Bantayan Island (Tips)

Here are some tips should you plan to go to Bantayan Island:

1. Plan for a few days stay at Bantayan. Staying overnight will not be enough for you to explore the island (just like us).

2. Leave for Bantayan as early as possible.

3. The non-airconditioned buses are fine and quite cheap. The trip is quite breezy anyway. Just make sure you put sunscreen. My right arm got sunburned along the ride because the sun was shining on the right side. Better yet, just sit on the opposite side of the bus away from the sun.

4. If you really want airconditioned transport, you can ride v-hire (sorta like vans) or a taxi but it’s going to cost you a lot more money.

5. If you’re riding a v-hire, make sure you do not choose a dilapidated looking one. We rode a v-hire going back to Cebu. I was already thinking that the v-hire will breakdown and and it did so we had to go back a few kilometers back to wait for a replacement.

6. If you’re looking to buy bottled water, do not buy at the resorts. Kota charges 60 pesos ($1.33) for a 1 liter bottle and outside they charge just less than half the price for it.

7. If you want to eat dinner buffet at D’ Jungle, make sure you arrive there early so that you don’t eat just the leftovers.

8. Those fan-like clams available at D’Jungle is a must eat.

9. People there are quite nice and hospitable. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Talk to them (especially the pedicab drivers) and get to know more about the place.

10. Have Fun. Relax. Take a dip. Breathe the fresh air. Enjoy!!!