Guimaras Island Adventure Tours: Philippines Travel Diary
Travel Diary for Day 12-14:
Guimaras is an island province located in the Western Visayas area. Jordan, its capital, is one of the smallest and youngest provinces in the Philippines. It lies between the main islands of Panay and Negros. It is a popular tourist destination for both international and local visitors due to its beautiful beaches, island-hopping activities, waterfalls, springs, off-shore islets, and world- sweetest mangoes.
Day 12: How do we get from Bacolod to the Island of Guimaras?
4 March:
How do we get from Guimaras Island to Bacolod by Boat?
At 8:00 a.m, we were on our way to San Lorenzo Ro-Ro Wharf in Guimaras Island, Western Visayas by a banca. But other than bancas, there are other sea transport options available in the area that you can take, such as ferryboats and pump boats.
The transfer from Bacolod to Guimaras Island usually takes around 15 minutes. To reach Nueva Valencia in Guimaras, Western Visayas, we rode on a tricycle (a light, three-wheeled vehicle). Decorated with airbrush paintings of windmills and mangoes, it was the most beautiful tricycle I had ever seen in the Philippines.
When traveling to the Philippines, make sure to prepare your top essentials for travel ahead of time to ensure a comfortable trip.
Google My Maps Guimaras Island Travel Adventures: Day 12-13
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How do we Find the Budget Accommodation in Guimaras Island?
What are the Best Accommodations on Guimaras Island?
Guimaras is one of the Philippines' most popular travel island destinations especially among nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. Because of the increasing local and foreign visits to the island, accommodations have also significantly grown over the years. From budget -friendly hostels to luxurious hotels, Guimaras provides you with a vast array of options to choose from.
Day 13: What are the Best Things to do in Guimaras Island?
If you think that one day is enough to explore Guimaras Island, Western Visayas, think again. A visit to this island province can never be complete without tasting the world’s sweetest mangoes and getting a sight of its giant windmills. Go ahead and hop around its surrounding islets, and watch its magnificent sunset.
Guimaras Island has around 50,000 mango trees and is well-known for its delicious mangoes. The best time to visit the island and participate in the Mango Festival is from February to May. Also, San Lorenzo Wind Farm in Guimaras is a must-visit, where you can take instagrammable poses at the foot of the giant windmills.
How is our Guimaras Island Hopping Tour?
How do we Watch the Stunning Sunset in Guimaras Island?
Right after having a delectable dinner, we left to experience the sunset at an ecological mangrove park, around the corner from the hotel. Just in time for the sunset, we found the perfect spot- and it was at the base for cliff jumping. That time of the day, the spots were closed for cliff jumping; so, we had plenty of time to enjoy the stunning sunset toward the horizon.
Aside from finding abundant marine life and species in the most popular dive spots in the Philippines, there is always something waiting to be discovered in this beautiful archipelago.
Day 14: How do we Explore Guimaras Island and Iloilo in Panay?
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How do we Visit the National Mango Research Center in Guimaras?
We stopped at a mango stall in the little village of San Miguel in Jordan, Guimaras Western Visayas and picked up all kinds of mango snacks. We bought fresh mangoes, jams, cookies, and juice. This is what makes the island of Guimaras a mango capital of the Philippines. A name well-deserved indeed!
We just can't get enough of delicious mangoes, so we went to the National Mango Research Center to see them grow on trees. Situated in San Miguel in Jordan, Guimaras Western Visayas, this 8-hectare center is planted with mango trees which are both used for production and research. Unluckily, there was nobody there to tour us around.
How do we get from Guimaras Island to Iloilo Panay Island?
We got back on our bikes to see more of the island. Guimaras, for the most part, is not yet developed for large tourism. It is a stunning destination to visit, on top of being always windy due to the many windmills everywhere. Unfortunately, we didn’t have the luxury of time during our visit to Guimaras, and needed to leave for Iloilo on the opposite island of Panay, Central Visayas.
To get back to Iloilo Panay Island, we take a passenger ferry from the Jordan Port in Guimaras. It only takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes to reach Iloilo Port in Fort San Pedro Drive, and you will only need to pay PHP 15 to PHP 22 or less than USD 1 for the fare.
Google My Maps Philippines Travel Diary: Day 1 to Day 51
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Philippines Tour Adventures from Day: 1 to Day: 51
There are so many reasons why the Philippines is one of the mostly-visited countries across the world. The places are as amazing as the local people, which made the entire Philippine experience jam-packed. To top that off, the country has the best dishes that you should get a taste of. Here is a complete overview of the Philippines Travel Diary experience for our 51 Days trip to the different destinations in the Philippines in 2017:
Day 1-2: Manila Adventure Tours
Day 3-4: Bantayan Island Adventure Tours
Day 5-6: Cebu City & South Cebu Adventure Tours
Day 7-8: Southern Visayas Island of Negros Adventure Tours
Day 9-11: Siquijor Island Adventure Tours
Day 12-14: Guimaras Island Adventure Tours
Day 15-17: Gigantes Island Adventure Tours
Day 18-20: Philippine Visa Extension & Food Tours in Metro Manila
Day 21-23: Puerto Princesa Adventure Tours
Day 24-25: El Nido Adventure Tours
Day 26-27: El Nido Motorbike Adventure & Puerto Princesa Island Hopping Tour
Day 28-29: Baguio City Adventure Tours
Day 30-31: Sagada Adventure Tours
Day 32-33: Buscalan, Kalinga Adventure Tours
Day 34: Banaue, Batad Rice Terraces Adventure Tours
Day 35-36: Pangasinan Adventure Tours
Day 37-38: Hundred Islands National Park Adventure Tours
Day 42-47: Metro Manila Adventure Tours
Day 40-41: Leyte Eastern Visayas Adventure Tours
Day 48- 50: The Bamboo Paraiso Beach Resort & Hundred Islands Adventures
Day 51: Best Tour in Pangasinan & Back to Manila