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Philippines
Boracay at a glance
$70+
Budget tier · excl. flights
From major hubs
Caticlan + ferry to Boracay
Visa-free 90 days
For most Western passports
$1 ≈ ¥150
JPY · ECB rate
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May
Now is ideal!
Tropical (28-33°C year-round)
Now ☁️ 29°C
21:17
PST (UTC+8)
Filipino + English
English universal
Why visit Boracay?
Boracay is the Philippines' most iconic beach island — White Beach's 4km of powder-soft sand routinely tops world rankings (TripAdvisor, Travel+Leisure, Condé Nast). After a controversial 6-month rehabilitation closure in 2018 (over-development concerns), the island reopened with strict rules: smoking ban on beach, water sports zoning, capped daily tourists (~19,000). Three "Stations" anchor the experience: Station 1 (north, quiet luxury), Station 2 (center, restaurants + nightlife), Station 3 (south, budget hostels).
Iconic Filipino food on Boracay: Halo-halo (shaved ice with sweet beans + ube + flan, $3-5 — Lemoni Café canonical), Adobo (chicken stewed in soy + vinegar, $5-8), Kare-kare (oxtail in peanut stew, $8-12), Lechon (roast pig, $10-15), Calamansi juice (Filipino lime, $1-2), San Miguel beer (PHP 80 / $1.50).
Bottom line: Boracay is honeymoon paradise + watersports playground. 3 days minimum: White Beach + island hopping + sunset sail. Avoid June-October typhoon season.
Things to do in Boracay
Highlights
White Beach (Station 1-3)
World's #1 white sand beach — 4km of powder-soft coral sand.
Sunset Paraw Sail
1-hour authentic Filipino dhow boat ride at sunset on White Beach.
Ariel's Point Cliff Jumping
5-15m cliff jumps at private cove + buffet lunch + drinks.
Travel cost
Per person, per day (excludes flights)
Hostel + local food + public transport
$70
≈ ¥10,500 JPY
Per person / day (excl. flights)
📅 Total cost by trip duration (incl. flights)
3 days
$270
≈ ¥40,500
5 days
$430
≈ ¥64,500
7 days
$580
≈ ¥87,000
Flight estimate: $850-1,500 from US/EU; $250-500 from Asia (Caticlan via MNL on Cebu Pacific or PAL) (round-trip estimate)
Monthly weather
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Practical information
Getting there
Getting around
Money & payments
Language
Cultural tips
Money & payment
Currency
PHP. USD accepted in resorts.
Card acceptance
Resorts + restaurants take cards. Beach vendors cash.
Tipping
10% at restaurants if no service charge.
ATM
BPI + BDO ATMs in D'Mall. Withdrawal fee PHP 250.
Recommended itinerary
Boracay 3-day route
Day 1 White Beach Arrival
12:00
Caticlan ferry to Boracay (PHP 100)
5-min ferry + 15-min e-trike to hotel; PHP 250 total
14:00
Lunch on White Beach Station 2
Manyaman Cuisine; pinakbet PHP 350
16:00
White Beach swim + paddleboard
Crystal-clear water; SUP rental PHP 500/hr
17:30
Sunset dhow paraw sail (1 hour)
Iconic sunset sail; PHP 600 ($12) per person
🎫 11% off — Book lowest price20:00
Dinner at Aria Cucina Italiana
Best Italian on the island; pasta PHP 800
Day 2 Island Hopping
09:00
Island hopping tour (Crystal Cove + Crocodile Island)
Snorkel + helmet diving + cliff jumping; PHP 1,500
🎫 14% off — Book lowest price13:00
Lunch on Magic Island
Filipino BBQ buffet on tour
16:00
Spa massage at Mandala Spa
1-hr Swedish PHP 2,000 (premium spa)
20:00
D'Mall street food + nightlife
Halo-halo + Cocomangas bar crawl
Day 3 Adventure + Departure
08:00
Ariel's Point cliff jumping (1 day)
5-15m cliff jumps + lunch + drinks; PHP 2,400
🎫 19% off — Book lowest price15:00
Last beach time + souvenir shopping at D'Mall
Pearl jewelry + dried mangoes
18:00
Final sunset cocktails at Spider House
Cliff bar in Diniwid Beach
Where to stay
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Station 1 (North)
Quietest, widest beach, luxury resorts (Shangri-La, Discovery). Most expensive.
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Station 2 (Center)
D'Mall hub. Restaurants, bars, mid-range hotels. Liveliest.
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Station 3 (South)
Budget hostels + backpackers. Quieter beach, walk to Station 2 nightlife.
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Bulabog Beach (East)
Kitesurf + windsurf hub Nov-Apr. Quieter, bohemian.
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Diniwid Beach (North of S1)
Quietest cove, Spider House Resort, sunset spot.
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Newcoast (East)
New gated luxury developments. Hidden Beach + Crimson Resort.
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* Centered on Station 1 (North) — the most hotel-dense area in Boracay
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Frequently asked questions
Most common questions from travelers to Boracay
Q How much per day?
Budget $70, mid $150, luxury $380+. Cheaper than Bali in shoulder season.
Q How many days?
3-5 days. White Beach Day 1; island hopping + spa Day 2; Ariel's Point Day 3; relax + helmet diving Day 4-5.
Q Best time?
Nov-May dry season (28-32°C). Peak Dec-Feb (60% pricier). Avoid Jun-Oct (typhoons).
Q Visa?
Visa-free 30 days for Korean/Japanese/EU/US/UK/AU passports (extendable to 60 days at PHP 3,030).
Q Safety?
Very safe. Watch for currents at Bulabog Beach (kitesurf zone).
Q English?
Universal — Philippines is one of world's largest English-speaking countries.
Q Famous food?
Halo-halo at Lemoni Café (canonical), Filipino BBQ at D'Talipapa night market, lechon at Coco Mama, fresh seafood at Manyaman Cuisine. San Miguel beer ($1.50).
Q Smoking on beach?
BANNED on White Beach since 2018 reopening. Smoke in designated areas (D'Mall + side streets).
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