Boracay Island on a Budget : Expense Breakdown and Tips

Who wouldn't dream of touching down to the pure white sand of Boracay Island?

Well, everybody's dreaming about this precious paradise located 2 km off the northwest tip of Panay Island in Western Visayas.

In this blog, I will guide you on how to explore boracay without hitting hard one's pocket.

How to reach the Island?

From Kalibo International Airport, you need to ride a tricycle to Poblacion, Kalibo where several public vans are located in different terminals for approximately Php15/head.

Then from Kalibo, the van will take you to Caticlan Jetty Port which will cost you for only Php100/head. Approximate travel time of 1.5 to 2hrs.

Note: Van will be available from 5am to 7pm everyday of the week.

When you reach Caticlan you'll be using a public pumboat which costs Php25/head (daytime) and Php30/head (night time).

Note: There are mandatory fee's for non-Aklanons which will be stated below on the expense breakdown.

Then from Caticlan Jetty Port you'll reach Cagban Jetty Port for about 5-10mins boat ride.

And then...

HOLLA! TOUCH DOWN BORACAY!

Okay now...

Where to stay on the Island?

Since we're talking about "budget" here, I suggest that you should lower your expectations when it comes to place you'll be staying because one of the main problem of tourists on the Island is the extravagant rates of accommodation.

Below are the list of accomodations which can save your budget.

Note: These rates may vary during,

PEAK | NON-PEACK SEASON

1. St. Vincent (station 2) Php900*

2. Madid's Inn (station 2) Php1500*

3. Morning Star Beach Resort (Station 3) Php425*

4. Bamboo Beach Resort (Station 3) Php 447*

5. Casa Pilar Beach Resort (Station 3) Php471*

6. MNL Beach Hostel (Bulabog) Php 451*

(Comment for questions) haha

What to eat on the Island?

FULL MEAL LESS THAN Php100.00

KOLAI MANGYAN FUDHAUS

Located at Station 1, Main Road

Food:

Budbud Mix at PHP 65.00

Liemposilog (liempo + egg + rice) available at PHP 60.00

Embosilog (Embotido + egg + rice) available at PHP 60.00

JASPER'S TAPSILOG AND RESTO

Located at Station 2

Food:

Clubhouse Sandwich at Php 55.00

Barbecue Php 20.00 per stick

Silog available at PHP 65.00

Fried chicken PHP 45.00

Other best choice that will cost you less are Andok’s and Mang Inasal.

You shoul also try affordable buffet in boracay.

1. La Carmela de Boracay Php298/head*

2. Bamboo Beach Resort Restaurant Php295/head*

3. Villa de Oro Restaurant Php250/head*

Boracay Activities for those who have extra budget!!!

Parasailing P2000

Banana Boating – P250

Sunset Sailing – P200

Flyfish – P400

ATV ride – P500

Note: Some of these activities are by group or individual rate.

👌Tips

• Be at the terminal of public van ahead of time for your convenience.
• The best time to come to Boracay with tight budget is from June to September.
• Look for bars with HAPPY HOUR rates.
• You can just walk along white beach instead of riding a tricycle.
• Station 2 is crowded, much better to stroll around Puka Beach.
• Buy fruitshake and witness the sunset by the beach.
• Book your room accommodation directly from the hotel and not from agencies or online booking websites to avoid extra charges.
  

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