2015. I imagine this number to have increased in the subsequent years. 

If you key in gigantes tours on Facebook search box, the top find would be the Gigantes Island Tours and Services page. And if you visit this travel agency’s page, you’d find excellent responses from its clients (also a fair engagement with its followers).

Here are the reasons why Gigantes Island Tours and Services is well-reviewed and recommended: 

1. It is legit.

Gigantes Island Tours and Services is a legitimate business. Guests who have availed its tours have already proven this, no one has ever reported he or she got scammed.

Most importantly this travel agency is registered under its owner Mr. Rhett Paul and has a sanitary permit to operate. Its office address is in BGC Taguig. As of 8th March, another office in Carles is in the works.

L-R: Gigantes Island Tours and Services business permit, sanitary permit, bgc office, carles office (c) Rhett Paul

2. Its ad contents are complete and concise.

All the information a traveler needs about a package tour is clearly stated on Gigantes Island Tours and Services post. The ad is open, honest and (usually) witty. It is very transparent, tourists would know what to expect in the tour and what not. With this format, the agency is opening doors for authentic relationship with its client. 

The contents in its package tour ad are as follows:

  • Package cost
  • Package inclusions
  • Schedule
  • Detailed itinerary
  • Accommodation type and description
  • Menu choices
  • Terms and conditions
  • Reservation and payment
  • Discounts
  • Freebies

3. Its package tours are affordable (and competitive).

You can avail of a day tour at Php 999 per person or a 2D/1N package for Php 1699 per pax.

The price of the tours across tour agencies in Carles doesn’t make much difference so an agency’s edge would be its promos. In the case of Gigantes island Tours and Services, it offers birthday discount promos that’s 10%, freebies such as underwater smartphone case, unlimited drinks or even unlimited scallops, and lower package price for those traveling in groups.  

4. It has no hidden charges.

Gigantes Island Tours and Services employs transparency in their marketing. Having this said, you can expect to know everything: how much in total you are paying and what you are paying for. There are no hidden costs and never any unwanted surprises.

5. It sticks to its mission.

Indeed, customer satisfaction is among the main goals of any hospitality business. Gigantes Island Tours and Services achieves this by staying true to its guiding principle: “Our best promo is our service.” Client testimonials back this up. I experienced it first-hand too.

I am very pleased to say that most of the staff who assisted us during the entire trip have managed to make a genuine connection with us: the boat men who helped us carrying our stuff or whenever we got on and off the boat; the island locals who prepared our food and made sure we ate well; the boat crew who threw in punch lines to keep us all amused; the captain who highly valued the safety of everyone; and another boat crew who took our photos cheerfully (and skillfully).


More photos were below taken by a boat crew:

Shout out to kuya manong who willingly took our videos and photos. 

Too bad I could only tip him Php 100. I wanted to give him more but I didn’t have extra cash with me. But I hope more people would tip him especially when he’s the type who never gives any hint of interest in gratuity. 

Me, choi, nelson, maribel and our awesome kuya manong boat crew haha

You really made us happy we couldn’t help but jump!!!!

 

Happiness brought to us by @gigantesisland tours!!! Thank you so much for a memorable fun experience in Carles! . . . . . . . . #gigantesislandtours #gigantes #antoniasbeach #likesforlikes #permanentfollow #jumpshots #beachgetaway #iloilo #islandhopping #thegirlwiththemujihat #tgwtmhxgigantes

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Gigantes Island Tours and Services Package Tours

The following is a sample of what you can find on Gigantes Island Tours and Services package tour post. Note that this is for joiners and not for those traveling in groups.

WHAT TO EXPECT?

– BEACH FRONT ACCOMMODATION

-PRIVATE ROOM (in Resort and guesthouses)

-MORE AIR-CONDITIONS ROOM W/ TOILET INSIDE AVAILABLE (additional charge may apply when you upgrade)

-Shared bathroom for fan rooms (plenty of toilets)

-fan room/ first come first serve basis

-nothing fancy in Gigantes

-superb beauty of nature

-8 ISLANDS TO VISIT (depends on the sea condition)

-shared bathroom

-PRIVATE SERVICE FROM PORT of Carles to Gigantes and PRIVATE BOAT FOR ISLAND HOPPING

-FREE UNLIMITED COFFEE all the time (drink all you want for coffee lovers out there)

-FREE PURIFIED DRINKING WATER

-FREE WATER PROOF POUCH FOR YOUR CELLPHONE

-We do have a stable voice coverage both Globe and Smart- smart phones may access the web at times.

-Our boats are certified and MARINA registered, so guaranteed that it’s sea worthy.

-travel insurance

-joiners are most welcome

-travel Insurance (when you’re in the boat only)

-FULL BOARD MEALS (4 meals not 3 meals)

-GENEROUS SERVING and you can ask more for free!

*Lunch with soda

*Coffee time or milo, served at the beach

*Dinner with soda

*Breakfast with coffee or milo

*Lunch with soda

 

 

TOUR DATE SCHEDULES:

April 1-2, 2018-Overnight

April 1, 2018- DAYTOUR (999)

April 2-3, 2018- Overnight

April 2, 2018- DAYTOUR (999)

April 3-4, 2018- Overnight

April 4-5, 2018- Overnight

April 4, 2018- DAYTOUR (999)

April 5-6, 2018- Overnight

April 6-7, 2018- Overnight

April 6, 2018- DAYTOUR (999)

April 7, 2018- DAYTOUR (999)

April 8-9, 2018- Overnight

April 8, 2018- DAYTOUR (999)

April 9-10, 2018-Overnight

April 9, 2018- DAYTOUR (999)

April 10-11, 2018- Overnight

April 10, 2018- DAYTOUR (999)

April 11- 12, 2018- Overnight

April 11, 2018- DAYTOUR (999)

April 12-13, 2018- Overnight

April 13-14, 2018- Overnight

April 14-15, 2018- Overnight

April 14, 2018- DAYTOUR (999)

April 15-16, 2018- Overnight

April 15, 2018- DAYTOUR (999)

April 16-17, 2018- Overnight

April 16, 2018- DAYTOUR (999)

April 17-18,2018 – Overnight

April 17, 2018- DAYTOUR (999)

April 18-19, 2018- Overnight

April 18, 2018- DAYTOUR (999)

April 19-20, 2018- Overnight

April 20, 2018- DAYTOUR (999)

April 21-22, 2018- Overnight

April 22-23, 2018- Overnight

April 22, 2018- DAYTOUR (999)

April 23-24, 2018- Overnight

April 24-25, 2018- Overnight

April 25-26, 2018- Overnight

April 25, 2018- DAYTOUR (999)

April 26-27, 2018- Overnight

April 27-28, 2018- Overnight

April 27, 2018- DAYTOUR (999)

April 28-29, 2018- Overnight

April 28, 2018- DAYTOUR (999)

April 29-30, 2018- Overnight

April 29, 2018- DAYTOUR (999)

April 30, 2018- DAYTOUR (999)

April 30 – May 1, 2018- Overnight

Their Menu (3 choices per meal)

-Fresh steamed scallops

-Buttered Shrimp

-Chicken Binakol (special menu)

-Pork Lauya(a native cuisine)

-Grilled squids

-Grilled fish

-Adobo scallops

-Squid rings

-Fried fish

-Barbecue Scallops

-Squid Adobo

-Grilled Liempo

-Squid Calamares

-Wasay wasay also known as saltwater oyster

-And many more- for special request kindly let us know ahead of time prior to your tour schedule

Tour Highlight and Itinerary:

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DAY 1

8:30am to 9:00am: Meet up at Bancal Port Carles, Iloilo

9:15am: Registration at Tourism office

9:30am: Island hopping begins

10:00am: Balbagon Island

10:45am: Pulupandan Island

on a boulder in Pulupandan Island

Gaket Gaket islet during Amihan season. (This is optional)

11:30am: Cabugao Gamay

I’m glad I made it here!!!!

12:30pm: Lunch

1:30PM: Antonia Beach

Posing before I snorkel here in Antonia Beach

2:30PM: Puting Baybay Gamay

3:30pm: Bantigue Sandbar

So happy I met these travelers. Doing our last jump shot in Bantigue Sandbar

4:00pm: Tanke (Enchanted Lagoon)

Lofty rock formation in Tangke Hidden Lagoon

7:00pm Dinner

8:00pm Free time

Activities:

1. Videoke- at your own expense

2. Drinking session

3. Star gazing

DAY 2

7AM Coffee time

7:30AM breakfast

8AM Start of island hopping

8:30am to 11am: Pawikan Cave

12NN Lunch

12:45PM Freshen up

1:30PM Boat leaves back to Bancal port

3:00PM End of tour

Guests should note that the sequence of the islands to visit may not be followed chronologically depending on the sea condition.

Terms and conditions:

1. 30% Deposit thru bank and please do send us a copy of the deposit slip on our page for records and for booking confirmation.

2. Please be advised that since it is a joiner tours everyone should be expected to arrive on time.

3. 100% refund on your deposit if in case the tour gets cancelled due to a bad weather condition.

4. 50% refund on your deposit if you missed out your flight to Roxas or Iloilo and that way you can’t join the tour.

5.In line with the itinerary, it may change from time to time depending on the weather condition and there are some islands that cant be visited if the sea condition is bad so expect that chances are; we will not able to follow the itinerary.

6.The captain of the boat and the tour operator has the right to cancel or terminate the contract even though you are already in the island if there’s any unusual behavior including too much complain that can cause a delay to our tour.

7. Always respect the locals.

8. The most important rule: be friendly and enjoy the tour.

(SOURCE: Gigantes island Tours and Services Facebook Page)

Our feedback

We had the best time!

Thank you so much Mr. Rhett Paul, Ms. Sandy, manong bangkeros, everyone who assisted us on our trip… you did give us all a memorable adventure in Gigantes group of islands!

I would be happy to go back to Carles in the near future and book Gigantes Island Tours and Services in a heart beat!

(L) with fellow travelers, (R) with Mr. Rhett Paul’s parents

Client feedback 

We are not the only ones who are happy about experiencing Carles with Gigantes Island Tours and Services.

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Reserve a tour

You can reserve a tour for a great Gigantes Island adventure here. 

You may also reach the following contact numbers:

09989816812 (Smart)

09565124927 (Globe)

(02) 7900269 (BGC OFFICE landline)

BGC office address: 24th flr. BGC corporate center, 30th st., cor. 11th ave., Global city Fort Bonifacio, Taguig

Parting words

Gigantes Island Tours and Services gains customer loyalty because it values them highly. This is seen in the travel agency’s commitment to providing reliable package tours as well as excellent customer service. Try to experience a Gigantes group of islands adventure with Gigantes Island tours and Services, you’d be convinced!

Ever heard of this travel and tours agency in Iloilo? How was your experience with them? Would you like to avail of their tours? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below. Thank you for dropping by!

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    December 8th 2018, 7:50 pm

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