GETTING THERE

GETTING THERE
Boracay is a small island
south of Manila (the main
airport in the Philippines). To
get there requires several
modes of transportation.
MANILA - CATICLAN (via Sea Air / Cebu Pacific / Philippine Airlines)
Forty-minute flight from Manila on a 40 to 50-seater plane.
intervals to and from Caticlan.
Flights leave at hourly
MANILA - KALIBO - CATICLAN (via Zest Air / Cebu Pacific / Philippine Airlines
/ Air Philippines)
Both airlines include Boeing 747 or Airbus A320 in their fleets. Forty five minute flights
from Manila and a one and a half hour land transfer from Kalibo to Caticlan. Private vans
for hire and air conditioned buses are available (no pre-booking required, can be
arranged on arrival in Kalibo).
ARRIVAL
Caticlan is the jump-off point to Boracay from the new jetty port. Public bancas (small
motorized boats) from the jetty port transport passengers to the new centralized boat
station on the island and this takes about 20 minutes. Boats run every five minutes and
are on a first-come first-served basis. Private boat transfers from the port direct to your
resort can be arranged through your hotel or to our coordinator, Amanda Tirol. It is
best to change into slippers/sandals at the jetty port for comfort and in anticipation of
the beach.
Preferred flights are those that fly direct to Caticlan as with Kalibo flights, there is an
hour and a half travel time by land to get to Caticlan.
Porters
At the Caticlan jetty port there are
uniformed porters to help you with
your luggage. The going rate for
porters is Php 20.00 per piece of
luggage. Always have small change
ready.
Round trip airfare (will depend on the season and how early you book a flight) Ranges from
Php5, 000 - 7, 000.
Round trip land and boat transfer
Kalibo – Resort via Southwest Transfer Php950
Round trip land and boat transfer
Caticlan – Resort via Southwest Transfer Php600
CLOTHING
What to wear
The dress code is very casual, day and night. Mostly you will walk and stand on sand,
even in many restaurants. Sandals, casual and comfortable shoes are advisable.
For the wedding, the requested attire is “Beach Formal”. For men, this would be
cotton or linen pants and collared shirts, in any color. For women, light fabrics such as
chiffon, georgette, or jersey are ideal in any color also. Hawaiian or floral shirts and
dresses are not recommended.
Please remember that the wedding ceremony and reception will be at the beach,
comfortable attire is best and flat shoes, wedges, or sandals are ideal footwear.
MEN
WOMEN
WHAT TO DO
Transportation
On the island transportation is mainly by tricycle. Flagging
down roving tricycles will cost P10 per person during the
day & P20 per person at night. Parked “trikes” can be hired
for private use for about P50 per trip, although expect to
negotiate on the price especially at night.
Shopping
Talipapa
D'Mall
The central market, also called Talipapa, offers a variety of beachwear fashion shops,
specialty shops, & many food stalls. Another open-air market to the north & more upscale
than the Talipapa, is called D'Mall. This place hosts a small supermarket, beachwear shops,
antique furniture, lamps, jewelry & native woodcarvings. Both places are perfect for
pasalubong or souvenir shopping.
Snorkeling and Beach Hopping
Trips around the island often
include snorkeling stopovers at
different beaches or coves; the
most popular of which are Puka
Beach, Laurel Island & Crocodile
Island. The front desk of the
resorts can arrange boat trips
with lunch packages. Banana
Boat, Zorb, Zipline and Dune
Buggy Tours are nice too!
Banks
There are a number of banks in the island that will change Dollars or Euros. Most resorts
have this service as well. There are ATM’s at the D’Mall that you can withdraw from. Ideally,
paying in cash is the better way of settling bills when in restaurants or malls as some small
restaurants/resorts/shops may charge for credit card usage. Please confirm with your resort
regarding their payment policy.
Php (Philippine Peso Equivalent) Approximate Exchange Rates:
US HK NZD AUD
Php 44 6.20
35.76 46.39
Please check online for much updated conversion rate at http://www.exchangerate.com/
Golf
Fairways & Bluewater is and 18-hole par 72 Worldclass golf course stretching across most of the island.
For inquiries and reservations, contact our coordinator,
Amanda Tirol.
Diving and Aqua Sports
The island has more than 24 dive
sites and over 20 dive centers
offering
services
suited
for
beginners and experienced divers
alike. Windsurfing, kite boarding,
wake
boarding,
jet
skiing,
parasailing, sunset paraw sailing,
and banana boat riding are also
very popular Boracay activities.
Many sport shops display their
services along the pedestrian
pathway and are easy to find.
Spa & Massage
Many licensed masseurs roam the beachfront offering
massages for Php 350.00 / hour. You can also treat
yourself to a luxurious day at the Mandala Spa.
Being very popular, it is advisable to book reservations
early. For treatments and rates you can check their
website: www.mandalaspa.com. You can do your
booking through our coordinator, Amanda Tirol as
well.
BORACAY MAKE-UP AND BLOW DRY RESERVATIONS FOR WEDDING DAY
HAIR AND MAKE-UP: P1, 500.00- P3, 200
MAKE-UP ONLY: P1, 000 – P2, 500
BLOW DRY: P500 – P1, 200
VICTOR ORTEGA: 036-2881550
BANGZ: 036-2886787 / 09217338474
FOR RESERVATIONS CALL OR TEXT COORDINATOR, AMANDA TIROL: +63 917 5396220
WINING & DINING
You can start off your day with a superb
breakfast at Real Coffee or the English
Bakery & Tea Room. Known for its ambiance,
True Food serves authentic Indian &
vegetarian cuisine, Zuzuni or Cyma for great
tasting Greek food, Dos Mestizoz for Spanish
cuisine, & true carnivores can have their fill in
the Boracay Steak House or Gasthof’s
famous ribs. There’s also Mañana which serves
excellent Mexican food and equally excellent
Margaritas! The upscale Aria Café and
Liebevoll restaurant by D’Mall serve wonderful
Italian dishes along side the pedestrian pathway. The seafood risotto at Friday’s is the best
brunch to have to start your day. For great tasting pizzas and melts, check out Moondogs
at Cocomangas. Yellow Cab and Shakeys. Of course, a trip to Boracay wouldn’t be
complete without one of Jonah’s famous fruit shakes or Café Breizh’s scrumptious crepes.
Popular nightspots include Epic and Juice Bar with its relaxed & laid back atmosphere, and
Bom Bom Bar for its live reggae & island percussions. For the brave, try Cocomanga’s
infamous 15 shots & Still Standing & proudly have your name immortalized in their Wall of
Fame.
While parties at Summer Place, Club Paraw and Guillys are known to last till sunrise.
And if you’re craving for a midnight snack, try numerous Ihaw-ihaw (barbecue) stands
along the beach that sell Chorizo or Longganisa (sausage) burgers.
For flight & resort inquiries & reservations, please contact:
Amanda Tirol
+63 917 5396220
[email protected]
[email protected]