ANTIQUE | Itinerary + Travel Guide
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
More than its tourist spots, Antique is more known for its legendary folklore of aswang and mananangal. 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 country. Allow me to welcome you and peel the mystery behind the province of Antique.
► HOW TO GET TO ANTIQUE
Antique is located in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines, sandwiched between the provinces of Aklan and Iloilo. Currently, there are no direct flights to the province but there are two ways to get to Antique from Manila.
● ANTIQUE VIA KALIBO / CATICLAN ●
ADDITIONAL BUS OR TRICYCLE RIDE TO KALIBO BUS TERMINAL + BUS TO ANTIQUE 
MANILA TO KALIBO ○ 1 HOUR TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 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
CEBU TO CATICLAN ○ 1 HOUR TRAVEL TIME + TRICYCLE TO KALIBO BUS TERMINAL + BUS TO ANTIQUE ○ FARE FROM PHP 2,200.00 +/-
● CEBU PACIFIC - Flies 2 times daily | (032) 230-8888
CEBU TO KALIBO ○ 1 HOUR TRAVEL TIME + TRICYCLE TO KALIBO BUS TERMINAL + BUS TO ANTIQUE ○ FARE FROM PHP 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
BATANGAS TO CATICLAN ○ 9 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 1,000.00 +/-
● 2GO - Sails 5 times weekly | (02) 528-7000 
ROXAS TO CATICLAN ○ 4-5 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 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
BULALACAO TO CATICLAN ○ 3 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 375.00 +/-
● FASTCAT - Sails 5 times daily | (032) 842-9341 | (0946) 576-0544 
ODIONGAN TO CATICLAN ○ 3 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 80.00 +/-
● 2GO - Sails 5 times weekly | (02) 528-7000
● ROMBLON SHIPPING LINES - Sails 5 times weekly | (02) 528-7000
HAMBIL (CARABAO ISLAND) TO CATICLAN ○ 1 HOUR TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 80.00 +/-
● LOCAL PASSENGER OUTRIGGER BOATS - Sails once daily
● ANTIQUE VIA ILOILO ●
ADDITIONAL AIRPORT VAN TO MOLO TERMINAL (PHP 50.00) + VAN OR JEEP TO ANTIQUE (2 HOURS, PHP 110.00)
VIA MANILA TO ILOILO ○ 1 HOUR TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 2,900.00 +/-
● CEBU PACIFIC - Flies 7 times daily | (02) 7020-888
● PHILIPPINE AIRLINES - Flies 5 times daily | (02) 777-5932
VIA MANILA HARBOR PIER 4 TO ILOILO ○ 27 HOUR TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 2,600.00 +/-
● 2GO - Sails thrice weekly | (033) 336-2110
VIA BACOLOD BREDCO PORT TO ILOILO ○ 1-4 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 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
VIA PUNTOD WHARF TO ILOILO ○ 15 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 2,400.00 +/-
● 2GO - Sails once weekly (Saturday) | (033) 336-2110 
VIA CEBU DOMESTIC PORT TO ILOILO ○ 12-14 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 800.00 +/-
● COKALIIONG SHIPPING LINES - Sails 6 times weekly | (033) 335-8833
● TRANS ASIA SHIPPING LINES - Sails 6 times weekly| (033) 335-8499
VIA PUERTO PRINCESA PORT TO CUYO TO ILOILO ○ 24 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP 2,900.00 +/-
● MONTENEGRO SHIPPING LINES - Sails 4 times weekly | (033) 335-0955
● MILAGROSA SHIPPING LINES - Sails 4 times weekly | (048) 337-8627
► SPEAK ANTIQUE
Kinaray-a is the local dialect in Antique, one of the thirteen most spoken dialect 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…
► ANTIQUE TOURS
While tourism is fairly new in Antique and most tourists and travellers visit the province using the DIY or do-it-yourself method, there are a few packaged tour outfits that make it easier and more convenient in exploring the area.
KATAHUM TOURS
Contact Number: (0919) 813-9893
Email: flord@tibiaofishspa.com 
TRIBAL ADVENTURES
Contact Number: (0920) 558-7188
Email: tribaladventures@gmail.com
► WHERE TO STAY IN ANTIQUE
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 Php500.00 good for two persons, but at that price, don’t expect an air-conditioned room.
KAYAK INN
Rates: Click Here
Address: Barangay Tuno, Tibiao, Antique
Contact Number: (0908) 504-3463 | (0921) 570-1947
GPS Coordinates: 11.317480, 122.078762
PANDAN BEACH RESORT
Rates: Click Here
Address: Barangay Dionela, Pandan, Antique
Contact Number: (036) 278-9379 | (0917) 580-9648
GPS Coordinates: 11.720368, 122.090582
PHOTO FROM RJDEXPLORER.COM 
ZIPLINE INN
Rates: Starts at Php 500.00 (2pax)
Address: Barangay Tuno, Tibiao, Antique
Contact Number: (0920) 499-6903 | (0919) 579-5436
GPS Coordinates: 11.317675, 122.075501
► WHERE TO EAT IN ANTIQUE
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 carinderia. 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.
FLORING’S CARINDERIA
Type: Filipino Food
Address: Ilaures Junction, Brgy. Ilaures, Bugasong, Antique
Contact Number: (0927) 542-1917
GPS Coordinates: 11.010008, 122.049816 
TIBIAO BAKERY
Type: Pastries, Baked Products
Address: D.L. Bandoja Street, Tibiao, Antique
Contact Number: (036) 653-0048
GPS Coordinates: 11.288831, 122.036158
MAMAMMIA RESTAURANT
Type: Italian, Filipino Restaurant
Address: Iloilo-Antique Road, Langgawon, Tibiao, Antique
Contact Number: (0998) 485-2963
GPS Coordinates: 11.347014, 122.058689
PHOTO FROM DETOURISTA.COM 
VBOTS LUTONG BAHAY
Type: Filipino / Antiqueno Rice Meals
Address: Tibiao, Antique
Contact Number:
GPS Coordinates: 11.282704, 122.038392
► WHAT TO SEE AND DO IN ANTIQUE
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 is its rafting, hiking, island hopping, diving and local industry immersion.
ANINI–Y CHURCH
Address: Brgy. Poblacion, Anini-y, Antique
Contact Number:
GPS Coordinates: 10.430675, 121.925600 
SIRA-AN HOT SPRING
Address: Brgy. Nato, 5717 Anini-y, Antique
Contact Number: (0947) 315-6766 | (0917) 498-9652
GPS Coordinates: 10.421850, 121.941021 
PATADYONG WEAVING
Address: Barangay Bagtason, Bugasong, Antique
Contact Number: (0906) 843-8687
GPS Coordinates: 
CALUYA ISLAND
Address: Caluya Island, Caluya, Antique
Contact Number: N/A
GPS Coordinates: 11.919583, 121.558194 
MALALISON ISLAND
Address: Culasi, Antique
GPS Coordinates: 11.414861, 122.021028
PHOTO FROM RJDEXPLORER.COM
MALALISON VIEWDECK
Address: Culasi, Antique
GPS Coordinates: 11.414861, 122.021028
PHOTO FROM DETOURISTA.COM
LAOA-AN MUSCOVADO SUGAR MILL
Address: Laoa-An, Antique
Contact Number: (0919) 813-9893 via Katahum Tours
GPS Coordinates: 
BUGANG RIVER RAFTING
Address: Brgy. Dionela, Pandan, Antique
Contact Number: (036) 278-9379 | (0917) 580-9648
GPS Coordinates:
MALUMPATI COLD SPRING
Address: Pandan, Antique
Contact Number: (0927) 111-2222
GPS Coordinates: 11.767087, 122.076549
PHOTO FROM DETOURISTA.COM 
Address: Iloilo-Antique Road, Patnongon, Antique
Contact Number:
GPS Coordinates: 10.913288, 121.993274 
Address: Brgy. General Fullon, San Remegio, Antique
GPS Coordinates: 10.991580, 122.207211
PHOTO FROM DETOURISTA.COM 
Address: Brgy. Aningalan, San Remegio, Antique
GPS Coordinates:
PHOTO FROM DETOURISTA.COM
RAFFLESIA BLOOMING SITE
Address: Brgy. Aningalan, San Remegio, Antique
GPS Coordinates:
PHOTO FROM DETOURISTA.COM 
IGPASUNGAW FALLS
Address: Sebaste, Antique
GPS Coordinates:
PHOTO FROM DETOURISTA.COM
BUGTONG BATO WATERFALLS
Address: Barangay Tuno, Tibiao, Antique
Contact Number: (0919) 813-9893 via Katahum Tours
GPS Coordinates: 11.316585, 122.087067 
CLAY POTTERY
Address: Barangay Bandoja, Tibiao, Antique
Contact Number: (0919) 813-9893 via Katahum Tours
GPS Coordinates: 
KAWA HOT BATH
Address: Brgy. Tuno, Tibiao, Antique
Contact Number: (0908) 504-3463 | (0921) 570-1947
GPS Coordinates: 11.317480, 122.078762 
LAMBAKLAD FISHING
Address: Barangay Malabor, Tibiao, Antique
Contact Number: (0919) 813-9893 via Katahum Tours
GPS Coordinates: 11.272919, 122.044764 
NICA RAMBUTAN FARM
Address: Barangay La Paz, Tibiao, Antique
Contact Number: (0927) 676-0634
GPS Coordinates:
SECO ISLAND
Address: Tibiao, Antique
Contact Number: (0919) 813-9893 via Katahum Tours
GPS Coordinates: 11.318444, 121.670778
PHOTO FROM OUTOFTOWNBLOG.COM 
TIBIAO FISH SPA
Address: Tibiao, Antique
Contact Number: (0919) 813-9893
GPS Coordinates: 11.268887, 122.049274
WHITE WATER KAYAKING
Address: Brgy. Tuno, Tibiao, Antique
Contact Number: (0908) 504-3463 | (0921) 570-1947
GPS Coordinates: 11.317480, 122.078762 
BURI WEAVING
Address: Barangay Diclum, Tobias Fornier, Antique
Contact Number: (036) 320-1434
GPS Coordinates:
► WHAT TO BUY IN ANTIQUE
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 pasalubong in the form of buri and textile products.
BURI PRODUCTS
Buri Handicraft Association
Address: Barangay Diclum, Tobias Fornier, Antique
Contact Number: (036) 320-1434 
PATADYONG FABRICS
Bagtason Loom Weavers Association
Address: Barangay Bagtason, Bugasong, Antique
Contact Number: (0906) 843-8687
► ANTIQUE SAMPLE ITINERARY
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 three-day itinerary on the tour I made of Antique via Katahum Tours (Iloilo entry). We used a van to navigate the province. If you have an additional day, I suggest that you visit Seco Island, do the Bugang River Tour, and visit the Antique Rice Terraces.
DAY 1
Morning arrival from Iloilo City
Breakfast at Melinda’s Restaurant in Anini-y
Visit Anini-y Church
Visit Sira-an Hot Spring
Visit Malalison Island
Lunch Sira-an Hot Spring
Visit Buri Weaving Center
Visit Patadyong Weaving Center
Do Afternoon Lambaklad Fishing
Check in at Zipline Inn
DAY 2
Breakfast at Lambaklad Fishing Area
Visit Tibiao Pottery
Visit Nica Farm
Visit Tibiao Fish Spa
Lunch
Visit Bugtong Bato Falls
Dinner at Zipline Inn
DAY 3
Early Hotel Check Out
Breakfast at Zipline Inn
Do White Water Kayaking
Do Kawa Hot Bath
Lunch at Floring’s Carinderia
Depart from Antique to Iloilo END OF 3-DAY ITINERARY
► EXTEND YOUR ANTIQUE TRIP
BORACAY
► Boracay Travel Blog
Travel Time: 2 to 3 hours away by bus and ferry
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
58 comments
Wow! Comprehensive guide. Idol!
ReplyDeleteHaha Thanks Atty! Bisita tayo minsan sa Antique!
Deletecoffee table book na ito master! Swerte ng Antique
ReplyDeleteDi naman Doc, sobra naman! Have you been to Antique? :)
Deletehow much does this antique tour cost per person? or as a whole
ReplyDeleteHi Von, better contact Katahum Tours as I posted above :)
DeleteHi, Von.
ReplyDeleteFrom your sample itinerary, please transfer the Malalison Island visit to 2nd day, most of the places included were from the southern part of the province and Culasi where the island is part of, is a good 3-4 hours' drive from San Jose, capital municipality.
Hello. Wow. Thank you so much for appreciating Antique, my beloved province. I hope your first tour in Antique wont be your last. Again, thank you so much! Godbless!
ReplyDeleteIt definitely won't be our last, we still have a lot of places left to visit in Antique!
DeleteCan you share some details po? :) From Kalibo Airport if we'll take a van, will we be dropped at Tigbao? Mahirap ba mag-commute from Tigbao back to Kalibo Airport?
ReplyDeleteHow much po ung accommodation sa Zipline Inn? May malapit din ba na zipline? How long is ung travel time from zipline inn to kayak inn? May kainan po ba sa kayak inn and sa zipline inn? Thanks!!
Hi silent_zhax, as posted above, accommodations at Zipline Inn starts at Php500.00, last I checked. Regarding your other question, I haven't personally tried going to Antique via Kalibo, but I tried going from Antique to Kalibo, from my experience on that end, it's not that hard a commute.
DeleteYes, the zipline is close to the Zipline Inn, walking distance. Yes, they serve food at Zipline Inn :)
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ReplyDeletehindi kasama dito malumpati health spring un pa naman gusto ko puntahan from caticlan any tips and fare thx
ReplyDeleteHi Jude, sorry I haven't been to Malumpati Health Spring. Will include it on future updates :)
DeleteMay mga jeep po from caticlan papuntang Pandan, Antique. Or better, ask a konduktor to drop you near the Munisipyo or People's Park. May mga tricycle jan na nag'ooffer papuntang Malumpati Cold Spring. I dont know how much the exact fare from caticlan to antique. 100php naman singil ng mga tricycle driver. 20php entrance fee sa spring. cottage fee ranges from 20-50php depending kung gaano kalaki.
DeleteThank you for this very useful info.
ReplyDeleteNo problem Raine! Enjoy Antique! :)
DeleteThank you for sharing the details. I just want to correct the location/address of Bugtong Bato Falls - it's Brgy. Tuno, Tibiao, Antique not Importante, Tibiao, Antique. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi Jaybeth! Thank you so much for that info, updated the guide :)
DeleteHello! Is there a direct ride from iloilo to antique? If then, how much is the fare?
ReplyDeleteI don't think there is a direct ride. You need to transfer at Molo Terminal
DeleteHi Christian,
ReplyDeleteHow long po yun ride from Iloilo airport to Molo Terminal?
Are there buses/vans, to and from, round-the-clock?
Thanks! :)
The ride takes about 30 minutes to an hour :)
DeleteVan po. Mga nasa 35-45mins. Airport to molo terminal. 50-75 pesos ang fare.
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ReplyDeletemagkano po lahat lahat ng expenses nyo from day 1-3? salamat po
ReplyDeleteHi, will include budget and expenses in future updates, as of now, I suggest you contact Katahum Tours :)
DeleteHi ask lng po ako if meron pa po bus or any ride from kalibo airport to pandan at 8pm?thanks
ReplyDeleteHi, sorry I'm not sure. If ever you were able to try it, please share your experience here :)
DeleteHello! If anyone here need or looking for a homestay accomodation in libertad, Antique please dm me on Instagram. Just search homestayph or bisayangmangyan. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for info :)
Deletehello po , can i ask details po how much per head? hehe :)
ReplyDeleteWill update this with an Antique tavel budget guide soon
Deletehello hindi n active cell no. sa malumpati spring resort, sau nalang ako mgtatanong mula caticlan to malumpati mgkno ang fare sa bus or van salamat... arthur
ReplyDeleteHi Arthur, I haven't been to Malumpati Spring Resort yet, so I can't really answer.
DeleteCaticlan ato Malumpati, you can ride the bus with Iloilo signboard. more than an hour trip ciguro. most of the popular attractions in Antique is northern part so travelling from Kalibo or Caticlan is the most practical instead of from Iloilo which is souther part. by the way there are also UV express vans.
Deletewhen is the best time to go in Antique?
ReplyDeleteSummer is always a good time to visit beach areas :)
DeleteDoes the sample itinerary legit? If yes, I would like to request the tour package. Please reply as soon as possible, thank you and God bless!!
ReplyDeleteHi Nick, I suggest you contact Katahum tours for the Antique tour package
DeleteWe are planning to visit Antique po this coming Palarong Pambansa..from mindoro po kami, mga magkano po kami estimated na magagastos namin if magstay kami for 5 days?
ReplyDeleteHi Rowena, I advise going to the Katahum website for the tour cost. As foe the lodging, Antique has mostly homestays so it's very affordable
DeleteHi Christian, Which way is more practicable and economical, via Caticlan from Manila or via Iloilo City from Manila? Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI think it's about the same, more or less :)
Deletehello what is near to pandan antique ? kalibo airport or caticlan airport? thank you :)
ReplyDeleteCaticlan Airport is nearer Pandan :)
DeleteIs it possible to have daytour for malumpati and kawa hot and back to boracay?
ReplyDeleteFor Malumpati, yes it is possible to visit it on a half day tour from Boracay. But if you're gonna add the Kawa Hot Bath to your itinerary, it might take more than a day. :)
Deleteare there any bus/vans from Caticlan to Culasi, Antique if we leave Boracay at 7pm?
ReplyDeleteThere are several buses going from Caticlan to Culasi in the morning, but in the evening, I'm just not sure. Better ask at the Ceres bus terminal, which is just right across the jetty to Boracay for the exact schedule before going to Boracay Island.
DeleteWhat can u recommend for a day tour visit?
DeleteHi Rosario, I would suggest the river kayaking, then the kawa hot bath after. :)
Deletehi, how do i go to Tibiao,Antique from Nueva Valencia Guimaras? then from Tibiao Antique to Garin Farm in San Joaquin Iloilo? Is Tibia, Antique far from Guimaras? thanks
ReplyDeleteHi Malou, from Guimaras, you need to go to Iloilo first, then follow the instructions I posted on the transportation guide above. You will actually pass San Joaquin before reaching Tibiao :)
DeleteHow much did you spent for your 3 day itinerary with Katahum tours? Is katahum tours still operating?
ReplyDeleteThank you
Yes, Katahum Tours in Antique is still operating. Please contact them directly for an updated tour price. :)
DeleteHi, sbng lng ko ndala di bah, nami imo trip. Anyway slightest idea kng pila imo nagasto tanan? Thanks!
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