More than its tourist spots, Antique Province is known more for its legendary folklore of aswang and mananangal creatures. Those mythical legends probably have kept tourists from pouring in to the province, making Antique one of the most unexplored places in the Philippines. But during my brief visit to this off-beat province, I found places, culture, and eco activities that are at par with any famous tourist spots in the Philippines. Allow me to welcome you and peel the mystery behind the province of Antique.

ANTIQUE TRAVEL GUIDE WHAT’S INSIDE? • Understand Antique • How To Get To Antique • How To Get Around Antique • Speak Antique • Organized Tours In Antique • Where To Stay In Antique • Where To Eat In Antique • What To See & Do In Antique • Festivals In Antique • What To Buy In Antique • Antique Tourist Spots Map • Antique Sample Itineraries & Budget Expenses           • Extend Your Antique Trip

UNDERSTAND ANTIQUE

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Antique Province is located on the full western side of Panay Island in Western Visayas. It faces the Sulu Sea on the west, and is bordered by the provinces of Aklan, Iloilo, and Capiz on the east. Its capital is San Jose de Buenavista, but for the purpose of this travel guide, we’ll be basing our adventure from the town of Tibiao since it’s more central to the tourist spots we’d be exploring.

HOW TO GET TO ANTIQUE

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Currently, there are no direct flights to the province but there are two ways to fly in to Antique from Metro Manila and Cebu City—from Iloilo and Aklan (via Kalibo or Caticlan). It can also be accessed by ferry, although you’d also have to pass through Iloilo or Aklan.

► ANTIQUE VIA KALIBO / CATICLAN
ADDITIONAL BUS OR TRICYCLE RIDE TO KALIBO BUS TERMINAL + BUS TO ANTIQUE

  
PLANE FROM MANILA TO KALIBO TO ANTIQUE ○ 1 HOUR TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱2,900.00 +/-
● AIRASIA - Flies 6 times daily | (02) 722-2742
● CEBU PACIFIC - Flies 5 times daily | (02) 7020-888
● PHILIPPINE AIRLINES - Flies 3 times daily | (02) 777-5932

  
PLANE FROM CEBU TO CATICLAN TO ANTIQUE ○ 1 HOUR TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱2,200.00 +/-
● CEBU PACIFIC - Flies 2 times daily | (032) 230-8888

PLANE FROM CEBU TO KALIBO TO ANTIQUE ○ 1 HOUR TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱2,200.00 +/-
● CEBU PACIFIC - Flies 2 times daily | (02) 7020-888
● PHILIPPINE AIRLINES - Flies 3 times weekly | (02) 777-5932
● TIGER AIRWAYS - Flies 2 times weekly | (02) 798-4499

  
FERRY FROM BATANGAS TO CATICLAN TO ANTIQUE ○ 9 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱1,000.00 +/-
● 2GO - Sails 5 times weekly | (02) 528-7000

  
FERRY FROM ROXAS TO CATICLAN TO ANTIQUE ○ 4-5 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱420.00 +/-
● MONTENEGRO LINES - Sails 5 times daily | (043) 289-2832
● STARLITE FERRIES - Sails 3 times daily | (02) 724-3034 | (043) 723-9965
● SUPER SHUTTLE RORO - Sails 4 times daily | (0915) 646-6857 | (032) 231-0639

FERRY FROM BULALACAO TO CATICLAN TO ANTIQUE ○ 3 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱375.00 +/-
● FASTCAT - Sails 5 times daily | (032) 842-9341 | (0946) 576-0544

  
FERRY FROM ODIONGAN TO CATICLAN TO ANTIQUE ○ 3 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱80.00 +/-
● 2GO - Sails 5 times weekly | (02) 528-7000
● ROMBLON SHIPPING LINES - Sails 5 times weekly | (02) 528-7000

FERRY FROM HAMBIL (CARABAO ISLAND) TO CATICLAN TO ANTIQUE ○ 1 HOUR TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱80.00 +/-
● LOCAL PASSENGER OUTRIGGER BOATS - Sails once daily

► ANTIQUE VIA ILOILO
ADDITIONAL AIRPORT VAN TO MOLO TERMINAL (₱50.00) + VAN OR JEEP TO ANTIQUE (2 HOURS, ₱110.00)

  
PLANE FROM MANILA TO ILOILO TO ANTIQUE ○ 1 HOUR TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱2,900.00 +/-
● CEBU PACIFIC - Flies 7 times daily | (02) 7020-888
● PHILIPPINE AIRLINES - Flies 5 times daily | (02) 777-5932

  
FERRY FROM MANILA HARBOR PIER 4 TO ILOILO TO ANTIQUE  ○ 27 HOUR TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱2,600.00 +/-
● 2GO - Sails thrice weekly | (033) 336-2110

  
FERRY FROM BACOLOD BREDCO PORT TO ILOILO TO ANTIQUE  ○ 1-4 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱2,900.00 +/-
● 2GO - Sails multiple times daily | (033) 336-2110
● MILLENNIUM - Sails multiple times daily | (034) 433-9360
● MONTENEGRO SHIPPING LINES - Sails multiple times daily | (034) 704-2322
● OCEANJET - Sails multiple times daily | (032) 255-7560
● TRI-STAR MEGALINK - Sails multiple times daily | (034) 422-6059
● WEESAM EXPRESS - Sails multiple times daily | (033) 337-3282

  
FERRY FROM PUNTOD WHARF TO ILOILO TO ANTIQUE ○ 15 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱2,400.00 +/-
● 2GO - Sails once weekly (Saturday) | (033) 336-2110

  
FERRY FROM CEBU DOMESTIC PORT TO ILOILO TO ANTIQUE ○ 12-14 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱800.00 +/-
● COKALIIONG SHIPPING LINES - Sails 6 times weekly | (033) 335-8833
● TRANS ASIA SHIPPING LINES - Sails 6 times weekly| (033) 335-8499

  
FERRY FROM PUERTO PRINCESA PORT TO CUYO TO ILOILO TO ANTIQUE ○ 24 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱2,900.00 +/-
● MONTENEGRO SHIPPING LINES - Sails 4 times weekly | (033) 335-0955
● MILAGROSA SHIPPING LINES - Sails 4 times weekly | (048) 337-8627

HOW TO GET AROUND ANTIQUE

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The main mode of transportation in Antique is the tricycle. Minimum fare is at ₱10.00 per person. There are also jeeps and buses that ply the National Highway, and habal-habal motorcycles for interior roads, but these are few and far between. Actually, even the tricycles are not that plenty. Public transport isn’t really that developed in Antique yet.

SPEAK ANTIQUE

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Kinaray-a is the local dialect in Antique, one of the thirteen most spoken dialects in the country. Cuyanon, Caluyanon, Hilagaynon, Ati, and Cebuano are also spoken. Most locals, however, know how to speak Filipino and English.

Thank You - Salamat
Good Morning - Mayad nga aga
Good Afternoon - Mayad nga hapon
Good Evening - Mayad nga gabi
How Much? - Tag pira?
Where is… - Sa diing ang…

ORGANIZED TOURS IN ANTIQUE

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While tourism is fairly new in Antique and most tourists and travelers visit the province using the DIY or do-it-yourself method, there are a couple of packaged tour outfits that make it easier and more convenient in exploring the area. In my opinion, due to the lack of public transport in the province, this is the easiest and most convenient way of exploring Antique Province.

KATAHUM TOURS - Contact Number: (0915) 227-2056 | Email: flord@tibiaofishspa.com
TRIBAL ADVENTURES (based in Boracay) - Contact Number: (0920) 558-7188 | Email: tribaladventures@gmail.com

WHERE TO STAY IN ANTIQUE

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There are only a handful of places to stay in at Antique. I haven’t seen any big hotels in the province although there are inns, hostels, and resorts in the area. The most common mode of accommodation are homestays. Overnight rates are quite cheap, starting at roughly ₱400.00, but at that price, don’t expect an air-conditioned room.

KAYAK INN

Address: Brgy. Tuno, Tibiao,
Contact Number: (0908) 504-3463 | (0921) 570-1947
GPS Coordinates: 11.317480, 122.078762
PANDAN BEACH RESORT

Address: Brgy. Dionela, Pandan
Contact Number: (036) 278-9379 | (0917) 580-9648
GPS Coordinates: 11.720368, 122.090582
PHOTO FROM AGODA
ZIPLINE INN
Rates: From ₱500.00 (2pax)
Address: Brgy. Tuno, Tibiao
Contact Number: (0920) 499-6903 | (0919) 579-5436
GPS Coordinates: 11.317675, 122.075501

• COMPLETE LIST OF LODGINGS IN ANTIQUE •

WHERE TO EAT IN ANTIQUE

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If fancy restaurants and cuisine are what you’re looking for, then this province might not be for you. Places to eat in Antique consist mostly of eateries and carinderias. There are a few restaurants in the area but they’re mostly inside resorts. For street food, besides the usual pork barbecue and isaw stalls that pop up in the afternoon, there’s not much chow in that department too.

FLORING’S CARINDERIA
Type: Filipino Food
Address: Ilaures Junction, Brgy. Ilaures, Bugasong
Contact Number: (0927) 542-1917
GPS Coordinates: 11.010008, 122.049816
TIBIAO BAKERY
Type: Pastries, Baked Products
Address: D.L. Bandoja St., Poblacion, Tibiao
Contact Number: (036) 653-0048, (0936) 852-4373
GPS Coordinates: 11.288831, 122.036158
MAMAMMIA RESTAURANT
Type: Italian, Filipino Restaurant
Address: Iloilo-Antique Road, Langgawon, Tibiao
Contact Number: (0998) 485-2963
GPS Coordinates: 11.347014, 122.058689
PHOTO FROM FB PAGE
VBOTS LUTONG BAHAY
Type: Filipino / Antiqueno Rice Meals
Address: Poblacion, Tibiao 
GPS Coordinates: 11.282704, 122.038392

WHAT TO SEE AND DO IN ANTIQUE

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For a sleepy province, there are surprisingly a lot of things to do in Antique—the place is more of an eco-adventure and cultural place than for sight-seeing. One can visit historic places, island beaches, and resorts, but Antique’s real draw are its rafting, hiking, island hopping, diving, and local industry immersion.

ANINI–Y CHURCH
Address: Brgy. Poblacion, Anini-y  
GPS Coordinates: 10.430675, 121.925600
SIRA-AN HOT SPRING
Entrance Fee: ₱50.00
Address: Brgy. Nato, 5717 Anini-y
Contact Number: (0947) 315-6766 | (0917) 498-9652
GPS Coordinates: 10.421850, 121.941021

PATADYONG WEAVING
Address: Brgy. Bagtason, Bugasong
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Contact Number: (0906) 843-8687
GPS Coordinates: 11.001788, 122.083400

CALUYA ISLAND  
Entrance Fee: Free
Address: Caluya Island, Caluya
GPS Coordinates: 11.919583, 121.558194
PHOTO FROM AMBOT-AH

MARARISON ISLAND
Entrance Fee: ₱20.00
Address: Brgy. Mararison, Culasi
GPS Coordinates: 11.414861, 122.021028
PHOTO FROM RJDEXPLORER
MARARISON VIEWDECK
Address: Brgy. Mararison, Culasi
GPS Coordinates: 11.413185, 122.016872
PHOTO FROM KATAHUM TOURS
NABLAG ISLET
Address: Brgy. Mararison, Culasi
GPS Coordinates: 11.411275, 122.014445
PHOTO FROM RJDEXPLORER
NABLAG CAVE
Address: Brgy. Mararison, Culasi
GPS Coordinates:
PHOTO FROM RJDEXPLORER

LAUA-AN MUSCOVADO SUGAR MILLS
Address: Laua-An, Antique
Contact Number:
GPS Coordinates:

BUGANG RIVER RAFTING
Address: Brgy. Dionela, Pandan
Contact Number: (036) 278-9379 | (0917) 580-9648
GPS Coordinates:
PHOTO FROM RJDEXPLORER
MALUMPATI COLD SPRING
Entrance Fee: ₱50.00
Address: Sitio Malumpati, Brgy. Guia, Pandan
Opening Hours: 7:30AM to 4:00PM, Closed Sat Sun
Contact Number: (0908) 566-5256
GPS Coordinates: 11.767087, 122.076549
PHOTO FROM WIKIMEDIA

PATNONGON CHURCH & CONVENT RUINS
Address: Rizal St., Poblacion, Patnongon
Opening Hours: 8:30AM to 5:00PM 
GPS Coordinates: 10.913288, 121.993274

ANTIQUE RICE TERRACES
Address: Brgy. General Fullon, San Remegio
GPS Coordinates: 10.991580, 122.207211
PHOTO FROM DETOURISTA.COM
IGBACLAG CAVE & STONE CASTLE
Entrance Fee: ₱20.00
Address: Brgy. Aningalan, San Remegio
GPS Coordinates:
PHOTO FROM DETOURISTA.COM
RAFFLESIA BLOOMING SITE
Entrance Fee: ₱20.00
Address: Brgy. Aningalan, San Remegio
GPS Coordinates:
PHOTO FROM DETOURISTA.COM

IGPASUNGAW FALLS
Entrance Fee: ₱50.00
Address: Brgy. Igpatuyaw, Sebaste
GPS Coordinates: 11.586166, 122.173793
PHOTO FROM DETOURISTA.COM

BUGTONG BATO FALLS
Entrance Fee: ₱50.00
Address: Brgy. Tuno, Tibiao
GPS Coordinates: 11.316585, 122.087067
TIBIAO CLAY POTTERY
Entrance Fee: ₱50.00
Address: Brgy. Bandoja, Tibiao
Contact Number:
GPS Coordinates:
ANTIQUE KAWA HOT BATH
Address: Brgy. Tuno, Tibiao
Contact Number: (0908) 504-3463 | (0921) 570-1947
GPS Coordinates: 11.317480, 122.078762
LAMBAKLAD FISHING
Address: Brgy. Malabor, Tibiao
GPS Coordinates: 11.272919, 122.044764
NICA RAMBUTAN FARM
Address: Brgy. La Paz, Tibiao
Contact Number: (0927) 676-0634
SECO ISLAND
Entrance Fee: ₱100.00
Address: Seco Island, Tibiao
GPS Coordinates: 11.318444, 121.670778
PHOTO FROM KATAHUM TOURS
TIBIAO FISH SPA
Address: Purok 12, Brgy. Malabor, Tibiao
Contact Number: (0919) 813-9893
GPS Coordinates: 11.268887, 122.049274
ANTIQUE WHITE WATER KAYAKING
Address: Brgy. Tuno, Tibiao
Contact Number: (0908) 504-3463 | (0921) 570-1947
GPS Coordinates: 11.317480, 122.078762

ANTIQUE BURI WEAVING
Address: Brgy. Diclum, Tobias Fornier
Contact Number: (036) 320-1434
GPS Coordinates: 10.485193, 121.922681

FESTIVALS IN ANTIQUE

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Antique Province celebrates the Binirayan Festival every December—coinciding with the Christmas Celebration. Binirayan means “where they sailed to” and it celebrates the Legend of Maragtas—the ten Bornean Datus that landed on the island of Panay.

It opens with a fluvial parade in Malandog Beach in Hamtic, followed by pageants, parades and cultural shows, trade expos, traditional folk theaters, street dancing, Malay-ati (ati-atihan) competition, and the Antique International Marathon.

WHAT TO BUY IN ANTIQUE

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I didn’t see a single souvenir shop during my visit to Antique, so if you’re into ref magnets and key chains, cross that off your list of things to bring back home. You can, however, buy more legit pasalubongs in the form of buri and patadyong textile products.

BURI ANTIQUE PRODUCTS
Buri Handicraft Association
Address: Brgy. Diclum, Tobias Fornier
Contact Number: (036) 320-1434
LAUA-AN SWEET DELICACIES
Address: Laua-an, Antique

PATADYONG FABRIC
Bagtason Loom Weavers Association
Address: Brgy. Bagtason, Bugasong
Contact Number: (0906) 843-8687

ANTIQUE TOURIST SPOTS MAP

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ANTIQUE SAMPLE ITINERARY & BUDGET EXPENSES

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The province of Antique consists of eighteen towns. It is a big province and in all probability, a lot of places are still unexplored in terms of tourism. I’m basing this four-day itinerary on the tour I made of Antique via Katahum Tours. For this Antique itinerary, we’ll enter via Iloilo and have our base of operation, or lodging, in the town of Tibiao.

We used a van to navigate the province on our tour, but for this itinerary, I used Antique’s public transports. Note that the first day is a running tour—meaning, you won’t be checking in to your lodging until you reach it by the end of the day. If you’re not using a backpack and lugging a suitcase around, this might not be possible to achieve.

For the Seco Island tour, the best and most economical way to do it is to join an organized tour via Katahum Tours. Actually, if you really want convenience, I suggest that you do the whole Antique tour via Katahum since public transportation isn’t really that reliable in Antique.

If you have an additional day, I suggest that you visit the Antique Rice Terraces in San Remegio.

If you’re planning on entering or exiting via Aklan, you also might want to include the Bugang River Tour and visit the Malumpati Cold Spring.

► DAY ONE: HIT THE GROUND RUNNING FROM ILOILO | ₱1,210.00
BUDGET PER PERSON BASED ON A GROUP OF TWO

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Early Morning arrival from Iloilo City
₱50.00 - VAN FROM AIRPORT TO MOLO TERMINAL
₱120.00 - VAN OR JEEP TO ANINI-Y, ANTIQUE
Late breakfast at Anini-y  (Recommended: Melinda’s Restaurant)
₱150.00 - AVERAGE MEAL COST
Visit Anini-y Church
Visit Sira-an Hot Spring
₱10.00 - TRICYCLE TO SIRA-AN HOT SPRING
₱50.00 - ENTRANCE FEE
Visit Nogas Island
₱500.00 / 2 - BOAT FEE TO NOGAS ISLAND, ROUNDTRIP (UP TO 6 PAX)
₱50.00 - ENTRANCE FEE
₱60.00 - ENVIRONMENTAL FEE
Lunch Sira-an Hot Spring
₱150.00 - AVERAGE MEAL COST
Visit Buri Weaving Center
₱20.00 - TRICYCLE / JEEP TO BURI HANDICRAFT ASSOCIATION
Visit Patadyong Weaving Center
₱50.00 - JEEP / BUS TO BAGTASON LOOM WEAVERS ASSOCIATION
Check in at lodging in Tibiao (Recommended: Kawa Inn)
₱50.00 - JEEP / BUS TO LODGING
Do Afternoon Lambaklad Fishing via Katahum Tours
₱200.00 - TOUR FEE

► DAY TWO: TIBIAO ECO-ADVENTURE | ₱2,215.00
BUDGET PER PERSON BASED ON A GROUP OF TWO

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Breakfast
₱150.00 - AVERAGE MEAL COST
₱500.00 - DAILY LODGING FEE PER PAX *REMOVE IF DAYTOUR
Visit Bugtong Bato Falls
₱70.00 / 2- MOTORCYCLE TO BRGY. TUNO FOR 2PAX
₱50.00 - ENTRANCE FEE, PER PAX
₱150.00 / 2 - TOUR GUIDE FEE (UP TO 5PAX)
Do Tibiao River White Water Kayaking from Kayak Inn
₱700.00 - KAYAKING FEE (SHORT DISTANCE)
Do Kawa Hot Bath at Kayak Inn
₱200.00 - KAWA HOT BATH
Lunch at Kayak Inn
₱150.00 - AVERAGE MEAL COST
Visit Tibiao Pottery
₱70.00 / 2 - MOTORCYCLE TO BRGY. TUNO FOR 2PAX
₱50.00 - ENTRANCE FEE
Dinner at Tibiao Fish Spa Food Park
₱120.00 - FISH SPA FEE
₱150.00 - AVERAGE MEAL COST

► DAY THREE: MARARISON ISLAND | ₱1,395.00
BUDGET PER PERSON BASED ON A GROUP OF TWO

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Breakfast
₱150.00 - AVERAGE MEAL COST
₱500.00 - DAILY LODGING FEE PER PAX *REMOVE IF DAYTOUR
Go to Culasi Port
₱20.00 - TRICYCLE FARE PER PAX, APPROXIMATE
Sail to Mararison Island
₱10.00 - REGISTRATION FEE
₱20.00 - ENVIRONMENTAL FEE
₱750.00 / 2 - BOAT FARE, GOOD FOR 5 PAX
Beach Time, Visit Mararison View Deck
Visit Nablag Islet & Cave
Lunch
₱150.00 - PACKED LUNCH
Go back to Culasi Port
Go back to Tibiao
₱20.00 - TRICYCLE FARE PER PAX, APPROXIMATE
Dinner
₱150.00 - AVERAGE MEAL COST

► DAY FOUR: SECO ISLAND | ₱1,900.00
BUDGET PER PERSON BASED ON A GROUP OF TWO

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Breakfast
₱150.00 - COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST
₱500.00 - DAILY LODGING FEE PER PAX *REMOVE IF DAYTOUR
Early hotel check out
Visit Seco Island
₱2,500.00 / 2 - TOUR FEE, FOR 5 PAX (LUNCH INCLUDED)
Go back to Tibiao, wash up
Depart Antique

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►► TOTAL BUDGET | ₱6,720.00 per person
BASED ON TWO PERSONS TRAVELING TOGETHER FOR FOUR DAYS & THREE NIGHTS IN ANTIQUE

EXTEND YOUR ANTIQUE TRIP

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BACOLOD
Bacolod Travel Blog
Travel Time: 3 to 6 hours away by bus and ferry
Departure Point: Antique Highway
Suggested Number of Days: 2 days up
BORACAY  
Boracay Travel Blog
Travel Time: 2 to 3 hours away by bus and ferry
Departure Point: Antique Highway
Suggested Number of Days: 2 days up
CEBU  
Cebu Travel Blog
Travel Time: 3 to 4 hours away by bus and plane
Departure Point: Antique Highway
Suggested Number of Days: 3 days up
GUIMARAS  
Guimaras Travel Blog
Travel Time: 2 to 3 hours away by bus and ferry
Departure Point: Antique Highway
Suggested Number of Days: 1 to 3 days

ANTIQUE PROVINCE TRAVEL BLOG, GUIDE, EXPENSES, MAP, & ITINERARY
UPDATED AS OF JUNE 27, 2022