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.
UNDERSTAND BORACAY
Boracay is an island located on the north western part of Panay in the region of Western Visayas. It is part of the town of Malay in the municipality of Aklan. It was originally populated by the Ati people until its discovery in the 70s and 80s as a backpacker beach destination. In the 90s it became one of the top beaches in the Philippines. Massive tourism took its toll on the island and in 2018, it was closed off for full rehabilitation. Boracay has been acclaimed as one of the world’s best islands by numerous publications and groups.
WHAT’S THE BEST TIME TO GO TO BORACAY
The best time to visit Boracay is during the summer months of March to May. During these months, there’s virtually no rains and the winds are gentle—especially on the side of the popular White Beach. However, it is still possible to visit Boracay during the rainy months of June to November. During this time, strong winds shift from Bulabog Beach to the White Beach, making the former a better place for swimming. Island hopping activities also shift to the other side of the island during these months.
BORACAY TRAVELER ESSENTIAL INFO
● Boracay currency is in Philippine Peso. USD 1.00 is about PHP 58.00.
● ATM machines, banks, and money exchange kiosks are readily available on the island. Most of these are located around the White Beach area.
● Type A (two flat vertical pins) is the electrical outlet used in Boracay Island
● Boracay has a score of low when it comes to crime rates. The most common crimes on the island are drug use (probably due to the numerous parties on the island) and theft. During my numerous visits to Boracay, I have never once felt unsafe or have fallen victim to any type of crime.
● In cases of emergency and hospitalization, Boracay has a lot of clinics and hospitals—the largest of which is St. Gabriele’s Medical Center which is open 24 hours.
BORACAY DO’S & DON’TS
After Boracay’s rehabilitation, a few new rules were imposed on people visiting the island to keep its pristine condition as much as possible. While not a few people disagree with the new Boracay rules (especially those who want to eat along the beach, and those who want to bring their dogs along with them), not following these will definitely earn you a fine.
● No littering
● No collecting of sand or pebbles
● No smoking on public places (there are designated smoking areas)
● No drinking of alcoholic beverages on the beach
● No eating on the beach
● No pets on the beach
● No building of sandcastles on the beach
● No parking of motor vehicles on the beachfront
● No fire-dancing on the beach
● No unauthorized flying of drones on the whole island
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. 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 ₱150.00 to ₱200.00), 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.
►BOOKING 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.
►BOOKING A BORACAY BUS, FERRY, PRIVATE TRANSFER, FLIGHT ONLINE
MANILA TO CATICLAN BY PLANE ○ 1 HOUR TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱2,900.00 +/-
● CEBU PACIFIC – Flies 7 times daily | (02) 7020-888
● PHILIPPINE AIRLINES – Flies 6 times daily | (02) 777-5932
● SKYJET – Flies 2 times daily | (0917) 863-1333
MANILA TO KALIBO BY PLANE ○ 1 HOUR TRAVEL TIME + 2 HOURS BUS TO CATICLAN ○ FARE FROM ₱2,900.00 +/-
● AIRASIA – Flies 6 times daily | (02) 722-2742
● CEBU PACIFIC – Flies 5 times daily | (02) 7020-888
● PHILIPPINE AIRLINES – Flies 3 times daily | (02) 777-5932
CEBU TO CATICLAN BY PLANE ○ 1 HOUR TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱2,200.00 +/-
● CEBU PACIFIC – Flies 2 times daily | (032) 230-8888
CEBU TO KALIBO BY PLANE ○ 1 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱2,200.00 +/-
● CEBU PACIFIC – Flies 2 times daily | (02) 7020-888
● PHILIPPINE AIRLINES – Flies 3 times weekly | (02) 777-5932
BATANGAS TO CATICLAN BY FERRY ○ 9 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱1,000.00 +/-
● 2GO – Sails 5 times weekly | (02) 528-7000
ROXAS TO CATICLAN BY FERRY ○ 4-5 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱420.00 +/-
● MONTENEGRO LINES – Sails 5 times daily | (043) 289-2832
● STARLITE FERRIES – Sails 3 times daily | (02) 724-3034 | (043) 723-9965
● SUPER SHUTTLE RORO – Sails 4 times daily | (0915) 646-6857 | (032) 231-0639
BULALACAO TO CATICLAN ○ 3 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱375.00 +/-
● FASTCAT – Sails 5 times daily | (032) 842-9341 | (0946) 576-0544
ODIONGAN TO CATICLAN BY FERRY ○ 3 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱80.00 +/-
● 2GO – Sails 5 times weekly | (02) 528-7000
● ROMBLON SHIPPING LINES – Sails 5 times weekly | (02) 528-7000
HAMBIL (CARABAO ISLAND) TO CATICLAN BY BOAT ○ 1 HOUR TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱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 ₱200.00 +/-
● CERES – Departs multiple times daily
ILOILO TO CATICLAN BY BUS ○ FROM 6 HOURS TRAVEL TIME (DEPENDING WHERE IN ILOILO) ○ FARE FROM ₱200.00 +/-
● CERES – Departs multiple times daily, passes by Roxas & Kalibo
ROXAS TO CATICLAN BY BUS ○ 3 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱200.00 +/-
● CERES – Departs multiple times daily, passes by Kalibo
KALIBO TO CATICLAN BY BUS ○ 2 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱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 e-trikes roaming around its roadways—tricycles using petrol has now been banned in Boracay. Minimum fare is ₱10.00 for non-special trips or “individual” within the White Beach Stations and ₱20.00 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 or “individual”.
For special trips, where you rent the whole vehicle, fares are set at ₱100.00 for tricycles (up to 6 persons), ₱250.00 for multicabs (up to 11 persons) and ₱20.00 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 ₱20.00 to ₱50.00 for special rides from 9:00PM onwards.
ORGANIZED 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.
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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—because as numerous as they are, these can easily get filled by incoming visitors.
GALLERIA DE BORACAY 
Address: Original Talipapa, Station 3
Contact Number: (0920) 920-0553
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.953878, 121.929985 
SECOND WIND HOSTEL
Address: Bulabog Road, Brgy. Balabag
Contact Number: (036) 288-1025 | (0917) 843-1469
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.965316, 121.924874
PHOTO BY RJDEXPLORER 
AGOS BORACAY
Address: Main Road, Station 2, Brgy. Balabag
Contact Number: (036) 288-2663
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.961511, 121.927950
PHOTO BY MARXTERMIND 
ALTA VISTA DE BORACAY HOTEL
Address: Brgy. Yapak
Contact Number: (036) 288-9802
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.993200, 121.911520
PHOTO BY MARXTERMIND 
COAST BORACAY
Address: Station 2, White Beach
Contact Number: (036) 288-2634
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.958804, 121.926184
PHOTO BY ELALJANELASOLA 
CROWN REGENCY BEACH RESORT BORACAY
Address: Station 3, White Beach
Contact Number: (032) 845-0211 | (032) 845-0215
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.952624, 121.929850 
FERRA PREMIER HOTEL
Address: Sitio Bulabog, Brgy. Balabag
Contact Number: (036) 288-1177 to 79
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.965484, 121.926592 
FERRA HOTEL & GARDEN SUITES BORACAY
Address: Sitio Bulabog, Brgy. Balabag
Contact Number: (0917) 680-9137
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.965818, 121.926449 
LIME HOTEL BORACAY
Address: Main Road, Station 2
Contact Number: (0906) 267-0416
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.961068, 121.928240
PHOTO BY RJDEXPLORER 
ZUZUNI BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Address: Station 1, White Beach
Contact Number: (036) 288-4477 | (0917) 324-9051
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.964334, 121.922660
PHOTO BY MARXTERMIND 
ASYA PREMIER SUITES
Address: Station 3, White Beach
Contact Number: (036) 288-1790
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.944163, 121.932428 
AQUA BORACAY
Address: Bulabog Beach
Contact Number: (036) 288 1536
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.961498, 121.929874 
CROWN REGENCY RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER
Address: Station 2, Main Road
Contact Number: (036) 506-3111
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.996170, 121.915744 
SHANGRI-LA BORACAY
Address: Brgy. Yapak
Contact Number: (036) 288-4988
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.987926, 121.906598 
THE DISTRICT BORACAY
Address: Station 2, White Beach
Contact Number: (02) 234-9058 | (02) 234-5917
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.962529, 121.923965 
THE WHITE HOUSE BORACAY
Address: Station 1, White Beach
Contact Number: (02) 638-7368 | (036) 288-3675
GPS Coordinates Map: 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 delve 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. Before the Boracay rehabiliation, you can buy your beer on small convenience stores along the beach and chug them on the beach—this is now illegal, drinking on the beach is strictly prohibited.
BORACAY ESSENTIAL EATS
These are the famous, iconic, and must-try food and delicacies when in Boracay. Never leave the island without trying them at least once.
• Chori Burger
• Jonah’s Fruit Shake
• Calamansi Muffin from Real Coffee & Tea Cafe
• Seafood paluto from various kiosks along White Beach
ANDOK’S BORACAY
Type: Fastfood, Filipino Rice Meals
Opening Hours: 24 Hours, Daily
Address: Everywhere in Boracay
JASPER’S TAPSILOG & RESTO BORACAY
Type: Filipino Rice Meals
Opening Hours: 6:00AM to 9:00PM, Daily
Address: Main Road, Station 2
Contact Number: (036) 288-3435
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.962433, 121.926866 
MERLY’S BBQ – ORIGINAL CHORI BURGER
Type: Barbecue Stand
Opening Hours: 4:30PM to 1:00AM, Daily
Address: Station 1, White Beach
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.965314, 121.922350 
SMOKE RESTO BORACAY
Type: Sizzling Restaurant, Filipino Rice Meals
Opening Hours: 24 Hours Daily
Address: Station 2, D’Mall
Contact Number: (036) 288-4565 | (036) 288-6014
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.962039, 121.924643 
OBAMA GRILL
Type: Beachfront Restaurant, Western, Grills, Tuna Panga
Address: Station 1, White Beach
Contact Number: +63 (36) 288-4971 | +63 (917) 313-1378
Opening Hours: 7:00 AM to 12:00 MN
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.967157, 121.920481 
PLATO D’ BORACAY
Type: Restaurant, Filipino Rice Meals
Address: Unit 10-12, D’Talipapa, Station 2
Contact Number: (036) 288-1475
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.962023, 121.926175 
REAL COFFEE & TEA CAFE
Type: Bakeshop, Cafe
Address: Station 1, White Beach
Contact Number: (036) 288-5340
Opening Hours: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.960078, 121.925545 
RUF RESTO BAR
Type: Rooftop Restaurant, Bar, Western, Filipino, Asian
Address: Sitio Bulabog, Balabag
Contact Number: (036) 288-1177 to 79
Opening Hours: 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.965165, 121.925932 
THE SUNNY SIDE CAFE
Type: All Day Breakfast Restaurant
Opening Hours: 7:00AM to 8:00PM, Sunday 24 Hours
Address: Station 2, White Beach
Contact Number: (036) 288-2874
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.953157, 121.929614 
ASTORIA BORACAY
Address: Station 2, White Beach
Buffet Hours: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Buffet Price: From ₱750.00
Contact Number: (036) 288-1111
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.964967, 121.922359 
HENANN GROUP OF RESORTS BORACAY
Locations: Multiple locations on White Beach
Buffet Hours: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Buffet Price: From ₱849.00 
SUNSET VIEW RESTOBAR
Address: Station 2, White Beach
Buffet Hours: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Buffet Price: From ₱450.00
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.954133, 121.929420 
EPIC BORACAY
Type: Bar, Club
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 AM
Address: Station 2, White Beach
Contact Number: (036) 288-1477
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.961659, 121.924651
PHOTO FROM EPIC BORACAY FB 
COCOLOCO BORACAY
Type: Bar
Opening Hours: 6:00AM to 12:00AM
Address: Station 3, White Beach
Contact Number: (036) 288-3028
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.949567, 121.931201 
EXIT BAR
Type: Bar
Opening Hours: 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Address: Station 2, White Beach
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.962110, 121.924299 
OM BAR BORACAY
Type: Bar, Restaurant
Opening Hours: 10:00AM to 3:00AM
Address: Station 2, White Beach
Contact Number: (036) 288-5017
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.958899, 121.926177 
TWO BROWN BOYS
Type: Restobar
Opening Hours: 7:30AM to 3:00AM
Address: Road1-A, Bulabog
Contact Number: (0999) 777-1983
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.964639, 121.926897
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.
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BALINGHAI BEACH
Address: Hagdan, Baling Hai Road
Access: Public Beach
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.981134, 121.908515 
BANYUGAN BEACH
Address: Shangri-La, Brgy. Yapak
Access: Private Beach
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.987320, 121.906075 
BULABOG BEACH
Address: Sitio Bulabog, Brgy. Balabag
Access: Public Beach
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.965631, 121.928888 
DINIWID BEACH
Address: Brgy. Yapak
Access: Public Beach
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.976062, 121.911789 
ILIG-ILIGAN BEACH
Address: Brgy. Yapak
Access: Public Beach
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.986036, 121.925014 
LAPUZ LAPUZ BEACH
Address: Fairways & Bluewater Newcoast Resort, Brgy. Balabag
Access: Private Beach
Entrance Fee: Buy food from their restaurant
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.981111, 121.927955 
PUKA BEACH
Address: Brgy. Yapak
Access: Public Beach
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.996611, 121.915254 
PUNTA BUNGA BEACH
Address: Shangri-La, Brgy. Yapak
Access: Public Beach
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.985096, 121.907557 
TAMBISAAN BEACH
Address: Brgy. Bantud and Manoc Manoc
Access: Public Beach
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.950009, 121.947037 
BORACAY WHITE BEACH
Address: Brgy. Balabag and Manoc Manoc
Access: Public Beach
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.965549, 121.921256 
ARIEL’S POINT 
Cliff Diving Rates: From ₱1,600.00
Address: Ariel’s Point, Batason, Buruanga, Aklan
Contact Number: (036) 288-6770
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.865163, 121.877791
PHOTO FROM THE JOVIALWANDERER.COM 
CROCODILE ISLAND MARINE SANCTUARY
Address: Crocodile Island, Malay, Aklan
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.949508, 121.949680 
CRYSTAL COVE
Address: Laurel Island, Malay, Aklan
Entrance Fee: ₱200.00
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.944521, 121.958233 
MAGIC ISLAND
Address: Magic Island, Malay, Aklan
Entrance Fee: ₱200.00
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.941992, 121.957259 
CARABAO ISLAND ~ ROMBLON
Address: Carabao Island, Romblon
Boat Fee: From ₱80.00 (public boat)
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates Map: 12.056615, 121.957887 
ANGOL POINT
Address: Station 3, White Beach, Brgy. Manoc-Manoc
Access: Public Beach
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.943425, 121.932612 
ATV & BUGGY RIDE
Where to Book: White Beach or your hotel
Ride Fee: Starts at ₱950.00 
BALABAG WETLAND PARK
Opening Hours: 24 Hours, Daily
Address: Main Road, Station 2
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.963727, 121.926506 
CUJO’S KEYHOLE
Address: Ilig-Iligan Beach
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.982076, 121.929581 
CABLE CAR & ZIPLINE RIDE
Ride Fee: From ₱1,300.00
Address: Happy Planet, Lapuz Lapuz
Contact Number: (036) 288-2843
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.977009, 121.928991 
HELICOPTER ADVENTURE
Ride Fee: Starts at ₱5,400.00
Address: Hotel Pick-up
Contact Number: (036) 288-4356 | (0939) 913-5663
PHOTO BY HOLICOPTER ADVENTURE BORACAY 
LEANING COCONUT TREE
Entrance Fee: Free
Address: Bulabog Beach
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.964929, 121.929291 
MT. LUHO VIEW DECK
Entrance Fee: ₱120.00
Address: Boracay Mount Luho Road, Brgy. Balabag
Opening Hours: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.976602, 121.928802 
OCEANARIUM AT CROWN REGENCY
Entrance Fee: From ₱600.00
Address: Crown Regency Resort & Convention Center, Station 2, Main Road
Contact Number: (036) 506-3111
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.996170, 121.915744 
PUBCRAWL
Tour Fee: From ₱690.00
Address: White Beach
Contact Number: (0906) 207-5343
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.963099, 121.923775
PHOTO BY TRAVELOSYO 
SAND SCULPTURE
Picture Fee: From ₱20.00
Address: Puka Beach
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.956506, 121.927112 
WAVE RIDER
Address: Crown Regency Resort & Convention Center, Station 2, Main Road
Contact Number: (036) 506-3111
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.996170, 121.915744 
WETLAND NO.3 PARK
Entrance Fee: Free
Address: Bulabog Road, Sitio Bulabog
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.964929, 121.929291 
WILLY’S ROCK
Entrance Fee: Free
Address: Station 1, White Beach
GPS Coordinates Map: 11.968149, 121.918596 
BANANA BOAT RIDE
Ride Fee: From ₱450.00
Where to Book: White Beach, Bulabog Beach, Hotel 
CRYSTAL KAYAK
Ride Fee: From ₱250.00
Where to Book: White Beach, Bulabog Beach, Puka Beach
FLY FISH RIDE
Ride Fee: From ₱700.00
Where to Book: White Beach, Bulabog Beach, Hotel
HELMET DIVING
Diving Fee: From ₱1,000.00
Where to Book: White Beach, Bulabog Beach, Hotel
PHOTO BY BLISSFULGURO 
JETSKIING
Ride Fee: From ₱2,200.00
Where to Book: White Beach, Bulabog Beach, Hotel
KITE SURFING
Ride Fee: From ₱3,000. Inclusive of lesson and gear
Where to Book: White Beach, Bulabog Beach, Hotel
PADDLE BOARDING
Ride Fee: From ₱400.00
Where to Book: White Beach, Bulabog Beach, Puka Beach
PARASAILING
Where to Book: White Beach, Puka Beach, Hotel
Ride Fee: From ₱1,800.00
PHOTO BY TRAVELOSYO 
PARAW SAILING SUNSET RIDE
Ride Fee: From ₱670.00
Where to Book: White Beach, Hotel
GPS Coordinates: 11.966833, 121.920031 
SCUBA DIVING
Diving Fee: Fun Dive from ₱5,000.00
Where to Book: White Beach, Hotel 
SKIMBOARDING
Where to Rent: White Beach, Puka Beach
Board Rent Fee: From ₱500.00
SNORKELING
Where to Book: White Beach, Bulabog Beach, 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
PHOTO BY KIRKANATOMY
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 a 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!
HAND-PAINTED BORACAY SHIRTS
Address: Lonely Planet, D’Mall, Station 2, White Beach
GPS Coordinates: 11.961727, 121.924587 
PUKA BRACELET
Address: Puka Beach, Brgy. Yapak
GPS Coordinates: 11.996611, 121.915254 
BORACAY STARBUCKS MUG
Address: Station 1, White Beach
Contact Number: (036) 288-1694
Open Hours: 6:30 AM to 12:30 AM
GPS Coordinates: 11.963593, 121.923337 
D’MALL DE BORACAY
Type: Shopping Arcade
Address: Station 2, White Beach
GPS Coordinates: 11.962753, 121.924532
BORACAY TOURIST SPOT MAP
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 (₱150.00 to ₱200.00 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 ₱20.00 per ride, if you choose to ride non-special (ride-sharing with other passengers).
► DAY ONE | ₱1,250.00 PER PERSON BASED ON A GROUP OF TWO
• Early morning arrival
₱100.00 – CATICLAN JETTY TERMINAL FEE
₱75.00 – CATICLAN JETTY ENVIRONMENT FEE (12 YEARS OLD & BELOW, FREE)
₱25.00 – BOAT TRANSFER FEE (₱30.00 – 5:00PM TO 10:00PM | (₱100.00 – 10:00PM TO 5:00AM | 7 YEARS OLD & BELOW, FREE)
₱100.00 – TRICYCLE TRANSFER PER PERSON TO HOTEL (₱120.00, 9:00PM ONWARDS)
• Check in at hotel (leave your bags at the lobby if early check in is not possible)
₱800.00 – CHEAPEST ACCOMMODATION IN BORACAY FOR 2 NIGHTS VIA AGODA, GOOD FOR 2PAX
• Breakfast
₱100.00 – AVERAGE CHEAP MEAL IN BORACAY
• Visit Puka Beach
₱150.00 – TRICYCLE TO PUKA BEACH
• Lunch
₱100.00 – AVERAGE CHEAP MEAL IN BORACAY
• Visit Ilig-Iligan Beach
₱100.00 – TRICYCLE TO ILIG-ILIGAN BEACH
• Visit Cujo’s Keyhole
₱100.00 – TRICYCLE TO MT. LUHO VIEW DECK
• Sunset at White Beach / Willy’s Rock
₱150.00 – TRICYCLE TO WHITE BEACH
• Dinner
₱100.00 – AVERAGE CHEAP MEAL IN BORACAY
• Party!!!
► DAY TWO | ₱800.00 PER PERSON BASED ON A GROUP OF TWO
• Breakfast
₱100.00 – AVERAGE CHEAP MEAL IN BORACAY
• Early swim at the White Beach
• Join island hopping tour (inclusive of lunch)
₱600.00 – ISLAND HOPPING TOUR FEE PER PERSON, BOAT SHARING
• Visit Diniwid Beach
• Walk to White Beach
• Sunset at White Beach
• Dinner
₱100.00 – AVERAGE CHEAP MEAL IN BORACAY
• Party!!!
► DAY THREE | ₱525.00 PER PERSON BASED ON A GROUP OF TWO
• Breakfast
₱100.00 – AVERAGE CHEAP MEAL IN BORACAY
• Walk to Bulabog Beach (Good for Amihan Season)
• Visit Tambisaan Beach + Snorkel
₱100.00 – TRICYCLE TO TAMBISAAN BEACH
• Lunch
₱100.00 – TRICYCLE TO D’MALL
₱100.00 – AVERAGE CHEAP MEAL IN BORACAY
• Pasalubong shopping
• Depart Boracay
₱100.00 – TRICYCLE TO PORT
₱100.00 – TERMINAL FEE
₱25.00 – BOAT FEE
TOTAL BUDGET : ₱5,150.00 FOR TWO PERSONS
₱2,575.00 PER PERSON
₱858.30 PER PERSON PER DAY
* Based on two persons traveling together for 3 days and 2 nights in Boracay Island
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Departure Point: Caticlan Bus Terminal
Suggested Number of Days: 2 to 3 days 
CEBU
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Travel Time: 1 hour away by plane
Departure Point: Caticlan Airport
Suggested Number of Days: 2 to 3 days 
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Travel Time: 5 to 6 hours away by bus & ferry
Departure Point: Caticlan Bus Terminal
Suggested Number of Days: 1 to 2 days
UPDATED AS OF NOVEMBER 18, 2022
