With thousands of happy followers and daily tours year‑round, Gigantes Island Tours and Services has become one of the most trusted operators for exploring the Gigantes group of islands in Carles, Iloilo. I joined one of their day tours and here’s why they’re so well‑reviewed:
1. Legitimate and professional
Registered operator with proper permits and certified boats. Offices in Taguig (BGC) and a local base in Carles for easier meetups and coordination.
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| L-R: Gigantes Island Tours and Services business permit, sanitary permit, bgc office, carles office (c) Rhett Paul |
2. Clear, honest marketing
Their tour posts list prices, inclusions, itinerary, accommodation types, menus, T&Cs, reservation and payment instructions — no surprises, no hidden charges.
3. Affordable and competitive package tours
Day tours are typically budget‑friendly (examples have been around Php 999), with multi‑day packages available. They also run frequent promos — discounts for birthdays/groups and occasional freebies.
4. No hidden charges.
The price you see is the price you pay; they aim for full transparency.
5. Service-first approach
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.
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| Me, choi, nelson, maribel and our awesome kuya manong boat crew haha |
Isla de Gigantes Island Hopping Joiners Day Tour Package
₱1,199
Tour inclusions:
- Lunch
- All island entrance fees
- Environmental fee
- Tour guide fee
- 6–7 destinations (subject to sea and weather conditions)
- Registered boat with life jackets
- Free use of kayak (subject to availability)
The operator can also arrange a joiners’ van between Iloilo City and Bancal (the gateway to Islas de Gigantes) and vice versa, allowing guests to experience Isla de Gigantes in a single day, hassle-free.
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
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| on a boulder in Pulupandan Island |
Gaket Gaket islet during Amihan season. (This is optional)
11:30am: Cabugao Gamay
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| I’m glad I made it here!!!! |
12:30pm: Lunch
1:30PM: Antonia Beach
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| Posing before I snorkel here in Antonia Beach |
2:30PM: Puting Baybay Gamay
3:30pm: Bantigue Sandbar
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| So happy I met these travelers. Doing our last jump shot in Bantigue Sandbar |
4:00pm: Tanke (Enchanted Lagoon)
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| 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!
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| (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.
See some client feedbacks below and more here:
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!
