HomeAsiaSoutheast AsiaPhilippinesAklanBoracay Boracay Itineray + Travel Budget Guide By Marcos Detourista. Updated on October 30, 2022. Here’s a detailed Boracay travel guide with sample itinerary, budget, top tourist spots, places to stay & more. Boracay is the top beach destination in the Philippines for leisure travelers. I’ve made frequent trips there since I was a kid. I can’t even recall how many exactly. Just a half-day drive away from Iloilo (my hometown), Boracay had been my family’s favorite holiday destination growing up. I’ve explored all the best spots on the island. Is Boracay worth visiting? Yes! The beach is not only one of the most beautiful beaches in the Philippines, but it’s also compelling enough to earn Boracay a spot on the list of the World’s best beaches & islands by many of the top globally recognized travel publications. Be forewarned though. Boracay can get heavily touristic. If you’re an adventure seeker looking for hidden spots & local experiences, there are many off-beat places in the country that will suit your liking better. You can find them on my list of the best places to visit in the Philippines. If you do not mind the touristic side of Boracay, then go! It’s a beautiful island to spend a relaxing and hassle-free vacation, especially if you’re after the resort experience & nightlife. Traveling to Boracay for the first time? This detailed travel guide will make it easy for you to plan a trip, save money, and maximize your time. Scroll down to read must-know travel tips before you go, followed by a sample itinerary + budget breakdown , recommended hotels/places to stay , things to do/places to visit and lots of extra travel tips. See also: 18 Places To Visit in Boracay, Boracay DOT-Accredited Hotels, Best Places to Visit in the Philippines, Top Countries to Visit in Asia. View all travel tips on: Boracay, Philippines, Asia. Get Started Before you start ticking goals off your bucketlist, here are travel essentials you’ll need to check. Pre-book online for a hassle-free trip! Click below to compare rates & read reviews: Boracay HotelsTours + discountsFlightsAirport transfersInternet/Data How to get to Boracay — Touchdown at Boracay-Caticlan Airport (MPH), the nearest gateway to Boracay Island. This airport is officially known as Godofredo P. Ramos Airport. A good alternative is to fly via Kalibo International Airport (KLO), which is 1 hour 30m away from Caticlan. Both airports are located 1 hour south of Manila by plane. Boracay-Caticlan Airport transfers The transfers below include the drop off/pickup directly from your hotel, and all fees in Caticlan/Boracay Ports. (terminal fee, environmental fee, and boat fare). Book here Caticlan Airport to Boracay Hotel Kalibo Airport to Boracay Hotel Boracay Island is a 15-minute ferry ride away from Caticlan. Travel time from the Jetty Port in Boracay to White Beach is 10 minutes. Boracay entry requirements (COVID-19 travel guidelines) — Boracay is open to travelers! Starting October 29, the Boracay QR code is no longer required to enter the island. Instead, visitors are required to stop at the tourist desk in Caticlan Jetty Port for registration. Updated as of October 30, 2022. Book your hotel online — Most Boracay hotels & resort are found along or near White Beach, the main tourist area. There are also plenty of luxury resorts tucked away in private beach coves and stunning hilltop locations all around the island. Click below to check rates and read reviews by other travelers. Book hereCompare rates & reviews Where to stay in Boracay The Lind Boracay Splurge / Station 1 Beachfront Book hereCompare rates Ferra Hotel Splurge / near Bulabog Beach Book hereCompare rates Savoy Hotel Boracay Splurge / Boracay Newcoast Book hereCompare rates Grab rock-bottom rates and avoid fully-booked rooms by booking online as soon as you know you’re going. For a safe stay, check out the list of DOT-Accredited Boracay hotels. Boracay tours & discounts — Save money by checking discounts online on tours, airport-island transfers and activities. Booking before you leave also saves you time by avoiding the hassles of bringing large amounts of cash during your actual trip. Book here Popular tours & discounts booked by other travelers: Sunset Paraw Sailing in Boracay Island Hopping in Boracay Caticlan Airport-Boracay Hotel Shared Transfers – Shuttle+Ferry Ticket Boracay Sunset Cruise Experience Helmet Dive in Boracay Parasailing in Boracay Station X Experience in Boracay Kalibo Airport–Boracay Hotel Private Transfers Klook Boracay Attractions Pass Caticlan Airport–Boracay Hotel Private Transfers Boracay Travel Guide Blog Get Started Boracay Itinerary Boracay Budget Where to Stay in Boracay Travel Tips Before You Go Places to Visit in Boracay + Things To Do More Travel Guides & Blogs Boracay Itinerary What to do in Boracay in 3 days? Here’s a 3 days & 2 nights (3D2N) itinerary for your do-it-yourself (DIY) trip. Day 1: Explore White Beach Time Activity Flight to Boracay 0900 am Caticlan Airport arrival 0915 am Caticlan Airport to Caticlan Jetty Port shuttle 0925 am Caticlan to Boracay ferry 0940 am Cagban Port to hotel shuttle 1000 am Boracay hotel check-in White Beach sightseeing. Explore Station 2 & Station 1. Lunch along the beach or at D’Mall. Photo stop at the beautiful beachfront area near Starbucks. Sinagpa-Diniwid Beach walk (Lambros Point/Mother Mary Cave) to Station 1 Willy’s Rock (Grotto) photo stop. Jonah’s Fruitshake. Crystal kayak photo-ops/shoot 0400 pm Paraw sunset sailing 0500 pm Sunset at White Beach Dinner/Boracay nightlife Day 2: Beyond White Beach Time Activity Option 1: Boracay island hopping tour 0800 am Explore Boracay and nearby islands by boat. Puka Beach, BBQ lunch, Magic Island Cliff Diving, Crocodile Island. Option 2: Boracay land tour 0800 am Puka Beach Boracay Newcoast. Cujo’s Keyhole photo stop. Boracay Newcoast beach. Mount Luho view Bulabog Beach 0200 pm Choose from activities below: Parasailing, helmet dive, flyfish, jetski, kitesurfing, speedboat, banana boat ride & more 0330 pm Boracay sunset cruise. Meet-up with guide at Astoria Boracay. Day 3: Free time Time Activity Bulabog Beach sunrise & morning walk. Pasalubong shopping at D’Talipapa or D’Mall Continue exploring White Beach & beyond. 0200 pm Hotel check-out 0230 pm Hotel to Caticlan Airport transfer 0330 pm Arrival in Caticlan Airport Boracay Budget Your travel budget will largely depend on your traveling style and how much you plan to spend on activities, accommodations & food. To help set a budget that’s tailored to your travel goals, here’s a list of travel expenses/rates in Boracay. I’ve included links to sites & apps where you can book online. Make sure to check them for discounts and reviews. Accommodations (choose from options below) PHP 4,000 Mid-range hotel — Per room for two/night. PHP 2,000 Budget hotel — Per room for two/night. PHP 700 Backpacker hostel — Per bed/night. Click below to view Boracay hotels, compare rates & read the reviews: AgodaKlook Flights PHP 2,115 Manila to Boracay-Caticlan flights — Cebu Pacific CEB Super Pass promo roundtrip fare per person. Check and follow the latest promo fares. Transport expenses breakdown PHP 1,460 Caticlan Airport to Boracay hotel transfers — P790 one-way from Caticlan Airport + P650 return trip per person . This package rate includes hotel pick up/drop-off and all fees in Caticlan/Boracay ports (terminal fee, environmental fee, boat/shuttle fare).Book hereKalibo Airport transfers PHP 15 eTrike within White Beach — Short rides in Station 1, 2 or 3 area. Minimum fare per person. PHP 220 Boracay Hop-On Hop-Off Shuttle — 1-day pass per person. This air-conditioned shuttle service has stops all over the island including Puka Beach, Boracay Newcoast, White Beach & Cagban Port/Tambisaan Port.Book here Caticlan Airport & Jetty Port Fees (DIY Boracay travel) PHP 100 Caticlan Airport to Caticlan Jetty Port tricycle. Per tricycle or P50 per person. PHP 150 Environmental fee. Per person. PHP 150 Terminal fee. Per person. PHP 50 Caticlan-Boracay boat fare. Per person. PHP 150 eTrike to White Beach from Cagban, Boracay Jetty Port. Per tricycle (max 6) or P25 per person. PHP 150 Motorcycle to White Beach from Cagban, Boracay Jetty Port. Activities/attraction costs breakdown PHP 1,313 Paraw Sailing — Per person sunset sailing for a group of 3.Book here PHP 650 Boracay Sunset Cruise — Per person. Includes stand up paddle boarding, kayak, mermaid tail photo-op & snorkeling gear.Book here PHP 730 Boracay Island Hopping — Per person. Includes buffet lunch.Book here PHP 670 Boracay Helmet DiveBook here PHP 1,800 Parasailing — Per person price for group of 2 (double/tandem ride). P2,500 for solo ride.Book here PHP 450 Banana Boat — Per person.Book here PHP 400 Stand-up Paddle — Per person for 30 minutes.Book here View more rates on Boracay tours and activities. Book discounts online on: Klook Food PHP 600 Mid-range restaurant. Meal for 2. PHP 150 Budget meal in a local eatery. View all food & dining vouchers discounts on: Klook Where to Stay in Boracay Most accommodations are located in the general area of White Beach, which is divided into three stations. You can find many upscale resorts in Station 1 (north end), mid-range hotels in Station 2 (middle part) and more budget-friendly options in Station 3 (south end). Beachfront properties tend to be more expensive. If you’re looking for a cheaper place to stay, keep a lookout for accommodations inland, but not more than 10 minutes away walking distance from White Beach. There are also plenty of luxury resorts hidden in secluded beach coves and hilltop locations all around the island. This is the best option if you want to enjoy a peaceful vacation away from the crowds. Top Boracay Hotels & Resorts The Lind Boracay Splurge / Station 1 Beachfront Book here Shangri-La Boracay Splurge / Station Zero Book here Ferra Hotel Mid-Range / near Bulabog Book here Hennan Lagoon Resort Mid-Range / Station 2 Beachfront Book here Savoy Hotel Boracay Mid-Range / Newcoast Book here Hannah Hotel Budget / Station 2 Book here Kommons by Kamino Budget Backpacker / Station 3 Book here Frendz Hostel Boracay Budget Backpacker / Station 2 Book here Where to book Book your room through these trusted booking sites. I use them frequently to grab rock-bottom prices & enjoy convenient bookings. Once you’ve picked a hotel, remember to search all the sites below to make sure you are getting the best prices: AgodaKlookBooking.comAirbnb Book sooner rather than later if you already have your dates set. Cheaper-priced rooms and hotels with high reviews tend to get fully booked faster, especially during busy days like weekends, holidays & peak tourist seasons. Click below to find hotels in Boracay within your budget. Best Luxury Hotels in Boracay — Splurge at the best 5-star and 4-star hotels in Boracay.See rates & reviews Under PHP 6,000 Best Mid-range Hotels in Boracay— Great-value rooms for couples or when traveling with family & friends.See rates & reviews Under PHP 3,000 Best Boracay budget hotels— For travelers looking for decent yet affordable accommodations.See rates & reviews From PHP 700 Cheapest places to stay in Boracay — Boracay hostels for backpackers on a budget.See rates & reviews Boracay Travel Tips Before You Go How to get to Boracay Caticlan Airport to Boracay Boracay/Caticlan Jetty terminal fee and entry fees Kalibo Airport to Boracay Caticlan Jetty Port Schedule Iloilo to Boracay Roxas, Capiz to Boracay How to get around Boracay? How many days to spend in Boracay? When is the best time to visit? How to get money? Money saving tips Pre-book your Boracay tours & attraction tickets online Should I book my Boracay hotel online? How to book cheap flights to Boracay? How to get to Boracay There are two main airports for Boracay-bound tourists. Boracay Airport is the nearest and more convenient option. Meanwhile, Kalibo Airport serves direct international flights & often cheaper airfares. Flight duration to both airports is roughly the same. Travel time is around 1 hour from Manila & Cebu, 1h 30m from Davao, 3h 40m from Singapore & 4h 20m from Seoul. Caticlan Airport to Boracay Boracay-Caticlan Airport (MPH) serves direct flights from Manila, Cebu, and. Major airlines operating here include Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and AirAsia. Boracay Airport is also known as Godofredo P. Ramos Airport and Caticlan Airport. The Boracay Airport terminal fee is not collected at the airport. You don’t have to worry about it since the P200 terminal fee for domestic flights should already be included in the flight ticket price upon booking. Getting from Caticlan Airport to Boracay: Step 1: Ride a shuttle to Caticlan Jetty Port, the jump-off point of Boracay-bound pumpboat ferries. Travel time is 5 minutes by shuttle/tricycle. Step 2: Register at Tourist Desk. Step 3: Pay these fees at the counter: (1) Boracay environmental fee, (2) Caticlan jetty terminal fee, (3) Caticlan-Boracay boat fare. Prices are posted below. Step 4: Clear the security checkpoint & board your assigned boat. Step 5: Caticlan to Boracay ferry. Travel time is around 10-15 minutes. Depending on the weather, the boat may dock at Cagban Port or Tambisaan Port. Step 6: Cagban Port to hotel shuttle/eTrike. Boracay-Caticlan to Boracay shuttle + ferry ticket Enjoy easy transfers from Caticlan Airport to your hotel in Boracay with this convenient package ticket. No need to worry about your luggage and paying individual fees because the price already includes all the transport fares and terminal/tourist entry fees. Book here DIY Caticlan-Boracay travel & terminal fees Here is a list of fees collected (in cash) at Caticlan Jetty Port & transport fares if you are considering do-it-yourself (DIY) travel: Environmental fee — PHP 150 per person. Caticlan Jetty Port terminal fee — PHP 150 per person. Caticlan to Boracay ferry — PHP 50 one-way fare per person. On your way back to Caticlan (from Boracay). The same amount is collected at Cagban Port/Tambisaan Port minus the environmental fee. Caticlan-Boracay shuttle/tricycle fare Caticlan Airport to Caticlan Jerry Port Tricycle — PHP 100 per tricycle. PHP 50 per person if you are willing to wait for another passenger. Borcay Port (Cagaban/Tambisaan) to White Beach Hotel Shared eTrike/multicab — PHP 25 eTrike – PHP 150 Motorcycle (Habal-habal) – P150 Flights to Boracay Boracay-Caticlan or Kalibo Airport, which one to choose? Go for Caticlan-Boracay Airport because it’s conveniently located within a short ferry ride away from Boracay Island. Kalibo Airport is a good alternative if you are flying international or happen to chance upon cheaper airfares. In addition, you can also fly in/out of Roxas Airport and Iloilo International Airport. This is especially recommended if you want to go on a side trip to other destinations in Panay Island. Search cheap flights Kalibo Airport to Boracay Kalibo International Airport (KLO) serves direct domestic flights from Manila as well as international flights from South Korea. Airlines include AirAsia, Cebu Pacific & Philippine Airlines. You don’t have to worry about paying the terminal fee at the airport The Kalibo Airport terminal fee is usually included in the flight ticket price upon booking for domestic and international flights. Kalibo to Boracay shuttle + ferry ticket Enjoy easy transfers from Kalibo Airport to your hotel in Boracay. Includes all the transport fares and terminal/tourist entry fees. Book here Caticlan Jetty Port Schedule The first trip departs early in the morning at 5:00 am. Frequent trips, at least once every 15 minutes, run throughout the day and night. The last trip is around 10:00 pm. Depending on weather conditions or during low tide, the ferry services operate at alternate ports — Tabon Port in Caticlan and Tambisaan Port in Boracay. Iloilo to Boracay Iloilo Airport serves direct domestic flights from Manila, Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro & General Santos. Airlines include Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, and AirAsia. The land journey takes approximately 5 hours. Caticlan-bound buses depart from the Ceres bus terminal in Tagbak, Jaro District, Iloilo City. Roxas, Capiz to Boracay Roxas Airport serves direct flights from Manila and Cebu. Airlines include by Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines. Frequent shuttles travel between the van/bus terminals in Roxas and Kalibo. Travel time is around 2 hours. How to get around Boracay? eTrikes (electric tricycles) and shuttle vans are the primary transport within Boracay Island. You can easily charter or get a shared eTrike from the main road, which is around a 5-minute walk from White Beach. Hotels and resorts located outside of White Beach usually have complimentary shuttle service for guests with pick-up/drop-off service at D’Mall shopping center. How many days to spend in Boracay? 2 to 4 days is enough to enjoy most of the highlights in Boracay. If you are traveling to Boracay for 5 days or more than 1 week, consider a side trip to nearby islands including Panay Island (Antique, Aklan & Iloilo) and Carabao Island. When is the best time to visit? I personally prefer to visit during the cooler month of February or the shoulder season from the end of May to Early June when the island is less crowded compared to the peak season. During this time, the weather pattern starts to change between dry/summer and rainy seasons. There’s a chance of cloudy skies/rain but the weather is generally good most days. More significantly, the green sludge/algal blooms in White Beach are not as bad as compared to the summer months. There are three main tourist seasons in Boracay: Super peak season — Major public holidays including Christmas to New Year, Holy Week, Ati-Atihan Festival (3rd weekend of January), Labor Day (April 1 & the closest weekend). Peak season — December to May except during major public holidays. The hottest months or dry/summer season is March, April & May. Low/lean season — June to December except during major public holidays. Rainy/monsoon season starts in mid-June until August and may extend until October. How to get money? Money exchange stalls and ATMs of major Philippine banks are widely available in Boracay. Money saving tips Traveling to Boracay on a budget? Here are some ways that you can spend less & enjoy a cheap vacation. These are especially useful if you are backpacking or simply traveling on a limited/tight budget. 1. Go on shared eTrikes — For transport between stations 1, 2 & 3, hail a tricycle with passengers already riding. Ask the regular fare, which is under PHP 30 for short rides. Empty tricycles waiting along the highway usually charge the chartered rate, which is a lot more expensive. There’s also the option of simply walking along White Beach and enjoy sightseeing until you reach your destination. 2. Travel in a bigger group — Sharing expenses with more people can make your tours & accommodations a lot cheaper per person. 3. Eat local — If you want to take a break from expensive food at tourist-oriented restaurants, look around for a carinderia or local eatery, usually found along or near the main road. You can even do your groceries at the supermarket (easy to find) and cook your own food if your hostel has a kitchen facility. There’s also a growing number of fast food chains in the island like Mang Inasal, Andok’s & McDonald’s. 4. Haggle down prices — Boracay is known for overpricing tourists, even local tourists from nearby provinces. Don’t be shy to haggle! Always ask for a lower price when buying souvenirs or booking tours. Shop around for the best deal. 5. Consider staying outside of White Beach — Expect to pay a premium for beachfront rooms. There are a lot of cheaper options near the main road. Choose one that’s not too far from the beach though. 6. Look out for discounts online — With the rising popularity of booking sites, there are a lot of accommodations, tours & activities that can be booked cheaper online than paying walk-in rates. How to book cheap flights to Boracay? If you are flying to within the next 2-3 months, the general rule to spend less on flights is by booking sooner rather than later. In case you are booking well ahead of your trip, keep a lookout for airline promo fares & seat sales. The easy way to find cheap flights that you can book right now is to use flight search engines. These sites compare prices on different airlines to show you the cheapest prices. Check multiple flight search engines listed below: Skyscanner Always check promo fares before booking. Visit the airlines’ official website, mobile app, Facebook, Twitter & other social media accounts for updates. You can also check the latest promo alerts posted here on Detourista. Click below to start: Boracay Promo Kalibo Promo AirAsia Promo Cebu Pacific Promo Philippine Airlines Promo To learn more, visit the guide on how to book cheap flights. Pre-book your Boracay tours & attraction tickets online I often book online to enjoy discounts and cashless convenience during my actual trip. Always check prices of tours/attraction tickets and read the reviews on these booking sites: KlookGetYourGuideKKday If you’re booking tours and you’ve already finalized your travel dates, book early, especially if you are traveling with family/friends to lock-in those open slots for everyone in your group. Places to Visit in Boracay + Things To Do Check out these top tourist spots, best places to visit & things to do in Boracay. 1. White Beach 2. Boracay Sunset 4. Boracay Island Hopping 5. Ariel’s Point Cliff Diving 3. Puka Shell Beach 7. Mt. Luho Viewpoint 9. Boracay Land Tour 6. Bulabog Beach Waterspots 8. Boracay Water Activities 10. Boracay Beaches 11. Boracay Nightlife + Parties 12. G-Max Reverse Bungee 1. White Beach Marcos at White Beach, in Boracay, Malay, Aklan, Philippines Station 2, White Beach in Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippines Station 1, White Beach in Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippines 4-kilometer White Beach has clear blue waters and powdery white sand, compelling enough to earn Boracay a spot on the list of the World’s best beaches & islands by many globally recognized publications. The most picturesque stretch starts from Willy’s Rock until Station 1, which offers the finest sand. 2. Boracay Sunset Sunset at White Beach, in Boracay, Malay, Aklan, Philippines Sunset at Willy’s Rock, in Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippines The World famous sunset view from White Beach is not to be missed. Enjoy a slow cruise on a traditional Paraw sailboat. This is my favorite thing to do during Boracay’s golden hour. Boracay Paraw Sailing sunset cruise package Check prices & book here 4. Boracay Island Hopping View of White Beach from the boat tour, in Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippines Crystal Cove Island near Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippines Cliff diving at Magic Island, near Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippines Join a boat tour to nearby islets, islands, snorkeling and cliff diving spots near Boracay including Ariel’s Point, Magic Island, Crystal Cove & Crocodile Island. Boracay island hopping tour package See discounts 5. Ariel’s Point Cliff Diving Ariel’s Point, in Buruanga, Aklan, Philippines Ariel’s Point is the most popular cliff diving spot near Boracay. There are nine different diving boards and platforms ranging from 3 meters to 15 meters. Package day tours Ariel’s point day tour package — Includes BBQ lunch buffet, unlimited drinks & boat transfers See discounts 3. Puka Shell Beach Puka Beach, in Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippines Puka Shell Beach, in Boracay, Malay, Aklan, Philippines Named after the Puka Shell, this quiet beach offers a glimpse of Boracay before it got developed by mass tourism and a nice view of nearby Carabao Island. 7. Mt. Luho Viewpoint View from Mt. Luho facing White Beach, in Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippines See the breathtaking vista from Mt. Luho viewpoint, the highest point on the island. Try the cable car & zipline ride while you’re at it. You can go there by chartering a tricycle/shuttle, renting an ATV or by bicycle. 9. Boracay Land Tour Mount Luho ATV, in Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippines Zipline ride in Mount Luho, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippines Bicycle tour in Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippines See Boracay beyond White Beach. Top spots include Puka Beach, Mt. Luho viewpoint, Diniwid Beach & Ilig-iligan Beach. Boracay half-day land tour See discounts 6. Bulabog Beach Waterspots Kite surfing at Bulabog Beach, in Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippines Running parallel to White Beach on the “back side” of Boracay, Bulabog Beach is a popular spot for water sports like windsurfing and kiteboarding. Boracay Kiteboarding Discovery Course Check price and book here Boracay Wakeboarding Experience See discounts 8. Boracay Water Activities Parasailing in Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippines Flyfish ride in Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippines Paraw Sailing during sunset,. in Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippines Enjoy these fun things to do with your friends and family. Go parasailing, helmet diving, kite surfing and more. Boracay parasailing package See discounts Boracay flyfish package See discounts Boracay helmet dive package See discounts Boracay Paraw sailing See discounts Boracay speedboat rental and experience See discounts Boracay banana boat ride See discounts Boracay UFO ride See discounts Boracay jetski tour See discounts Discover SCUBA diving package See discounts 10. Boracay Beaches Banyugan Beach at Shangri-la Boracay Resort, in Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippines Lapus-lapus Beach at Fairways and Blue Water Resort in Newcoast Boracay, Malay, Aklan, Philippines Ilig-Iligan Beach in Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippines Diniwid Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippines Punta Bunga Beach at night, in Boracay, Malay, Aklan, Philippines Explore the numerous beaches in Boracay Island. Here’s a list of places to go (click below to check room rates): White beach — Boracay’s main tourist area, divided into Station 1, Station 2 and Station 3. Diniwid Beach — Stretches north of White Beach. A picturesque foot patch connects Station 1 to Diniwid Beach. Diniwid Beach is the beachfront of Microtel Inns & Suites. Balinghai Beach — Located between Diniwid Beach and Punta Bunga. Punta Bunga Beach — Beachfront of Mövenpick Resort & Spa Boracay Banyugan Beach — Exclusive beachfront of Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort and Spa. Puka Shell Beach — The second most beautiful beach in Boracay (after white beach). Ilig-iligan Beach — Peaceful beach with a local ambiance. Lapus-Lapus Beach (Lapuz-Lapuz Beach) — Exclusive beachfront of Fairways & Bluewater Resort, Savoy Hotel Boracay. Bulabog Beach — World famous beach for kitesurfing and windsurfing. Tulubhan Beach — Local beach in Brgy. Manoc-manoc. Tambisaan Beach — Site of Tambisaan Port. Cagban Beach — Site of Cagban Port. 11. Boracay Nightlife + Parties White Beach at night, in Boracay, Malay, Aklan, Philippines Boracay Island is famous for its year-round nightly parties. The party scene is mostly centered in the area between Station 1 and Station 2. Boracay Pub Crawl package See discounts 12. G-Max Reverse Bungee G-Max Reverse Bungee at White Beach, in Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippines The most thrilling ride in Boracay! Blast off into the sky, 60 meters above sea level, at a speed of up to 200 kph. Where to go near Boracay 1. Mainland Aklan 2. Antique Province 3. Iloilo 4. Capiz 5. Carabao Island, Romblon 1. Mainland Aklan Ati-atihan Festival warriors in Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines Marcos at Hinugtan Beach, in Buruanga, Aklan, Philippines Jawili Beach, in Tangalan, Aklan, Philippines See more Aklan travel tips 2. Antique Province Marcos at Malalison Island, in Culasi, Antique, Philippines White water kayaking, in Tibiao, Antique, Philippines Marcos at Igpasungaw Falls, in Sebaste, Antique, Philippines Seco Island, in Tibiao, Antique, Philppines Sibato Island white sand beach, in Caluya, Antique, Philippines See more Antique travel tips 3. Iloilo Tangke Lagoon in Gigantes Sur Island, Carles, Iloilo, Philippines Mt. Pan de Azucar view from Agho Island, in Concepcion, Iloilo, Philippines Tumaquin Island and Brgy. Buaya Beach in Sicogon Island, Carles, Iloilo, Philippines Dinagyang Festival ati-atihan warriors, in Iloilo City, Philippines Miagao Church, in Miagao, Iloilo, Philippines See more Iloilo travel tips 4. Capiz Panay Church fron view, in Panay, Capiz, Philippines Seafood restaurants along Baybay Beach, in Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines See more Capiz travel tips 5. Carabao Island, Romblon Marcos at Carabao Island, in Romblon, Philippines Carabao Island sunset view facing Boracay Island, Romblon, Philippines See more Romblon travel tips Don’t Stop Here Did you find this travel guide helpful? Share your Boracay experience & tag #detourista. Follow trip updates on: Instagram, Facebook & Pinterest. 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Learn how your comment data is processed.Comments Mina says September 20, 2017 at 10:24 pm It’s so hard to find information on the fees to expect upon leaving Boracay. Thanks for putting up the information here. Reply Marcos Detourist says September 20, 2017 at 10:44 pm Thanks for the comment Mina :) Reply Virg says December 8, 2017 at 11:58 pm Hi Marcos! I like best how detailed you share stories and tips on boracay. I am inspired and will start a trip come February. Reply Lin says December 4, 2018 at 1:19 pm HI Marcos, Greetings from Singapore. You have a very detailed blog on reopening of Boracay, thank you! I am thinking of bring my dad with me to Boracay coming May. Do you know of which budget beachfront hotels which has elevators? Stairs is a challenge for him but I really want him to experience Boracay. Any suggestions? Thank you. Rgds, Lin Reply Marcos Detourista says December 19, 2018 at 11:44 pm Hi Lin, you can check the hotel page on Agoda & Booking.com to check if they have elevators or not. Reply eddie whitehead says December 16, 2018 at 3:03 pm Very informative. Reply Ofelia M.Rico says December 22, 2018 at 10:34 pm Thank you for such an informative information posted. … Helpful.. Reply Thea says January 1, 2019 at 4:34 pm Hi, please help! read your blog and you stated that there’s a one-way shuttle from roxas to boracay, where exactly is that? All I’m seeing from others is roxas to kalibo. And do you happen to know the exact price for it? Reply Marcos Detourista says January 1, 2019 at 4:47 pm Hi Thea. It was a typo. The direct trip is Roxas-Kalibo. You’d need to change shuttles at Kalibo to go Roxas to Caticlan. Thanks for the heads up! Reply Luche says January 9, 2019 at 5:59 pm Hello, can we visit Aerial’s point without the package lunch deal? Thanks a lot! I’ll check you on Instagram for sure. Reply Marcos Detourista says January 10, 2019 at 4:23 am Hi Luche. That is the only package that they offer as far as I know. There’s no land access to Ariel’s point, so getting the package lunch deal + ferry transfers is the best way. I passed by Ariel’s point on my way to Hinugtan Beach one time (from Buruanga mainland)… but I don’t know if they allow docking at Ariel’s point without a tour package. Reply Jenna says January 13, 2019 at 7:49 pm Hi!I just wanted to ask if i can book my accomdation with Airbnb? Are they accredited with DOt?thanks! Reply Marcos Detourista says January 14, 2019 at 6:42 am Hi Jenna, best to ask the property directly. You can send a message through the airbnb app. Reply Aya says January 16, 2019 at 12:35 pm Thank you for this! I love how detailed it is. I’ve been to Boracay many times but what I wanted to know was how it is now after its rehabilitation. I mean, I can’t just depend on my famiarity from previous visits. So THANK YOU SO MUCH for this! :) Reply Eltheon Santorini says January 24, 2019 at 1:10 pm Boracay, here I come! This is helpful for those who want to visit Boracay soon. Reply Greg and Danica says February 5, 2019 at 2:59 pm Hi Marcos, We’re planning a last minute trip to Boracay and most of the hotels with availability are in Caticlan. I’ve read various articles saying no day visitors are being allowed on the island but these mostly date back to last October. Can you tell me if we stay in Caticlan this week, would we be able to make day trips each day to Boracay (we’re planning on spending about 2 weeks there)? Reply Marcos Detourista says February 6, 2019 at 5:04 am Hi Greg and Danica, Try searching on Agoda and Booking.com. I haven’t heard an update that they’ve stopped checking the hotel bookings for tourists entering the island. I don’t recommend staying in Caticlan. You can maybe consider exploring other destinations nearby, if you can’t find a hotel in Boracay during your arrival date. Then, transfer to Boracay when you can find a room available. Try checking places to visit in Antique province like Pandan (Malumpati Cold Spring), Tibiao… Carabao Island might also be interesting to you (ferries depart early morning from Caticlan). Reply Kelly stone says March 11, 2019 at 4:53 am Hello, I appreciate your website. Never ben to the Philippines before, was looking at this Nov-Dec/2019. Was looking at staying at Henann Prime Beach Hotel near station one on white beach. My wife and I would like a place that does not get to noisy, but is with in walking distance to everything. We feel staying at the Movenpick would be to far away. Would really like to know your honest thought’s on the Henann Resort. Thank’s Reply Marcos Detourista says March 26, 2019 at 10:08 pm The location of Henann is okay. Movenpick is found on a separate beach. It’s a great choice if you’re looking for a quiet area. Movenpick is not too far from White Beach… you can go on the resort shuttle or tricycle to get to/from White Beach. Reply Irish says May 24, 2019 at 12:10 pm Hi! Just wanna ask, our flight from manila is around 5pm in the afternoon, so most probably, we will land in Caticlan at around 6-7pm. Is there a ride available that time in Jetty Port to transfer us to cagban? Reply Marcos Detourista says June 13, 2019 at 2:58 am I believe so. Reply nhatty says October 10, 2019 at 12:12 am Very detailed travel guide and itinerary. Thank you for this! Reply Michael says April 30, 2020 at 11:05 pm Galing! Dami na rin bago yung last namin punta eto lang kinaya haha https://michaelshut.blogspot.com/2020/04/boracay-best-island-in-the-world-white-sand-beach.html Reply Linda says September 12, 2022 at 4:18 pm Thank you for.your information. I’m going to Borocay for.my 50th love beautiful beaches we are from Australia and going middle.march and am.worried you said the water is blue algae and slush is that true for middle march as I go.elsewhere if it’s a problem. Reply Marcos Detourista says September 13, 2022 at 11:28 am The algae are most pronounced in the height of the summer months from March to April. It occurs naturally when the sea is calm and the temperatures are high. It’s not really a problem because you can still enjoy Boracay during that time. It occurs only in White Beach. There are plenty of other beaches and spots to visit on the island. It doesn’t cover the whole White Beach, you can find spots where the algae do not build up, at the far end of Station 1, for example. Reply
Mina says September 20, 2017 at 10:24 pm It’s so hard to find information on the fees to expect upon leaving Boracay. Thanks for putting up the information here. Reply
Virg says December 8, 2017 at 11:58 pm Hi Marcos! I like best how detailed you share stories and tips on boracay. I am inspired and will start a trip come February. Reply
Lin says December 4, 2018 at 1:19 pm HI Marcos, Greetings from Singapore. You have a very detailed blog on reopening of Boracay, thank you! I am thinking of bring my dad with me to Boracay coming May. Do you know of which budget beachfront hotels which has elevators? Stairs is a challenge for him but I really want him to experience Boracay. Any suggestions? Thank you. Rgds, Lin Reply
Marcos Detourista says December 19, 2018 at 11:44 pm Hi Lin, you can check the hotel page on Agoda & Booking.com to check if they have elevators or not. Reply
Ofelia M.Rico says December 22, 2018 at 10:34 pm Thank you for such an informative information posted. … Helpful.. Reply
Thea says January 1, 2019 at 4:34 pm Hi, please help! read your blog and you stated that there’s a one-way shuttle from roxas to boracay, where exactly is that? All I’m seeing from others is roxas to kalibo. And do you happen to know the exact price for it? Reply
Marcos Detourista says January 1, 2019 at 4:47 pm Hi Thea. It was a typo. The direct trip is Roxas-Kalibo. You’d need to change shuttles at Kalibo to go Roxas to Caticlan. Thanks for the heads up! Reply
Luche says January 9, 2019 at 5:59 pm Hello, can we visit Aerial’s point without the package lunch deal? Thanks a lot! I’ll check you on Instagram for sure. Reply
Marcos Detourista says January 10, 2019 at 4:23 am Hi Luche. That is the only package that they offer as far as I know. There’s no land access to Ariel’s point, so getting the package lunch deal + ferry transfers is the best way. I passed by Ariel’s point on my way to Hinugtan Beach one time (from Buruanga mainland)… but I don’t know if they allow docking at Ariel’s point without a tour package. Reply
Jenna says January 13, 2019 at 7:49 pm Hi!I just wanted to ask if i can book my accomdation with Airbnb? Are they accredited with DOt?thanks! Reply
Marcos Detourista says January 14, 2019 at 6:42 am Hi Jenna, best to ask the property directly. You can send a message through the airbnb app. Reply
Aya says January 16, 2019 at 12:35 pm Thank you for this! I love how detailed it is. I’ve been to Boracay many times but what I wanted to know was how it is now after its rehabilitation. I mean, I can’t just depend on my famiarity from previous visits. So THANK YOU SO MUCH for this! :) Reply
Eltheon Santorini says January 24, 2019 at 1:10 pm Boracay, here I come! This is helpful for those who want to visit Boracay soon. Reply
Greg and Danica says February 5, 2019 at 2:59 pm Hi Marcos, We’re planning a last minute trip to Boracay and most of the hotels with availability are in Caticlan. I’ve read various articles saying no day visitors are being allowed on the island but these mostly date back to last October. Can you tell me if we stay in Caticlan this week, would we be able to make day trips each day to Boracay (we’re planning on spending about 2 weeks there)? Reply
Marcos Detourista says February 6, 2019 at 5:04 am Hi Greg and Danica, Try searching on Agoda and Booking.com. I haven’t heard an update that they’ve stopped checking the hotel bookings for tourists entering the island. I don’t recommend staying in Caticlan. You can maybe consider exploring other destinations nearby, if you can’t find a hotel in Boracay during your arrival date. Then, transfer to Boracay when you can find a room available. Try checking places to visit in Antique province like Pandan (Malumpati Cold Spring), Tibiao… Carabao Island might also be interesting to you (ferries depart early morning from Caticlan). Reply
Kelly stone says March 11, 2019 at 4:53 am Hello, I appreciate your website. Never ben to the Philippines before, was looking at this Nov-Dec/2019. Was looking at staying at Henann Prime Beach Hotel near station one on white beach. My wife and I would like a place that does not get to noisy, but is with in walking distance to everything. We feel staying at the Movenpick would be to far away. Would really like to know your honest thought’s on the Henann Resort. Thank’s Reply
Marcos Detourista says March 26, 2019 at 10:08 pm The location of Henann is okay. Movenpick is found on a separate beach. It’s a great choice if you’re looking for a quiet area. Movenpick is not too far from White Beach… you can go on the resort shuttle or tricycle to get to/from White Beach. Reply
Irish says May 24, 2019 at 12:10 pm Hi! Just wanna ask, our flight from manila is around 5pm in the afternoon, so most probably, we will land in Caticlan at around 6-7pm. Is there a ride available that time in Jetty Port to transfer us to cagban? Reply
nhatty says October 10, 2019 at 12:12 am Very detailed travel guide and itinerary. Thank you for this! Reply
Michael says April 30, 2020 at 11:05 pm Galing! Dami na rin bago yung last namin punta eto lang kinaya haha https://michaelshut.blogspot.com/2020/04/boracay-best-island-in-the-world-white-sand-beach.html Reply
Linda says September 12, 2022 at 4:18 pm Thank you for.your information. I’m going to Borocay for.my 50th love beautiful beaches we are from Australia and going middle.march and am.worried you said the water is blue algae and slush is that true for middle march as I go.elsewhere if it’s a problem. Reply
Marcos Detourista says September 13, 2022 at 11:28 am The algae are most pronounced in the height of the summer months from March to April. It occurs naturally when the sea is calm and the temperatures are high. It’s not really a problem because you can still enjoy Boracay during that time. It occurs only in White Beach. There are plenty of other beaches and spots to visit on the island. It doesn’t cover the whole White Beach, you can find spots where the algae do not build up, at the far end of Station 1, for example. Reply