Boracay Travel Guide 2026 – Fees, Beaches, Budget & Itineraries | Philippines PDF

Enjoy Boracay – without hours of research.

Powder-white sand, turquoise water and sunset sailing: Boracay is a dream. But the ferry, the fees, eTravel registration, accredited hotels and the island's strict rules raise plenty of questions. This guide answers them – clearly, honestly and up to date (October 2026).

Written by Mark C. Gaan, a German-Filipino who lives on neighboring Tablas Island (Romblon).

What's inside:

• Getting there: Caticlan or Kalibo? Transfers, the jetty port step by step, all fees (environmental, terminal, boat) as approximate amounts

• Entering the Philippines: eTravel registration, visa-free stays, how to avoid fake sites

• Why you should only book accredited (DOT) accommodation – with a checklist

• Where to stay: Stations 1, 2, 3, Bulabog, Diniwid and more, by budget and travel style

• Best time to visit: Amihan & Habagat explained, typhoon season, month-by-month climate table

• Beaches: White Beach, Puka Shell Beach, Diniwid, Ilig-Iligan, Bulabog, Tambisaan

• Things to do: island hopping, paraw sailing, snorkeling & diving, kitesurfing, Mount Luho, Willy's Rock – with a price overview

• Food & drink: dishes to try, D'Mall, D'Talipapa "paluto", price levels

• Practical info: money & GCash, SIM/eSIM, e-trikes, safety, island rules, protecting the environment

• 3, 5 and 7-day itineraries with sample costs

• Low/mid/high budget planner in PHP, US$ and € + a "My travel budget" fill-in sheet

• Printable packing checklist, mini Tagalog phrasebook, emergency numbers, 10 insider tips, official links

• Real photos of Boracay, original illustrations and a schematic island map

Format: PDF, A4, 46 pages, English – use it on your phone, tablet or print it out.

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Note: all prices are approximate (as of October 2026). Entry rules and fees can change – please double-check with official sources before you travel. Not legal or medical advice. For personal use only.