Traveller: Yen

Boracay Island, the small beautiful island in the central Philippines, is a paradise for both nature and water sports lovers. Whether you plan to relax on the scenic white beach surrounded by palm trees or enjoy extremely exciting water sports, this island will be the right escape for you.

There are different stations in Boracay Island. Station 1 is the home of numerous luxurious resorts and popular landmarks, with the widest beach compared to the other stations. Station 2 offers a plenty of mid-range resorts and the biggest shopping areas, D’mall. Station 3 is a lot peaceful with its rich green environment.

Peak Season: May

ITINERARY

DAY 1:

• Reached hotel at nearly night time
• Arranged outdoor activities for tomorrow with our tour guide

*Note* The tour guide was sincere and nice, you may look for him via Facebook: P-noy Boracay Gelito Onggan

Day 2:

• Outdoor activities: Helmet Diving plus a CD with your photos (Php1500/pax), Paraw Sailing (Php1500/pax, 15min)

Helmet dive: Am I look just like an astronaut? 😂

Day 3:

• Outdoor activities: Private boat, Snorkeling, Cliff Jumping
• Seafood lunch (Php3000/pax)
• Outdoor activities: Private Sunset Sailing (Php3000/boat)

*Note* For cliff jumping, they have few levels for you to jump and enjoy screaming fun!

Admired seaview while savoring delicious seafood 😋

Day 4 & 5:

• Sunbathed on the bench, listened to wave sound and relaxed
• Visited the landmark in Station 1
• Enjoyed Boracay Massage at the beach side
• Had a delicious meal and my favourite mango shakes

Day 6:

• Packed to return

*Note* You may ask the hotel’s staffs to arrange the return transport for you. They used Southwest service. The cost was Php500/pax, and another Php100 was for the terminal fee in jetty. NO environmental fee for return.

OVERALL Details

Number of people: 2

Currency Exchange: 1 MYR = 10.832 PHP

Total Expenses: RM 1700/pax

• Flight: RM334/pax (included 20kg luggage)
• Transport: RM 65/pax
• Hotel: RM 590 /pax
• Outdoor activities: RM 700/pax (included 2 days pivate boat)

About FOOD

The food here were not cheap. A meal could simply cost Php300 (around RM25-30). You can get more choices of food in Station 2. Starbucks and Pizza Hut is located in between Station 1 and Station 2.

About TRANSPORT

🚌 I took Aerobus from Premiere hotel, Klang. The bus departed on time and reached KLIA2 after 1 hour. You may book the bus ticket in premier hotel or purchase online at Aerobus (RM13/pax).

✈️ I flew to Kalibo airport (10:50AM Kuala Lumpur > 2:45PM Kalibo). If you are too, choose the morning flight as you will still need to spend another 3 hours to reach Boracay Island.

🚙 Once you reach airport, you may take the transport from Southwest company. Look for the counter that right in front of the exit, or book the service online in advance.

About ACCOMMODATION

I stay in Station 3, and the resort I chose, Hey Jude South Beach Resort, was just few steps to the beach. My room was on the 2nd floor and I could access the sharing balcony which had the front beach view. The hotel staffs were friendly and I loved sleeping on their beach bench for the whole day 😍

I really love the tranquil beach of Station 3, and don’t mind walking everyday to other stations for some food 😎

If you wish to connect Internet, you may go to the hotel’s lobby, or buy the local SIM card. Although I always rent portable Wiyo for internet connection while travelling oversea, it somehow didn't connect well in Boracay Island (I'm getting my full refund from Wiyo)

*Note* Php12782 for 5 nights, 1 room for 2 pax (included breakfasts)

Useful LINKS

Compare prices of hotel, activities, transportation etc. at My Boracay Guide (Free transportation services is available too. We got one way door to door transport (bus > boat > van) which costed Php450/pax for free during its promotion)

*Note* Once you reached the jetty, you need to pay terminal fee Php100, environmental fee Php75 and porter service Php20/luggage (Pay directly to the porter).

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