Antique is probably one of the provinces that are usually off of a tourist’s list. But if you’re a kind of traveler who hates the usual route, Antique has a lot to offer in terms of its rich history, natural attractions, plentiful activities and lavish food. Here’s a 5D4N Antique travel guide for travelers who are planning to visit the province.
The elongated province has a total of 18 municipalities from the southernmost town of Anini-Y to the offshore group of islands of Caluya. The lush and long mountain ranges on its side isolate the province from the rest of Panay.
HOW TO GET TO ANTIQUE
Nearest airports to consider are located in Iloilo, Boracay (Caticlan, Aklan) and Kalibo, Aklan. Cebu Pacific, Air Asia and Philippine Airlines have regular flights to these destinations.
From Iloilo airport, you can take a van to Molo terminal for P50-P70. Buses and vans plying the Iloilo-Caticlan, Iloilo-Culasi or Iloilo-Libertad route can take you directly to Antique. From Caticlan, buses and vans plying the Iloilo via San Jose, Antique route are available in Caticlan Terminal.
WHERE TO STAY
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ADELAIDE TOURIST AND TRAVELERS INN
Bantayan, San Jose de Buenavista, Antique
Email: adelaideinn@gmail.com
Contact Nos.: 036-540-9182 / 0939-815-6569
Rate: Php 1,232 per night (good for 2)
BINIRAYAN COTTAGES
Santillan Subdivision, Binirayan, San Jose de Buenavista, Antique
Email: binirayancottages@hotmail.com
Contact Nos.: 036-540-9004 / 0928-364-1198
ANNA SOPHIE HOSTEL AND GARDEN
Felipe S. Alpas St. Centro Sur. Culasi, Antique
Contact No.: 0920-476-2508
UNIVERSITY OF ANTIQUE HOMETEL
Tario Lim Memorial Campus
Poblacion, Tibiao, Antique
ZIPLINE INN
Brgy. Tuno, Tibiao, Antique
Contact Nos.: 0920-499-6903 / 0919-579-5436
Rate: Php 500 per night (good for 2 pax)
EVERLAND INN
Brgy. Tuno, Tibiao, Antique
E-mail: tibiaoantique@naver.com
Contact No.: 0939-574-4642
PETER LODGE (WATERFALLS INN)
Brgy. Tuno, Tibiao, Antique
Contact Nos.: 0920-499-6903 / 0939-492-8554.
PANDAN BEACH RESORT
Barangay Dionela, Pandan, Antique
Website: http://www.pandanbeachresort.com/
Email: info@pandanbeachresort.com
Contact Nos.: 036-278-9379 / 0922-812-7863
Rate: Php 1,500 – 2,500 per night (including breakfast for 2)
UCOY BEACH RESORT
Brgy. Union, Libertad Antique
Website: www.ucoybeachresort.com
Contact Nos.: 036-278-1681 / 0907-640-2418 / 0919-594-9451
E-mail: info@ucoybeachresort.com
Rates: Php 2,850 per night
LE PALME BEACH RESORT
Brgy. Zaldivar, Pandan, Antique
Website: www.lepalmebeachresort.com
E-mail: support@lepalmebeachresort.com
Contact Nos.: 036-278-9037 / 0912-335-5293
Rate: Php 2,800 per night (good for 2)
WHERE TO EAT
TIBIAO BAKERY
D.L Bandoja St., Tibiao, Antique
Contact No.: 0916-228-8719
Recommended: Teren-teren Bread
FLORING’S NATIVE CHICKEN
Brgy. Ilaures, Bugasong, Antique
Contact No.: 0927-542-1917
Recommended: Floring’s Native Chicken Adobo
DANDANSOY RESTAURANT
Bugasong, Antique
Recommended: Buko Batchoy and Lomi
MARQUESSA’S BISTRO
Barangay Dionela, Pandan, Antique
Contact Nos.: 036-278-9379 / 0922-812-7863
Recommended: Binabak, River shrimp
ANTIQUE TRAVEL GUIDE
DAY 1 (Anini-Y, Tobias Fornier, Hamtic, Patnongon, Bugasong) 9:30AM From Iloilo, arrive in Sira-an Hot Springs 10:00AM Visit San Juan Nepomuceno Parish of Anini-Y 11:00AM Lunch at Merlinda Restaurant 11:30AM Experience Diclum Buri craft making at Tobias Fornier 1:30PM Drop by Hamtic (General Fullon Monument and Santa Monica Church) 3:00PM Ruins of the Old Convent in Patnongon 3:30PM Try Patadyong Weaving at Bagtason in Bugasong 5:00PM Fish Spa at Tibiao Fish Spa 7:00PM Istorya Kanta Kinaray-a in Tibiao DAY 2 (Tibiao) 6:30AM Lambaklad Fishing in Malabor, Tibiao 8:30AM Breakfast by the beach 10:30AM Pottery and brick making in Bandoja, Tibiao 12:00NN Lunch at Everland Inn 1:00PM Early snack in Tibiao Bakery 3:00PM Bandi and butong-butong making in Bandoja, Tibiao 4:30PM Late snack in Floring’s Native Chicken and Dandansoy Restaurant DAY 3 (Tibiao) 8:00AM Tibiao Adventure Park 10:00AM Start trekking to Bugtong-bato Falls 10:30AM Arrive in Bugtong-bato Falls 2:00PM Kawa Hot Bath 3:30PM River Kayaking in Tibiao River 5:00PM Sunset viewing in Tiguis Beach DAY 4 (Culasi, Sebaste) 9:30AM Depart to Malalison Island 10:00AM Arrive in the island 10:30AM Trek to the hill 12:00NN Arrive in Nablag Islet 12:30NN Lunch 3:30PM Back to mainland 4:30PM Church of St Blaise in Sebaste 5:00PM Sunset in Pandan Beach Resort DAY 5 (Pandan, Libertad) 8:30AM Depart to Malumpati Health Spring 9:30AM Start trekking to Bugang River headspring 12:00NN Bugang River bamboo raft cruise 1:00PM Canoe ride to Pandan Bay 1:30PM Depart to Libertad 3:00PM Experience banig making in Libertad 3:45PM Start Trekking to Maanghit Cave 5:45PM Sunset viewing at Pucio Point
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