For the less energetically inclined, you will be delighted to know that there are also some relaxed activities including soaking in the Kawa hot baths, full body massages or shooting the breeze with the locals.
The Kayak Inn is the starting point for some upbeat activities that include river kayaking, rafting, mountain biking and chasing waterfalls.
HOW TO GET THERE?
From Kalibo: Ride a tricycle to Ceres Bus Terminal. Then ride a bus bound for San Jose, Antique and get off at Brgy. Importante (also known as “crossing”). Travel time is 2.5 hours. From Brgy. Importante, ride a habal-habal to Kayak Inn.
From Caticlan: Take a bus bound to San Jose, Antique, drop by at Brgy. Importante (also known as “crossing”). Bus fare is 150php and bus ride for 2 hours. Then, rent a habal-habal to Kayak Inn,
From Roxas City: Take a van bound for Kalibo cost 150php. Travel time is 1 hours and 45 minutes. From Kalibo, ride a tricycle to Ceres Bus Terminal. Then ride a bus bound for San Jose, Antique and alight at Brgy. Importante (also known as “crossing”). Travel time is 2.5 hours. From Brgy. Importante, ride a habal-habal to Kayak Inn.
From Iloilo City: You may take a bus or van bound for Culasi or Caticlan which can be found at Molo Bus and Van Terminal. Alight at Brgy. Importante (also known as “crossing”). Travel time is approximately 3 hours. From Brgy. Importante, ride a habal-habal to Kayak Inn.
From Culasi Port: just a 3-4 minute walk to get to the Ceres Bus terminal drop by at Brgy. Importante (also known as “crossing”). Bus fare is 15php and bus ride for 30 minutes. Then, rent a habal-habal to Kayak Inn.
SAMPLE ITINERARY:
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DIY TRAVEL GUIDE: 4-DAY PANAY ISLAND + NEGROS OCCIDENTAL ADVENTURE
BUDGET:
- Entrance fee: 50php
- Habal-Habal Return Trip: 140php
- Accommodation: Kayak Inn 250/head/night fan room supplied bed sheet, bedspread, pillows, towels, soap & with breakfast
- Kawa Hot Bath 250/person/30 minutes
TRAVEL TIPS:
- While waiting for your turn, you can swim first at Tibiao River for free.
- There is no cellphone signal in the place.
- At Kayak Inn, you can charge your phone/batteries for free.
- They also serve food for a cost of 300php.
- Negotiate! Negotiate! Negotiate! Haggle when you can.
Where to stay in Antique
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 Ucoy Beach ResortFrom Around Php 1,900 ⬇️ Compare prices here ⬇️ |
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 Pandan Beach Resort From around Php 400
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 Kayak Inn Tibiao From around Php 500
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La Parola Orchid Beach Resort
OTHER ACTIVITES:
| KAYAK RENTAL FULL DAY | P2000 with porter |
| KAYAK SHORT TRIPS | P700 |
| KAYAK GUIDE | P500 per 4-hour trek |
| PORTER FEE | P200 per session |
| TREKKING GUIDE | P500 per 4-hour trek |
| TREK TO TOP WATERFALLS | P500 |
| TREK TO PITAK | P500 |
| TREK TO IGPITOY | P250 |
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