Boracay: A Tropical Paradise Awaits You

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from Manila, take the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and continue onto the Star Tollway towards Batangas. From Batangas, head to the Port of Batangas where you will take a ferry to Calapan, Mindoro. After reaching Calapan, drive to the Port of Roxas and take another ferry to Caticlan. Once you arrive in Caticlan, you will need to take a short boat ride to Boracay Island. Make sure to check ferry schedules and book your tickets in advance, as prices may vary from 300 to 600 PHP for the ferry rides.

• Bus

  If you prefer public transportation, take a bus from Manila to Batangas. Several bus companies operate this route, and tickets typically cost between 150 to 300 PHP. Once you arrive at the Batangas Port, purchase a ferry ticket to Calapan (costing around 250 PHP). After disembarking in Calapan, take a bus or van to Roxas City (costing approximately 200 PHP). From Roxas, take a ferry to Caticlan, which costs about 300 PHP. Finally, from Caticlan, take a boat transfer to Boracay (about 100 PHP). Ensure you check the schedules for each leg of your journey.

• Air Travel

  For a quicker option, consider flying from Manila to Caticlan Airport (Boracay Airport). Airlines such as Philippine Airlines, AirAsia, and Cebu Pacific provide daily flights, with prices ranging from 3,000 to 6,000 PHP, depending on the season and how far in advance you book. Upon landing at Caticlan Airport, take a tricycle or van to the Caticlan Jetty Port (around 100 PHP), followed by a boat transfer to Boracay Island (costing about 100 PHP).