In my last blog post, I mentioned that I booked airport transfer with My Boracay Guide.
I'm glad that I booked with them because it was hassle free for me since the logistic team take care of all the transportation. For your info, I booked the standard transfer on their website (Php1,500 per pax). On their website, they offer other alternative transfer for those wanting to travel in comfort.
Airport Transfer To Boracay from Kalibo Airport
On the day of our arrival, our logistic guide Richel was waiting at the exit area of the airport. You can easily spot her as she will be wearing a white MyBoracayGuide shirt and holding a welcome board with your name on it (example such as below).
One of logistic team assist us with our luggage and escort us to the bus. Their package includes a free Guide Book and discount card to selected shop/eateries in the island. A sticker was given to put on our shirt, which enables other logistic team to identify us when we arrived.
Waited 20 minutes for other passengers (to fill up the seats) before departing from the airport. The journey takes approximately 2 hours (10 minutes stop at rest area) to Caticlan Jetty Port. Thankfully the seats can be adjusted backward for a more comfortable position throughout the journey.
Once arrived at Caticlan Jetty Port, another logistic team will be waiting for us at the entrance. Terminal Fee, Environmental & Admission Fee, and boat fee are included in our booking with My Boracay Guide. We don't need to line up to buy the ticket at the counter, so it was easy breeze. ^^
Brian, one of the logistic team escort us to the boat. Thanks to him, he helped us with one of the bigger suitcase to the boat. It's a bit hassle going on board the boat when carrying a big suitcase. The boat only depart once the seats fill up. The boat ride takes approximately 15 minutes to the island.
After the boat ride, we have to take another shuttle to our hotel. Note on the guy with the green shirt, he is not part of the logistic team but rather he is one of porter to assist you with your luggage. A minimum fee of php20 per bag is required. You have to pay them directly....so make sure you have some loose change on you. If not, remember to change it when you're at the rest area.
As there was another couple with us on the ride, the driver have to send them to the hotel before us. The shuttle will drop us at our hotel lobby. All in all, it was 3 hours plus journey in total.
Airport Transfer To Kalibo Airport from Boracay
The logistic team was waiting for us at our hotel lobby at 9.30am on our last day. Our flight was at 3.05pm from Kalibo airport and hence we requested to leave a bit early (originally it was 10.30am).
The team picked up another couple on the way and arrived at Tambisaan Port (another Jetty Port, differed from the one we arrived on day 1). Do take note on the porter with the green (or turquoise) t-shirt, they will try to carry the bag for you with an additional charge of php20 per bag. This charges is not included with our booking. If you do not require their service, just decline them nicely.
There were quite a lot of people waiting to board the jetty. After a short while, we were escorted to the boat. The boat ride took approximately 15 minutes.
A shuttle was already waiting for us at the other side of the Port. Brian was there to greet us and helped us with our luggage.
The shuttle was a short drive to 'Southwest Tours' waiting area, which is right across the Caticlan Jetty Port. As always, one of the logistic team guided us to the waiting area for our 'last' (and final) transfer to Kalibo airport. The bus took 1.5 hours to arrive since there was no stop over at any rest area.
We arrived at the airport approximately 1pm. Richel who greeted us on Day 1 was there and reminded us to pay for the International Passenger Terminal Fee in the airport (Php500 - not included in the package).
All in all, my friend and I are really happy with the service offered by My Boracay Guide. If you're travelling in a group, I would advice to take their 'First Class Transfer', whereby you'll have your own private van from Kalibo to Boracay and vice versa. Happy Planning! :)
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