Boracay - D' Expense Edition

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Tweet Boracay is one of the most visited site here in the Philippines that is usually composed of foreign and local tourist. Nowadays, several coupon deals are offering cheap flights and accomodation going to Boracay for 3 days and 2 nights .

Yes! we tried one, and it is really cheap especially during Peak season :)

From Metro Deal Site

We bought our deal in Metro Deal last October 2011, and the price then
was 5999. The price now is cheaper compare to last year :(
You can visit their site: www.metrodeal.com

Don't get so rush in buying those deal, since after 20 hours, they will restart it once again. This is their marketing tactics, to pressure the buyers from buying it right away. :) #smart


The Php 4999 Boracay package includes the following:

• Airfare ( Most probably- ZEST AIR)
• Lodging for 3 days and 2 nights at La Carmela de Boracay (Station 2) - Standard Room good for 4.
• Set Breakfast

So basically that's what they offer in that deal. In our deal, there's an additional buffet dinner. 

A standard room would only have the following:

• Shower Area ( no bath tub)
• 2 Queen size beds 
• No interior design

* I wasn't able to take a picture of the room since, standard rooms are full when we arrived. We were transferred to a Executive room. In an executive room, they just add some interior, balcony, and bath tub. It is 1,000 pesos higher than the standard room, but we get it for FREE since all Standard rooms were full.  

There are several payment to keep in mind when traveling. In Boracay, here are some of the additional cost you will incur:

1. Terminal Fee ( Going out of Manila) ----------------- Php 200.00
2. Environment Fee ------------------------------------ Php 75.00
3. Terminal Fee ( if you are riding the boat ride) -------- Php 50.00
4. Terminal Fee ( Airport, leaving Boracay)  ------------ Php 40.00

                                                                           Total: Php 365.00

One disadvantage of the 4999 deal is that, it doesnt have any airport transfer. We then, shoulder the costs. 

here are the list of transfer costs that we have:

The boat ride going to Stations 1, 2, and 3

The seats inside the boat :) 

                                                                                   Per group         Per Person (Since we are 12)

1. Van Ride ( for 12 people + Boat Ride)--------  Php 2500 ---------- Php 208.00
2. Multi Cab from pier ---------------------------  Php 250   ---------- Php 20.80
3. Boat Ride inclusive of several fees ----------------------------------- Php 125.00
4. Multi Cab going back to Pier ------------------  Php 250  ----------- Php 20.80
5. Van Ride for 12 people -----------------------  Php 1800 ----------- Php 150.00

                                                                                                          Total:   Php 525.00

The Multi cab ride is good for 11 persons, but we were able to fit 12 people. If your group is less than 11, you can choose to ride the tricycle, it can fit up to 6 people at Php 120.00.

The standard capacity of this ride is for 12 people ( including the driver)

The tricycle ride 

These prices were gathered last April 2012, it may change depending on the season. So the next time you'll visit Boracay, don't forget to prepare some money for these costs so that you'll have plenty to spend for leisure.


--- Mr. Q