Went to the island with my motorbike. Roundtrip fare sa roro is 1160 pesos. Or 580 pesos one way. In my case, purchased the roundtrip fare para less hassle in going back to Cebu. Other fees: environmental fee 30 pesos Cebu Port Authority: 45 pesos (for motorbikes, other rates apply for 4wheels) If mag commute, bus fare is around 200plus pesos and roro fare is 195 pesos. First trip sa bus is 6am. For roro, first trip is around 1am and naay byahe every 2hours. Last trip is 5pm.
What do you need?
Just a confirmed booking with QR code along with the email confirmation from the hotel of your choice. In my case, first stayed at Daddy Capt’s Guesthouse. The owner is very accomodating and the place is perfect for barkadas. Room rate good for two is just 1000 per night. Perfect location kay duol ra sa MJ Square. Santa Fe Cebu kung asa ang mga pagkaonan and atm. As I travelled alone, I then transferred to RR Lodging House which is perfect for my budget. Fan room is only 500 per night. Still very near to the town center.
Itinerary (order as shown in video)
I made my itinerary when I was already in the island. It helps to talk with the locals as they suggest the places you can go to. Gamay rang island bes matuyok rajud nimo in 2days max. If barkada mo, naa ray mga tricycle nga mag offer to tour you around and rate is usually just 100 per pax. Sulit na kaayo. Or you can always revise and tan aw2 sa google maps asay dug ol na mga places to plan it out properly.
1. Kota Beach
This is the famous “camp sawi” movie location. While kota beach is a private resort, there is a public entrance to the beach.
2. Amihan Beach
Ate lunch there kay luag2 pa ang budget ani na time hahah.
3.Budyong Beach
Igong lakaw lng sa shoreline sa sta fe, youll be able to walk past this another resort.
4. The Cliffs/ The Ruins
Laban nis mga hilig ug layat2 ug pang instagram na background. No entrance fee.
5. Paradise Beach/ Sandira Beach
Entrance fee is 50 pesos. Sa mga hilig ug white sandy beaches and clear waters, perfect kaayo ni. There is also a nearby campsite here.
6. Atop-atop
I think this is the highest place on the island(???) From here you can view the rest of the island.
7. I dont know the name of the beach but I call it the “not seen side of the island”
It pains me to see all the trash deposits here. Then again, I encourage everyone to be a responsible laagan.
8. Kota Park / Madridejos
9. Sunset at Marikaban.
There is a milktea place there where most locals would go to and see the perfect view of the sunset.
10. Bantayan Town/ Church
11. Hilantagaan Island
Pro tip: You can go to the island with just a fare of 30 pesos, at St. Bernard. Ask the locals where “Alice Beach” is and they will surely show you the way. As we badly wanted to dive, I negotiated with a local there and agreed to take me and Mj S Longinos (apas laagan😅) to the island for only 400 pesos. Side note, if you’re into diving, the island is really not much of the place for you.
Other places you can visit but I didn’t:
1. Ogtong cave
Entrance fee is 200 pesos. Maagian rani nimo along the way to paradise beach if you are from the cliffs.
2. Omagieca (camp sawi/camp wagi)
Entrance fee is 50 pesos Didnt go there kay ana ang locals igo lng jud daw pang picture haha and not much you can do.
3. Virgin Island
Entrance fee is 200 pesos and you need to go through the tourism office and rent a boat for 1000 pesos. Def the reason wa nko niadto.
Food places reco:
1. Carl’s Island Inn
This place serves quality pizza which are worth the price.
2. Mexican foodplace sa MJ square (forgot the name😅) but wa nay lain didto. If nag tipid ka like me, you can always explore some of the food places around (support locals) and mabusog rajud ka sa imong 50pesos.
In the end, what matters is nalingaw and nakalaag. So unsa pay gihuwat? Laag na, this is the sign.
P.S. These are just solely based from my experience and this is not a sponsored post. If you have questions, feel free to dm me. I’d be happy to help a fellow laagan😂
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