ANTIQUE TRAVEL GUIDE | Itinerary + Budget + Map [UPDATED 2022]

Monday, June 27, 2022

Antique Travel Guide Blog Itinerary Budget Map

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


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


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 [SEE CHEAPEST FLIGHT]
ADDITIONAL BUS OR TRICYCLE RIDE TO KALIBO BUS TERMINAL + BUS TO ANTIQUE

Manila To Antique Via Kalibo Caticlan Flight  
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


Cebu To Antique Via Kalibo Caticlan Flight  
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


Batangas To Antique Via Kalibo Caticlan Ferry
FERRY FROM BATANGAS TO CATICLAN TO ANTIQUE ○ 9 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱1,000.00 +/-
2GO - Sails 5 times weekly | (02) 528-7000


Mindoro To Antique Via Kalibo Caticlan Ferry
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


Romblon To Antique Via Kalibo Caticlan Ferry
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 [SEE CHEAPEST FLIGHT]
ADDITIONAL AIRPORT VAN TO MOLO TERMINAL (₱50.00) + VAN OR JEEP TO ANTIQUE (2 HOURS, ₱110.00)

Manila To Antique Via Iloilo Flight  
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


Manila To Antique Via Iloilo Ferry  
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


Bacolod To Antique Via Iloilo Ferry
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


Cagayan De Oro To Antique Via Iloilo Ferry
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


Cebu To Antique Via Iloilo Ferry
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


Puerto Princesa To Antique Via Iloilo Ferry
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


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


Antique Province Language

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


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


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 AntiqueKAYAK INN

Address: Brgy. Tuno, Tibiao,
Contact Number: (0908) 504-3463 | (0921) 570-1947
GPS Coordinates: 11.317480, 122.078762
Pandan Beach Resort AntiquePANDAN 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 AntiqueZIPLINE 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 ANTIQUE DISCOUNTED HOTELS


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 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 AntiqueFLORING’S CARINDERIA
Type: Filipino Food
Address: Ilaures Junction, Brgy. Ilaures, Bugasong
Contact Number: (0927) 542-1917
GPS Coordinates: 11.010008, 122.049816
Tibiao Bakery AntiqueTIBIAO 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 AntiqueMAMAMMIA 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 AntiqueVBOTS LUTONG BAHAY
Type: Filipino / Antiqueno Rice Meals
Address: Poblacion, Tibiao 
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 are its rafting, hiking, island hopping, diving, and local industry immersion.


Anini-y Tourist Spots
Anini-y Church AntiqueANINI–Y CHURCH
Address: Brgy. Poblacion, Anini-y  
GPS Coordinates: 10.430675, 121.925600
Sira-an Hot Spring AntiqueSIRA-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
Bugasong Tourist Spots
Patadyong Weaving AntiquePATADYONG WEAVING
Address: Brgy. Bagtason, Bugasong
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Contact Number: (0906) 843-8687
GPS Coordinates: 11.001788, 122.083400
Caluya Tourist Spots
Caluya Island AntiqueCALUYA ISLAND  
Entrance Fee: Free
Address: Caluya Island, Caluya
GPS Coordinates: 11.919583, 121.558194
PHOTO FROM AMBOT-AH
Culasi Tourist Spots
Mararison Island AntiqueMARARISON ISLAND
Entrance Fee: ₱20.00
Address: Brgy. Mararison, Culasi
GPS Coordinates: 11.414861, 122.021028
PHOTO FROM RJDEXPLORER
Mararison View Deck AntiqueMARARISON VIEWDECK
Address: Brgy. Mararison, Culasi
GPS Coordinates: 11.413185, 122.016872
PHOTO FROM KATAHUM TOURS
Nablag Islet AntiqueNABLAG ISLET
Address: Brgy. Mararison, Culasi
GPS Coordinates: 11.411275, 122.014445
PHOTO FROM RJDEXPLORER
Nablag Cave AntiqueNABLAG CAVE
Address: Brgy. Mararison, Culasi
GPS Coordinates:
PHOTO FROM RJDEXPLORER
Laua-an Tourist Spots
Laua-an Muscovado Sugar Mills AntiqueLAUA-AN MUSCOVADO SUGAR MILLS
Address: Laua-An, Antique
Contact Number:
GPS Coordinates:
Pandan Tourist Spots
Bugang River Rafting AntiqueBUGANG RIVER RAFTING
Address: Brgy. Dionela, Pandan
Contact Number: (036) 278-9379 | (0917) 580-9648
GPS Coordinates:
PHOTO FROM RJDEXPLORER
Malumpati Cold Spring AntiqueMALUMPATI 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 Tourist Spots
Patnongon Church AntiquePATNONGON CHURCH & CONVENT RUINS
Address: Rizal St., Poblacion, Patnongon
Opening Hours: 8:30AM to 5:00PM 
GPS Coordinates: 10.913288, 121.993274
San Remegio Tourist Spots
Antique Rice TerracesANTIQUE RICE TERRACES
Address: Brgy. General Fullon, San Remegio
GPS Coordinates: 10.991580, 122.207211
PHOTO FROM DETOURISTA.COM
Igbaclag Cave & Stone Castle AntiqueIGBACLAG CAVE & STONE CASTLE
Entrance Fee: ₱20.00
Address: Brgy. Aningalan, San Remegio
GPS Coordinates:
PHOTO FROM DETOURISTA.COM
Rafflesia Blooming Site AntiqueRAFFLESIA BLOOMING SITE
Entrance Fee: ₱20.00
Address: Brgy. Aningalan, San Remegio
GPS Coordinates:
PHOTO FROM DETOURISTA.COM
Sebaste Tourist Spots
Igpagsungaw Falls AntiqueIGPASUNGAW FALLS
Entrance Fee: ₱50.00
Address: Brgy. Igpatuyaw, Sebaste
GPS Coordinates: 11.586166, 122.173793
PHOTO FROM DETOURISTA.COM
Tibiao Tourist Spots
Bugtong Bato Falls AntiqueBUGTONG BATO FALLS
Entrance Fee: ₱50.00
Address: Brgy. Tuno, Tibiao
GPS Coordinates: 11.316585, 122.087067
Tibiao Clay Pottery AntiqueTIBIAO CLAY POTTERY
Entrance Fee: ₱50.00
Address: Brgy. Bandoja, Tibiao
Contact Number:
GPS Coordinates:
Antique Kawa Hot BathANTIQUE KAWA HOT BATH
Address: Brgy. Tuno, Tibiao
Contact Number: (0908) 504-3463 | (0921) 570-1947
GPS Coordinates: 11.317480, 122.078762
Lambaklad Fishing AntiqueLAMBAKLAD FISHING
Address: Brgy. Malabor, Tibiao
GPS Coordinates: 11.272919, 122.044764
Nica Rambutan Farm AntiqueNICA RAMBUTAN FARM
Address: Brgy. La Paz, Tibiao
Contact Number: (0927) 676-0634
Seco Island AntiqueSECO ISLAND
Entrance Fee: ₱100.00
Address: Seco Island, Tibiao
GPS Coordinates: 11.318444, 121.670778
PHOTO FROM KATAHUM TOURS
Tibiao Fish Spa AntiqueTIBIAO FISH SPA
Address: Purok 12, Brgy. Malabor, Tibiao
Contact Number: (0919) 813-9893
GPS Coordinates: 11.268887, 122.049274
White Water Kayaking AntiqueANTIQUE WHITE WATER KAYAKING
Address: Brgy. Tuno, Tibiao
Contact Number: (0908) 504-3463 | (0921) 570-1947
GPS Coordinates: 11.317480, 122.078762
Tobias Fornier Tourist Spots
Buri Weaving AntiqueANTIQUE BURI WEAVING
Address: Brgy. Diclum, Tobias Fornier
Contact Number: (036) 320-1434
GPS Coordinates: 10.485193, 121.922681




FESTIVALS IN ANTIQUE


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


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 Products AntiqueBURI ANTIQUE PRODUCTS
Buri Handicraft Association
Address: Brgy. Diclum, Tobias Fornier
Contact Number: (036) 320-1434
Laua-an Sweet Delicacies AntiqueLAUA-AN SWEET DELICACIES
Address: Laua-an, Antique

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




ANTIQUE TOURIST SPOTS MAP




ANTIQUE SAMPLE ITINERARY & BUDGET EXPENSES


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


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


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


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


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




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



EXTEND YOUR ANTIQUE TRIP


Antique To Bacolod TripBACOLOD
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
Antique To Boracay TripBORACAY  
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 To Bacolod TripCEBU  
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 To Bacolod TripGUIMARAS
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

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59 comments

  1. coffee table book na ito master! Swerte ng Antique

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  2. how much does this antique tour cost per person? or as a whole

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    1. Hi Von, better contact Katahum Tours as I posted above :)

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  3. Hi, Von.
    From 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.

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  4. 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!

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    1. It definitely won't be our last, we still have a lot of places left to visit in Antique!

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  5. Can 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?

    How 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!!

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    1. 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.

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    2. Yes, the zipline is close to the Zipline Inn, walking distance. Yes, they serve food at Zipline Inn :)

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  7. hindi kasama dito malumpati health spring un pa naman gusto ko puntahan from caticlan any tips and fare thx

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    1. Hi Jude, sorry I haven't been to Malumpati Health Spring. Will include it on future updates :)

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    2. May 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.

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  8. Thank you for this very useful info.

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  9. Thank 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!

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    1. Hi Jaybeth! Thank you so much for that info, updated the guide :)

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  10. Hello! Is there a direct ride from iloilo to antique? If then, how much is the fare?

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    1. I don't think there is a direct ride. You need to transfer at Molo Terminal

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  11. Hi Christian,

    How long po yun ride from Iloilo airport to Molo Terminal?
    Are there buses/vans, to and from, round-the-clock?

    Thanks! :)

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  12. Van po. Mga nasa 35-45mins. Airport to molo terminal. 50-75 pesos ang fare.

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  14. magkano po lahat lahat ng expenses nyo from day 1-3? salamat po

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    1. Hi, will include budget and expenses in future updates, as of now, I suggest you contact Katahum Tours :)

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  15. Hi ask lng po ako if meron pa po bus or any ride from kalibo airport to pandan at 8pm?thanks

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    1. Hi, sorry I'm not sure. If ever you were able to try it, please share your experience here :)

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  16. Hello! 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!

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  17. hello po , can i ask details po how much per head? hehe :)

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    1. Will update this with an Antique tavel budget guide soon

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  18. hello 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

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    1. Hi Arthur, I haven't been to Malumpati Spring Resort yet, so I can't really answer.

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    2. Caticlan 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.

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  19. when is the best time to go in Antique?

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    1. Summer is always a good time to visit beach areas :)

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  20. Does 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!!

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    1. Hi Nick, I suggest you contact Katahum tours for the Antique tour package

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  21. We 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?

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    1. Hi 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

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  22. Hi Christian, Which way is more practicable and economical, via Caticlan from Manila or via Iloilo City from Manila? Thank you.

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  23. hello what is near to pandan antique ? kalibo airport or caticlan airport? thank you :)

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  24. Is it possible to have daytour for malumpati and kawa hot and back to boracay?

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    1. For 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. :)

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  25. are there any bus/vans from Caticlan to Culasi, Antique if we leave Boracay at 7pm?

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    1. There 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.

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    2. What can u recommend for a day tour visit?

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    3. Hi Rosario, I would suggest the river kayaking, then the kawa hot bath after. :)

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  26. hi, 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

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    1. Hi 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 :)

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  27. How much did you spent for your 3 day itinerary with Katahum tours? Is katahum tours still operating?

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    1. Yes, Katahum Tours in Antique is still operating. Please contact them directly for an updated tour price. :)

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  28. Hi, sbng lng ko ndala di bah, nami imo trip. Anyway slightest idea kng pila imo nagasto tanan? Thanks!

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