Medellin: Funtastic Island - Gibitngil

Funtastic Island a town manage resort of Gibitngil, an island barangay gifted with pristine clear water, long stretch white sands and picturesque view that is also famous with colorful cottages on tops of rocks, coral rocks and blacks surrounded the island.

Gibitngil is located at the northern part of Cebu that is part of the municipality Medellin. You can reach to the island barangay through pump boats available in the mainland Medellin. From Cebu City, take a bus with a signage Kawit that will cost you 145-150 for the fare. Just inform the conductor that you’ll be going to Gibitngil and they will drop you to the drop off point for the tourist heading to the port in Kawit. Usually, the price range from 1200-2000 pesos when you hire motorboats, that is already a back and forth expense, and the price depends on the number of passengers.

Cottages price range from 150-500 pesos depending on size and location. Entrance fee is 50 pesos individual. You can do many activities in Funtastic Island, they have this Tarzan Jump, zip line, kayaking, cliff jumping (10 feet, 20 feet and 30+feet), snorkeling and diving. You’ll surely be enjoying in the resort even if it’s high tide or low tide.

If you are fun of hiking, you can actually take a walk around the island, and explore some of the hidden beauties that is within and not yet explore by some guest. There are also some cliff jump points I found while we sail along around the island. Just ask some localities to guide you, for your safety. I was actually planning to do this things when I visit the island again.

You’ll surely enjoy the sunset view in the resort. Early in the morning, you can buy some of the fisherman’s catch, and you can ask some localities to prepare it for you if you haven’t bring any cooking set. If you want to take overnight stay, you can actually stay in the open cottages, since there are some of the guest who like to experience the serene environment of the island. But if you are not comfortable staying in the island, there are a couple of resorts in the mainland that offers an overnight stay. The stay range from 1200-2500 pesos.

Overall, if your fun on extreme adventures and wanting to try something new, this is the place to be, but for those who are just want to experience the place, no worries, cause the island offers you a picturesque view, pristine clear water and long stretch of white sand for you to enjoy.