Planning a visit to Boracay? Keep on studying as a result of on this BORACAY TRAVEL GUIDE, you’ll discover tips about the place to remain, what excursions to e-book, and the way a lot to spend. We additionally included a pattern itinerary, finances breakdown, ordinary costs, and extra suggestions!
Any dialog about tourism within the Philippines feels incomplete with out at the very least a point out of Boracay. After all, it’s undoubtedly the nation’s hottest vacation spot, topping numerous publications’ lists of finest islands not simply in Asia however on the earth.
This large consideration remodeled what was a quiet village right into a developed — or within the eyes of some, overdeveloped — vacationer vacation spot. Resorts of all shapes, sizes and courses have sprouted alongside its shining coast. Lanes of eating places and retailers mushroomed alongside its streets and alleys. And two airports have been constructed to serve the rising variety of locals and guests coming out and in of the island.
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UNDERSTANDING BORACAY
It’s straightforward to see why Boracay has been enchanting tens of millions of vacationers a 12 months. Even for non-believers, its sheer pure magnificence will smack you within the face as quickly as you set foot within the island’s largest asset — White Beach. This glowing picture-perfect strip should be what paradise is fabricated from. We’ve been to numerous different seashores around the globe, however solely few might rival Boracay’s shimmering sand.
Boracay’s improvement has additionally made it a vacation spot for everybody. Whether you’re a finances backpacker or a luxurious traveler, younger or outdated, solo or on a honeymoon, with associates or with household, you’ll discover one thing to fall in love with right here. Plus, most conveniences that we take pleasure in within the metropolis can be discovered right here.
Boracay Island is a part of the Municipality of Malay, which is part of the Province of Aklan, which is part of Panay Island. Caticlan, the barangay on the mainland closest to Boracay, serves because the gateway to the island. Both the Caticlan Airport and the Caticlan Jetty Port are positioned right here.
Here are extra bits about Boracay.
- Location: Boracay is inside the municipality of Malay, province of Aklan within the Philippines. Mainland Aklan is a part of Panay Island.
- Languages: Aklanon and Ati are the native languages. But locals, particularly these working within the tourism business, can fluently converse and perceive Tagalog and English.
- Time Zone: UTC+8 (Philippine Standard Time). The Philippines is in the identical time zone as Singapore and Beijing, one hour forward of Thailand, and one hour behind Japan.
- Currency: Philippine peso (PHP, ₱). PHP100 is round USD 1.81, EUR 1.66, SGD 2.45 (as of July 2023).
- Modes of fee: CASH, primarily. Some institutions settle for bank cards, however most smaller shops and eateries settle for solely money or GCash.
BORACAY TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Because Boracay is visited by tens of millions of vacationers, the native authorities is monitoring and regulating the entry of tourists. Here are the necessities that you simply’ll want to arrange and current upon entry.
- Tourist Arrival Form. To be achieved upon arrival on the Caticlan Jetty Port. I additionally discovered this on-line type, however in my expertise, even for those who accomplish this, a bodily type will nonetheless be stuffed out on website, which makes the net type pointless.
- Valid ID. For Filipinos, any legitimate ID will do. For foreigners, passport.
- Confirmed lodge or resort reserving. For vacationers, you’ll be able to current confirmed reserving or voucher with an accredited lodging institution. It could be a resort, lodge, hostel, guesthouse, or inn, so long as it’s accredited.
To see the entire checklist, take a look at: LIST OF ACCREDITED BORACAY RESORTS AND HOTELS!
But given the sheer variety of lodging choices in Boracay, the place is one of the best place to remain?
WHERE TO STAY IN BORACAY
When searching for a spot to remain in Boracay, you will need to be acquainted with its geography. Boracay is a bone-shaped island politically divided into three barangays (villages): Balabag, Manoc-Manoc, and Yapak. Manoc-Manoc is the southernmost barangay, the place the jetties are positioned. You’ll be encountering the names of those barangays when trying out lodging on-line. But for tourism functions, it’ll be simpler to separate the island not by barangay however by seaside.
Most individuals who haven’t been to Boracay are underneath the impression that it has just one seaside as a result of most media options deal with its important stretch — White Beach. And whereas it’s the longest and hottest, it isn’t the one strip of sand right here. The island is hemmed by over a dozen seashores!
White Beach, the busiest, most crowded, and essentially the most gorgeous seaside on the island. This has the very best focus of lodging. It can also be the longest seaside, break up into three boat stations:
- Station 1 is the northern part of White Beach, in Barangay Balabag. It is the quietest of the three stations and what many regard as essentially the most stunning, because of its broad mattress of white sand. It’s additionally the place you’ll discover the long-lasting Willy’s Rock (grotto). However, whereas there are just a few budget-friendly choices, most resorts listed here are on the extra upscale finish of the spectrum.
- Station 2 is the epicenter of all of the motion in Boracay. It is the busiest a part of the island, the place you’ll discover the best focus of lodging, eating, and procuring institutions together with D’Mall, arguably essentially the most visited space right here. It’s additionally essentially the most accessible and most linked a part of the island. The catch is, it’s loud, crowded and all the time abuzz with actions.
- Station 3 is tucked within the southernmost finish of White Beach. Because the sand right here is narrower and steeper, it isn’t as standard or as crowded as Station 2, however it’s nonetheless fairly accessible. The space can also be brimming with extra reasonably priced inns, hostels, and guesthouses.
Aside from White Beach, you’ll additionally discover different lodging in different components of the island.
- Station 0 isn’t a part of White Beach. It is the nickname given to Punta Bunga Beach, a cove shared by Shangri-La Boracay, Crimson Resort and Spa, and Movenpick Resort and Spa. These are all high-end resorts, which implies just a few company have entry to the place. Prices per evening at these resorts vary from PHP 11,000 for a room to PHP 30,000 for suites to PHP 70,000 for tremendous posh villas.
- Diniwid Beach is a brief patch of sand north of White Beach, separated solely by a promontory. Although seemingly remoted, there’s a cemented strolling path alongside the seaside that connects Diniwid to White Beach. Some of the institutions you’ll discover listed here are Microtel by Wyndham and Dinibeach Bar & Restaurant.
- Banyugan Beach serves because the non-public cove of Shangri-La Boracay. Yes, Shangri-la has entry to 2 coves.
- Boracay Newcoast is a 150-hectare township-style property occupying the northeastern edges of the island, between Lapuz-Lapuz Beach and Ilig-iligan Beach. Located listed here are Savoy Hotel and Belmont Hotel, amongst others. If you’re searching for some peace and quiet away from the group, it’s one thing to contemplate. It’s not essentially the most accessible, however the resorts right here present free shuttle service to White Beach.
- Bulabog Beach is one other lengthy stretch hugging the japanese aspect of the island, virtually parallel to White Beach. The sand right here isn’t advantageous, however additionally it is very accessible and is most well-known because the leap off level for a lot of thrilling water actions and nice for dawn watching.
If you’re on a finances, one other place to contemplate is the inland space between White Beach and Bulabog Beach. You’ll discover many nice guesthouses and flats for lease right here like Dakong Amihan and Villa D’enghien.
Best Neighborhood to Stay
What’s finest is dependent upon why you’re in Boracay within the first place and the way a lot you’re prepared to shell out for lodging. We wrote a extra detailed comparability of every space right here: BEST AREA TO STAY IN BORACAY!
But right here’s a fast abstract:
- If it’s your first time, any of White Beach’s three stations is good. This will provide you with easy accessibility to every thing.
- If you’re on a finances, strive searching for reasonably priced locations to remain in Station 3 and in inland areas. Beachfront properties are typically far more costly. The border between Stations 1 and a pair of have a variety of comparatively low cost backpacking hostels, too.
- If you’re after peace and quiet otherwise you’re celebrating a special day, Boracay New Coast and Diniwid Beach could also be value a glance.
I personally favor White Beach Station 1 as a result of it’s the quietest however nonetheless very accessible. But Stations 2 and three are additionally good and have extra pocket-friendly choices.
IMPORTANT! If you want to keep in Boracay, NO BOOKING, NO ENTRY. You should present proof of reserving or reservation with any of the accredited resorts.
To see the entire checklist, take a look at: DOT-APPROVED BORACAY RESORTS AND HOTELS! ✅
Top Boracay Budget Hotels & Guesthouses
Below are the highest Boracay finances resorts and hostels on Agoda and Booking.com, as ranked by customers. Most of those are NOT beachfront.
Top Boracay Hostels
If you’re a backpacker or a solo traveler, listed here are some hostels to contemplate:
Top Boracay Hotels for Families and Groups
Traveling with household or barkada? Here’s an inventory of properties in Boracay which have rooms that may accommodate teams of 4 or extra. Out of all of those, we now have tried Azalea Hotel, Le Soleil de Boracay, and Henann Park Resort, and we loved our keep.
Search for extra Boracay Hotels!
HOW TO GET TO BORACAY
All vacationers touring to Boracay should cross by Caticlan, a barangay in mainland Aklan. It has two ports that passengers might use to get to the island, relying on the season: Caticlan Jetty Port and Tabon Port. You don’t want to fret about it as a result of they aren’t too far aside and each driver in Caticlan is aware of which port is operational at any given time.
The first step to succeed in Boracay is to make your method to Caticlan. You have a number of choices.
- By aircraft, by way of Caticlan Airport
- By aircraft, by way of Kalibo Airport
- By ferry, by way of 2GO Travel
The island is served by two airports: Kalibo International Airport (KLO), which entails round 2 hours of journey time; and Caticlan International Airport (MPH) aka Boracay Airport, which is simply quarter-hour away from both sea port. All main airline within the nation flies to each airports, however Caticlan provides extra choices from morning to night.
Hence, for those who’re coming from Manila, the quickest and best method to Boracay is by flying to Caticlan Airport.
But if finances is restricted and you’ve got a variety of time, you might take an in a single day ferry from Batangas Port to Caticlan, too.
Caticlan to Boracay
If flying to Caticlan, you’ll deplane on the Arrivals Terminal positioned on the opposite finish and on the opposite aspect of the runway, removed from the Departures Terminal. After amassing your baggage, exit the terminal constructing and e-book a tricycle to Caticlan Jetty Port or Tabon Port. The driver is aware of which port to go to. We have a extra detailed switch information right here: Caticlan Airport to Boracay.
- Fare: PHP 150 per tricycle, most of two passengers or PHP 75 per particular person.
- Travel time: 10 minutes.
It doesn’t should be a tricycle journey. If you need a extra comfy, hassle-free expertise, contemplate reserving a packaged switch service. Aside from the air-conditioned van switch from Caticlan Airport to the jetty port, additionally, you will be assisted by the port processes and the driving force will help you along with your baggage. The worth already contains the van airport switch, boat crossing, and multi-cab lodge switch.
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If you’d somewhat journey by yourself, upon arrival on the jetty port, enter the constructing and comply with these steps:
- Find the Documents Check counter and fill out the Tourist Arrival Form. Only one per group is required to queue up and attain the shape. But the employees will examine the IDs of ALL passengers and lodge reserving. The variety of passengers should match the variety of company within the lodge reserving. Once cleared, you’ll be given a slip.
- Pay the charges. Here are the present charges:
– Terminal Fee: Regular, PHP 150; Seniors/PWD/Student, PHP 120; Kids 5yo and under, FREE
– Environmental Fee: Local, PHP 150; Foreigner, PHP 300
– Boat Fee: PHP 50
For an everyday home vacationer, the entire quantities to P350, one-way. - Proceed to the Boarding Area. You’ll must fill out the shape on the boat stub. Once achieved, alternate the boat stub with a ship seat quantity.
- Board your assigned boat and discover your seat. The journey to the island mustn’t take greater than 20 minutes. Depending on the season and the climate, the boat will land at both Cagban Port or Tambisaan Port. The course of is similar regardless.
- Ride an e-Trike or multi-cab to your lodge. The fare is dependent upon the situation of your lodge.
– e-Trike fare: If shared, PHP 15-50 per particular person. If particular/chartered journey, PHP 100-400 per e-trike. You’ll discover the complete fare matrix for e-trikes under.
– Multi-cab fare: PHP 250 to Station 2 per car, most of 10 pax.
Kalibo Airport to Boracay
If you’re coming in by way of Kalibo, step one is to make it to Caticlan Jetty Port, and from there, the method is similar. Here are your choices to get from Kalibo Airport to Caticlan:
- OPTION A: LOCAL BUS. Take a tricycle to the bus terminal and board a Ceres bus certain for Caticlan. Fare: PHP 147. This is the most cost effective method to attain Caticlan from Kalibo. Once at Caticlan Jetty Port, comply with the steps on the earlier part (Caticlan to Boracay).
- OPTION B: TOURIST BUS/VAN. Look for “non-packaged” vans or buses that may take you on to Caticlan Jetty Port. Fare must be solely round P250. Travel time: round 2 hours. Once at Caticlan Jetty Port, comply with the steps at Caticlan to Boracay part above.
- OPTION C: PACKAGED BUS/VAN TRANSFER SERVICE. If, for no matter cause, you don’t wish to do the transfers by yourself, an excellent possibility is to e-book a packaged switch service. Aside from the comfy switch from Kalibo Airport to Caticlan, the value additionally covers the boat crossing, terminal price, environmental price and HOTEL switch. You may even be assisted by the typically complicated course of on the jetty port. This is nice for these touring to Boracay for the primary time and touring with children, PWDs, or aged. You can e-book them on Klook, too.
Below are the place you’ll be able to e-book packaged bus/van switch companies.
Manila to Boracay by 2GO Ferry
If you don’t like flying or the airfare is an excessive amount of, you too can journey by sea. Caticlan can also be the gateway to Boracay for these touring by ferry. However, there is no such thing as a direct ferry from Manila to Caticlan. Instead, you’d must make your method to Batangas Port first.
2GO Travel has in a single day sailings from Batangas to Caticlan every single day. The ferry leaves Batangas Port at 9pm and arrives in Caticlan at both 8am or 11am, relying in your chosen route. Some sailings contain a cease in Odiangan, Romblon, however others go on to Caticlan.
- Departure: 9:00 PM
- Arrival: 8:00 AM or 11:00 AM (the following day)
- Travel time: 11-14 hours (in a single day)
We created a video displaying your entire ferry course of on our YouTube channel. You may also watch it under.
HOW TO GET AROUND
By E-Trike
The e-tricycle or e-trike is the first mode of transportation across the island. Most tricycles have fastened routes and can decide up or drop off passengers alongside the best way, UNLESS you constitution your entire car for a “special” journey. A particular journey means you’ll have your entire car to your self.
Here’s the authorized e-trike fare matrix:
If you’re on a finances, be prepared to share the tricycle with different passengers. Tell the driving force “individual” they usually’ll know you’re not arranging a personal journey. Fare must be between PHP 15 and 20, relying on the space.
That stated, for those who’ll be an inconvenience to different passengers — e.g. you’re soaking moist from swimming or you might have a giant baggage in tow — simply constitution a particular journey.
You may additionally organize an e-trike tour of the island. Although drivers normally have a instructed itinerary, it’s fully as much as you. Rate is per hour, anyway. However, for island excursions, solely 4 pax are allowed per car.
Here are the small print.
Fare: P500/hour (per car)
Maximum of 4 pax per e-trike
Usual Stops:
- Puka Beach
- Diniwid Beach
- Bulabog Beach
- Ilig-iligan Beach
- Mangroves
- Keyhole
By Hop-On Hop Off (HOHO)
Boracay now has a Hop-On Hop Off (HOHO) service, operated by Southwest Tours in partnership with Top.ph. The HOHO makes use of air-conditioned shuttle or mini-bus models with CCTV cameras and wi-fi. It runs from Tambisaan and Cagban ports on the southern fringe of the island all the best way to Puka Beach within the north, making stops in Stations 1 to three and even Newcoast alongside the best way. Here are the stops.
- Fare: PHP 13-32, relying on distance/cease.
- Schedule: Ideally, there’s a mini-bus at any given cease each quarter-hour, from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Only cashless transactions are accepted, so you must buy a HOHO QR Pass earlier than utilizing the service. But for those who really feel such as you’ll be utilizing it a number of instances a day, contemplate getting a 1-Day HOHO Unlimited Pass Card. It usually prices PHP 200, however you may get a reduction for those who e-book with Klook.
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THINGS TO DO IN BORACAY
Boracay could also be a small island however it’s filled with pure sights and thrilling actions that vacationers of all ages might take pleasure in. In this publish, we’ll enumerate these briefly, however if you need a extra detailed description of every vacationer spot, you might take a look at our devoted publish about it: THINGS TO DO IN BORACAY.
White Beach
Boracay’s best treasure. This shining, shimmering, splendid seaside is maybe the primary to return to thoughts after we consider Boracay. It is the island’s longest seaside, measuring about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles), lined with picture-perfect coconut bushes. Its largest asset is its advantageous, white sand, one thing just a few can rival or come near. Here are a few of the actions you might take pleasure in at Boracay’s White Beach:
- Swim and laze on the sand, in fact.
- Check out Willy’s Rock, the island’s iconic grotto.
- Watch the sundown. White Beach faces west, so it’s an impressive sundown spot.
- Standup paddle. Rates: 30-Minute, PHP 500; 1-Hour, PHP 700. Book right here!
- Crystal kayak. Rates: PHP 250/particular person for 15-20 minutes.
Although crystal kayak is obtainable at White Beach, you might take pleasure in it for a a lot decrease fare at different seashores like Puka Beach.
And as a result of White Beach faces west, it’s additionally a incredible sundown watching spot! Boracay shows a few of the most attractive sunsets on the earth. No surprise a variety of vacationers come ready for it on the seaside each single day.
Photo and Video Session
Boracay is a incredible place to seize fantastic moments and immortalize them in pictures or movies. And now, you’ll be able to simply rent an expert for a 2-hour picture/video shoot at any Station alongside White Beach! The shiny turquoise waters within the background will make every shot breathtaking. Great for {couples}, households, and associates (barkada)!
✅ Book a PHOTO SHOOT right here!
✅ Book a VIDEO SHOOT right here!
Island Hopping
One of the preferred actions in Boracay. Most of the island hopping packages provided are on group tour foundation — that means, you’ll be sharing a giant boat with different vacationers as you go to different seashores and snorkeling websites. You’ll be following a strict itinerary that you have to comply with, round 40-60 minutes per cease.
Tours normally begin and finish at Station 1 and/or Station 3. Operators additionally use virtually an identical itineraries, with solely a few variations, normally the lunch cease and the snorkeling website. Here are the widespread stops and the corresponding entrance charges:
- Puka Beach, no entrance price
- Snorkeling Site, PHP 45
- Lunch
- Crystal Cove, PHP 300
- Magic Island (not all excursions), PHP 250
Price: PHP 800-900 per particular person, inclusive of buffet lunch and typically, use of masks. However, this doesn’t embody entrance charges and snorkeling price.
Jump off level: Station 1 or Station 3
If it’s your first time in Boracay, go forward and be part of an island hopping tour. But to be sincere, for those who’ve tried island hopping in different Philippine locations like Palawan, Bohol, or Cebu, you would possibly get a bit underwhelmed. Boracay’s key property are inside the primary island itself, not a lot within the smaller isles surrounding it.
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Land Tour (e-Trike or Multicab)
Another method to discover Boracay is by land. For this, you must constitution an e-trike, which prices P500 per hour (authorized tariff). For an island tour, an e-trike driver is simply allowed to accommodate as much as 4 passengers per car.
If you’re a part of an even bigger group, as an alternative of hiring a number of e-trikes, contemplate a multi-cab as an alternative. This was what we did on our most up-to-date journey. A multi-cab is allowed as much as 10 passengers. At P700 per hour, this finally ends up less expensive and environment friendly.
- E-Trike Tour
PHP 500/hour
Maximum of 4 pax - Multi-cab Tour
PHP 700/hour
Maximum of 10 pax
Just hail an e-trike or multi-cab at any time and inform the driving force you’re excited about an island tour. Or for those who’d somewhat have a tour organized beforehand, right here’s the contact variety of the drivers we booked after we have been in Boracay:
- E-trike: Kuya Ambro
+63 943 1304164 - Multi-cab: Kuya Bong
+63 939 823 8198
Unlike island hopping which has a hard and fast itinerary, on an e-trike or multi-cab tour, you might have complete management of the stops and period. The driver normally has a instructed route, however it’s fully as much as you. Here are the standard stops:
- Lugutan Mangrove Park
- Bulabog Beach
- Sinagpa Beach
- Diniwid Beach
- Cujo’s Keyhole
- Puka Beach
None of those websites cost an entrance price. For Lugutan Mangrove Park, nonetheless, you have to register first earlier than setting foot into the positioning.
Watersports & Other Activities
Boracay can also be a large playground for thrill-seekers and adventurers! Here are the charges of the preferred water actions:
Massage and Spa Services
Rates might fluctuate relying on the scope and size of every therapeutic massage. Budget-friendly choices abound alongside White Beach and the primary street. As you stroll alongside, you’ll most likely be approached by spa employees providing numerous therapeutic massage companies.
But for extra premium spa experiences, listed here are some choices that you might e-book on Klook:
D’Mall
This is the middle of all of the motion in Boracay. Located sa Station 2, D’Mall has the best focus of economic institutions, together with numerous retailers and eating places. As you stroll throughout this open-air mall, you’ll be tempted by shops promoting all types of “essentials” from souvenirs to swimming wear, and a smorgasbord of iconic snacks, from Mango Halo to Coco Mama.
Nightlife
One factor Boracay has that many different seaside locations within the Philippines don’t is vibrant nightlife. While it’s not as wild because the pre-2018 period, it’s nonetheless fairly enjoyable; because of its roster of occasion locations, a lot of that are beachfront.
Some of the preferred bars and golf equipment are:
- Om Boracay
- Epic Bar
- Paraw Beach Club
- Summer Place
- Two Brown Boys. Get 5% OFF right here!
Our favourite consuming spot is Two Brown Boys, positioned alongside an internal alley close to D’Mall (on the opposite aspect of the primary street). It’s an island establishment whipping out servings of its signature cocktails alongside large burgers.
WHERE TO EAT IN BORACAY
If there’s one cause I really like coming again to Boracay — apart from the seaside itself — it’s completely the meals. While the island doesn’t have a globally revered conventional delicacies, it’s bursting on the seams with respected eating places and meals spots. Whatever you’re craving, you’ll most likely discover it within the island: Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Indian, East Asian, Middle Eastern, and naturally, Filipino meals.
We wrote a separate, extra complete article describing a few of the hottest eating places within the island that we have been in a position to strive. READ: BORACAY TOP RESTAURANTS!
But right here’s a brief checklist of our high suggestions. We’re additionally together with hyperlinks to low cost vouchers that you might avail of by way of Klook:
BarLo’s four-cheese pizza and scorching oyster sisig are particularly standard, so be sure you arrive early if you wish to strive it.
Boracay can also be identified for its iconic desserts and snacks, together with:
- Ice Flakes. Our favourite! Order the mango or coconut bowls. Get 10% OFF right here! ✅
- Halo Mango. Order mango ice cup (P250), crushed ice topped with actual mango chunks and mango gentle serve.
- Jonah’s Fruit Shake. Has a number of shops alongside White Beach.
- Coco Mama. Vegan coconut ice cream with actual coconut strands and mango chunks, sprinkled with rice crispies.
- Ube Mama. Ube ice cream with ube pudding strands and palitaw balls, topped with cornflakes.
- Real Coffee and Tea. Try its calamansi muffins (P70 apiece).
Admittedly, nonetheless, a lot of the well-known Boracay eating places are on the costly aspect. But it doesn’t imply you received’t be capable to discover finances eateries. We created a devoted publish enumerating reasonably priced meals spots within the island. READ: BORACAY AFFORDABLE RESTAURANTS!
HOW EXPENSIVE IS BORACAY?
While Boracay could also be thought of low cost by Western requirements, it’s a lot pricier than most different island locations within the Philippines.
Here are the standard costs of widespread objects in Boracay.
FOOD
- Restaurant meal, common: round PHP 250
- Restaurant meal, upscale: round PHP 500
- Restaurant meal, finances eatery: PHP 50-150
- Street meals (BBQ, isaw, and so on): PHP 10-25 per stick
- Cocktails: round PHP 200 per glass
- McDonald’s Big Mac: PHP 188 (USD 3.45)
- Andok’s complete hen: PHP 405
- Random road aspect roasted hen: PHP 295
GROCERY ITEMS
- Bottled water, 1L: PHP 45
- Bottled water, 330-500 mL: PHP 17-35
- Softdrink in can, 320 mL: PHP 48
- Softdrink in bottle, 1.5L: PHP 90
- Softdrink in bottle, 2L: PHP 104
- Cup noodles: PHP 50-55
To evaluate, let’s use the Big Mac Index. In Boracay, the value of a Big Mac (solo) at McDonald’s is PHP 188, which is PHP 17 costlier than the value in Manila and PHP 33 larger than in Batangas.
Same with Andok’s complete hen, which prices PHP 405 in Boracay however solely PHP 365 in lots of different locations within the Philippines.
BORACAY BEACH SAFETY & RULES
Authorities strictly implement a variety of insurance policies all through White Beach, together with:
- NO smoking
- NO consuming of alcohol
- NO unlawful medicine
- NO pets
- NO littering
- NO loud music
- NO hearth dancing
- NO pitching of umbrella
- NO seaside beds/chairs
- NO taking house of sand
Safety first, so don’t dismiss the warning flags which might be raised at particular spots alongside the seaside. Here’s what every coloration means:
- Red with white line: No swimming (water closed to the general public)
- Plain pink: No swimming (excessive hazard)
- Purple: Dangerous marine life
- Yellow: Be cautious (medium hazard)
- Green: Safe to swim
Stating the plain: for those who don’t know how one can swim, all the time put on a life vest!
Boracay has a hospital. And you’ll discover a variety of vacationer police stations alongside White Beach and different areas. But be aware of these emergency numbers:
- Hotline: 106
- Globe: 09630359648
- Smart: 09198514102
SAMPLE BORACAY ITINERARY
Here’s a pattern Boracay lengthy weekend itinerary that you could be sample your individual after. It assumes you’re a occasion of 4, splitting the price of lodging and different bills. Feel free to regulate with the intention to match your flight schedules, tastes, and wishes.
- DAY 1: ARRIVAL & LAND TOUR
09:00 am – Arrival at Caticlan Airport
09:20 am – Tricycle to Jetty Port, P75
09:40 am – Go by registration/verification
09:50 am – Pay charges: P150 terminal price, P50 ticket, P150 environmental price
10:10 am – Boarding
10:30 am – Arrival in Boracay
10:45 am – E-trike to resort, P37.50 (P150/4pax)
11:00 am – Hotel checkin or drop luggage
11:30 am – Lunch, P200
01:00 pm – Land Tour for 4 hours, P500/pax
05:00 pm – Back to lodge, clean up
07:00 pm – Dinner, P200
08:00 pm – Back to lodge - DAY 2: ISLAND HOPPING
08:00 am – Wake up name, breakfast
09:30 am – Island hopping tour, P1245, Book right here!
03:00 pm – End tour
03:30 pm – Crystal kayak, P250
04:30 pm – Swim and watch sundown
06:30 pm – Back to lodge, clean up
07:30 pm – Dinner, P200
09:00 pm – Pasalubong procuring
10:30 pm – Back to lodge - DAY 3: WHITE BEACH & DEPARTURE
6:00 am – Wake up name
07:00 am – Swimming at Station 1, Photo at Willy’s Rock
8:30 am – Jonah’s fruit shake, P175
09:00 am – Back to lodge, clean up
10:00 am – Breakfast at lodge
11:45 am – Pick up luggage at lodge reception
12:00 pm – E-trike to port, P37.50 (P150/4pax)
12:30 pm – Pay terminal price and boat price, P150 + P50
1:45 pm – Tricycle to Caticlan Airport, P20
2:00 pm – Flight examine in
3:30 pm – Flight out
The itinerary above will price you a minimal of PHP 3490 (USD 63, EUR 57.75, SGD 85), excluding flights and lodge.
But please add loads of allowance to accommodate any worth changes and different doable incidental bills. I like to recommend allocating at the very least PHP 3,990 (USD 72, EUR 66, SGD 97) for this itinerary.
If you’re in a position to snag a room with every day breakfast for PHP 1500/evening/particular person, put together a complete of PHP 6990 (USD 126.20, EUR 115.60, SGD 169.60), excluding airfare.
You can nonetheless cut back the prices additional for those who skip the island hopping altogether and have a full-day land tour as an alternative on DAY 2.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is one of the best time to go to Boracay?
November to May is one of the best time to go to Boracay.
Weather-wise, the months of February to May are the driest, which implies there’s little or no likelihood that sudden showers would destroy your itinerary. However, additionally it is thought of excessive season (peaking throughout Holy Week), so put together to share the island with 1000’s of vacationers!
The April-June interval can also be the height of algal bloom at White Beach. In these months, the waters close to the shore are lined by algae. Based on our most up-to-date visits, March is when the algae is beginning to make an look though not but noticeable. It’s completely inescapable in April and May. By early July, the algae must be gone.
If you don’t like massive crowds and algal bloom however you additionally need a comparatively nice climate, November to February is essentially the most perfect time to go to so long as you keep away from the times resulting in Christmas and New Year.
Is Boracay secure?
Yes, Boracay is usually secure.
Like many touristy locations, there are overcharging practices right here and there, however scams usually are not as rampant as in different seaside locations in Southeast Asia. It’s additionally finest to keep watch over your belongings and don’t go away them simply wherever.
Again, be aware of these emergency contact numbers:
- Hotline: 106
- Globe: 09630359648
- Smart: 09198514102
What sort of energy plug / socket is utilized in Boracay?
Electricity Info: 220V, 60Hz. Plug and socket Type A.
What is the tipping customized in Boracay?
Just like somewhere else within the Philippines, tipping is NOT necessary in Boracay. Restaurant payments normally embody a service cost however it doesn’t all the time go to the servers.
If you loved the service, be happy to tip. A tip of 5-10% of the invoice is usually well-appreciated.
Are there ATMs in Boracay?
YES, tons. You’ll advantageous most of them alongside the primary street close to Stations 1-3 and round D’Mall.
There are additionally cash changers and Western Union branches all through the identical space.
Are drones allowed in Boracay?
YES, however you must safe a particular allow from the native authorities. The allow will specify the dates and instances when and the areas the place you should utilize your drone.
Example: This particular allow is granted to Yosh Dimen to make use of his drone solely on the entrance seaside on June 15 and 17, from 6am to 6pm solely.
The final time we checked, allow price was PHP 1300 per day. It’s a bit steep, however you understand what’s steeper? Fines. If you’re caught flying your drone and not using a allow, you’ll be fined round double the allow price.
Only a restricted variety of drone permits are issued per day.
How to get again from Boracay to Caticlan Airport?
It’s straightforward. Just hint your steps again:
- Ride an e-trike to both Tambisaan or Cagban Port, whichever is operational on the time. If you’re coming from Station 2, it must be PHP 150 for a personal journey.
- At the port, pay the terminal price and boat fare, which price PHP 150 and PHP 50 respectively. You’ll be given a ship card with a seat quantity.
- Board the assigned boat and discover your seat on board. Travel time is 20 minutes.
- At Caticlan Jetty Port, discover the tricycle terminal and journey one to Caticlan Airport. It ought to take simply 2-3 minutes as a result of the airport’s departure terminal may be very shut. If you don’t have heavy baggage in tow, you might even journey on foot to get there.
It simply will get extra sophisticated at evening. If your flight is scheduled within the late night or early morning, count on to attend longer on the Cagban/Tambisaan Port. Within these hours, boats to the mainland are few and much between. Below was the timetable after we visited in July 2023. This might have modified already.
That stated, if there are sufficient passengers, the boat will go away as quickly as it’s full.
Bottom line, add loads of time allowance when touring again to the mainland at evening.
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