From one cliff diving adventure to the other, me and my equally adventurous friends didn't pass up the opportunity to
try the highest Cliff Jump in Cebu- the Colorful, Funtastic Island in Gibitngil
Island, Kawit, Medellin.
So
one Sunday morning, we woke up really early (5:00am early) and got ready.
How to get there:
Option
A: Commuter's Way
1.)
Take a bus from North Bus Terminal to Kawit, Medellin. Bus fare woud cost you
around 150php and 3-4hrs travel time.
2.)
I am not very sure though where the route of the Bus ends but you can de-bus at
the Kawit Town Proper, buy all your necessities (i.e., Food for Lunch like
Lechon Manok can be bought at the town, water, etc.), and take a motorcycle to
the Kawit Port.
3.)
From the Kawit Port, negotiate for a boat ride going to Funtastic Island.
Prices are usually 1200php for small groups of 5-6 people and 1500php for big
groups of up to 20 people (2-way). The boat ride usually takes about 15-20mins.
You'll
definitely know when you've arrived in Funtastic Island when you see all those
beautiful and colorful cottages! So pleasing to the eyes!! :)
Option
B: Road-trippin with your Own Car
1.)
Navigate your way to Kawit Port, Kawit, Medellin. It's convenient that way and
if you're afraid you'll get lost, don't. Helpful signs will point you in the
right direction. Also, they have guides who will lead you to the Port and
Parking Area. Speaking of Parking, they have safe parking spaces (house yard
turned parking) where you can leave your car for 100php.
2.)
Same as above, from there, take a boat to Funtastic Island and enjoy. ☺
By
the way, bring your own food before going to the Island because there's no food
sold there. Maybe a Sari-Sari Store but no food good for
lunch.
I
would recommend for you to call up the Municipality prior to going there to
reserve a Cottage and maybe negotiate a boat. The municipality initially gave
us a deal for 900php boat good for 6people but unfortunately, their boat was
unavailable.
Cottages
on the other hand would cost you from 200php~350php. Another tip, take the
350php. It's nearer the water and you can look over your belongings while
having fun swimming.
Aside
from Cliff Diving, you can also try Zipling across the sea for 50php.
Whooohoooo!!
Longest 2seconds of my life!! Hahahaha
Floaters
- 50php
And
that is our colorful, exiting and adventurous Summer!
I
thank God for the gift of nature and for giving me friends to enjoy it with! ☺
Funtastic Island, Gibitngil Island,
Kawit, Medellin, Cebu | (032) 436-2031
