Boracay on a budget!
I’ve been to boracay twice in the span of 4 months and here are my tips and reco’s for you if you’re planning to visit boracay island during this pandemic.
What to do first?
Book a Flight
Secure a hotel reservation
Make sure that you are fully vaccinated and you’re vaxcert copy is uploaded from this website HERE.
Once you’re all set, 3 days prior your scheduled flight you should apply for OHDC-Boracay. This is like a safe pass/QR code that you need to show in the airport, local immigration or the restaurants and facilities within the island.
You can apply for OHDC Pass HERE.
Hotel options:
You can try agoda or airbnb for the booking, they have flash sales
You can book with 3-5 star hotels if you have a budget like hennan or red coconut but they are real pricey.
Opt for hostels and dorm type stays in the island like club ten or frendz hostel.
Perks of booking in a good but not 3-5 star hotels are:
They are cheap sometimes about 600 pesos per night for the bedspace types
You are only at the hotel for changing clothes and sleeping, most of the time you are out and about
They have the same accommodation like the big hotels but for a much cheaper price
How to go to boracay island:
There actually two options, you can:
a) hire an airport transfer services ranging to 700-1200 pesos per head or
b) commute
Via commute:
Upon arrival, there will be a desk dedicated to book tricycles going to the jetti port
Go to the tricycle stand wait for your turn to board the vehicle (100 pesos for 2-3pax)
You will arrive at the jetti port, you need to process your visit in the island. You need to pay for terminal fee (100pesos/head), environmental fee (150pesos/head) and lastly the boat (50pesos/head)
Once you’ve crossed the sea to boracay island, there will also be a dedicated desk to book for an e-bike to your hotel. (Just tell them what hotel you booked and they know where it is)
Activities:
Here’s the fun part in Boracay, other than the food this is something to look forward to. These are the activities you should check out.
Paraw - if you are a first time vacationer in boracay this is an easier and much fun option to tour the whole island. You can visit all the stations and you can see the sunset. (Around 600-800 per head)
Island Hopping - you will your different beaches and other attractions in boracay it's around 6 hours so if you are planning on doing this activity it is much better if you will be staying for 4 days up. (Around 900-1200 per head)
Paddle Boarding - tiring but great for pictures hahahaha, only 250 pesos for 30 minutes.
Parasailing, Banana Boat and UFO - these are activities to try if you have 3 or more companions. They cant accommodate 2 or less people.
Helmet Diving and Scuba Diving - these are extreme activities make sure your mind and body is up for it.
Hair Braid and Henna Tattoo - price depends on who you talk to, ranging from 100 pesos and up.
Food:
No need to worry, if you don't plan on spending too much money on food you can always opt for the classic jollibee, mcdonald's, ministop, andoks, mang inasal, potato corner and 7 eleven. There is also gerry's grill, army navy, yellow cab, starbucks, manam and kuya jay's.
