The easiest way to get here is to fly from Manila to Caticlan, either with Air Philippines (operated by Philippine Airlines), Cebu Pacific, Seair or Asian Spirit. One way airline tickets may cost from PHP 2,500 - PHP 4,000 or USD 50- USD 100 (Check the official websites of the airline companies to get the best deals). These airline companies have campaigns and promotional prices on some departures (often first or last departure), the low season and can customize a flight. Cebu Pacific has flights from Manila to Kalibo, which is normally almost half-priced compared to flights to Caticlan, however you have to take a 1.5 hour bus trip on board one of the world’s uncomfortable minibuses to Caticlan.

     There are several flights daily between Manila and Caticlan.

     Transportation from Caticlan is by small boats (banca boat) during the day and a somewhat larger boat in the evening. Rate is at PHP19.50 (about $0.50) but tourist must also pay an environmental fee of PHP50.00 pesos (about $1.00). Tricycle from Caticlan Airport to the ferry port is PHP70.00 (about $2.00). On arrival at the airport, there are porters that pick up your luggage and take you to the tricycle for further transport to the ferry port, which is located about 250 m away (if you do not have a lot of luggage, it is better for you to walk). At the ferry port new porters provide assistance to carry the luggage. It is normal to give PHP20.00 (about $0.50) to them, depending on how much luggage you have. It is absolutely safe to let them do their job, but if you have breakables or other sensitive equipment you have to see to it that they will handle your luggage carefully. Perhaps it is best not to let such sensitive equipment and other high valued products in the suitcase.

     For those who have been here before, you will remember that banca boats used to dock right at the white beach. This is not the case now since all banca boats coming in from Caticlan must dock at Cagban Port, at the south part of the island. Tourists that have been here before might miss the unique experience of arriving right at the beach but by this, there are less banca boats at the beach making it more peaceful, swimmers are more secure and the natural environment of the island is better preserved.

     Most of the transportation to / from the ferry port in Manoc Manoc and to the various stations is done with tricycle (motorbikes with side car). Rate from Manoc Manoc and to the D * Mall, is PHP 100 ($2,50). When you need to use this transportation during the stay here, the rate is PHP 7 (about $0,10) for a sit together with other people on tricycle. If you wish to have the tricycle alone for yourself the rate is PHP 20 (about $0,40).

     There are some places where people offer transportation by mopeds/motorcycles. They do not use the helmet and do not have helmet for any possible passengers. They are not authorized and registered, such as the tricycles, they have no insurance, no support from the authorities if anything happens. Therefore you should not compromise your travel insurance to cover any possible damage. It is NOT recommended to use them.

If you are coming in without a reservation, the chances are you will be approached by a friendly local that will try to help you to find a hotel or a place to stay at. There is no problem letting them help you, however they will probably bring you to hotels where they will get up to 20% commission from the room rates you will pay. The result will might be that you will not get the cheapest possible rate for this will greatly affect their commission.

     If you decide to do it on your own, remind the front desk officer at the hotel where you will inquire that you arrived without any ”commissioners“. If you are staying for more than 2 nights, try to haggle with the rate or ask for discounts. The longer you stay, the higher chances you will get a discount.

     In order for you to get the best value for you money, take advantage of reserving a room on-line through the Resort’s official websites. Transact only with the resort directly and not through a website which is not at all affiliated with the hotel. If the website does not give you the resort’s direct phone numbers or emails, then we advise not to transact with them.

     You can contact us for assistance but before you do consider some thoughts about how you want to stay down here, what are your primary needs. The needs of a travelling family are different from a couple having their romantic honeymoon. A good description of what you need or want, gives us greater possibilities to find a hotel that will provide the optimal experience for your vacation / visit / stay down here.

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