Day ONE
6 AM Arrival from the port of Dumangas
7 AM Breakfast in Jollibee
8 AM Take a van or bus from Molo terminal bound for Culasi, Antique
12 NOON Lunch at Anna Sophie Hostel, Centro Sur, Culasi, Antique
1 PM Check in at Anna Sophie Inn, Mararison Island
2 PM Take a walk on the beach
3 PM Start trekking around the scenic Mararison landscape
Mararison Island is a 20- min. boat ride from the port of Culasi. If you don't like crowded beaches, this is the best place for you. Great beach, clear water and breathtaking view. It is also a perfect place to unwind and escape from the hustle and bustle of the city life.
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The Little Batanes of Panay |
The picturesque view of the blue waters of Mararison Beach with the highest peak Mt. Madjaas in Culasi, Antique as the background.
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| The mini cave of Mararison Island |
Accommodation and Expenses
You may contact Anna Sophie Hostel and book a reservation. (pump boat, tour guide and a good place to stay on the island) contact number is 0920 476 2508/ 0905 272 8685/ 036-277-6673. You may also contact Mr. John Sumanting of Culasi Tourism Office. (036) 277-8077, 09163245068.
Mararison Island Rates
Room with AC 2,000 PHP 3-4 pax
Non AC 1000 PHP 4-6 pax
Group Room 1500 PHP max of 10 pax
Pump boat 800 PHP good for 5 pax (round trip)
Tour guide for trekking 200 PHP good for 5 pax
Van Fare going to Culasi 200 PHP ( travel time is about 4 hours)
Travel Tips
When trekking, bring lots of water. The island has a generator that operates at 6 pm- 5 am. Cellphone signal is weak but there are areas where I was able to get 3G (globe), just enough for me to upload real time photos of my adventure. They also cook food for guests, just pay a service charge but very affordable. There are many sari- sari stores on the island where you can buy supplies like water, ice, food, shampoo, body soap and beer. The locals are very friendly and helpful.
Travel Tips
When trekking, bring lots of water. The island has a generator that operates at 6 pm- 5 am. Cellphone signal is weak but there are areas where I was able to get 3G (globe), just enough for me to upload real time photos of my adventure. They also cook food for guests, just pay a service charge but very affordable. There are many sari- sari stores on the island where you can buy supplies like water, ice, food, shampoo, body soap and beer. The locals are very friendly and helpful.
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| Sunset View |
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| Swim with me |
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| How's this for a morning view?
How To Get There
From Iloilo Airport, take a shuttle van going to Molo Terminal. Fare is 50 PHP. From Molo Terminal, you have two options. You may either take a van bound for Culasi, Antique (travel time is 4 hours) or take a bus (travel time is more than 5 hours). Fare is 200 PHP.
From Kalibo, take a ceres bus or van going to Culasi, Antique. Travel time is about 2 hours and fare is 82 PHP.
Be sure to spend a night here. Set up a camp on the sandbar and just enjoy watching the stars while listening to good music and to the crashing waves. Share your life stories with your travel buddies over a couple of beers. Forget all your worries and just live in the moment.
Day 2
6 AM Wake up call and breakfast by the beach 7 AM Time to say goodbye, Mararison Island and wait for manong bangkero 8 AM On our way to Tibiao, Antique 9 AM Visit Kayak Inn and experience the famous Kawa Hot Bath 10 AM Visit the hanging bridge 11 AM Start trekking and visit Bugtong Bato Falls
At last! I experienced the famous Kawa Hot Bath here in Kayak Inn, Tibiao. It was an awesome experience. This is one of the best tourism products here in Tibiao, Antique. One will surely enjoy a hot bath under the huge trees overlooking the beautiful Tibiao River.
After that unique Kawa Hot Bath experience, we went straight to the hanging bridge. Overcome your fear of heights and cross the hanging bridge and enjoy the breathtaking view of Tibiao River and the beautiful mountain view from afar. Based on the web, the Tibiao River is one of the best white water rivers in the Philippines because of it's clear waters suitable for water rafting or kayaking.
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Our next destination was Bugtong Bato Falls in Barangay Tuno, Tibiao. It is a 7- tiered waterfalls but only three of which are accessible. It was almost lunchtime when we started trekking. The falls is accessible through a 30- minute walk. It is suitable for adventurers and nature lovers. You will definitely enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way and will serve as your reward for the hike.
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| Bugtong Bato 1st Falls |
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| Bugtong Bato 2nd Falls |
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| Bugtong Bato 2nd and 3rd Falls |
Accommodation and Expenses
For inquiries, you may contact Kayak Inn at 0908 504 3463 or 0921 570 1947.
Kawa Hot Bath 200 PHP for 30 minutes only
Habal Habal 70 PHP (one way)
Bugtong Bato Falls Tour Guide 200 PHP
How To Get There
There are two gateways to Antique by land, these are Iloilo and Aklan. From the Molo Terminal, you can take a bus or van bound for San Jose, Antique and Libertad. Travel time is approximately 3-4 hours. Fare is 180 PHP.
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