GUIMARAS ITINERARY: 10 Best GUIMARAS TOURIST SPOTS and Things to Do (Travel Guide Blog for First-timers)

Traveling to go to Guimaras for the first time? I hope this Guimaras Travel Guide Blog with list of top things to do in Guimaras, tourist spots and sample DIY Guimaras itinerary help you in planning your trip and have a memorable Guimaras Adventure!

Guimaras is an island province in Western Visayas located just off the coast of Iloilo City. Known as "the land of the sweetest mangoes in Philippines", it offers an array of tourist spots and attractions, exciting activities and amazing things to do that families, friends, and adventure junkies will surely enjoy! As a small province, a whole day or overnight adventure is a good itinerary if you want to see and experience most of the top tourist spots and attractions and best things to do in Guimaras - but personally, I'd recommend that you stay longer if you have more time. Visit its beaches, taste its mangoes, enjoy the islands and islets of Guimaras! Indeed, there are really a lot of things to do in Guimaras!

I'm sharing this Guimaras Travel Guide Blog to help you plan your trip and have a memorable Guimaras adventure. Here's a simple yet useful guide on how to enjoy the island of Guimaras and make the most out of it. This could also serve as your travel guide in creating your own Guimaras DIY Itinerary and to estimate your budget and travel expenses.

Nature’s Eye Resort, “The Best Place to Stay Close with Nature in Guimaras!”

There are lots of hidden paradises in the Philippines and one of them is the island of Guimaras. Exploring this stunning but underrated utopia is highly recommended if you love peaceful and serene vacation.

Speaking of serenity, there's a resort in Guimaras called Nature's Eye Resort, located at Sitio Guisi Rd, Brgy. Tando Proper, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras. Going there will take you about 2 hours if you are coming from Iloilo City. But what we did is upon arrival in Guimaras, we started our island tour visiting the different tourist spots and attractions on the island, then we proceeded to Nature’s Eye Resort. This way we could save on time.

Celebrate the Grand Festivals of Central Philippines

Steeped in tradition and religion, filled with color and fanfare, Philippine festivals are always a sight to behold and an experience to remember. Nothing less can be said for festivities held in the Visayas, where locals and tourists alike gather for food, merrymaking and thanksgiving.

Awesome Pasalubong Ideas in Cebu Pacific’s Local Destinations

It is natural for us Filipinos to be thoughtful and always eager to share to our loved ones the joy of our travels. That is why, aside from great memories and awesome photos of our travels, we always want to bring home "something" from that memorable trips we had. Travelers often find it easy to load up on the usual and common "pasalubongs," like ref magnets of tourist destinations or key chains with the name of the city in cursive font. But that has always been the "usual pasalubong," that someone might already given to an office-mate, a friend or relative.

10 Adventures In The Visayas To Add To Your Bucket List

Adventures have always been part of my travels. Zip lining, island hopping, chasing waterfalls and mountaineering are just some of the activities I love doing most. Aside from the pristine white sand beaches, extravagant festivals and good food, the Visayas also offers adventurous and exciting activities that shouldn't be missed by brave souls looking for a thrilling and exhilarating adventure.

Guimaras - Island Hopping Adventure

Traveling to Guimaras will never be complete without doing the island hopping tour. It was 7:00 AM in the morning on our second day in Guimaras. The sun and sea is one with our craving for interesting places to explore in the island. Hopping in the nearby islets in Guimaras is a must-do activity.

BEACH RESORTS IN GUIMARAS: Raymen and Rico Beach Resorts

Looking for a decent accommodation in Guimaras is easy, as many resorts offer very competitive rates. The original plan was to stay in Guisi, but a friend of mine suggested that we stay in Sitio Alubihod as many resorts there offer very good accommodation. We checked on Raymen Beach Resort and at first look, it's okay with us. It's a bit crowdy because it's a weekend, but it's okay.

Guimaras - Guisi Point Lighthouse and Guisi Beach in Nueva Valencia

Once we have settled at Raymen Beach Resort in Sitio Alubihod in the town of Nueva Valencia, we asked our driver/guide to bring us to Guisi to see the Lighthouse and take a dip in the beach. We have agreed for an additional 150 pesos for our rent on his tricycle. Travel time is around 20-25 minutes.

Guimaras - Jordan Port, Museo De Guimaras and Trappist Monastery

Iloilo City is the primary gateway to Guimaras Island. From Iloilo City, we went to Ortiz Port to take a boat bound for Guimaras. It is located in Ortiz St., Iloilo City (near University of Iloilo). It is the major jump off point to Guimaras because the boats bound for Jordan, the capital town of Guimaras, can be found here. Ferry boats leave the port every 15 minutes, and it will take you to Guimaras in no time. Travel time is around 10-15 minutes and fare is only 13 pesos.

Iloilo & Guimaras Adventure - November 20-22, 2010

I just came back from a 3-day vacation in Iloilo and Guimaras with my good friend Benj.



We arrived at Iloilo Airport early morning of Saturday. We took a van from the airport going to SM City Iloilo, fare is 50 pesos each. From there, we took a cab going to Ortiz Pier, taxi fare is around 80 pesos. This pier services boats that transfers passengers from Iloilo to Guimaras Island. We paid 13 pesos each for our tickets and boarded the boat. After a little over 10 minutes, we reached the port of Jordan, Guimaras Island.

Our day 1 of adventure started as we set foot in this beautiful island.