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Boracay, Philippines

Getting around Boracay

How to travel around Boracay — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Last updated 2026-08-11

1. E-trikes

E-trikes
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Electric tricycles on the main road, the only motor transport permitted on the island.

2. Caticlan jetty transfer

Caticlan jetty transfer
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Ferry from the mainland jetty, about 15 minutes, plus terminal and environmental fees.

Watch outThe fees are official and posted; anyone collecting them outside the counters is not.

3. Caticlan and Kalibo airports

Caticlan and Kalibo airports
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Caticlan is 10 minutes from the jetty, Kalibo is a two-hour bus ride away and usually cheaper.

4. Island hopping boats

Island hopping boats
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Bangka outriggers to the surrounding coves and snorkelling spots.

5. Walking the beach path

Walking the beach path
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The paved path runs the length of White Beach and is the simplest way between stations.

Booking apps in Philippines

Agreeing the fare in an app before you travel removes the argument at the end of the journey, which is where most transport scams happen. Links go to each app's official page — lookalike apps are themselves a scam.

Grab

The main ride-hailing app in the Philippines for cars and deliveries.

Angkas

Motorcycle taxi booking, which is often far faster than a car in heavy traffic.

Joyride

Motorcycle and car booking, a common alternative when Grab is surging.

2GO

Books the inter-island ferries that connect the archipelago.

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