The workforce simply wrapped up one other Boracay journey, and this time, we introduced the entire household — aunts, uncles, cousins, and even senior residents! It’s simply one of the family- and senior-friendly locations within the Philippines. Whereas it’s a small island, it has comparatively good infrastructure and loads of transportation choices. Most points of interest are simply accessible, requiring minimal bodily effort in comparison with different islands the place trekking or swimming is usually crucial.
It’s no shock why Boracay stays a best choice for household getaways. However that doesn’t imply every part will go easily with out preparation. When you’re planning a visit with seniors or children, maintain studying! We’re sharing tricks to make your Boracay household trip stress-free.
1. Test in on-line in your flight.
Checking in on-line earlier than heading to the airport is a large time-saver and makes the entire course of extra handy. Most airways have devoted counters for on-line check-in passengers, and these strains are often shorter since many vacationers nonetheless don’t use this function. Much less time standing in line additionally means much less pressure in your companions, particularly seniors or these with knee issues.
Nevertheless, seat choice issues. When you didn’t pay to order seats when reserving, the airline will randomly assign them. If you wish to sit collectively, it’s greatest to both pay for seat choice upfront or arrive early and ask the airline workers if they will organize seats subsequent to one another. They typically accommodate requests if there are nonetheless accessible seats. In any other case, there’s not a lot they will do. When you’re touring with somebody who wants help or it’s their first time flying, paying further for seat choice might be price it for peace of thoughts.
2. Avail of precedence boarding.
Senior residents and small children get precedence boarding, so that they don’t have to attend lengthy on the gate. When the airline pronounces precedence boarding, head straight to the gate. They’re allowed companions, however the quantity is dependent upon the airline — often only one per senior or youngster.
Don’t really feel pressured when others rush to line up even earlier than their assigned boarding zone known as. Simply stroll to the entrance confidently as a result of passengers with seniors or children all the time board first.
3. Gather the senior/scholar IDs.
After boarding, collect your companions’ senior citizen and scholar IDs, so you’ll be able to deal with the island switch easily. While you arrive at Caticlan Airport, exit the terminal and head to the tricycle station. Every tricycle can solely accommodate two individuals, and the fare per journey is P75.
Whether or not you’re going to Caticlan Jetty Port or Tabon Port, let your companions sit and relaxation first when you line up for the group. You must current the next:
- Vacationer Arrival Type. This isn’t a requirement per individual, you solely want one arrival kind for your complete group.
- Lodge Reserving. Whereas not necessary when touring to Boracay, confirmed reserving at an accredited resort or resort is very really helpful, as workers at Caticlan Port might often test and ask to see it. You possibly can try the listing of accredited lodging in Boracay right here: LIST OF ACCREDITED BORACAY RESORTS AND HOTELS!
- Legitimate ID. These are usually government-issued IDs. It’s greatest to current faculty ID for college kids, senior citizen ID for seniors, and passport for overseas guests.
Offering the college and senior citizen IDs is important to avail of scholar and senior reductions. This will result in massive financial savings, particularly when touring with a number of seniors or kids, as there are three charges to pay.
First is the terminal payment. The jump-off port to Boracay is dependent upon the season. It might be Caticlan Jetty Port or Tabon Port. Subsequent is the environmental payment, which has discounted charges for seniors and college students, in addition to a special charge for overseas vacationers. Final is the boat payment. When you’re touring with children 5 (5) years previous and under, they’re exempted from charges. Simply current a delivery certificates in the event that they don’t have an ID but.
- Terminal Charge (Caticlan Jetty Port): Common, P150; Seniors/PWD/Scholar, P120; Youngsters (5 y/o and under), FREE
- Terminal Charge (Tabon Port): Common, P100; Seniors/PWD/Scholar, P80; Youngsters (5 y/o and under), FREE
- Environmental Charge: Home Common, P150; Home Seniors/PWD/Scholar, P120; Foreigners, P300; Youngsters (5 y/o and under), FREE
- Boat Charge: Common, P50; Seniors/PWD/Scholar, P40; Youngsters (5 y/o and under), FREE
4. Help them when getting on and off the boat.
The boarding course of might fluctuate relying in your port of departure and the kind of boat you’ll be utilizing. Sometimes, you’ll stroll alongside a slim gangplank or gangway to succeed in the boat. There’s a handrail for help, however it could possibly nonetheless be difficult, particularly in the event you’re carrying baggage. It might additionally sway barely with the waves, so you should definitely help companions with mobility points. We’ve even seen wheelchair customers board with the assistance of the workers.
We additionally skilled boarding through a floating jetty once we availed of a resort’s switch service. It was much more difficult for seniors and people with mobility considerations for the reason that floor strikes with each step. Nevertheless, we’re undecided when precisely these floating jetties are used.
5. Think about multi-cab in the event you’re a giant group.
While you arrive on the island, the next step is attending to your resort. From the port, the same old choice is an e-trike. It’s reasonably priced, costing P15 – P50 per individual for a common journey the place you share the journey with others, or P100 – P400 per trike for a chartered journey. The precise fare is dependent upon the space.
However in the event you’re with a giant group, contemplate driving a multi-cab. A chartered journey to Station 2 prices P250 and might match as much as 10 individuals, making it a budget-friendly choice at simply P25 per individual.
You too can constitution a multi-cab for an island tour. E-trike land excursions often price P500 per hour (good for 4 individuals), whereas we have been charged P700 per hour for a multi-cab (good for 10 pax). We’re undecided if that is the usual charge since we haven’t heard again from official sources, but it surely was less expensive than hiring a number of e-trikes or a van for a giant group.
LAND TOUR RATES
- E-trike: P500/hour
Good for 4 pax (P125/hr/pax)- Multi-cab: P700/hour
Good for 10 pax (P70/hr/pax)When you’re enthusiastic about chartering a multi-cab in your journey, you’ll be able to contact Kuya Bong, the drive we employed on our earlier journey.
MULTICAB TRANSFER/TOUR
Kuya Bong
+63 939 823 8198
6. Test resort location and facilities.
When reserving a resort for a visit with seniors or these with mobility points, you should definitely test its location. Whereas Boracay is small, it’s not flat. Some areas are uphill or farther inland. You don’t want to remain at a beachfront resort. In case you are touring with seniors and folks with mobility points, we suggest reserving close to the primary street for simpler entry to transportation. Staying near the primary street lets you hail an e-trike simply, so you will get from Level A to Level B with out lengthy walks. That is rather more handy for seniors than strolling on sand.
Apart from location, test the resort’s facilities, particularly if it’s a multi-story constructing. Be sure they’ve an elevator so elders received’t must climb up and down the steps.
7. Choose group-friendly lodging.
What will we imply by group-friendly? It means the resort provides rooms for teams and has particular group charges. This helps you save extra in comparison with reserving a number of normal resort rooms. Most resort rooms are for 2 individuals, and also you’ll must pay further for extra visitors. So, search for lodging designed for teams, even when it’s only for 4 individuals.
On our current Boracay journey, we stayed at Azalea Boracay, the place a two-bedroom suite for six individuals price P6,900 — that’s simply P1,150 per individual. Plus, it’s a full-service resort with free breakfast.
8. Carry senior ID when consuming out.
In fact, Boracay’s meals scene is among the highlights of any journey to the island! When you’re eating out with senior residents, don’t neglect to convey their Senior ID to avail of reductions. Simply current it earlier than getting the invoice to benefit from the financial savings.
✅ If you wish to try a number of the greatest eating places we tried in Boracay, you will get extra particulars right here: 25 Eating places and Meals Spots We Tried in Boracay
✅ In case you are searching for budget-friendly meals and grubs on the island, you’ll be able to go to this text for recommendations: 10 Inexpensive Eating places in Boracay
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