Discover Gin-Asyan Gamay Island in the town of Ajuy in Iloilo Province
The aerial and panoramic view of Gin-Asyan Gamay Island Sandbar Beach in Ajuy, Iloilo taken by Pride of Panay
Gin-Asyan Gamay Island is one of the numerous islands in the municipality of Ajuy, Iloilo. This tiny island is encircled by pristine water and crisp, clean air. It has a sandbar as well. The island is just two hours' drive from the city and is situated in the northern region of Iloilo.
Gin-Asyan Gamay and Gin-Asyan Dako are the two islands that make up Gin-Asyan. The rock formations and rock balancing created by previous visitors and left in the designated location are its main draws. Because of the trees and other leafy vegetation, these islands are blanketed with green, making them a desirable location for photography enthusiasts.
If flying by air, just take a flight going to Iloilo International Airport then take a bus ride going to northern Iloilo or through Roxas City Airport and take a bus ride from Roxas City, Capiz going to Ajuy
For commuters:
1️⃣ Simply catch a bus (Sara, Concepcion, Batad, Carles, and Estancia routes) that is headed toward Northern Iloilo.
2️⃣ After that, request that the conductor drop you off at Brgy. Barrido. The air-conditioned bus fare is approximately Php170.
3️⃣ Search for a tricycle or motorcycle that has a route to the Barangay Barrido wharf. Boat rentals are flexible and start at 1500 PHP.
By sea, take any shipping vessel including RORO going to Dumangas Port
Take a tricycle from Dumangas Port to Dumangas Terminal, then another tricycle to Barotac Nuevo Market, where you may wait for a Ceres bus to Concepcion. Request that the bus conductor or driver drop you off in Mangoroco, Ajuy. Take a habal-habal to Mangorocoro Port from there. You can find out the cost of renting a pumpboat for island hopping by asking the locals. Although it depends on your negotiating skills, the average price is 800 pesos. Since he is the most considerate bangkero I have ever met and can provide you with knowledge about a certain island, I recommend Manong Tikboy as your bangkero. Manong Tikboy can even asked you to have your lunch in their home. Just follow the same route as you go back.
Estimated Expenses
Roro: Php 106 regular (from Bacolod Port going to Dumangas Port)
Tricy to Dumangas Terminal: Php 30
Tricy to Barotac Nuevo Market: Php 35
Ceres bus to Concepcion: Php 80+ regular
Habal-habal: Php 10
Pumpboat: Php 800
Just make sure that each person has a safe budget of at least Php 1,500 pesos.
Sources:
Philippines Journey (November 11, 2018) - https://www.facebook.com/philippinesjourney26/posts/gin-asyan-gamay-islandajuy-iloilo-gin-asyan-is-divided-into-two-islands-gin-asya/710193402695672/
Philippines Journey (November 3, 2023) - https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=723909326437538&id=100064554318218
Travel Blog #2 Island Hopping by Teacher-Backpacker - https://unicahijaphotog.wordpress.com/2017/04/25/island-hopping-calabaza-island-nasidman-island-gin-asyan-islands-gamay-dako/
Pride of Panay Facebook (dated September 8, 2024) -https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=840118801591604
No comments:
Post a Comment