Before heading there, I read on a blog about Boracay. This is what I always do before travelling to a place so that I will be aware of it and I will know one of the best things to do about the place. Boracay got a lot of exciting activities and I told myself I should try some of them.
To start with, we arrived in Kalibo Airport on the 26th of April boarded in an Air Asia Philippines. After we picked up our luggages, we were able to quickly purchase a transport going to Cacticlan Jetty port and for just 200 each pesos we were transported to the port through a van. It was about 2 hours drive and in the jetty port, going to Boracay Island via boat for just 100 each pesos (twice the original price P50 because it was late night). You must be prepared for the fees like environmental and terminal. Upon reaching to our hotel, we rode in a tricycle for just 100 pesos.
We booked for 3 nights at La Fiesta Resort, we arrived at 11 in the evening, it was very late and we went already to our room.
It was very clean and spacious for us. Good point for the beach front view and you know we don’t need a luxury hotel because we were staying a lot of our time outside.
Beach front view <3
In our first day, we tried the Island Hopping for 4 hours around Puka Beach, Crystal Cove and Crocodile Island. We enjoyed taking pictures in those islands because they were uncrowded unlike in White beach. Snorkelling with fish feeding was included. The waters are crystal clear and many colorful fishes, corals to fill your views. It would cost 600 each. Buffet lunch was also included; you will enjoy different kind of sea foods. There was also meat like barbecue and a lot of more. It was all worth it.
Crystal Cove
Palm Tree Dress from @ripplesbyjenny (IG)
at the Puka Beach
We also tried other activities like Helmet Diving and Parasailing in the other day.
from left: Vince, Nads, Clariss (that's me) and Harold
Helmet Diving is a nice experience to walk on the sands in 5m deep seawater. The helmet weighs quite heavy but once in the water, the weight would be lesser than a kg. You would be able to do fish feeding under the water and take some great photo shots and video by the staff (it was included in the package). For just 500 pesos each you will experience this one.
Parasailing is a great recreational kiting activity where a person is towed behind a boat while attached to a specially designed canopy wing that reminds one of a parachute. It was a great experience for me especially I am with the one I love (cheesssyy lol). We were soaring like a bird, like a plane and right on cue I looked up and realized that the chute displayed a Superman logo. AWESOME!! Isn't it? And the feeling of peacefulness in the sky made some quality time with my love. It was really super fun indeed.
We also tried the Boracay Pub Crawl. At first, this was not in our list but because the boys (Harold and Vince) found it through flyers, luckily we tried it. This was my first time ever because I am not into wild clubs and drinks. Boracay Pub Crawl is the best way to meet new people. For just 900 each pesos, you get a shirt, a baller, a shot glass, you will be going to 5 different bars/clubs, and given free shots.
some of the bars we visited
In first timer experience, this was very cool and fun. I really enjoyed the dance floor and showed up my skills lol. From time to time we go out to the beach for some group hug moments, fun games and of course more drinks. Thank you Boracay Pub Crawl for an awesome night of partying hard and for turning strangers into friends!
And also FOOOOOODSSSS, there is an amazing variety of restaurants in Boracay. From Filipino food to Chinese to Japanese to Thai to Italian to Mexican to Korean, there is definitely something that will satisfy your tastebuds. You can also find plenty of cheap food if you know where to look that will satisfy your budget.
We tried different restaurant in Boracay and this one is the best. I did not have chance to capture our food nicely because we only take it out but I assure you this one is very delicious.
And of course, I will not forget about the famous sunset in Boracay. The moment I saw the sunset the more I am awe of God’s wonderful creation. There is nothing more significant in your Boracay vacation than owning a breathtaking sunset photograph. This experience is just priceless.
And in our last day, we checked out at 12 noon but our flight was in the late evening so that we leave our luggage first to the resort staff so that we can go outside with hassle free. We went to dmall to shop some pasalubong and stayed in Starbucks until the sunset.
Overall, it was a great experience again with the one I love and with my friends too. I hope I will have the chance to go back again. Time flies really fast while you are enjoying. I feel so blessed with my love because he was the one who made this trip possible. A thousand thanks to him and will probably more trips to come.
Here are some pictures :)
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EXPENSES
AIRFARE - 14,457.60 (4pax)
HOTEL - 10,500 GOOD FOR 3 NIGHTS (4pax)
Environmental Fee - 50PHP/pax
Terminal Fee (Caticlan Jetty Port)-100PHP/pax X 2
Terminal Fee (Kalibo Airport) - 150PHP/pax
BOAT - 50PHP/pax X 2
VAN - 200PHP/pax X 2
TRICYCLE - 100PHP
ACTIVITIES
ISLAND HOPPING - 600PHP/pax
HELMET DIVING - 500PHP/pax
PARASAILING - 1100PHP/pax
BORACAY PUBCRAWL - 900PHP/pax
I hope this blog can help you to your next Boracay adventure!
Special thanks to my love who took these great photos of mine. We used SAMSUNG CAMERA NX2000.
DISCLAIMER: These photos were taken by my baby and I and when using these photos, please use my domain name (thewanderchic.blogspot.com) for credit. Thankyou! follow me on instagram @thewanderchic_ and also my credits to PUB CRAWL FACEBOOK FANPAGE :)
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