Bantayan Island is an idyllic tropical destination that is perfect for those who are looking for a paradise-like location to spend their holiday.
Bantayan Island is perhaps one of the most idyllic destinations in the Philippines. It has unspoiled beaches, amazing heritage structures, noteworthy natural formations, and must-visit eco-tourism sites. On top of these, seafood is abundant in Bantayan Island making it the perfect tropical island getaway.
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| Boat on a beach in Sta. Fe |
20 Top Things to Do in Bantayan Island (With Family-Friendly Options)
Get to know Bantayan Island
Bantayan Island in Cebu is located in the Visayan Sea. Specifically, it is located westward in the northernmost tip of the island of Cebu. It is divided into three municipalities: Bantayan, Madridejos, and Sante Fe.
The town of Bantayan, located in the central part of the island, is also the seat of trade and commerce of Bantayan Island. Madridejos is the primary fish producer of the island while Sta. Fe is the center of travel and tourism and is considered the island's primary gateway.
The town of Bantayan, located in the central part of the island, is also the seat of trade and commerce of Bantayan Island. Madridejos is the primary fish producer of the island while Sta. Fe is the center of travel and tourism and is considered the island's primary gateway.
Bantayan Island is a quiet, quaint, and peaceful island destination. Life on this island is unhurried, completely devoid of the hustle and bustle (as well as the pressures) of city life. As such, if you are looking for a place to connect with nature as well as the beautiful simplicity of island life, then Bantayan Island is for you.
But don't get us wrong. Bantayan Island is far from boring. In fact, many adventures still await travelers if they choose to go here.
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| Ogtong Cave |
But don't get us wrong. Bantayan Island is far from boring. In fact, many adventures still await travelers if they choose to go here.
Aside from the many beautiful sights that Bantayan Island has to offer, here are some interesting facts and trivia about the island that you probably did not know about:
1. It has its own unique language called Bantayanon which is a mixture of Visayan languages from nearby areas, particularly Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Boholano, Masbateño, and Waray-Waray, plus a sprinkling of its own distinctive words like "kakyop" for yesterday and "buwas" for tomorrow.
2. Bantayan Island is home to Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Church, one of the oldest churches in the Philippines. Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, meanwhile, is the oldest parish in the Visayas and Mindanao.
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| Welcome Arch at Virgin Island |
3. Bantayan Island is considered a Wilderness Area and is under a protected status through Proclamation No. 2151 of 1981. This means that the island's wildlife and natural reserves are to be protected from all activities that will compromise them.
4. Bantayan Island is home to four must-see festivals: Palawod Festival, Semana Santa, Isda (Buwad) Festival, and Kinsahon Festival.
Palawod Festival is celebrated every June 29 and is a way of thanksgiving for the abundant bounty of the sea. In fact, "palawod" is a Cebuano word that means "to go out to sea."
4. Bantayan Island is home to four must-see festivals: Palawod Festival, Semana Santa, Isda (Buwad) Festival, and Kinsahon Festival.
Palawod Festival is celebrated every June 29 and is a way of thanksgiving for the abundant bounty of the sea. In fact, "palawod" is a Cebuano word that means "to go out to sea."
The highlight of the celebration is a street-dancing event in which participants are dressed in costumes that depict the blessings from the sea such as shells, fish, clams, and jellyfish.
Semana Santa, meanwhile, is held during Holy Week. During the event, life-size statues of saints, as well as the Santo Entierro, are paraded around Bantayan town. What is unique about this celebration is that Bantayanons eat meat during Holy Week.
Since fish is their primary source of protein and the fishermen cannot set out to sea during Holy Week, they were allowed to consume meat although many Bantayanons abstain from eating meat.
The Isda or Buwad Festival, on the other hand, is celebrated every December 8 in the town of Madridejos. This is also a Thanksgiving festival for all the bountiful harvests from the sea. During the festival, the town's dried fish (Cebuano, buwad) products take the spotlight.
Lastly, Kinsahon Festival is held every January 15 to 16 and features the different seashells (kinsahon) from Sta. Fe town.
Semana Santa, meanwhile, is held during Holy Week. During the event, life-size statues of saints, as well as the Santo Entierro, are paraded around Bantayan town. What is unique about this celebration is that Bantayanons eat meat during Holy Week.
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| At Virgin Island |
Since fish is their primary source of protein and the fishermen cannot set out to sea during Holy Week, they were allowed to consume meat although many Bantayanons abstain from eating meat.
The Isda or Buwad Festival, on the other hand, is celebrated every December 8 in the town of Madridejos. This is also a Thanksgiving festival for all the bountiful harvests from the sea. During the festival, the town's dried fish (Cebuano, buwad) products take the spotlight.
Lastly, Kinsahon Festival is held every January 15 to 16 and features the different seashells (kinsahon) from Sta. Fe town.
How to go to Bantayan Island
We went to Bantayan Island to celebrate our third wedding anniversary. We chose this particular destination because we were looking for an island and beach getaway without much of the crowd, especially the party-hopping kind such as those in Boracay.
Going to Bantayan Island requires a lot of patience because of the long bus drive from Cebu City, which is around 5 to 6 hours, traffic and stopovers included.
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| Sta. Fe Port |
Trip map created with Wanderlog, a journey planner app
Here's how to get there:
1. Take a domestic flight to Mactan International Airport.
2. From Mactan International Airport, hail a cab (choose the white taxis, they're cheaper than the yellow ones and the private vans) and ask the driver to take you to North Bus Terminal.
3. At North Bus Terminal, take a bus bound for Hagnaya Port (we took a Ceres Bus, P165/head).
4. Once at Hagnaya Port, buy tickets for a ferry boat ride (P170/head) to Sta. Fe Port.5. You may ask your resort's shuttle service to pick you up from Sta. Fe port. Alternatively, you may ask tricycle drivers within the port area to take you to your accommodation.
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| Beach Placid |
By the way, note that there are buses that go straight to Bantayan town via Sta. Fe Port (P200/head). Keep in mind that the Php200 fare does not cover the ferry boat fare which means you will still have to pay for it separately once at Hagnaya Port.
If you are going to Sta. Fe town, you can just pay for a bus ride up to Hagnaya Port. If you are going to Bantayan or Madridejos town, then you may opt to ride the bus up to those locations.
How to get around Bantayan Island
Bantayan Island, being a top tourist destination, offers a myriad of activities for adventure seekers, heritage tourists, and laid-back travelers.
The primary mode of transportation here is tricycle and multi-cab but you may wish to rent a bike or a motorcycle and roam around on your lonesome.
You may ask the resort where you're staying for recommendations on where to go, what to do, and where to eat. Even tricycle drivers would have a good list of things to do while on this island.
What to do on Bantayan Island
Bantayan Island may be slow-paced but that does not mean that there is not much to do here. In fact, there are so many amazing activities that you can try here so I suggest staying here for at least a weekend. However, I think it's ideal to stay here for at least 3 days like we did.
Even so, we felt like there are still so many things to see and do on Bantayan Island. Here are some of the amazing things to try on Bantayan Island:
1. Spend a leisurely time at the beach
Bantayan Island is perfect for beach bummers. Its white-sand beaches are perfect for idle walks, especially in the early morning or early afternoon.
We spent a lot of time just walking along the beach and checking out the resorts in Sta. Fe. Yes, you can go inside resorts and beachside hotels in Sta. Fe and stay at the beachfront even if you are not checked in.
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| Beach at Sta. Fe |
If you do get tired, just flop yourself on a beach bench, soak up the sun, and enjoy the relaxing waves and sea breeze.
We spent most of our time at Anika Island Resort, which we definitely loved but you may check out other resorts like Beach Placid, Kota Beach, and Jelly's Haven.
2. Take a dip in Ogtong Cave
Ogtong Cave is an underground cave with a natural pool located inside Sta. Fe Beach Club, which is just a few minutes away from Sta. Fe town via tricycle. Swimming at Ogtong Cave is one of the most highly recommended activities on Bantayan Island.
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| Swimming in Ogtong Cave |
We were expecting the water to be freezing cold but it was surprisingly warm. The spring water was clear and looked clean. It was a little uncomfortable swimming because the natural pool was small and the floor was uneven.
As a matter of fact, since the cave is small and the floor is uneven, it's not advisable to swim here like one would normally do in a pool or on the beach.
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| Enjoying the swimming pool in Sta. Fe Beach Club |
The farthest end was lighted but there was a section of the cave that was dark that could make one feel claustrophobic. While the water was not deep, it's still best to take caution if you have a tendency to have panic attacks.
By the way, one has to pay a minimal admission fee of Php100 per head at Sta. Fe Beach Club but that already included swimming in Ogtong Cave and use of the swimming pool.
3. Go to Kota Beach Resort
Kota Beach Resort, considered one of the best beach resorts on Bantayan Island, is where the popular movie Camp Sawi was filmed.
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| Camp Sawi |
We went inside Kota Beach and took some photos of the spot where the Camp Sawi marker was located.
Also located at the beach behind the resort is a stunning sandbar so do include checking that out in your itinerary because it's one of the most Instagram-worthy locations in Bantayan Island.
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| Sandbar |
Also located at the beach behind the resort is a stunning sandbar so do include checking that out in your itinerary because it's one of the most Instagram-worthy locations in Bantayan Island.
4. Visit Saints Peter and Paul Parish Church
One of the magnificent structures that you may want to visit in Bantayan town is the oldest parish in Visayas and Mindanao, the Saints Peter and Paul Parish, which was established by the Augustinians on June 11, 1580.
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| Saints Peter and Paul Parish Church |
The parish church, built in the 1800s, is made of coralline limestone and is considered unique among the many churches in the Philippines because of the stone relief sculptures that adorn its walls.
5. Explore Bantayan town
After visiting Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Church, you may want to take a walk around the Bantayan town plaza where you will see a lot of antique houses.
Farther away from the town plaza is the public market where they sell souvenirs as well as dried fish and seafood, said to be much cheaper as compared to those sold in Cebu City.
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| Antique houses in Bantayan town |
Farther away from the town plaza is the public market where they sell souvenirs as well as dried fish and seafood, said to be much cheaper as compared to those sold in Cebu City.
6. Visit Kota Park
If you have time, take a multi-cab to Madridejos town and visit Kota Park where an old fort, a sentinel that has witnessed history throughout centuries, stands guard.
There is also a beach area and a pier with an observation platform if you want to enjoy the sunset.
7. Commune with nature at Bantayan Island Nature and Conservation Park
You may also want to visit the Bantayan Nature and Conservation Park as well as other mangrove conservation sites if you wish to visit eco-tourism sites and marvel at nature's unadulterated beauty.
Bantayan Island Nature and Conservation Park is actually a seaside leisure and wellness resort located in Tamiao.
8. Try cliff-diving at German Ruins
The German Ruins are known as the primary cliff-diving point in Bantayan Island. The German Ruins are not ruins per se but unfinished houses.
Travelers go here for the spectacular views, the breathtaking cliff-diving point, and the small beach where one may swim.
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| View from the cliff |
Travelers go here for the spectacular views, the breathtaking cliff-diving point, and the small beach where one may swim.
9. See the heritage houses of Bantayan Island
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| Heritage house in Sta. Fe |
For history buffs, you may want to see the different heritage houses interspersed throughout Sta. Fe town.
10. Try adventure activities
Yes, that's right. There are unique adventure activities that you can try in Bantayan Island such as paddling in a lagoon, a not too physically intensive activity but still fun because you get to explore a lagoon on a paddleboard, courtesy of SUP Bantayan.
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| Photo courtesy of Skydive Cebu |
One more unusual activity to try on Bantayan Island is kite surfing which will allow you to enjoy the relaxing sea breeze of Bantayan Island. Check out Sea Breeze Kite Club to arrange for a kite surfing lesson or a tour.
11. Enjoy the quiet nightlife
While nightlife might be sparse on Bantayan Island, there are still bars in Sta. Fe town where one can have a few drinks or just a cup of coffee.
What's good about the nightlife on Bantayan Island is that it's not noisy and free from the rowdy and drunk crown found in other tourist destinations around the Philippines.
12. Taste local food
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| Fish tinola |
Bantayan Island is home to an abundant supply of seafood at a very affordable price. As such, you may want to take advantage of the opportunity to eat delicious seafood here whenever there is a chance to do so.
13. Buy dried seafood
Madridejos town is the dried seafood center of Bantayan Island. You can go here if you want an abundant selection of seafood.
However, you can also buy dried fish in Bantayan town, where we bought several packs of danggit. According to the seller at the public market, most dried seafood at Taboan Market in Cebu are sourced here and are, thus, a lot cheaper if you buy them here.
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| Dried seafood |
However, you can also buy dried fish in Bantayan town, where we bought several packs of danggit. According to the seller at the public market, most dried seafood at Taboan Market in Cebu are sourced here and are, thus, a lot cheaper if you buy them here.
14. Enjoy a day at Paradise Beach
Paradise Beach is a secluded beach that you can visit if you want to enjoy a day of utmost privacy and relaxation. That means sharing the beautiful sand and sea with just a handful of people. Bring your own food though because there are no establishments inside. The admission fee is Php50 per head.
15. Explore the island via bike
One of the most popular ways to get around and explore Bantayan Island is by bike. There are many establishments offering bicycle and motorbike rentals; you can ask your hotel to help you with making arrangements.
It's an enjoyable activity plus it allows you to work up a bit. Best of all, you have full control over your pace as well as the places that you want to visit.
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| Exploring Bantayan Island |
It's an enjoyable activity plus it allows you to work up a bit. Best of all, you have full control over your pace as well as the places that you want to visit.
16. Enjoy the sunset
There is no better way to end your day than sunset-watching. You can either sit on a bench or set up a blanket on the beach where you can just sit back and relax as you wait for the sun to set. Watch as the colors of the horizon shift from orange to red and behold as the waters magically transform into a postcard-perfect view.
17. Go island-hopping
If you want to try island-hopping in Bantayan Island, I suggest allotting at least half a day or at best a full day for this activity.
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| On the way to Virgin Island |
Being surrounded by the Visayan Sea, the adjacent areas such as Virgin Island offers diving sites that are teeming with marine life. We did not get to try diving though but we did visit Virgin Island, 45 minutes away via boat ride from Bantayan Island.
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| At Virgin Island |
The island, made mostly of coralline limestone, is fringed by fine white sand and aquamarine waters. We did not ask why it was named as such but we reckoned that it was because the island is basically undeveloped, save for some cottages, a bamboo "restaurant" and a toilet. Other than these, the island is mostly covered in thick foliage.
We snorkeled along the beach expecting to be greeted by colorful reef fishes but we only saw a handful. We enjoyed the clear aquamarine waters anyway and took many photographs along the beach.
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| Exploring Virgin Island |
We were told by the receptionists at Anika Island Resort that one may bring fresh seafood (and seasonings and coal) with them to Virgin Island and request the boatmen to cook these for them. Unfortunately for us, we were not able to find fresh crabs or shrimps at the wet market so we settled for packed lunch from Anika's Chloe Cafe.
There is a small store and restaurant on Virgin Island if you do not wish to bring anything with you. We checked the prices and these were reasonable enough.
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| White sand beach in Virgin Island |
After 3 hours, we asked our boatmen to take us back to Anika Island Resort and journeyed through what may have been the longest boat ride of our lives. The weather was a bit windy and rainy at Bantayan for the past two days but the wind seemed to have picked up on our way back from Virgin Island.
The waves were huge and twice we felt like our boat was almost flying. By the time we reached Sta. Fe shore, the rain turned to downpour and big waves were already pounding on the anchored boats.
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| Relaxing at Virgin Island |
Aside from Virgin Island, you may also want to visit Hilantagaan Island. We did not get to visit this island though because we only availed of a half-day island-hopping tour, although we were glad that we did not include this because of the rough waters during our tour. If you can, book a whole-day island-hopping tour to be able to visit Hilantagaan Island.
For our Virgin Island tour, we paid Php1,000 for the boat rental, an admission fee of Php500, and a snorkeling gear rental of Php150 for two.
One of the most popular snacks on Bantayan Island is puto balanghoy. It is made of grated cassava and coconut and then steamed. The puto balanghoy is delicious, healthy, filling, and definitely affordable.
Bantayan Island is home to some of the best dive sites in the Philippines. If you are a newbie who is interested to learn how to dive or an experienced diver who would like to marvel at the beautiful underwater flora and fauna of Bantayan Island, you will be fully satisfied with the breathtaking underwater ecosystem surrounding the area.
If you would like to arrange a tour or a lesson, you may get in touch with Victory Divers Bantayan.
Explore Omagieca Mangrove Garden, one of the most popular eco-tourism sites on Bantayan Island.
It is home to thousands of mangroves that provide an amazing experience to guests. As you explore, you will also learn the significance of mangroves to the marine ecosystem.
For our Virgin Island tour, we paid Php1,000 for the boat rental, an admission fee of Php500, and a snorkeling gear rental of Php150 for two.
18. Try puto balanghoy
One of the most popular snacks on Bantayan Island is puto balanghoy. It is made of grated cassava and coconut and then steamed. The puto balanghoy is delicious, healthy, filling, and definitely affordable.
19. Learn how to dive
Bantayan Island is home to some of the best dive sites in the Philippines. If you are a newbie who is interested to learn how to dive or an experienced diver who would like to marvel at the beautiful underwater flora and fauna of Bantayan Island, you will be fully satisfied with the breathtaking underwater ecosystem surrounding the area.
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| Diving in Bantayan Island (photo courtesy of Victory Divers Facebook page) |
If you would like to arrange a tour or a lesson, you may get in touch with Victory Divers Bantayan.
20. Visit Omagieca Mangrove Garden
Explore Omagieca Mangrove Garden, one of the most popular eco-tourism sites on Bantayan Island.
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| Omagieca Mangrove Garden (photo courtesy Team Bantayan Island Facebook page) |
It is home to thousands of mangroves that provide an amazing experience to guests. As you explore, you will also learn the significance of mangroves to the marine ecosystem.
Where to eat on Bantayan Island
Visiting Bantayan Island is not complete without sampling the best dishes the island has to offer. The Visayas, rich in both marine and land resources, is perhaps famous for sutokil which stands for sugba (to grill, mainly meats and seafood), tola (to cook in the broth, such as fish, shellfish, or chicken), and kilaw (to cook in acidic fruit juice and/or vinegar, primarily seafood).
These are probably the most basic and yet the best techniques to prepare food to keep its fresh flavors intact. Being staples in Visayan cuisine, expect to find any of these dishes in every restaurant in the region.
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| Seafood feast |
These are probably the most basic and yet the best techniques to prepare food to keep its fresh flavors intact. Being staples in Visayan cuisine, expect to find any of these dishes in every restaurant in the region.
Here are some restaurants in Bantayan that offer some of the best cuisines while keeping prices affordable:
1. Anika Island Resort's Chloe Cafe
The resort serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a variety of local as well as Italian cuisines. Try the fish tinola, which is the whole snapper cooked in a rich broth flavored with spring onions, tomatoes, and spicy green chilies. The hot soup is invigorating, perfect for warming the stomach.
2. Beach Placid Resort
One may also visit the nearby Beach Placid Resort. They have an open-air restaurant with free karaoke upon purchase of any drink. Seafood cooked in various ways is their specialty.
3. HR Restaurant
Nobody can resist seafood and perhaps the most recommended establishment in town for seafood dishes is the HR Restaurant. Here, we tried baked scallops (P255), grilled Lapu-Lapu (P165), fried garlic butter shrimp (P175), and chili garlic crab (P465).
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| Buttered shrimps |
Indeed, HR Restaurant did not disappoint. The food was superb and fresh. The scallops were cheesy, buttery, and plump while the crabs and fish were meaty. The shrimps, meanwhile, tasted of rich butter and fragrant garlic. This is definitely a must-try when in Bantayan.
4. Kota Beach Resort
Kota Beach Resort also has a restaurant but you will have to pay an admission fee should you wish to dine in here. That does not sound so customer-friendly though.
5. Sta. Fe Beach Club
Aside from Ogtong Cave, Sta. Fe Beach Club is also popular for its restaurant so you may also want
to check out their menu of local and international cuisine.
6. Kermit's Café and Pastry
When we went to Bantayan town, we learned that Kermit's Cafe and Pastry and Jala's Restaurant are two of the more popular restaurants in the area. Kermit's menu is mostly Western cuisine so you might want to check them out if you want to eat pizza and pastries or just have coffee. They also have rice meals for a more filling option.
7. Jala's Restaurant
Jala's Restaurant meanwhile serves mostly Filipino dishes and rice meals. If you want to enjoy a nice filling Filipino meal while exploring Bantayan town, then head over to Jala's Restaurant.
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| Pancit |
Both Kermit's and Jala's are located very near the town plaza. But if you wish to eat something really affordable, try the row of cafeterias in the public market. Taste something exotic like baby shark adobo or warm fish tinola soup. The shark adobo, unfortunately, was not available when we ate at the public market.
7. Bantayan public market
While at the public market, you may also buy native delicacies like the puto balanghoy, a popular snack made of grated balanghoy (cassava) and coconut, and then steamed. There are also suman and chunks of cassava cooked in syrup. Price ranges from Php10 to Php20.
Bantayan Island is also rich in fresh seafood so you may enjoy this anywhere without having to break your wallet.
Where to stay on Bantayan Island
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| Kota Beach |
Since Bantayan Island is a popular destination, accommodation is never a problem. Aside from Anika Island Resort, here are some of the best hotels and resorts on Bantayan Island:
1. Sta. Fe Beach Club (check rates here)
2. Kota Beach Resort (check rates here)
3. Beach Placid Resort (check rates here)
4. Bantayan Island Nature Park & Resort (check rates here)
5. Micky Santoro Hotel and Restaurant (check rates here)
6. Kandugyap House by the Sea (check rates here)
Sample Itinerary
Here is a sample three-day itinerary for your Bantayan Island adventure:
Day 1
- Arrival and check-in
- Explore the beaches of Sta. Fe
- Watch the sunset
- Dinner
Day 2
- Breakfast
- Island-hopping tour
- Dinner
Day 3
- Breakfast
- Visit Saints Peter and Paul Parish
- Explore Bantayan town
- Proceed to Madridejos town and visit Kota Park
- Dinner
For tours and island-hopping packages in Bantayan Island, you may get in touch with South Shore Cebu Travel and Tours or Team Bantayan Island.
Other things to remember
Here are some more things to keep in mind to make your Bantayan Island trip enjoyable:
1. You can buy fresh seafood and scallops in the public market at an affordable price. It's best to go there early in the morning. If you are planning to go on an island-hopping tour, you can bring fresh seafood with you and request your boat operator to cook it for you.
2. You can rent a tricycle to take you around Sta. Fe town. The usual fare is Php100.
3. To be on the safe side, prepare a budget of Php5,000 to Php6,000 per head. That will already cover food, accommodation, tours, and emergency fund.
4. There are ATMs on the island where you can withdraw cash. All credit cards are accepted in major establishments.
5. Bantayanons are very appreciative people. As such, they would be happy to accept tips of any amount. Be sure to be generous though! :)
Epilogue
Bantayan Island is one of those places that we were really sad to leave. We would have wanted to stay longer but we needed to catch a bus going to Dumaguete City. As such, we promised to go back to Bantayan Island when an opportunity presents itself.
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| At the entrance of Ogtong Cave |
What we also loved most about Bantayan Island is its friendly citizens who were all genuinely helpful, the tricycle drivers especially those who were always ready to provide recommendations and give the best options when going around the island.
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You took great photos! I enjoyed reading your post and it definitely made me want to visit the Bantayan Island; hopefully someday in the future :)
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A great place where you can find different exciting views and o course perfect foods.
I know this puto balanghoy and In our province we used to cooked this at home. So delicious and healthy.
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DeleteAs the island is within the municipality of Santa Fe, a city in Bantayan Cebu, getting there will require at least one full day—that is if you wish to enjoy the experience fully.
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