The best travel route for Boracay, Moalboal, and Siargao is to go:
- Boracay
- Moalboal
- Siargao
Hereβs how!
π¬ Getting to Boracay
From Manila or Cebu
βοΈ Flight to Caticlan Airport | 1 hour | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Air Asia)
πΊ Tricycle to Caticlan Jetty Port | 10 minutes
π₯οΈ Ferry to Boracay | 15 minutes
πΊ Tricycle or HoHo bus to hotel | 10 – 15 minutes
Notes:
- If you don’t want to commute from Caticlan Airport to your hotel in Boracay, you can book a van transfer here.
- There are countless tricycles waiting outside the Caticlan airport ready to take you to the port. There are countless ferries at the port ready to take you to Boracay Island. And there are countless tricycles waiting at the Boracay port to take you to your hotel. This is a very easy route to commute.
- There is a Hop-on Hop-off bus that can take you anywhere on Boracay island. Get a card here.
via Kalibo
βοΈ Flight to Kalibo International Airport from Manila or Incheon
π Van or bus to Caticlan Jetty Port | 1.5 – 2 hours | (book online)
π₯οΈ Ferry to Boracay | 15 minutes
πΊ Tricycle or HoHo bus to hotel | 10 – 15 minutes
Notes:
- Kalibo Airport is farther away than Caticlan Airport, but it’s bigger, has international flights, and is usually cheaper to fly into.
- There are vans and buses waiting in the airport ready to take passengers to Caticlan. You can also book ahead here.
π Boracay Sample Itinerary
Sample only! See my Boracay travel guide for more info
Day 1: Explore the Island
Get a hop-on hop-off bus pass here or hire a tricycle for the day
β±οΈ White Beach
β΅ Bulabog Beach
π Ilig-Ilagan Beach
β©οΈ Gateway Arch
π¦ͺ Puka Shell Beach
Day 2: Water Activities
Samples only! There are a lot more activities in Boracay. Pick and choose which water activities you want to try!
π§βπ Helmet Diving
πͺ Parasailing
π Sunset Cruise
πΈ UFO Boat
π€ Jet Ski
ποΈ Island Hopping
Day 3: Chill in White Beach and D’Mall
β‘οΈ Boracay to Moalboal
Best Route
πΊ Tricycle or HoHo bus to Boracay port | 10 – 15 minutes
π₯οΈ Ferry to Caticlan Jetty Port | 15 minutes
πΊ Tricycle to Caticlan Airport | 5 minutes
βοΈ Flight to Cebu | 1 hour | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Air Asia)
π Taxi to South Bus Terminal | 30 – 45 minutes
π Bus to Moalboal | 2 – 3 hours
Notes:
- If you don’t want to commute from your hotel to Caticlan airport, you can book a van transfer here.
- There are countless tricycles and ferries in these areas, so commuting is super easy.
- Boracay has a Hop-on Hop-off bus that travels the entire island. You can grab a card here.
- South Bus Terminal doesn’t have an official schedule. However, there are buses leaving for Moalboal roughly every 30 minutes.
π Moalboal Sample Itinerary
Sample only! See my Moalboal travel guide for more info
Day 1:
π Watch the sardine run in Panagsama
π’ Snorkel with the turtles in Panagsama
β°οΈ Enjoy the view in Osmena, Kandungaw, or Casino Peak
ποΈ Chill, swim, or watch the sunset in White Beach
Day 2:
π Go canyoneering in Badian
β±οΈ Swim or watch the sunset at Lambug Beach
Day 3: (Oslob)
π¦ Swim with the whale sharks
π¦ Visit Tumalog Falls
β‘οΈ Moalboal to Siargao
Best Route (Flight from Cebu City)
π Bus to Cebu City | 2 – 3 hours
π Taxi to Cebu Airport | 30 – 45 minutes
βοΈ Flight to Sayak Airport, Siargao | 1 hour | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines)
π Van to General Luna | 45 minutes | (book online)
Notes:
- This is the fastest and easiest way to get to Siargao from Moalboal
- Sayak Airport in Siargao is about 45 minutes away from General Luna (the main tourist zone). You can book a shared van at the airport, or book ahead online here.
Alternative Route (Boat from Cebu City)
π Bus to Cebu City | 2 – 3 hours
π Taxi to Pier 3 (Starlite) or Pier 1 (Cokaliong) | 15 minutes
π₯οΈ Ferry to Surigao City | 10 hours | (book online)
π₯οΈ Ferry to Dapa Port, Siargao | 1.5 hours | (book online)
πΊ Tricycle or van to General Luna | 25 minutes
Notes:
- This route is slower and cheaper, which is why many slow travelers prefer this route.
- There are two companies plying the Cebu City to Surigao City route, Starlite Ferries and Cokaliong Shipping. Starlite Ferries departs from Pier 3, while Cokaliong leaves from Pier 1.
- Both companies leave every day except Saturday. Cokaliong at 7 pm and Starlite at 9 pm. Schedules are subject to change, but you can see updated schedules and book online here.
- There are multiple ferries plying the Surigao to Dapa route. Most tourists ride the Evaristo and Sons fast craft, which leaves 3x a day. Check the schedules and book a ticket online here.
π Siargao Sample Itinerary
Sample only! See my Siargao travel guide for more info
Day 1: Explore the Island
Rent a motorbike here and go DIY, or book an organized tour here
π© Jump into the green waters of Sugba Lagoon
πͺ¨ Visit the Magpoponko Rock Pools
π¦ Jump into the Tayangban Cave Pool
π£ββοΈ Explore the Maasin River
π΄ Pictures at the Coconut Tree Viewdeck
Day 2: Island Hopping
Book a tour anywhere in General Luna or online here
β±οΈ Visit the Virgin Island sandbar
π€Ώ Snorkel and eat lunch on Daku Island
π΄ Chill on Guyam Island
Day 3: Surf and Chill
π Learn how to surf in Cloud 9 beach
π₯ Eat fruit bowls in Shaka Cafe
π Enjoy pizza in Kermit Siargao
Optional: ଳ Swim with jellyfish and explore Sohoton Cove (book online)
π« Exit From Siargao (General Luna)
Via Manila
π Van to Sayak Airport | 45 minutes | (book online)
βοΈ Flight to Manila | 2 hours | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines)
Via Cebu (flight)
π Van to Sayak Airport | 45 minutes | (book online)
βοΈ Flight to Cebu | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines)
Via Cebu (ferry)
πΊ Tricycle or van to Dapa Port | 25 minutes
π₯οΈ Ferry to Surigao City | 1.5 hours | (book online)
π₯οΈ Ferry to Cebu City | 10 hours | (book online)
π Taxi to Cebu Airport | 30 – 45 minutes
βοΈ Flight to Manila or outside the country
Notes:
- This route is slower and not that much cheaper, but many slow travelers prefer this route.
- There are two companies plying the Surigao City to Cebu City route, Starlite Ferries and Cokaliong Shipping.
- Both companies leave every day except Sunday. Starlite at 9 am and Cokaliong at 7 pm. Schedules are subject to change, but you can see updated schedules and book online here.
- There are multiple ferries plying the Dapa to Surigao route. Most tourists ride the Evaristo and Sons fast craft, which leaves 3x a day. Check the schedules and book a ticket online here.
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