BORACAY: budget travel guide
A a lot more updated version of this post can be found here:
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 busye não há fugir de coisas para fazer. Ele tem algo para todos.
Abaixo estão as atrações que você pode querer considerar. Eu escrevi uma entrada separada com muito mais informações sobre essas atividades, incluindo como reservar e quanto gastar -> 15 coisas para fazer em Boracay
Ilha hopping.
Navegação para paraa
Sereia nadando
Stand up remando e skimboarding
Parasailing e windsurf.
Barco de banana e banana
Zorbing e ziplining
Passeio de atv.
Biking
Assistindo por do sol
Festa
Tropeamento de alimentos!
Amostra Itinerário de Boracay.
Areia fina, fina.
Aqui está uma amostra Boracay Long-fim de fim de semana (3D2n) Itinerário. Note que este assume que você estará fazendo um voo de manhã cedo para Kalibo e um voo no final da tarde de volta.
Dia 1: Chegada, Praia Branca
07:30 – Check-in Naia Terminal 3
08:40 – Etd Naia Terminal 3 – Kalibo
09:30 – Aeroporto Internacional Eta Kalibo
10:00 – Barramento de diretoria para o Porto de Caticlan Jetty
12:00 – Chegada ao Caticlan (pegue o almoço rápido)
01:00 – Board Barco / Ferry para Boracay
01:40 – check-in no hotel, refrescar-se
03:00 – Explore a praia branca e a praia de Diniwid, Willy’s Rock
05:30 – Aproveite o pôr do sol, jantar
Dia 2: Ilha-hopping
07:00 – Ilha Pulpando + Almoço
01:00 – nadando novamente ou descanse.
03:00 – Flyfish
04:30 – Parasailing
06:00 – refrescar
07:00 – Jantar
09:00 – festa de festa, dança de dança, rebocadores
Dia 3: Compras Pasalubong, Partida
06:00 – Chamada de despertar
07:00 am – café da manhã
08:20 AM – Obter Pasalubong no d’Talipapa ou D’Mall
11:20 am – confira
12:00 – balsa de diretoria de volta para a Caticlan
12:40 – ônibus de diretoria para Kalibo
02:40 – Chegue a Kalibo, almoço rápido
03:50 – Check-in no aeroporto
05:00 – Aeroporto ETD KALIBO
06:10 PM – ETA Manila – Naia 3
Basta fazer os ajustes necessários para atender aos seus planos, horário de voo e preferências de atividade.
Breakdown do orçamento
Se você é curioso quanto você estaria gastando se seguir o plano de viagem acima, o colapso abaixo pode lançar uma pequena luz. Esta computação é baseada em uma pessoa permanecendo em uma sala de fãs em um albergue e se juntando a outros viajantes (para formar um par ou um grupo) para as atividades. A tarifa aérea, taxas de aeroporto, pasalubong e despesas de festas não estão incluídas.
P400 – Van Fare de Kalibo Airport para Caticlan e Voltar (P200 / Way)
P100 – Taxa do Terminal do Caticlan
P20 – Taxa do Terminal de Tambisaan
P75 – Taxa Ambiental
P50 – Ferry RoundTrip Fare (P25 / Way)
P200 – tarifa total de triciclo
P1000 – Frendz Hostel Dorm Dorm (P500 / Noite, 2 Noites)
P1000 – parasailing (esportes aquáticos de diamante)
P600 – Flyfish (Diamond Watersports)
P500 – Island Hopping
P200 – alguns incidentes diversos aleatórios
P1250 – Orçamento Total de Alimentos
P5.395 – Total
Como sempre, há maneiras de até mesmo tornar isso muito menor. Se você não estiver interessado em parasailing ou flyfish andando, você pode substituí-los por alternativas muito mais acessíveis. Isso já é menos P1600. Se você é parte de um grande grupo, ainda pode trazer o custo da comida para baixo.
Também é crucial notar que as coisas são muito mais acessíveis durante a temporada fora de pico (junho a outubro). Os meses de verão podem trazer muito mais você, mas o custo de quase tudo cresce com a multidão.
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