How to get to boracay!

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Boracay Island is one of the most loved and most hated island beaches in the Philippines, depending on who you ask. It has one of the finest, if not the finest, white sand in the country, has clear aquamarine waters, and boasts of, not one, but ten white beaches throughout its coastline. The island is also a favorite for watersports; parasailing, banana boats and jetskiing, you name it, Boracay has it. Below the surface, there are quite a few snorkeling and diving sites around its immediate vicinity. And all these has led to the island being voted by numerous travel publications as one of the best beaches in the Philippines, and even the world.

Ironically, this is also why people steer clear of Boracay. The island has now become so famous that people arrive in droves and development has mushroomed uncontrolled. Add in its wild nightlife, and you get people shaking their heads and moving on to quieter vacation places.

But the reality is that this island really isn’t for that idyllic holiday; this is the Philippine’s party island. Once you accept that, you’ll find that a trip to Boracay can be quite unforgettable.  

► HOW TO GET TO BORACAY

Boracay Island is part of the municipality of Malay in the province of Aklan. It is located about 315 kilometers south of Manila in the region of Western Visayas. The usual route going to Boracay involves a flight from Manila or Cebu to either Kalibo, which is about two hours away by bus or van from the island (fare is about PHP150.00 to PHP200.00), or via Caticlan, a barangay in Malay itself where the jetty sailing to Boracay is located. The boat ride from mainland Aklan to Boracay itself takes less than ten minutes.
►► BOOK A KALIBO AIRPORT TO BORACAY FULL TRANSFER

Alternatively, one can also take ferries going to Caticlan from a few of the provinces within its vicinity, although travel time is quite long and the areas it sails from are limited.

MANILA TO CATICLAN BY PLANE ○ 1 HOUR TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 2,900.00 +/-
● CEBU PACIFIC - Flies 7 times daily | [phone]
● PHILIPPINE AIRLINES - Flies 6 times daily | [phone]
● SKYJET - Flies 2 times daily | [phone]MANILA TO KALIBO BY PLANE ○ 1 HOUR TRAVEL TIME + 2 HOURS BUS TO CATICLAN ○ FARE FROM PHP 2,900.00 +/-
● AIRASIA - Flies 6 times daily | [phone]
● CEBU PACIFIC - Flies 5 times daily | [phone]
● PHILIPPINE AIRLINES - Flies 3 times daily | [phone]

CEBU TO CATICLAN BY PLANE ○ 1 HOUR TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 2,200.00 +/-
● CEBU PACIFIC - Flies 2 times daily | [phone]CEBU TO KALIBO BY PLANE ○ 1 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 2,200.00 +/-
● CEBU PACIFIC - Flies 2 times daily | [phone]
● PHILIPPINE AIRLINES - Flies 3 times weekly | [phone]
● TIGER AIRWAYS - Flies 2 times weekly | [phone]
 
BATANGAS TO CATICLAN BY FERRY ○ 9 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 1,000.00 +/-
● 2GO - Sails 5 times weekly | [phone]

ROXAS TO CATICLAN BY FERRY ○ 4-5 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 420.00 +/-
● MONTENEGRO LINES - Sails 5 times daily | [phone]
● STARLITE FERRIES - Sails 3 times daily | [phone] | [phone]
● SUPER SHUTTLE RORO - Sails 4 times daily | [phone] | [phone]BULALACAO TO CATICLAN ○ 3 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 375.00 +/-
● FASTCAT - Sails 5 times daily | [phone] | [phone]

ODIONGAN TO CATICLAN BY FERRY ○ 3 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 80.00 +/-
● 2GO - Sails 5 times weekly | [phone]
● ROMBLON SHIPPING LINES - Sails 5 times weekly | [phone]HAMBIL (CARABAO ISLAND) TO CATICLAN BY BOAT ○ 1 HOUR TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 80.00 +/-
● LOCAL PASSENGER OUTRIGGER BOATS - Sails once daily
 
ANTIQUE TO CATICLAN BY BUS ○ FROM 2 HOURS TRAVEL TIME (DEPENDING WHERE IN ANTIQUE) ○ FARE FROM PHP 200.00 +/-
● CERES - Departs multiple times daily

ILOILO TO CATICLAN BY BUS ○ FROM 6 HOURS TRAVEL TIME (DEPENDING WHERE IN ILOILO) ○ FARE FROM PHP 200.00 +/-
● CERES - Departs multiple times daily, passes by Roxas & Kalibo

ROXAS TO CATICLAN BY BUS ○ 3 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 200.00 +/-
● CERES - Departs multiple times daily, passes by Kalibo
 
KALIBO TO CATICLAN BY BUS ○ 2 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 100.00 +/-
● CERES - Departs multiple times daily
● LOCAL VANS - Departs multiple times daily  

► GETTING AROUND BORACAY

Boracay Island is relatively small, and its road network, narrow and limited. The general means of getting around the island is by walking, cycling and motorbiking. Those last two are available for rent on a few shops in Boracay. For public transport, there are tricycles roaming around its roadways. Minimum fare is PHP10.00 for non-special trips within the White Beach Stations and PHP20.00 for farther destinations. Non-special means the driver can still pick up other passengers. To make sure a driver would only charge you the minimum fare and avoid confusion and confrontation, tell him beforehand that you’re riding non-special. For special trips, where you rent the whole vehicle, fares are set at PHP100.00 for tricycles (up to 6 persons), PHP250.00 for multicabs (up to 11 persons) and PHP20.00 for single motorbikes or habal-habal. Note that prices may vary a bit especially if your destination is quite far. There is a premium of PHP20.00 to PHP50.00 for special rides from 9:00PM onwards.  

► TOURS IN BORACAY

Booking a tour in Boracay is easy. Too easy, in fact, it’s almost annoying. Simply walk along the beach path along White Beach and you’d be flocked by tour operators offering anything from island hopping adventures to any water activities you can think of. To be fair, these tours are cheaper compared if you book online or even in your hotel. For Boracay island hopping tours, specify if you want to travel in group, which is more affordable, or if you want to rent the whole boat for a more private tour.
►► CHECK DISCOUNTED ONLINE TOURS IN BORACAY  
 

► SPEAK BORACAY

Boracay was originally settled by Ati Negritos. Their language is called Inati, although due to the influx of people on the island, I’m not sure if it’s still widely spoken. Nowadays, the island has a mix of languages, from Aklanon, Hiligaynon, Kinaray-a and other Visayan languages. To be sure, most people can understand and speak Filipino and English fairly well.
 

► WHERE TO STAY IN BORACAY

Accommodations in Boracay are as numerous as the people visiting it. The beachfront resorts, especially on the White Beach area, are the most expensive ones. Prices, however, decline as you go from Station 1 to Station 3. For cheaper alternatives, there are also lodgings along the side-streets leading to the beaches and even on the main road itself. The key is to book ahead, especially on holidays and weekends, as numerous as they are, these can easily get filled by incoming visitors.

GALLERIA DE BORACAY
Room Rates: Check Here
Address: Original Talipapa, Station 3, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone]
GPS Coordinates: 11.953878, 121.929985
SECOND WIND HOSTEL
Room Rates: Check Here
Address: Bulabog Road, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone] | [phone]
GPS Coordinates: 11.965316, 121.924874
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TREE HOUSE BEACH RESORT
Room Rates: Check Here
Address: Station 3, White Beach, Boracay Island, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone] | [phone]
GPS Coordinates: 11.948873, 121.931382
WHITE BEACH DIVERS HOSTEL *ALREADY CLOSED
Room Rates: Check Here
Address: Station 3, White Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone]
GPS Coordinates: 11.950957, 121.930579
 
AGOS BORACAY
Room Rates: Check Here
Address: Main Road, Station 2, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone]
GPS Coordinates: 11.961511, 121.927950
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ALTA VISTA DE BORACAY HOTEL
Room Rates: Check Here
Address: Brgy. Yapak, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone]
GPS Coordinates: 11.993200, 121.911520
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COAST BORACAY
Room Rates: Check Here
Address: Station 2, White Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone]
GPS Coordinates: 11.958804, 121.926184
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CROWN REGENCY BEACH RESORT BORACAY
Room Rates: Check Here
Address: Station 3, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone] | [phone]
GPS Coordinates: 11.952624, 121.929850
FERRA HOTEL
Room Rates: Check Here
Address: Sitio Bulabog, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone] to 79
GPS Coordinates: 11.965484, 121.926592
LIME HOTEL BORACAY
Room Rates: Check Here
Address: Main Road, Station 2, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone]
GPS Coordinates: 11.961068, 121.928240
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MICROTEL BORACAY
Room Rates: Chere Here
Address: Diniwid Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone] | [phone]
GPS Coordinates: 11.977025, 121.911670
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ZUZUNI BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Room Rates: Check Here
Address: Station 1, White Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone] | [phone]
GPS Coordinates: 11.964334, 121.922660
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CROWN REGENCY RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER
Room Rates: Check Here
Address: Station 2, Main Road, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone]
GPS Coordinates: 11.996170, 121.915744
SHANGRI-LA BORACAY
Room Rates: Check Here
Address: Brgy. Yapak, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone]
GPS Coordinates: 11.987926, 121.906598
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THE DISTRICT BORACAY
Room Rates: Check Here
Address: Station 2, White Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone] | [phone]
GPS Coordinates: 11.962529, 121.923965
THE WHITE HOUSE BORACAY
Room Rates: Click Here
Address: Station 1, White Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone] | [phone]
GPS Coordinates: 11.970995, 121.917227

► WHERE TO EAT & DRINK IN BORACAY

There is a connotation that food in Boracay is expensive. Well, if you eat on restaurants, it can be really expensive, especially on the beachfront bars and bistros, but go inside its sidestreets and you can find meals in Boracay without reaching the hundred-peso mark. If you’re willing to eat in eateries or carinderia stalls, you can even get lower prices. D’Mall and D’Talipapa also house a few cheap eateries, and they’re right by the White Beach too.

One of the things people go to Boracay for is its nightlife. There are several bars and clubs along the White Beach and a few others set further inland. Parties usually go on until the wee hours of the morning, well, except on Sundays where bars seem to close quite early (if they open at all) and the beach is relatively free of party people. For cheaper drinks, you can buy your beer on small convenience stores along the beach and chug them on the beach.

BORACAY TOILET
Type: Restaurant, Filipino Rice Meals
Address: Main Road, Balabag Plaza, Station 1, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Opening Hours: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM | Contact Number: [phone]
GPS Coordinates: 11.967715, 121.920254
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JAMMERS BORACAY
Type: Restaurant, Western Cuisine, Burgers, Pasta
Address: D’Mall Phase 4, Station 2, White Beach, Boracay Island, Aklan
Opening Hours: 24 Hours, Daily | Contact Number: [phone]
GPS Coordinates: 11.962756, 121.923914
LA COZINA BORACAY
Type: Restaurant, Latin American Cuisine
Address: Station 1, White Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Opening Hours: 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM | Contact Number: [phone]
GPS Coordinates: 11.964173, 121.922728
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OBAMA GRILL
Type: Beachfront Restaurant, Western, Grills, Tuna Panga
Address: Station 1, White Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone] | [phone]
Opening Hours: 7:00 AM to 12:00 MN
GPS Coordinates: 11.967157, 121.920481
PLATO D’ BORACAY
Type: Restaurant, Filipino Rice Meals
Address: Unit 10-12, D’Talipapa, Station 2, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone]
GPS Coordinates: 11.962023, 121.926175
REAL COFFEE & TEA CAFE
Type: Bakeshop, Cafe
Address: Station 1, White Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone]
Opening Hours: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
GPS Coordinates: 11.960078, 121.925545
RUF RESTO BAR
Type: Rooftop Restaurant, Bar, Western, Filipino, Asian
Address: Sitio Bulabog, Balabag, Boracay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone] to 79
Opening Hours: 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM
GPS Coordinates: 11.965165, 121.925932
SMOKE RESTO BORACAY
Type: Restaurant, Filipino Rice Meals
Address: Station 2, D’Mall, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone] | [phone]
Opening Hours: 24 Hours Daily
GPS Coordinates: 11.962039, 121.924643
SPIDER HOUSE
Type: Cliffside Restaurant, Bar, International Cuisine
Address: Diniwid Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone]
GPS Coordinates: 11.977083, 121.910228
CLUB PARAW
Type: Bar, Club, Grill & Restaurant
Address: Station 1, White Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone] | Open Hours: 10:00 AM to 3:00 AM
GPS Coordinates: 11.967154, 121.920439
PHOTO FROM CLUB PARAW FACEBOOK PAGE
EPIC BAR
Type: Bar, Club
Address: Station 2, White Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone] | Open Hours: 11:00 AM to 4:00 AM
GPS Coordinates: 11.961659, 121.924651
PHOTO FROM EPIC BORACAY FACEBOOK PAGE
EXIT BAR
Type: Bar
Address: Station 2, White Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Opening Hours: 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM
GPS Coordinates: 11.962110, 121.924299
TREE HOUSE BORACAY
Type: Bar, Restaurant
Address: Station 3, White Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Opening Hours: 8:00 AM to 12:00 MN | Contact Number: [phone]
GPS Coordinates: 11.948809, 121.931311
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WAVE BAR & LOUNGE
Type: Bar, Lounge
Address: Station 2, White Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Opening Hours: 5:00 PM to 3:00 AM | Contact Number: [phone]
GPS Coordinates: 11.958088, 121.926570
PHOTO FROM WAVE BAR & LOUNGE FACEBOOK PAGE   
 

► WHAT TO SEE & DO IN BORACAY

Small as Boracay is, you’ll never run out of things to do on the island, especially if you have loads of cash. All the water sports you can think of, you can enjoy in Boracay. You can go island hopping—which usually includes snorkeling and cliff jumping within the itinerary—or you can go diving if you’re a licensed diver, or a maybe a fun dive for a first-timer. Inland, there are also a lot you can do—cable cars, ziplines, minor hikes, heck, even a visit to an oceanarium. But, of course, the main draw of the island is still its beaches; the longest and most popular of the ten is the White Beach.

BALINGHAI BEACH
Address: Hagdan, Baling Hai Road, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Access: Public Beach
GPS Coordinates: 11.981134, 121.908515
BANYUGAN BEACH
Address: Shangri-La, Brgy. Yapak, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Access: Private Beach
GPS Coordinates: 11.987320, 121.906075
BULABOG BEACH
Address: Sitio Bulabog, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Access: Public Beach
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 11.965631, 121.928888
DINIWID BEACH
Address: Brgy. Yapak, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Access: Public Beach
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 11.976062, 121.911789
ILIG-ILIGAN BEACH
Address: Brgy. Yapak, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Access: Public Beach
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 11.986036, 121.925014
LAPUZ LAPUZ BEACH
Address: Fairways & Bluewater Newcoast Resort, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island
Access: Private Beach
GPS Coordinates: 11.981111, 121.927955
PUKA BEACH
Address: Brgy. Yapak, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Access: Public Beach
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 11.996611, 121.915254
PUNTA BUNGA BEACH
Address: Shangri-La, Brgy. Yapak, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Access: Public Beach
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 11.985096, 121.907557
TAMBISAAN BEACH
Address: Brgy. Bantud and Manoc Manoc, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Access: Public Beach
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 11.950009, 121.947037
BORACAY WHITE BEACH
Address: Brgy. Balabag and Manoc Manoc, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Access: Public Beach
Entrance Fee: Free
ARIEL’S POINT
Address: Ariel’s Point, Batason, Buruanga, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone] | Cliff Diving Rates: From PHP1,600.00
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CROCODILE ISLAND MARINE SANCTUARY
Address: Crocodile Island, Malay, Aklan
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 11.949508, 121.949680
CRYSTAL COVE
Address: Laurel Island, Malay, Aklan
Entrance Fee: PHP200.00
GPS Coordinates: 11.944521, 121.958233
MAGIC ISLAND
Address: Magic Island, Malay, Aklan
Entrance Fee: PHP200.00
CARABAO ISLAND ~ ROMBLON
Address: Carabao Island, Romblon
Boat Fee: From PHP80.00 (public boat)
Entrance Fee: Free
ATV & BUGGY RIDE
Where to Book: White Beach or your hotel
Ride Fee: Starts at PHP500.00
CABLE CAR & ZIPLINE RIDE
Address: Happy Planet, Lapuz Lapuz, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone] | Ride Fee: From PHP1,300.00
G-MAX RIDE
Address: Station 3, White Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone]
Ride Fee: From PHP1,500.00
GPS Coordinates: 11.954102, 121.929121
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HELICOPTER ADVENTURE
Address: Sitio Ilig-Iligan, Boracay Island, Malay Aklan
Contact Number: [phone] | [phone]
Ride Fee: Starts at PHP10,400.00 for 2pax
Book Online: Click Here
PHOTO FROM HOLICOPTER ADVENTURE BORACAY
MT. LUHO VIEW DECK
Address: Boracay Mount Luho Road, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Aklan
Opening Hours: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Entrance Fee: PHP120.00
OCEANARIUM AT CROWN REGENCY
Address: Crown Regency Resort & Convention Center, Station 2 Main Road, Boracay
Contact Number: [phone]
Entrance Fee: From PHP600.00
PUBCRAWL
Address: White Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone]
Tour Fee: From PHP690.00
SAND SCULPTURE AT WHITE BEACH  
Address: White Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Picture Fee: From PHP20.00
WILLY’S ROCK
Address: Station 1, White Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Entrance Fee: Free  
BANANA BOAT RIDE
Where to Book: White Beach, Bulabog Beach or your hotel
Ride Fee: From PHP280.00
FLY FISH RIDE
Where to Book: White Beach, Bulabog Beach or your hotel
Ride Fee: From PHP650.00
HELMET DIVING
Where to Book: White Beach, Bulabog Beach or your hotel
Diving Fee: From PHP700.00
JETSKIING
Where to Book: White Beach, Bulabog Beach or your hotel
Ride Fee: From PHP2,000.00
KITE SURFING
Where to Book: White Beach, Bulabog Beach or your hotel
Ride Fee: From PHP3,000. Inclusive of lesson and gear
PARASAILING
Where to Book: White Beach or your hotel
Ride Fee: From PHP1,500.00
PARAW SAILING SUNSET RIDE
Where to Book: White Beach or your hotel
Ride Fee: From PHP400.00
GPS Coordinates: 11.966833, 121.920031
Book Online: Click Here
SCUBA DIVING
Where to Book: White Beach or your hotel
Diving Fee: Fun Dive from PHP3,000.00
Book Online: Click Here
SKIMBOARDING
Where to Rent: White Beach, Puka Beach
Board Rent Fee: From PHP500.00
White Beach GPS Coordinates: 11.966833, 121.920031
Puka Beach GPS Coordinates: 11.995143, 121.912605
SNORKELING
Where to Book: White Beach, Bulabog Beach or your hotel
Tour Fee: Part of Island Hopping tours
 

► FESTIVALS IN BORACAY

ATI-ATIHAN FESTIVAL
Festival Date: Every second Sunday of January

BORACAY INTERNATIONAL FUNBOARD CUP
Festival Date: Every second half of January

DRAGON BOAT RACE
Festival Date: Every first half of May

INTERNATIONAL BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
Festival Date: Every May

LABORACAY
Festival Date: Every Labor Day Weekend

PAROCHIAL FIESTA
Festival Date: Every May 18 to 19
 

► WHERE TO SHOP & WHAT TO BUY IN BORACAY

While shopping for unique items isn’t really Boracay’s stronger suit, there are numerous stores selling mostly beach-related wares along the island; anything from sandals to swim wear to diving gear, you can find here. Granted, prices are a bit on the high side. Besides the usual Boracay shirt and ref magnets, consider buying an icon mug from Starbucks, something you can only buy on the island, and maybe a loop of puka shell bracelets. And yes, take away a bun of chori burger too, just in case you get hungry on the plane back to Manila!

BORACAY STARBUCKS MUG
Address: Station 1, White Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone]
Open Hours: 6:30 AM to 12:30 AM
GPS Coordinates: 11.963593, 121.923337
CHORI BURGER
Where to Buy: White Beach, Brgy. Yapak, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
GPS Coordinates: 11.996611, 121.915254
PUKA BRACELET
Address: Puka Beach, Brgy. Yapak, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
GPS Coordinates: 11.996611, 121.915254
D’MALL DE BORACAY
Type: Shopping Arcade
Address: Station 2, White Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
GPS Coordinates: 11.962753, 121.924532
D’TALIPAPA DE BORACAY
Type: Seafood Market
Address: Station 2, White Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
GPS Coordinates: 11.958094, 121.928587
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ORIGINAL TALIPAPA  
Type: Shopping Arcade
Address: Station 3, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan

► BORACAY SAMPLE  ITINERARY & TRAVEL BUDGET

For a relaxed Boracay getaway, I advise staying for at least three days. A Boracay itinerary for two days is actually doable, but it can get quite hectic, especially if you want to try water activities and see the rest of the island besides the White Beach. If you have more time, I suggest you stretch out the itinerary below to fit your stay on the island. A beach is still meant for relaxing, so take your time and make sure that you get to lay on the sand and simply do nothing.

For the travel budget, a vacation to Boracay is only expensive if you let it. If you take out most of the watersports and choose only what you really, really want (plus the island hopping tour, you cannot leave this out) and simply enjoy its beaches and eat on simple eateries, a trip to Boracay can be relatively cheap. For the budget guide below, I purposely didn’t include the transfer from either Kalibo (PHP150.00 to PHP200.00 per person) or Caticlan Airport to the jetty going to the island; I only started counting money on the jetty itself. Also, tricycle fees can be further lowered to only PHP20.00 per ride, if you choose to ride non-special (ride-sharing with other passengers).

► DAY ONE | PHP1,250.00 PER PERSON BASED ON A GROUP OF TWO
Early morning arrival
 PHP 100.00 - CATICLAN JETTY TERMINAL FEE
 PHP 75.00 - CATICLAN JETTY ENVIRONMENT FEE (12 YEARS OLD & BELOW, FREE)
 PHP 25.00 - BOAT TRANSFER FEE (P30.00 - 5:00PM TO 10:00PM | P100.00 - 10:00PM TO 5:00AM | 7 YEARS OLD & BELOW, FREE)
 PHP 100.00 TRICYCLE TRANSFER PER PERSON TO HOTEL (PHP120.00, 9:00PM ONWARDS)
Check in at hotel (leave your bags at the lobby if early check in is not possible)
 PHP 800.00 - CHEAPEST ACCOMMODATION IN BORACAY FOR 2 NIGHTS VIA AGODA, GOOD FOR 2PAX
Breakfast
 PHP100.00 - AVERAGE CHEAP MEAL IN BORACAY
Visit Puka Beach
 PHP150.00 - TRICYCLE TO PUKA BEACH
Lunch
 PHP100.00 - AVERAGE CHEAP MEAL IN BORACAY
Visit Ilig-Iligan Beach
 PHP100.00 - TRICYCLE TO ILIG-ILIGAN BEACH
Visit Mt. Luho View Deck (Zipline & Cable Car Optional)
    PHP100.00 - TRICYCLE TO MT. LUHO VIEW DECK
Sunset at White Beach / Willy’s Rock
 PHP150.00 - TRICYCLE TO WHITE BEACH
Dinner
 PHP100.00 - AVERAGE CHEAP MEAL IN BORACAY
Party!!!

► DAY TWO | PHP800.00 PER PERSON BASED ON A GROUP OF TWO
Breakfast
 PHP100.00 - AVERAGE CHEAP MEAL IN BORACAY
Early swim at the White Beach
Join island hopping your (inclusive of lunch)
 PHP600.00 - ISLAND HOPPING TOUR FEE PER PERSON, BOAT SHARING
Visit Diniwid Beach
Sunset and Dinner at Spider House
 PHP200.00 - MEAL AT SPIDER HOUSE
Party!!!

► DAY THREE | PHP525.00 PER PERSON BASED ON A GROUP OF TWO
Breakfast
 PHP100.00 - AVERAGE CHEAP MEAL IN BORACAY
Walk to Bulabog Beach (Good for Amihan Season)
Visit Tambisaan Beach + Snorkel
 PHP100.00 - TRICYCLE TO TAMBISAAN BEACH
Lunch
 PHP100.00 - TRICYCLE TO D'MALL
 PHP100.00 - AVERAGE CHEAP MEAL IN BORACAY
Pasalubong shopping
Depart Boracay
 PHP100.00 - TRICYCLE TO PORT
 PHP100.00 - TERMINAL FEE
 PHP25.00 - BOAT FEE
►► TOTAL BUDGET | PHP5,150.00 for two persons or PHP2,5750.00 per person
* TOTAL BUDGET BASED ON TWO PERSONS TRAVELING TOGETHER FOR TWO DAYS & THREE NIGHTS IN BORACAY   Boracay Island is one of the most loved and most hated island beaches in the Philippines, depending on who you ask. It has one of the finest, if not the finest, white sand in the country, has clear aquamarine waters, and boasts of, not one, but ten white beaches throughout its coastline. The island is also a favorite for watersports; parasailing, banana boats and jetskiing, you name it, Boracay has it. Below the surface, there are quite a few snorkeling and diving sites around its immediate vicinity. And all these has led to the island being voted by numerous travel publications as one of the best beaches in the Philippines, and even the world.

Ironically, this is also why people steer clear of Boracay. The island has now become so famous that people arrive in droves and development has mushroomed uncontrolled. Add in its wild nightlife, and you get people shaking their heads and moving on to quieter vacation places.

But the reality is that this island really isn’t for that idyllic holiday; this is the Philippine’s party island. Once you accept that, you’ll find that a trip to Boracay can be quite unforgettable.  

► HOW TO GET TO BORACAY

Boracay Island is part of the municipality of Malay in the province of Aklan. It is located about 315 kilometers south of Manila in the region of Western Visayas. The usual route going to Boracay involves a flight from Manila or Cebu to either Kalibo, which is about two hours away by bus or van from the island (fare is about PHP150.00 to PHP200.00), or via Caticlan, a barangay in Malay itself where the jetty sailing to Boracay is located. The boat ride from mainland Aklan to Boracay itself takes less than ten minutes.
►► BOOK A KALIBO AIRPORT TO BORACAY FULL TRANSFER

Alternatively, one can also take ferries going to Caticlan from a few of the provinces within its vicinity, although travel time is quite long and the areas it sails from are limited.

MANILA TO CATICLAN BY PLANE ○ 1 HOUR TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 2,900.00 +/-
● CEBU PACIFIC - Flies 7 times daily | [phone]
● PHILIPPINE AIRLINES - Flies 6 times daily | [phone]
● SKYJET - Flies 2 times daily | [phone]MANILA TO KALIBO BY PLANE ○ 1 HOUR TRAVEL TIME + 2 HOURS BUS TO CATICLAN ○ FARE FROM PHP 2,900.00 +/-
● AIRASIA - Flies 6 times daily | [phone]
● CEBU PACIFIC - Flies 5 times daily | [phone]
● PHILIPPINE AIRLINES - Flies 3 times daily | [phone]

CEBU TO CATICLAN BY PLANE ○ 1 HOUR TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 2,200.00 +/-
● CEBU PACIFIC - Flies 2 times daily | [phone]CEBU TO KALIBO BY PLANE ○ 1 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 2,200.00 +/-
● CEBU PACIFIC - Flies 2 times daily | [phone]
● PHILIPPINE AIRLINES - Flies 3 times weekly | [phone]
● TIGER AIRWAYS - Flies 2 times weekly | [phone]
 
BATANGAS TO CATICLAN BY FERRY ○ 9 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 1,000.00 +/-
● 2GO - Sails 5 times weekly | [phone]

ROXAS TO CATICLAN BY FERRY ○ 4-5 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 420.00 +/-
● MONTENEGRO LINES - Sails 5 times daily | [phone]
● STARLITE FERRIES - Sails 3 times daily | [phone] | [phone]
● SUPER SHUTTLE RORO - Sails 4 times daily | [phone] | [phone]BULALACAO TO CATICLAN ○ 3 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 375.00 +/-
● FASTCAT - Sails 5 times daily | [phone] | [phone]

ODIONGAN TO CATICLAN BY FERRY ○ 3 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 80.00 +/-
● 2GO - Sails 5 times weekly | [phone]
● ROMBLON SHIPPING LINES - Sails 5 times weekly | [phone]HAMBIL (CARABAO ISLAND) TO CATICLAN BY BOAT ○ 1 HOUR TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 80.00 +/-
● LOCAL PASSENGER OUTRIGGER BOATS - Sails once daily
 
ANTIQUE TO CATICLAN BY BUS ○ FROM 2 HOURS TRAVEL TIME (DEPENDING WHERE IN ANTIQUE) ○ FARE FROM PHP 200.00 +/-
● CERES - Departs multiple times daily

ILOILO TO CATICLAN BY BUS ○ FROM 6 HOURS TRAVEL TIME (DEPENDING WHERE IN ILOILO) ○ FARE FROM PHP 200.00 +/-
● CERES - Departs multiple times daily, passes by Roxas & Kalibo

ROXAS TO CATICLAN BY BUS ○ 3 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 200.00 +/-
● CERES - Departs multiple times daily, passes by Kalibo
 
KALIBO TO CATICLAN BY BUS ○ 2 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 100.00 +/-
● CERES - Departs multiple times daily
● LOCAL VANS - Departs multiple times daily  

► GETTING AROUND BORACAY

Boracay Island is relatively small, and its road network, narrow and limited. The general means of getting around the island is by walking, cycling and motorbiking. Those last two are available for rent on a few shops in Boracay. For public transport, there are tricycles roaming around its roadways. Minimum fare is PHP10.00 for non-special trips within the White Beach Stations and PHP20.00 for farther destinations. Non-special means the driver can still pick up other passengers. To make sure a driver would only charge you the minimum fare and avoid confusion and confrontation, tell him beforehand that you’re riding non-special. For special trips, where you rent the whole vehicle, fares are set at PHP100.00 for tricycles (up to 6 persons), PHP250.00 for multicabs (up to 11 persons) and PHP20.00 for single motorbikes or habal-habal. Note that prices may vary a bit especially if your destination is quite far. There is a premium of PHP20.00 to PHP50.00 for special rides from 9:00PM onwards.  

► TOURS IN BORACAY

Booking a tour in Boracay is easy. Too easy, in fact, it’s almost annoying. Simply walk along the beach path along White Beach and you’d be flocked by tour operators offering anything from island hopping adventures to any water activities you can think of. To be fair, these tours are cheaper compared if you book online or even in your hotel. For Boracay island hopping tours, specify if you want to travel in group, which is more affordable, or if you want to rent the whole boat for a more private tour.
►► CHECK DISCOUNTED ONLINE TOURS IN BORACAY  
 

► SPEAK BORACAY

Boracay was originally settled by Ati Negritos. Their language is called Inati, although due to the influx of people on the island, I’m not sure if it’s still widely spoken. Nowadays, the island has a mix of languages, from Aklanon, Hiligaynon, Kinaray-a and other Visayan languages. To be sure, most people can understand and speak Filipino and English fairly well.
 ► WHERE TO STAY IN BORACAY

Accommodations in Boracay are as numerous as the people visiting it. The beachfront resorts, especially on the White Beach area, are the most expensive ones. Prices, however, decline as you go from Station 1 to Station 3. For cheaper alternatives, there are also lodgings along the side-streets leading to the beaches and even on the main road itself. The key is to book ahead, especially on holidays and weekends, as numerous as they are, these can easily get filled by incoming visitors.
► WHERE TO EAT & DRINK IN BORACAY

BORACAY TOILET
Type: Restaurant, Filipino Rice Meals
Address: Main Road, Balabag Plaza, Station 1, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Opening Hours: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM | Contact Number: [phone]
JAMMERS BORACAY
Type: Restaurant, Western Cuisine, Burgers, Pasta
Address: D’Mall Phase 4, Station 2, White Beach, Boracay Island, Aklan
LA COZINA BORACAY
Type: Restaurant, Latin American Cuisine
Address: Station 1, White Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
OBAMA GRILL
Type: Beachfront Restaurant, Western, Grills, Tuna Panga
Address: Station 1, White Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone] | [phone]
PLATO D’ BORACAY
Type: Restaurant, Filipino Rice Meals
Address: Unit 10-12, D’Talipapa, Station 2, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
REAL COFFEE & TEA CAFE
Type: Bakeshop, Cafe
Address: Station 1, White Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone]
RUF RESTO BAR
Type: Rooftop Restaurant, Bar, Western, Filipino, Asian
Address: Sitio Bulabog, Balabag, Boracay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone] to 79
SMOKE RESTO BORACAY
Type: Restaurant, Filipino Rice Meals
Address: Station 2, D’Mall, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone] | [phone]
SPIDER HOUSE
Type: Cliffside Restaurant, Bar, International Cuisine
Address: Diniwid Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone]
CLUB PARAW
Type: Bar, Club, Grill & Restaurant
Address: Station 1, White Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone] | Open Hours: 10:00 AM to 3:00 AM
EPIC BAR
Type: Bar, Club
Address: Station 2, White Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone] | Open Hours: 11:00 AM to 4:00 AM  
EXIT BAR
Type: Bar
Address: Station 2, White Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Opening Hours: 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM
TREE HOUSE BORACAY
Type: Bar, Restaurant
Address: Station 3, White Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Opening Hours: 8:00 AM to 12:00 MN | Contact Number: [phone]
WAVE BAR & LOUNGE
Type: Bar, Lounge
Address: Station 2, White Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Opening Hours: 5:00 PM to 3:00 AM | Contact Number: [phone]
 
► WHAT TO SEE & DO IN BORACAY

Small as Boracay is, you’ll never run out of things to do on the island, especially if you have loads of cash. All the water sports you can think of, you can enjoy in Boracay. You can go island hopping—which usually includes snorkeling and cliff jumping within the itinerary

BALINGHAI BEACH
Address: Hagdan, Baling Hai Road, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Access: Public Beach
GPS Coordinates: 11.981134, 121.908515
BANYUGAN BEACH
Address: Shangri-La, Brgy. Yapak, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Access: Private Beach
GPS Coordinates: 11.987320, 121.906075
BULABOG BEACH
Address: Sitio Bulabog, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Access: Public Beach
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 11.965631, 121.928888
DINIWID BEACH
Address: Brgy. Yapak, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Access: Public Beach
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 11.976062, 121.911789
ILIG-ILIGAN BEACH
Address: Brgy. Yapak, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Access: Public Beach
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 11.986036, 121.925014
LAPUZ LAPUZ BEACH
Address: Fairways & Bluewater Newcoast Resort, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island
Access: Private Beach
GPS Coordinates: 11.981111, 121.927955
PUKA BEACH
Address: Brgy. Yapak, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Access: Public Beach
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 11.996611, 121.915254
PUNTA BUNGA BEACH
Address: Shangri-La, Brgy. Yapak, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Access: Public Beach
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 11.985096, 121.907557
TAMBISAAN BEACH
Address: Brgy. Bantud and Manoc Manoc, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Access: Public Beach
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 11.950009, 121.947037
BORACAY WHITE BEACH
Address: Brgy. Balabag and Manoc Manoc, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Access: Public Beach
Entrance Fee: Free
ARIEL’S POINT
Address: Ariel’s Point, Batason, Buruanga, Aklan
Contact Number: [phone] | Cliff Diving Rates: From PHP1,600.00
CROCODILE ISLAND MARINE SANCTUARY
Address: Crocodile Island, Malay, Aklan
Entrance Fee: Free
CRYSTAL COVE
Address: Laurel Island, Malay, Aklan
Entrance Fee: PHP200.00
MAGIC ISLAND
Address: Magic Island, Malay, Aklan
Entrance Fee: PHP200.00
CARABAO ISLAND ~ ROMBLON
Address: Carabao Island, Romblon
Boat Fee: From PHP80.00 (public boat)
Entrance Fee: Free

ATV & BUGGY RIDE
Where to Book: White Beach or your hotel
Ride Fee: Starts at PHP500.00
BANANA BOAT RIDE
Where to Book: White Beach, Bulabog Beach or your hotel
Ride Fee: From PHP280.00
FLY FISH RIDE
Where to Book: White Beach, Bulabog Beach or your hotel
Ride Fee: From PHP650.00
HELMET DIVING
Where to Book: White Beach, Bulabog Beach or your hotel
Diving Fee: From PHP700.00
JETSKIING
Where to Book: White Beach, Bulabog Beach or your hotel
Ride Fee: From PHP2,000.00
KITE SURFING
Where to Book: White Beach, Bulabog Beach or your hotel
Ride Fee: From PHP3,000. Inclusive of lesson and gear
PARASAILING
Where to Book: White Beach or your hotel
Ride Fee: From PHP1,500.00
PARAW SAILING SUNSET RIDE
Where to Book: White Beach or your hotel
Ride Fee: From PHP400.00
SCUBA DIVING
Where to Book: White Beach or your hotel
Diving Fee: Fun Dive from PHP3,000.00
SKIMBOARDING
Where to Rent: White Beach, Puka Beach
Board Rent Fee: From PHP500.00
White Beach GPS Coordinates: 11.966833, 121.920031
Puka Beach GPS Coordinates: 11.995143, 121.912605
SNORKELING
Where to Book: White Beach, Bulabog Beach or your hotel
Tour Fee: Part of Island Hopping tours

► WHERE TO SHOP & WHAT TO BUY IN BORACAY

While shopping for unique items isn’t really Boracay’s stronger suit, there are numerous stores selling mostly beach-related wares along the island; anything from sandals to swim wear to diving gear, you can find here. Granted, prices are a bit on the high side. Besides the usual Boracay shirt and ref magnets, consider buying an icon mug from Starbucks, something you can only buy on the island, and maybe a loop of puka shell bracelets. And yes, take away a bun of chori burger too, just in case you get hungry on the plane back to Manila!

CHORI BURGER
Where to Buy: White Beach, Brgy. Yapak, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
GPS Coordinates: 11.996611, 121.915254
D’MALL DE BORACAY
Type: Shopping Arcade
Address: Station 2, White Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
GPS Coordinates: 11.962753, 121.924532


► BORACAY SAMPLE  ITINERARY & TRAVEL BUDGET

For a relaxed Boracay getaway, I advise staying for at least three days. A Boracay itinerary for two days is actually doable, but it can get quite hectic, especially if you want to try water activities and see the rest of the island besides the White Beach. If you have more time, I suggest you stretch out the itinerary below to fit your stay on the island. A beach is still meant for relaxing, so take your time and make sure that you get to lay on the sand and simply do nothing.

For the travel budget, a vacation to Boracay is only expensive if you let it. If you take out most of the watersports and choose only what you really, really want (plus the island hopping tour, you cannot leave this out) and simply enjoy its beaches and eat on simple eateries, a trip to Boracay can be relatively cheap. For the budget guide below, I purposely didn’t include the transfer from either Kalibo (PHP150.00 to PHP200.00 per person) or Caticlan Airport to the jetty going to the island; I only started counting money on the jetty itself. Also, tricycle fees can be further lowered to only PHP20.00 per ride, if you choose to ride non-special (ride-sharing with other passengers).

► DAY ONE | PHP1,250.00 PER PERSON BASED ON A GROUP OF TWO
Early morning arrival
 PHP 100.00 - CATICLAN JETTY TERMINAL FEE
 PHP 75.00 - CATICLAN JETTY ENVIRONMENT FEE (12 YEARS OLD & BELOW, FREE)
 PHP 25.00 - BOAT TRANSFER FEE (P30.00 - 5:00PM TO 10:00PM | P100.00 - 10:00PM TO 5:00AM | 7 YEARS OLD & BELOW, FREE)
 PHP 100.00 TRICYCLE TRANSFER PER PERSON TO HOTEL (PHP120.00, 9:00PM ONWARDS)
Check in at hotel (leave your bags at the lobby if early check in is not possible)
 PHP 800.00 - CHEAPEST ACCOMMODATION IN BORACAY FOR 2 NIGHTS VIA AGODA, GOOD FOR 2PAX
Breakfast
 PHP100.00 - AVERAGE CHEAP MEAL IN BORACAY
Visit Puka Beach
 PHP150.00 - TRICYCLE TO PUKA BEACH
Lunch
 PHP100.00 - AVERAGE CHEAP MEAL IN BORACAY
Visit Ilig-Iligan Beach
 PHP100.00 - TRICYCLE TO ILIG-ILIGAN BEACH
Visit Mt. Luho View Deck (Zipline & Cable Car Optional)
    PHP100.00 - TRICYCLE TO MT. LUHO VIEW DECK
Sunset at White Beach / Willy’s Rock
 PHP150.00 - TRICYCLE TO WHITE BEACH
Dinner
 PHP100.00 - AVERAGE CHEAP MEAL IN BORACAY
Party!!!

► DAY TWO | PHP800.00 PER PERSON BASED ON A GROUP OF TWO
Breakfast
 PHP100.00 - AVERAGE CHEAP MEAL IN BORACAY
Early swim at the White Beach
Join island hopping your (inclusive of lunch)
 PHP600.00 - ISLAND HOPPING TOUR FEE PER PERSON, BOAT SHARING
Visit Diniwid Beach
Sunset and Dinner at Spider House
 PHP200.00 - MEAL AT SPIDER HOUSE
Party!!!

► DAY THREE | PHP525.00 PER PERSON BASED ON A GROUP OF TWO
Breakfast
 PHP100.00 - AVERAGE CHEAP MEAL IN BORACAY
Walk to Bulabog Beach (Good for Amihan Season)
Visit Tambisaan Beach + Snorkel
 PHP100.00 - TRICYCLE TO TAMBISAAN BEACH
Lunch
 PHP100.00 - TRICYCLE TO D'MALL
 PHP100.00 - AVERAGE CHEAP MEAL IN BORACAY
Pasalubong shopping
Depart Boracay
 PHP100.00 - TRICYCLE TO PORT
 PHP100.00 - TERMINAL FEE
 PHP25.00 - BOAT FEE
►► TOTAL BUDGET | PHP5,150.00 for two persons or PHP2,5750.00 per person
* TOTAL BUDGET BASED ON TWO PERSONS TRAVELING TOGETHER FOR TWO DAYS & THREE NIGHTS IN BORACAY  

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