Trip: The Boracay Experience

Date Budget: PhP 9000
Actual Spend: PhP 8998
Quality: 4/5
Service: 5/5
Accessibility: 3/5
Fun Factor: 5/5
Overall Experience: 5/5

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Highlights 

• Experience Boracay for two at less than PhP 9000 all-in (airfare, transfers, accommodations, meals, snacks, activities)
• Enjoy traveling via air (AirPhil's Bombardier), sea (Montenegro Fast Craft), and land travel (the humble tricycle) all in one trip
• Get great value accommodations at La Oviedo
• Be stuffed with the island's wide selection of dining alternatives 
• Offset the summer heat with Boracay's cool sweets
• Feel the island's famous white milk powder-like sand

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The Experience
After posting tons of stuff about our Boracay experience, Kirsten and I would like to summarize everything in one post to share how we were able to squeeze everything in a PhP 9000 budget (PhP 4.5K each). 

Yes, that was all we spent for the entire trip: airfare, transfers, accommodations, meals, snacks, activities.

Trip: Boracay Travel	Piso Fare: AirPhil Express  flight to Caticlan     Caticlan (Boracay) Airport: small airport, great facilities, great service! Fast Craft ferry from Montenegro Lines at just PhP 5 more than pump boat fare Read More >>
Trip: Boracay Villa	Only PhP 1500 for 3 days / 2 nights at La Oviedo Villa, Boracay c/o Metrodeal (50% off) Spacious room complete with heated shower, air-conditioner, refrigerator, television, chairs, cabinets, and hangers Blankets and towels are provided (though some have stains on) Read More >>
Food: Boracay Dining	Mongolian Buffet at Sun Village for only PhP 275 per person: fresh ingredients, great service! Buffet Dinner with bottomless iced tea at La Carmela for only PhP 270 per person Hunger-buster servings at Big Mouth Read More >>
Food: Boracay Cool Sweets	Two scoops of gelato at Don Vito for only PhP 100 Fresh creamy shakes from Jonah's at Station 1 Unique halo-halo experience at Halowich Read More >>
Zero Special: Boracay White Sand	Fine, milky white powder-like sand at White Beach Romantic sunset at White Beach Beautiful beach front hotel facades Scenic sunrise at Bulabog Beach Grotto at a rock off White Beach Read More >>
Trip: Boracay Activities	Breathtaking Boracay sunset on board a Paraw sailboat Walk with fishy friends while wearing a dive helmet Enjoy a 6-hour island hopping tour with native buffet lunch Experience natural beauty combined with man-made art at Crystal Cove Get a glimpse of controversial Boracay property allegedly owned by Manny Pacquiao Read More >>

As a bonus, we would like to share a scene that opened another chapter in our lives:










This is the best Boracay experience ever: a breathtaking sunset and a ring that seals our hearts to one. We hope to share our preparations for the big day soon!

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Spend Breakdown

Transportation (Air, Sea, Land)	2718
Accommodations (3days, 2nights)	1500
Meals	1420
Snacks	420
Activities	2940
Actual Spend	8998

Note: Links above lead to a post containing a detailed spend breakdown.

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How to get there

1. Click here for the guide on how to get to Boracay. Note: Going to Boracay is NOT free, only the sand is.
2. Once you reach Boracay's port, you may ride a tricycle going to Station 2.
   Note: Boats can NO LONGER unload passengers at the white beach (Stations 1, 2, and 3) due to government regulations.
3. Tell the driver to drop you off near any of the stations (1, 2, or 3) along the white beach.
   
   Landmarks: White Beach, Station 1, Station 2, Station 3
   Address:
   White Beach
   Boracay, Malay
   Aklan, Philippines
   
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