Guimaras is an island province located in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It is sandwiched by the province of Iloilo and Negros Occidental. The island is known for its fine, white sand beaches and its sweet mangoes—which is renowned worldwide. Tourist and backpackers flock the island especially during summer for its crystalline waters and a few historical sites.

Most travelers usually consider Guimaras as a day-tour destination forming the usual side-trip from Iloilo City, but with this travel guide, I’ll let you in on a little secret, the province has a lot more to offer more than its usual tourist spots and frequented beaches. Check out the 2-day and 3-day itineraries I’ve prepared for those wanting a more intensive Guimaras tour.

GUIMARAS TRAVEL GUIDE BLOG WHAT’S INSIDE? • How To Get To Guimaras • Getting Around Guimaras • Guimaras Organized / Packaged Tours • Where To Stay In Guimaras • Where To Eat In Guimaras • What To See & Do In Guimaras • Festivals In Guimaras • What To Buy In Guimaras • Guimaras Tourist Spots Map • Guimaras Sample Itineraries ►BOOK DISCOUNTED GUIMARAS ISLAND PRIVATE DAY TOUR

HOW TO GET TO GUIMARAS

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There are two ways to reach the island of Guimaras. The popular route is through its western side, via Iloilo City. From the Ortiz dock, pump boats and ferries ply the Iloilo Strait regularly to Jordan Port in Guimaras.

The second route is via the towns of Palupandan and Valladolid in Negros Occidental. There are daily ferries that cross the Guimaras Strait to the wharfs in San Lorenzo. Note that you would need to get a ride, most probably through a habal-habal, to the town of Jordan before you can avail of tours.

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ILOILO CITY TO GUIMARAS BY FERRY ○ 15 MINUTES TRAVEL TIME
● ORTIZ WHARF Regular Fare: ₱35.00 | Chartered: ₱450.00 to ₱570.00
   Schedule: Iloilo-Jordan 5:30AM to 7:30PM | Jordan-Iloilo 6:30AM to 6:30PM (every 15-30 mins)
● LAPUZ WHARF Chartered Pumpboat / RORO Terminal Fee: ₱35.00
● PAROLA WHARF Regular Fare: ₱35.00 | Chartered: ₱470.00 to ₱520.00
   Schedule: Iloilo to Guimaras: 5:30AM to 9:00PM (every 15-30 minutes)



NEGROS OCCIDENTAL TO GUIMARAS BY FERRY
● PULUPANDAN WHARF Travel Time: 45 Minutes | Fare: ₱75.00
   Schedule: Pulupandan-San Lorenzo 5 to 6 trips per day
● VALLADOLID WHARF Travel Time: 2 Hours | Fare: ₱150.00
   Schedule: Valladolid-Nueva Valencia - daily trips

GETTING AROUND GUIMARAS

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Tricycles, jeepneys, multicabs, and single motorcycles—locally called habal-habal—are the main mode of transportation in Guimaras. Short distances can be covered by either tricycles or motorbikes, but for long distances, jeepneys are the way to go. Patience would be needed for jeepneys though, as it takes quite a while before they pass, and when they do, they’re usually full. If you’re the adventurous type, riding on the roof—topload-style—is an option you can consider.

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GUIMARAS ORGANIZED / PACKAGED TOURS

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It’s kinda hard to tour Guimaras DIY-style due to the lack of public transportation in the province. The best way to visit the usual tourist spots in Guimaras is by renting a motorbike, tricycle, or multicab along with a guide. These are easy to come by once you dock at Jordan Port as they would practically swarm over tourists as soon as they disembark from the port. Land tour tricycle rates (good for 3 to 4pax) usually start at ₱1,200.00 to ₱1,500.00 (depending on the places you wish to visit).
 
Recommended Tour Guide: Cherald Padojenog (0908) 474-8122
Book a Tour Online: Klook Guimaras Private Day Tour

SPEAK GUIMARAS

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Hiligaynon and Kinaray-a are the two most common language of the people of Guimaras. Language is not a problem for tourists visiting the province though, as most Guimarasnons are fluent in English and Tagalog.

Thank You – Salamat
Good Morning – Maayong Aga
Good Afternoon - Maayong Hapon
Good Evening – Maayong Gab-i
How Much? – Tag-pilá?
Where is… – Diin ang…

WHERE TO STAY IN GUIMARAS

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Most accommodations in Guimaras are situated near its coastal areas since the province has a lot of beautiful beaches. High-end resorts go side-by-side with backpacker-friendly ones so picking a place to stay that’s right for your budget wouldn’t be a problem. For visitors wanting a cheaper accommodation and wouldn’t mind being a bit far from the beach, one can go for the few inland lodgings in the province.

ALOBIJOD COVE
Room Rates: Check Here
Address: Nueva Valencia
Contact Number: (0995) 368-6860 | (0922) 862-6972
GPS Coordinates: 10.534040, 122.517016
PHOTO FROM FB PAGE
BARAS BEACH RESORT   

Address: Brgy. Lawi, Jordan
Contact Number: (033) 338-2249
GPS Coordinates: 10.552804, 122.521628
PHOTO FROM FB PAGE
CLARA BEACH & GUEST HOUSE 

Address: Sitio Baybay, Brgy. Igcawayan, San Lorenzo
Contact Number: (0916) 327-8565
GPS Coordinates: 10.544082, 122.692786
PHOTO FROM AGODA
GUIMARAS SLEEPOVER INN

Address: Sitio Ayakan, Brgy. Constancia, San Lorenzo
Contact Number: (0951) 991-8086
GPS Coordinates: 10.583765, 122.672366
PHOTO FROM AGODA

GUISI CLEARWATER RESORT
Address: Sitio Guisi, Brgy. Dolores, Nueva Valencia
Contact Number: (0919) 563-6688 | (0932) 4905-818
GPS Coordinates: 10.484494, 122.476376
ISLA NABUROT RESORT
Address: Brgy. Sinap-sapan, Jordan
Contact Number: (0918) 909-8500
Email: islanaburot@gmail.com
GPS Coordinates: 10.568417, 122.511167
PHOTO FROM FB PAGE
JM BACKPACKERS HOMETEL

Address: San Miguel, Jordan
Contact Number: (033) 581-2164
GPS Coordinates: 10.603693, 122.587946
PHOTO FROM AGODA
KENYAMA BEACH RESORT

Address: Sitio Guisi, Brgy. Dolores, Nueva Valencia
Contact Number: (0998) 308-4049 | (0906) 270-9157
Email: delgadoroland23@gmail.com
GPS Coordinates: 10.485193, 122.476300
PHOTO FROM FB PAGE
NATURE'S EYE BEACH RESORT

Address: Sitio Guisi, Brgy. Dolores, Nueva Valencia
Contact Number: (0907) 757-9055
GPS Coordinates: 10.464284, 122.485712
PHOTO FROM AGODA
OLD TRAPPIST MONASTERY GUESTHOUSE
Address: San Miguel, Jordan
Contact Number: (0918) 421-2852 | (033) 581-3385
GPS Coordinates: 10.579167, 122.576639
RAYMEN BEACH RESORT

Address: Nueva Valencia
Contact Number: (033) 582-1456 | (033) 396-0252 | (0918) 520-7271
Email: raymenbeachresort@yahoo.com
GPS Coordinates: 10.533750, 122.517361
RUMAGANGRANG BEACH RESORT
Address: Cabalagnan Bridge, Nueva Valencia
Contact Number: (033) 300-0949 | (0939) 285-5138
GPS Coordinates: 10.408810, 122.542263
PHOTO FROM FB PAGE
SUNSEA RESORT

Address: Nueva Valencia
Contact Number: (0919) 950-4174
GPS Coordinates: 10.423175, 122.555437
PHOTO FROM AGODA
VILLA IGANG BEACH RESORT
Address: Poblacion, Nueva Valencia
Contact Number: (033) 394-0024
GPS Coordinates: 10.529111, 122.512222
ZENKAMPS CHALET

Address: San Miguel, Jordan
Contact Number: (033) 581-2120
GPS Coordinates: 10.602700, 122.588427
PHOTO FROM AGODA

• COMPLETE LIST OF LODGINGS IN GUIMARAS •

WHERE TO EAT IN GUIMARAS

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Besides its mangos, Guimaras isn’t really known for culinary tradition. There’s the usual carinderias that serves local dishes like kansi, batchoy, and the usual Filipino fares but other than that, you won’t find any McDonald’s or fancy restaurants in the province. But that was before. In 2019, Jollibee opened its doors in Guimaras, more food places are now opening up.

JOLLIBEE GUIMARAS
Type: Fastfood
Opening Hours: 7:00AM to 7:00PM, Daily
Address: San Miguel, Jordan
Contact Number: (033) 322-5241
GPS Coordinates: 10.595898, 122.587601
PHOTO FROM GOOGLE MAPS
OLIVIA’S KITCHEN & ISLAND BREW
Type: Restaurant Cafe&
Opening Hours: 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Address: San Miguel, Jordan
Contact Number: (0949) 820-9735
GPS Coordinates: 10.594464, 122.587271
PHOTO FROM FBPAGE
PITSTOP RESTAURANT MANGO PIZZA
Type: Pizza, Pasta
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 8:00PM, Daily
Address: Chavez Building, San Miguel, Jordan
Contact Number: (0915) 532-7174
GPS Coordinates: 10.597000, 122.587944
PHOTO BY BLISSFULGURO

WHAT TO SEE AND DO IN GUIMARAS

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Guimaras is famous for its white sand beaches, but besides those, the province also offers other places of interests like historical sites, hiking trails, adventure resorts, and even a monastery. Guimaras island hopping tours are also available in the town of Nueva Valencia, with the following rates:
6 Persons | First Hour: ₱400.00 | Succeeding Hour: ₱200.00
10 Persons | First Hour: ₱600.00 | Succeeding Hour: ₱200.00
ISLAND HOPPING PHOTOS BY BLISSFULGURO

ALUBIHOD BEACH
Address: Nueva Valencia
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 10.534222, 122.517194
BALAAN BUKID SHRINE
Address: Balaang Bukid Shrine Trail, Jordan
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 10.663833, 122.566306
CAMP ALFREDO ADVENTURE RESORT
Address: KM16, Brgy. Ravina, Sibunag
Entrance Fee: Contact them
Contact Number: (0917) 250-5816
Email: campalfredoguimaras@gmail.com
GPS Coordinates: 10.544002, 122.560897
PHOTO FROM CAMP ALFREDO FB
DAGSAAN ECO PARK
Address: Brgy. Dagsa-an, Buenavista
Entrance Fee:
GPS Coordinates: 10.717372, 122.617759
PHOTO FROM OUTOFTOWN BLOG
GUIMARAS WINDMILLS WIND FARM
Address: Brgy. Cabungahan, San Lorenzo
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 10.616765, 122.701220
PHOTO FROM CHERALD TRAVEL & TOURS
GUISI BEACH
Address: Sitio Guisi, Brgy. Dolores, Nueva Valencia
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 10.483466, 122.476072

   
GUISI LIGHTHOUSE
Address: Sitio Guisi, Brgy. Dolores, Nueva Valencia
Entrance Fee: ₱10.00
Contact Number: (0999) 383-6595
GPS Coordinates: 10.481322, 122.474500
HOLY FAMILY HILLS
Address: Tamborong, San Lorenzo
Entrance Fee: Donation
Contact Number: (0916) 400-2311
GPS Coordinates: 10.626417, 122.629694
PHOTO BY BLISSFULGURO
MANGO RESEARCH CENTER
Address: NMRDC, San Miguel, Jordan
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 10.585417, 122.580111
MUSEO DE GUIMARAS
Address: San Miguel, Jordan
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 10.598472, 122.589306
NAVALAS CHURCH
Address: Brgy. Navalas, Buenavista
Entrance Fee: Free
Contact Number: (0920) 532-2688
GPS Coordinates: 10.732667, 122.683000
PHOTO BY EXPLOREILOILO
ROCA ENCANTADA
Address: San Miguel, Buenavista
Entrance Fee:
Contact Number: (033) 328-0779 | (0920) 967-2550 | (0917) 845-8434
GPS Coordinates: 10.742556, 122.679333
PHOTO BY EXPLOREILOILO
SMALLEST PLAZA
Address: Poblacion, Jordan
Entrance Fee: Free
Contact Number: (0918) 351-3363
GPS Coordinates: 10.657889, 122.591722
SIETE PECADOS
Address: Brgy. Dumangas and Getulio, Buenavista
Entrance Fee:
GPS Coordinates: 10.766389, 122.676944
PHOTO BY ESCAPEISLANDS
TAKLONG ISLANDS
Address: Taklong Islands Marine Reserves, Nueva Valencia
Entrance Fee:
GPS Coordinates: 10.416917, 122.500667
PHOTO BY EXPLOREILOILO
TRAPPIST MONASTERY
Address: 5045 San Miguel, Jordan
Entrance Fee: Free
Contact Number: (0918) 421-2852 | (033) 581-3385
GPS Coordinates: 10.579694, 122.576750
VILLA IGANG MANGROVE TRAIL
Address: JBLFMU Ecological Park, Poblacion, Nueva Valencia
Contact Number: (033) 394-0024
GPS Coordinates: 10.531165, 122.514489

AVE MARIA ISLAND
Address: Sitio Lusay, Jordan
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 10.545294, 122.518625
BARAS CAVE
Address: Bgry. Lawi, Jordan
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 10.549205, 122.520167
NATAGO BEACH
Address: Sinapsapan, Jordan
Entrance Fee: Free
Contact Number: (0917) 302-9906
GPS Coordinates: 10.561665, 122.514712
TURTLE SANCTUARY
Address: Sitio Lusay, Jordan
Entrance Fee: ₱5.00
GPS Coordinates: 10.545083, 122.520444
SEAFDEC
Address: Igang Marine Station, Nueva Valencia
Contact Number: (033) 511-9170
Entrance Fee: ₱5.00
GPS Coordinates: 10.510750, 122.499472

FESTIVALS IN GUIMARAS

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MANGGAHAN FESTIVAL
Celebration Date: Every third week of April
Duration: One Week
What it Celebrates: Guimaras Mango Industry and Provincehood
PHOTO FROM WIKICOMMONS

WHAT TO BUY IN GUIMARAS

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Tourist and travelers won’t be disappointed in bringing home something after visiting Guimaras. There are not that many souvenir shops in the island but there are quite a few unique items and products you can bring home as pasalubong to your friends and family, besides baskets and baskets of mangos.

GALLEON MINIATURES
Address: Rizal St., Buenavista
Contact Number: (0916) 419-2076
GPS Coordinates: 10.685067, 122.614215
PHOTO FROM GMGMA
GUIMARAS MANGOS
Address: Poblacion Public Market, Jordan
GPS Coordinates: 10.524735, 122.539872
PHOTO FROM BLISSFULGURO
MCNESTER MANGO PRODUCTS
Address: Brgy. San Isidro, Buenavista
Contact Number: (033) 581-3165
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Daily   
GPS Coordinates: 10.675748, 122.637933
PHOTO FROM BUENAVISTA, GUIMARAS
TRAPPIST MONASTERY FOOD PRODUCTS
Address: 5045 San Miguel, Jordan
Contact Number: (0918) 421-2852 | (033) 581-3385
GPS Coordinates: 10.579944, 122.576972

GUIMARAS TOURIST SPOTS MAP

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GUIMARAS SAMPLE ITINERARIES

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Most tourists usually go to Guimaras for day tours, but the province has a lot more to offer besides the usual countryside tours outlined by guides at Jordan Port. I’ve been to Guimars a number of times and I’ve done the rushed day trip to almost spending a week just lounging around on a beach resort in the province.

Below, I listed possible 1-day, 2-day, and 3-day tour itineraries that one can follow as time permits. Depending on your time and budget, you may even extend for a few more days and try the other places of interests in Guimaras like the Taklong Islands and the expensive Isla Naburot.

GUIMARAS ONE DAY ITINERARY / DAY TOUR / DAYTRIP
₱1,537.500 PER PERSON (GROUP OF TWO)

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• Early morning arrival
• Breakfast in Iloilo City (Recommended: Netong’s La Paz Batchoy)
   ₱80.00 | P2P BUS FARE FROM AIRPORT TO ILOILO BUSINESS PARK
   ₱12.50 | TRICYCLE FARE FROM ILOILO BUSINES PARK TO LA PAZ PUBLIC MARKET (₱25.00 2PAX)
   ₱100.00 | AVERAGE BATCHOY MEAL WITH DRINKS
• Ride a pumpboat/ferry from Ortiz Wharf to Jordan Port in Guimaras
   ₱12.50 | TRICYCLE FARE FROM LA PAZ PUBLIC MARKET TO ORTIZ WHARF (₱25.00 2PAX)
   ₱35.00 | PUMPBOAT FARE
• Avail of Guimaras Island Hopping Tour (SEAFDEC, Ave Maria Island, Baras Cave, Natago Beach, Turtle Sanctuary)
   ₱500.00 | ISLAND HOPPING TOUR (₱600.00/BOAT, UP TO 10PAX FOR 1 HOUR + ₱200.00 SUCCEEDING HOURS. IT WILL TAKE ABOUT 3 HOURS)
• Avail of Guimaras Land Tour (Lunch at Pitstop Restaurant, Balaan Bukid, Smallest Plaza, Holy Family Hills, Museo de Guimaras, Mango Research Center, Trappist Monastery, Alubihod Beach, Guisi Beach & Lighthouse, Windfarm)
   ₱600.00 | TRICYCLE TOUR FEE (₱1,200.00 GOOD UP TO 3PAX)
   ₱150.00 | AVERAGE THE PITSTOP LUNCH RATE
• Beach Time (Guisi Beach or Alubihod Beach)
   ₱0.00 | ENTRANCE FEE
• Ride a pumpboat from Jordan Port to Ortiz Wharf in Iloilo City
   ₱12.50 | TRICYCLE FARE BEACH TO ORTIZ WHARF (₱25.00 2PAX)
   ₱35.00 | PUMPBOAT FARE

GUIMARAS TWO DAYS ITINERARY
► DAY ONE | ₱1,680.00 PER PERSON (GROUP OF TWO)

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• Early morning arrival
• Breakfast in Iloilo City (Recommended: Netong’s La Paz Batchoy)
   ₱80.00 | P2P BUS FARE FROM AIRPORT TO ILOILO BUSINESS PARK
   ₱12.50 | TRICYCLE FARE FROM ILOILO BUSINES PARK TO LA PAZ PUBLIC MARKET (₱25.00 2PAX)
   ₱100.00 | AVERAGE BATCHOY MEAL WITH DRINKS
• Ride a pumpboat from Ortiz Wharf to Jordan Port in Guimaras
   ₱12.50 | TRICYCLE FARE FROM LA PAZ PUBLIC MARKET TO ORTIZ WHARF (₱25.00 2PAX)
   ₱35.00 | PUMPBOAT FARE
• Avail of Guimaras Land Tour (Lunch at Pitstop Restaurant, Balaan Bukid, Smallest Plaza, Holy Family Hills, Museo de Guimaras, Mango Research Center, Trappist Monastery, Alubihod Beach, Guisi Beach & Lighthouse, Windfarm)
   ₱600.00 | TRICYCLE TOUR FEE (₱1,200.00 GOOD UP TO 3PAX)
   ₱150.00 | AVERAGE LUNCH RATE
• Check in at resort of choice
   ₱540.00 | MOST AFFORDABLE ROOM ON AGODA (₱1,080.00 2PAX)
• Beach Time (Guisi Beach or Alubihod Beach)
   ₱0.00 | ENTRANCE FEE
• Dinner
   ₱150.00 | AVERAGE DINNER RATE

► DAY TWO | ₱697.50 PER PERSON (GROUP OF TWO)

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• Breakfast
   ₱0.00 | COMPLIMENTARY FROM RESORT
• Avail of Guimaras Island Hopping Tour (SEAFDEC, Ave Maria Island, Baras Cave, Natago Beach, Turtle Sanctuary)
   ₱500.00 | ISLAND HOPPING TOUR (₱600.00/BOAT, UP TO 10PAX FOR 1 HOUR + ₱200.00 SUCCEEDING HOURS. IT WILL TAKE ABOUT 3 HOURS)
• Freshen up at resort and check out
• Lunch at The Pitstop Restaurant
   ₱0.00 | TRICYCLE FROM RESORT TO PITSTOP
   ₱150.00 | AVERAGE THE PITSTOP LUNCH RATE
• Ride a pumpboat from Jordan Port to Ortiz Wharf in Iloilo City
   ₱12.50 | TRICYCLE FROM PITSTOP RESTAURANT TO JORDAN PORT (₱25.00 2PAX)
   ₱35.00 | PUMPBOAT FARE

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  ► ₱2,377.50 ~ TOTAL BUDGET FOR A TWO-DAY TOUR PER PERSON BASED ON A GROUP OF TWO

GUIMARAS THREE DAYS ITINERARY
► DAY ONE | ₱1,680.00 PER PERSON (GROUP OF TWO)

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• Follow previous Day One itinerary

► DAY TWO | ₱1,340.00 PER PERSON (GROUP OF TWO)

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• Breakfast
   ₱0.00 | COMPLIMENTARY FROM RESORT
• Avail of Guimaras Island Hopping Tour (SEAFDEC, Ave Maria Island, Baras Cave, Natago Beach, Turtle Sanctuary)
   ₱500.00 | ISLAND HOPPING TOUR (₱600.00/BOAT, UP TO 10PAX FOR 1 HOUR + ₱200.00 SUCCEEDING HOURS. IT WILL TAKE ABOUT 3 HOURS)
• Freshen up at resort
   ₱540.00 | MOST AFFORDABLE ROOM ON AGODA (₱1,080.00 2PAX)
• Lunch
   ₱150.00 | AVERAGE MEAL RATE
• Rest / Beach time
• Dinner
   ₱150.00 | AVERAGE MEAL RATE

► DAY THREE | ₱797.50 PER PERSON (GROUP OF TWO)

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• Breakfast
   ₱0.00 | COMPLIMENTARY FROM RESORT
• Check out of resort
• Avail of customized Guimaras land tour or rent a motorbike or tricycle (Siete Pecados, Roca Encantada, Navalas Church, Balaan Bukid Shrine Hiking)
   ₱600.00 | TRICYCLE TOUR FEE (₱1,200.00 GOOD UP TO 3PAX)
• Avail of Taklong Island Tour (another option)
• Lunch
   ₱150.00 | AVERAGE LUNCH RATE
• Ride a pumpboat from Jordan Port to Ortiz Wharf in Iloilo City
   ₱12.50 | TRICYCLE FROM RESTAURANT TO JORDAN PORT (₱25.00 2PAX)
   ₱35.00 | PUMPBOAT FARE

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  ► ₱3,187.50 ~ TOTAL BUDGET FOR A THREE-DAY TOUR PER PERSON BASED ON A GROUP OF TWO

GUIMARAS TRAVEL BLOG, GUIDE, EXPENSES, MAP, & ITINERARY
UPDATED AS OF MARCH 31, 2022