the journey to Boracay

such a nice weather in Boracay Island. jom terjun laut!

Even though the cost of travelling to Boracay in May seems too much higher than supposed-to-be our honeymoon trip last December; but thankfully we've made it this time. I won't believe on weather forecast anymore. Well, the meteorologists only can observe and predict, right?

The return airfare on Air Asia was increased from RM 525 to RM 710 per person.

While for the very same room also increased from RM 440 to RM 600 per room per night with breakfast. 

Although the currency drop from 9.5 to 8.8; but May is consider as 1 of the peak season months in Boracay.

[1000 peso equal to 88 ringgit]

1 down, 7106 island to go!!

Travelling to this beautiful Boracay Island was quite challenging. the total journey takes about 7hrs at least. as we departed from KL at 1030am, and arrived hotel at 6pm. almost half of the day was spent for the travelling only. same goes on the departure day, as we leaving the hotel at 930am, and arriving KLIA2 at 7pm. 

there's no time different between Malaysia and Philippines.

Boracay & Kalibo in yellow circle

we took Air Asia which flew direct to Kalibo International Airport for 3hrs and 45mins but not daily (only departs on every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday). there's no airport in the tiny island of Boracay, thus the nearest airports are either Kalibo or Caticlan Airport, which both small airports are located on the bigger Panay Island next to Boracay Island. please bare in mind, that the land transfer from Kalibo Airport, Pook to Caticlan Jetty takes about 2hrs journey; via Numancia, Tangalan, Ibajay and Malay villages where you can see the local lifestyle, the different beaches, lagoon, the paddy field and many more. 

yes! i've a special pillow on the plane sitting right next to me

The only way to avoid the 2hrs of land travelling is by taking a flight transit at Manila first and take another domestic flight which will be landed at Caticlan Airport (only 10mins to Caticlan Jetty). since Caticlan is a domestic airport, hence there's no direct flight to Caticlan from Malaysia.

at Caticlan Jetty while waiting for our boat 

Sorry, camera cap ayam. actually we can see tons of parasailing activities in Boracay from this point. it does look like dozen of hot air balloons or some kind of umbrellas fall from the sky.
See that big boat? from this jetty, you may also take a boat to other islands such as Mindoro, Tablas and even Luzon (the biggest island in Philippines - Manila City is in Luzon)

From Caticlan Jetty, we took a speed boat ride to Cagban Port; precisely at Manoc Manoc, Boracay only for 10mins. and another 15mins land transfer to our hotel which located at the Station2 by taking a small vehicle (only can fit for 10pax max). the 'main road' in the island is veeeery small and winding. for the return door-to-door transportation, I've made an advance reservation with Southwest Tours (all staff are wearing orange uniform), cost me @ PHP1,286.25 (RM122) per person inclusive with 5% service tax, government fee 325 peso, all land shared-transfers, boat transfers, terminal fee and environmental fee.

tricycles are also available in the both Boracay and Panay Islands.

 

Please take note that you'll be needed to pay the Philippines Terminal Fee (Airport Tax) 

upon departure @ PHP 700 or USD 17 per person at Kalibo Airport. it's compulsory!