Greater than its vacationer spots, Vintage Province is thought extra for its legendary folklore of aswang and mananangal creatures. These legendary legends most likely have saved vacationers from pouring in to the province, making Vintage some of the unexplored locations within the Philippines. However throughout my temporary go to to this off-beat province, I discovered locations, tradition, and eco actions which are at par with any well-known vacationer spots within the Philippines. Permit me to welcome you and peel the thriller behind the province of Vintage.
UNDERSTAND ANTIQUE
Vintage Province is situated on the complete western aspect 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, however for the aim of this journey information, we’ll be basing our journey from the city of Tibiao because it’s extra central to the vacationer spots we’d be exploring.
HOW TO GET TO ANTIQUE
Presently, there aren’t any direct flights to the province however there are two methods to fly in to Vintage from Metro Manila and Cebu Metropolis—from Iloilo and Aklan (through Kalibo or Caticlan). It will also be accessed by ferry, though you’d additionally should move by way of Iloilo or Aklan.
► ANTIQUE VIA KALIBO / CATICLAN
ADDITIONAL BUS OR TRICYCLE RIDE TO KALIBO BUS TERMINAL + BUS TO ANTIQUE
PLANE FROM MANILA TO KALIBO TO ANTIQUE ○ 1 HOUR TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱2,900.00 +/-
● AIRASIA – Flies 6 instances day by day | (02) 722-2742
● CEBU PACIFIC – Flies 5 instances day by day | (02) 7020-888
● PHILIPPINE AIRLINES – Flies 3 instances day by day | (02) 777-5932
PLANE FROM CEBU TO CATICLAN TO ANTIQUE ○ 1 HOUR TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱2,200.00 +/-
● CEBU PACIFIC – Flies 2 instances day by day | (032) 230-8888
PLANE FROM CEBU TO KALIBO TO ANTIQUE ○ 1 HOUR TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱2,200.00 +/-
● CEBU PACIFIC – Flies 2 instances day by day | (02) 7020-888
● PHILIPPINE AIRLINES – Flies 3 instances weekly | (02) 777-5932
● TIGER AIRWAYS – Flies 2 instances weekly | (02) 798-4499
FERRY FROM BATANGAS TO CATICLAN TO ANTIQUE ○ 9 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱1,000.00 +/-
● 2GO – Sails 5 instances weekly | (02) 528-7000
FERRY FROM ROXAS TO CATICLAN TO ANTIQUE ○ 4-5 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱420.00 +/-
● MONTENEGRO LINES – Sails 5 instances day by day | (043) 289-2832
● STARLITE FERRIES – Sails 3 instances day by day | (02) 724-3034 | (043) 723-9965
● SUPER SHUTTLE RORO – Sails 4 instances day by day | (0915) 646-6857 | (032) 231-0639
FERRY FROM BULALACAO TO CATICLAN TO ANTIQUE ○ 3 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱375.00 +/-
● FASTCAT – Sails 5 instances day by day | (032) 842-9341 | (0946) 576-0544
FERRY FROM ODIONGAN TO CATICLAN TO ANTIQUE ○ 3 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱80.00 +/-
● 2GO – Sails 5 instances weekly | (02) 528-7000
● ROMBLON SHIPPING LINES – Sails 5 instances 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 as soon as day by day
► ANTIQUE VIA ILOILO
ADDITIONAL AIRPORT VAN TO MOLO TERMINAL (₱50.00) + VAN OR JEEP TO ANTIQUE (2 HOURS, ₱110.00)
PLANE FROM MANILA TO ILOILO TO ANTIQUE ○ 1 HOUR TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱2,900.00 +/-
● CEBU PACIFIC – Flies 7 instances day by day | (02) 7020-888
● PHILIPPINE AIRLINES – Flies 5 instances day by day | (02) 777-5932
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
FERRY FROM BACOLOD BREDCO PORT TO ILOILO TO ANTIQUE ○ 1-4 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱2,900.00 +/-
● 2GO – Sails a number of instances day by day | (033) 336-2110
● MILLENNIUM – Sails a number of instances day by day | (034) 433-9360
● MONTENEGRO SHIPPING LINES – Sails a number of instances day by day | (034) 704-2322
● OCEANJET – Sails a number of instances day by day | (032) 255-7560
● TRI-STAR MEGALINK – Sails a number of instances day by day | (034) 422-6059
● WEESAM EXPRESS – Sails a number of instances day by day | (033) 337-3282
FERRY FROM PUNTOD WHARF TO ILOILO TO ANTIQUE ○ 15 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱2,400.00 +/-
● 2GO – Sails as soon as weekly (Saturday) | (033) 336-2110
FERRY FROM CEBU DOMESTIC PORT TO ILOILO TO ANTIQUE ○ 12-14 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM ₱800.00 +/-
● COKALIIONG SHIPPING LINES – Sails 6 instances weekly | (033) 335-8833
● TRANS ASIA SHIPPING LINES – Sails 6 instances weekly| (033) 335-8499
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 instances weekly | (033) 335-0955
● MILAGROSA SHIPPING LINES – Sails 4 instances weekly | (048) 337-8627
HOW TO GET AROUND ANTIQUE
The primary mode of transportation in Vintage is the tricycle. Minimal fare is at ₱10.00 per particular person. There are additionally jeeps and buses that ply the Nationwide Freeway, and habal-habal bikes for inside roads, however these are few and much between. Really, even the tricycles will not be that lots. Public transport isn’t actually that developed in Vintage but.
SPEAK ANTIQUE
Kinaray-a is the native dialect in Vintage, one of many 13 most spoken dialects within the nation. Cuyanon, Caluyanon, Hilagaynon, Ati, and Cebuano are additionally spoken. Most locals, nonetheless, know how one can converse Filipino and English.
Thank You – Salamat
Good Morning – Mayad nga aga
Good Afternoon – Mayad nga hapon
Good Night – Mayad nga gabi
How A lot? – Tag pira?
The place is… – Sa diing ang…
ORGANIZED TOURS IN ANTIQUE
Whereas tourism is pretty new in Vintage and most vacationers and vacationers go to the province utilizing the DIY or do-it-yourself technique, there are a few packaged tour outfits that make it simpler and extra handy in exploring the realm. In my view, as a result of lack of public transport within the province, that is the simplest and most handy manner of exploring Vintage Province.
KATAHUM TOURS – Contact Quantity: (0915) 227-2056 | Electronic mail: flord@tibiaofishspa.com
TRIBAL ADVENTURES (primarily based in Boracay) – Contact Quantity: (0920) 558-7188 | Electronic mail: tribaladventures@gmail.com
WHERE TO STAY IN ANTIQUE
There are solely a handful of locations to remain in at Vintage. I haven’t seen any huge accommodations within the province though there are inns, hostels, and resorts within the space. The most typical mode of lodging are homestays. In a single day charges are fairly low cost, beginning at roughly ₱400.00, however at that worth, don’t count on an air-conditioned room.
KAYAK INN 
Handle: Brgy. Tuno, Tibiao,
Contact Quantity: (0908) 504-3463 | (0921) 570-1947
GPS Coordinates: 11.317480, 122.078762 
PANDAN BEACH RESORT
Handle: Brgy. Dionela, Pandan
Contact Quantity: (036) 278-9379 | (0917) 580-9648
GPS Coordinates: 11.720368, 122.090582
PHOTO FROM AGODA 
ZIPLINE INN
Charges: From ₱500.00 (2pax)
Handle: Brgy. Tuno, Tibiao
Contact Quantity: (0920) 499-6903 | (0919) 579-5436
GPS Coordinates: 11.317675, 122.075501
WHERE TO EAT IN ANTIQUE
If fancy eating places and delicacies are what you’re in search of, then this province won’t be for you. Locations to eat in Vintage consist largely of eateries and carinderias. There are a number of eating places within the space however they’re largely inside resorts. For road meals, in addition to the same old pork barbecue and isaw stalls that pop up within the afternoon, there’s not a lot chow in that division too.
FLORING’S CARINDERIA
Kind: Filipino Meals
Handle: Ilaures Junction, Brgy. Ilaures, Bugasong
Contact Quantity: (0927) 542-1917
GPS Coordinates: 11.010008, 122.049816 
TIBIAO BAKERY
Kind: Pastries, Baked Merchandise
Handle: D.L. Bandoja St., Poblacion, Tibiao
Contact Quantity: (036) 653-0048, (0936) 852-4373
GPS Coordinates: 11.288831, 122.036158 
MAMAMMIA RESTAURANT
Kind: Italian, Filipino Restaurant
Handle: Iloilo-Vintage Street, Langgawon, Tibiao
Contact Quantity: (0998) 485-2963
GPS Coordinates: 11.347014, 122.058689
PHOTO FROM FB PAGE 
VBOTS LUTONG BAHAY
Kind: Filipino / Antiqueno Rice Meals
Handle: Poblacion, Tibiao
GPS Coordinates: 11.282704, 122.038392
WHAT TO SEE AND DO IN ANTIQUE
For a sleepy province, there are surprisingly lots of issues to do in Vintage—the place is extra of an eco-adventure and cultural place than for sight-seeing. One can go to historic locations, island seashores, and resorts, however Vintage’s actual draw are its rafting, climbing, island hopping, diving, and native trade immersion.
ANINI–Y CHURCH
Handle: Brgy. Poblacion, Anini-y
GPS Coordinates: 10.430675, 121.925600 
SIRA-AN HOT SPRING
Entrance Price: ₱50.00
Handle: Brgy. Nato, 5717 Anini-y
Contact Quantity: (0947) 315-6766 | (0917) 498-9652
GPS Coordinates: 10.421850, 121.941021 
PATADYONG WEAVING
Handle: Brgy. Bagtason, Bugasong
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to five:00PM
Contact Quantity: (0906) 843-8687
GPS Coordinates: 11.001788, 122.083400 
CALUYA ISLAND
Entrance Price: Free
Handle: Caluya Island, Caluya
GPS Coordinates: 11.919583, 121.558194
PHOTO FROM AMBOT-AH 
MARARISON ISLAND
Entrance Price: ₱20.00
Handle: Brgy. Mararison, Culasi
GPS Coordinates: 11.414861, 122.021028
PHOTO FROM RJDEXPLORER 
MARARISON VIEWDECK
Handle: Brgy. Mararison, Culasi
GPS Coordinates: 11.413185, 122.016872
PHOTO FROM KATAHUM TOURS 
NABLAG ISLET
Handle: Brgy. Mararison, Culasi
GPS Coordinates: 11.411275, 122.014445
PHOTO FROM RJDEXPLORER 
NABLAG CAVE
Handle: Brgy. Mararison, Culasi
GPS Coordinates:
PHOTO FROM RJDEXPLORER 
LAUA-AN MUSCOVADO SUGAR MILLS
Handle: Laua-An, Vintage
Contact Quantity:
GPS Coordinates: 
BUGANG RIVER RAFTING
Handle: Brgy. Dionela, Pandan
Contact Quantity: (036) 278-9379 | (0917) 580-9648
GPS Coordinates:
PHOTO FROM RJDEXPLORER 
MALUMPATI COLD SPRING
Entrance Price: ₱50.00
Handle: Sitio Malumpati, Brgy. Guia, Pandan
Opening Hours: 7:30AM to 4:00PM, Closed Sat Solar
Contact Quantity: (0908) 566-5256
GPS Coordinates: 11.767087, 122.076549
PHOTO FROM WIKIMEDIA 
PATNONGON CHURCH & CONVENT RUINS
Handle: Rizal St., Poblacion, Patnongon
Opening Hours: 8:30AM to five:00PM
GPS Coordinates: 10.913288, 121.993274 
ANTIQUE RICE TERRACES
Handle: Brgy. Normal Fullon, San Remegio
GPS Coordinates: 10.991580, 122.207211
PHOTO FROM DETOURISTA.COM 
IGBACLAG CAVE & STONE CASTLE
Entrance Price: ₱20.00
Handle: Brgy. Aningalan, San Remegio
GPS Coordinates:
PHOTO FROM DETOURISTA.COM 
RAFFLESIA BLOOMING SITE
Entrance Price: ₱20.00
Handle: Brgy. Aningalan, San Remegio
GPS Coordinates:
PHOTO FROM DETOURISTA.COM 
IGPASUNGAW FALLS
Entrance Price: ₱50.00
Handle: Brgy. Igpatuyaw, Sebaste
GPS Coordinates: 11.586166, 122.173793
PHOTO FROM DETOURISTA.COM 
BUGTONG BATO FALLS
Entrance Price: ₱50.00
Handle: Brgy. Tuno, Tibiao
GPS Coordinates: 11.316585, 122.087067 
TIBIAO CLAY POTTERY
Entrance Price: ₱50.00
Handle: Brgy. Bandoja, Tibiao
Contact Quantity:
GPS Coordinates: 
ANTIQUE KAWA HOT BATH
Handle: Brgy. Tuno, Tibiao
Contact Quantity: (0908) 504-3463 | (0921) 570-1947
GPS Coordinates: 11.317480, 122.078762 
LAMBAKLAD FISHING
Handle: Brgy. Malabor, Tibiao
GPS Coordinates: 11.272919, 122.044764 
NICA RAMBUTAN FARM
Handle: Brgy. La Paz, Tibiao
Contact Quantity: (0927) 676-0634 
SECO ISLAND
Entrance Price: ₱100.00
Handle: Seco Island, Tibiao
GPS Coordinates: 11.318444, 121.670778
PHOTO FROM KATAHUM TOURS 
TIBIAO FISH SPA
Handle: Purok 12, Brgy. Malabor, Tibiao
Contact Quantity: (0919) 813-9893
GPS Coordinates: 11.268887, 122.049274 
ANTIQUE WHITE WATER KAYAKING
Handle: Brgy. Tuno, Tibiao
Contact Quantity: (0908) 504-3463 | (0921) 570-1947
GPS Coordinates: 11.317480, 122.078762 
ANTIQUE BURI WEAVING
Handle: Brgy. Diclum, Tobias Fornier
Contact Quantity: (036) 320-1434
GPS Coordinates: 10.485193, 121.922681
FESTIVALS IN ANTIQUE
Vintage Province celebrates the Binirayan Pageant each December—coinciding with the Christmas Celebration. Binirayan means “the place 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 Seashore in Hamtic, adopted by pageants, parades and cultural reveals, commerce expos, conventional folks theaters, road dancing, Malay-ati (ati-atihan) competitors, and the Vintage Worldwide Marathon.
WHAT TO BUY IN ANTIQUE
I didn’t see a single memento store throughout my go to to Vintage, so for those who’re into ref magnets and key chains, cross that off your checklist of issues to deliver again residence. You’ll be able to, nonetheless, purchase extra legit pasalubongs within the type of buri and patadyong textile merchandise.
BURI ANTIQUE PRODUCTS
Buri Handicraft Affiliation
Handle: Brgy. Diclum, Tobias Fornier
Contact Quantity: (036) 320-1434 
LAUA-AN SWEET DELICACIES
Handle: Laua-an, Vintage
PATADYONG FABRIC
Bagtason Loom Weavers Affiliation
Handle: Brgy. Bagtason, Bugasong
Contact Quantity: (0906) 843-8687
ANTIQUE TOURIST SPOTS MAP
ANTIQUE SAMPLE ITINERARY & BUDGET EXPENSES
The province of Vintage consists of eighteen cities. It’s a huge province and perhaps, lots of locations are nonetheless unexplored by way of tourism. I’m basing this four-day itinerary on the tour I product of Vintage through Katahum Excursions. For this Vintage itinerary, we’ll enter through Iloilo and have our base of operation, or lodging, within the city of Tibiao.
We used a van to navigate the province on our tour, however for this itinerary, I used Vintage’s public transports. Word that the primary day is a working tour—that means, you received’t be checking in to your lodging till you attain it by the top of the day. In case you’re not utilizing a backpack and lugging a suitcase round, this won’t be attainable to attain.
For the Seco Island tour, the perfect and most economical strategy to do it’s to affix an organized tour through Katahum Excursions. Really, for those who actually need comfort, I recommend that you simply do the entire Vintage tour through Katahum since public transportation isn’t actually that dependable in Vintage.
You probably have a further day, I recommend that you simply go to the Vintage Rice Terraces in San Remegio.
In case you’re planning on getting into or exiting through Aklan, you additionally may wish to embody the Bugang River Tour and go to the Malumpati Chilly 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 Metropolis
₱50.00 – VAN FROM AIRPORT TO MOLO TERMINAL
₱120.00 – VAN OR JEEP TO ANINI-Y, ANTIQUE
Late breakfast at Anini-y (Advisable: Melinda’s Restaurant)
₱150.00 – AVERAGE MEAL COST
Go to Anini-y Church
Go to Sira-an Sizzling Spring
₱10.00 – TRICYCLE TO SIRA-AN HOT SPRING
₱50.00 – ENTRANCE FEE
Go to 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 Sizzling Spring
₱150.00 – AVERAGE MEAL COST
Go to Buri Weaving Middle
₱20.00 – TRICYCLE / JEEP TO BURI HANDICRAFT ASSOCIATION
Go to Patadyong Weaving Middle
₱50.00 – JEEP / BUS TO BAGTASON LOOM WEAVERS ASSOCIATION
Examine in at lodging in Tibiao (Advisable: Kawa Inn)
₱50.00 – JEEP / BUS TO LODGING
Do Afternoon Lambaklad Fishing through Katahum Excursions
₱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
Go to 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 Sizzling Bathtub at Kayak Inn
₱200.00 – KAWA HOT BATH
Lunch at Kayak Inn
₱150.00 – AVERAGE MEAL COST
Go to Tibiao Pottery
₱70.00 / 2 – MOTORCYCLE TO BRGY. TUNO FOR 2PAX
₱50.00 – ENTRANCE FEE
Dinner at Tibiao Fish Spa Meals 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
Seashore Time, Go to Mararison View Deck
Go to Nablag Islet & Cave
Lunch
₱150.00 – PACKED LUNCH
Return to Culasi Port
Return 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 resort take a look at
Go to Seco Island
₱2,500.00 / 2 – TOUR FEE, FOR 5 PAX (LUNCH INCLUDED)
Return to Tibiao, wash up
Depart Vintage
►► TOTAL BUDGET | ₱6,720.00 per particular person
BASED ON TWO PERSONS TRAVELING TOGETHER FOR FOUR DAYS & THREE NIGHTS IN ANTIQUE
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Departure Level: Vintage Freeway
Instructed Variety of Days: 2 days up 
BORACAY
Boracay Journey Weblog
Journey Time: 2 to three hours away by bus and ferry
Departure Level: Vintage Freeway
Instructed Variety of Days: 2 days up 
CEBU
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Journey Time: 3 to 4 hours away by bus and aircraft
Departure Level: Vintage Freeway
Instructed Variety of Days: 3 days up 
GUIMARAS
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Journey Time: 2 to three hours away by bus and ferry
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UPDATED AS OF JUNE 27, 2022
