BORACAY: budget travel guide
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New Boracay travel Guide
It was the midweek of an off-peak season. Usually, times like this, I would expect to have the beach all to myself. but this was not an common beach. This was Boracay. and in Boracay, even a slow day is roaring.
Boracay has always been the flagship beach destination of the Philippines. It has topped lots of lists of the greatest beaches in the world, compiled by international travel magazines. All this lovin’ from local and foreign press and backpackers has been drawing swarms and swarms of tourists. What used to be an unspoiled sleepy village transformed into an overdeveloped party island. Even upscale hotels and restaurants have found their way to the island, attracting luxury travelers. Yet, it remains friendly to the budget-conscious.
How to get to Boracay
Located off the northwestern coast of Aklan, Boracay Island is very easily accessible to the beach-going public. If you’re coming from Manila, flying is the best option. All major airlines fly to either of them.
Two airports serve Boracay-bound passengers. Each airport has pros and cons.
Caticlan airport and Kalibo Airport
Kalibo is farther, requiring around 2 hours of travel time, but fares are much cheaper.
Caticlan is closer, 15 minutes away, but fares are way a lot more expensive.
Whatever you choose, you need to make your way to the Caticlan Jetty Port. Here’s a brief step-by-step guide:
From Kalibo Airport, take the bus or van to Caticlan Jetty Port. Fare: P200.
If you’re a big group, you may also consider setting up a private van transfer that will wait for you at the airport. I have tried this pre-arranged setup before when I was part of a group of 10. cost was P3800 roundtrip (P1900 one-way, or P180 per person per way).
Upon arrival at the jetty port, proceed to the booths near the entrance to the building and clear up the terminal fee (P100), environmental fee (P75), and Ferry Fare (P25).
Inside the port building, register, proceed to the passenger Waiting Area, and wait for boarding announcement.
Board the boat or ferry to the island.
You will dock at either Cagban or Tambisaan Port. Either way, there are tricycles waiting here that can take you to your hotel. If your hotel is in the White beach Area, cost is P100 per ride.
If you’re coming from Caticlan airport, you can take a tricycle to the port. You can also walk; it must take around 10 minutes.
For a lot more in-depth instructions, check out this post: how to get to Boracay from Kalibo or Caticlan
Or check out this video by Adam John of Boracay TV!
Where to stay in Boracay
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While Boracay has some of the most expensive hotels in the country, you will also find the other end of the spectrum here. Hostels and guesthouses are not the evident choice to the common tourist. but if you’re not choosy and you’re ready to let go of the aircon and other amenities, you’ll be shocked by the number of options awaiting indiscriminate travelers.
Hostels. fan rooms can be booked for around P500 during off-peak. A bed in a dorm costs as low as P300 per night. Agoda is a good place to start trying to find budget-friendly hostels.
I stayed once at Frendz resort at station 1 for P500 per night (Dorm room), and it was a pretty pleasurable experience. Not beachfront but close enough. just a bed and a fan, but the backpacker vibe made up for it. I always like places where I could meet other travelers and make friends.
Budget hotels and Guesthouses. If hostels aren’t your thing, budget hotels and guesthouses are also a good choice. Agoda have a rich selection of hotels.
I had a pleasure of staying at Dakong Amihan Home, and I had a terrific time. rates are P1,750 per room (off-peak, good for 2 pax). Again, not beachfront but close to lots of crucial attractions in the island. read my full review here –> Dakong Amihan
Where to eat in Boracay
Most beachfront restaurants are very costly. even the P300-buffets along White beach sound good, but they taste disappointing. There are mid-range restos farther from the beach that may be worth a try. but if you’re really concerned about the prices, your best bet are the turo-turo carinderias along the main road and inner alleys. P60 must already get you a respectable rice meal.
One popular food place is D’Talipapa, where you can shop for fresh ingredients (seafood!) and have one of the surrounding eateries prepare them the way you like it for a fee. This is optimal for groups!
If the place you are staying in allows you to cook or prepare food yourself, pay a check out to Talipapa Bukid at station 3 for the ingredients!
Photo by Two2Travel.com
More food options here –> Where to eat delighted in Boracay: 11 restaurants to Try
What to do in Boracay
Like I always say, the one thing that I love about Boracay and what I think makes it so popular is the diversity of activities. Boracay will keep you busy, og det er ingen løper ut av ting å gjøre. Det har noe for alle.
Nedenfor er attraksjonene du kanskje vil vurdere. Jeg har skrevet en egen oppføring med mye mer informasjon om disse aktivitetene, inkludert hvordan du bestiller og hvor mye å bruke -> 15 ting å gjøre i Boracay
øyhopping
Paraw seiling
Mermaid svømming
Standup Paddling og Skimboarding
Parasailing og windsurfing.
Flyfish og bananbåt
Zorbing og ziplining.
ATV Ride
Sykling
Solnedgang ser på
Fester
Mat tripping!
Prøve Boracay reiserute
Fin, fin sand.
Her er en prøve Boracay Long-weekend (3D2N) reiserute. Merk at dette antar at du vil ta en tidlig morgen flytur til Kalibo og en sen ettermiddagsflytur tilbake.
Dag 1: Ankomst, Hvit strand
07:30 – Innsjekking Naia Terminal 3
08:40 am – Etd Naia Terminal 3 – Kalibo
09:30 – Eta Kalibo International Airport
10:00 AM – Board buss til Caticlan Jetty Port
12:00 PM – Ankomst til Caticlan (Ta tak i Quick Lunch)
01:00 PM – Board båt / ferge til boracay
01:40 – Innsjekking på hotellet, freshen opp
03:00 – Utforsk White Beach og Diniwid Beach, Willys Rock
05:30 – Nyt solnedgang, middag
Dag 2: Island-hopping
07:00 – Øya Hopping + Lunsj
01:00 – svømming igjen, eller hvile.
03:00 PM – flyfish
04:30 – Parasailing
06:00 – Freshen Up
07:00 – Middag
09:00 – Party Party, Dance Dance, Tugs Tugs
Dag 3: Pasalubong Shopping, Avreise
06:00 – Våkne opp
07:00 – Frokost
08:20 – Få Pasalubong på D’Talipapa eller D’Mall
11:20 am – sjekk ut
12:00 pm – Brett ferge tilbake til Caticlan
12:40 PM – Board buss til Kalibo
02:40 PM – Kom til Kalibo, Quick Lunch
03:50 PM – Sjekk inn på flyplassen
05:00 – ETD Kalibo flyplass
06:10 – ETA Manila – Naia 3
Bare gjør de nødvendige tilpasningene for å passe dine planer, flyplan og aktivitetsinnstillinger.
Budsjettbrudd
Hvis du er nysgjerrig på hvor mye du vil bruke hvis du følger reiseplanen ovenfor, kan nedbrytningen nedenfor kaste et lite lys. Denne beregningen er basert på en person som bor på et vifteom på et herberge og blir med i andre reisende (for å danne et par eller en gruppe) for aktivitetene. Flybillett, flyplasstransport, Pasalubong og festeutgifter er ikke inkludert.
P400 – Van Fare fra Kalibo flyplass til Caticlan og tilbake (P200 / Way)
P100 – Caticlan Jetty Terminal Fee
P20 – Tambisaan Terminal Fee
P75 – Miljøavgift
P50 – Ferry RoundTrip Fare (P25 / Way)
P200 – Total tricycle fare
P1000 – FRENDZ Hostel Dorm Bed (P500 / natt, 2 netter)
P1000 – Parasailing (Diamond Watersports)
P600 – Flyfish (Diamond Watersports)
P500 – Island Hopping
P200 – noen tilfeldige diverse tilfeldigheter uansett
P1250 – Totalt mat budsjett
P5,395 – Totalt
Som alltid er det måter å til og med gjøre dette mye lavere. Hvis du ikke er interessert i parasailing eller flyfish ridning, kan du erstatte dem med mye rimeligere alternativer. Det er allerede minus P1600. Hvis du er en del av en stor gruppe, kan du fortsatt få kostnaden for mat ned.
Det er også viktig å merke seg at ting er mye rimeligere i off-peak sesongen (juni-oktober). Sommermånedene kan gi deg mye morsommere, men kostnaden for nesten alt vokser med mengden.
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