Astonishing Antique
This tour is part of my Panay Island (Antique-Gigantes-Boracay) Trip
April 13-21, 2016
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If you will be coming from Aklan or Antique, the arc of Brgy. Importante where you will alight is located on the left part. You will also see there the signage going to Kayak inn and to other resorts that offer Kawa hot bath. There are already habal-habal waiting near the waiting shed. Just tell the driver where you will be going. I paid 70php for the fare.
The most famous and nearest inn that offers kawa hot bath, Kayak-inn. I just had difficulty contacting them, it took them a long time to reply. But when I got there, I finally realized why, the signal is so weak.
I like the ambiance of the place. Rural experience at its best. Saw the huge kawa and native nipa huts. The place is also located near the river. During that time, I was the only visitor who availed an overnight stay. Some guests just went there for the kawa hot bath and picture taking and stayed for just one to two hours.
For just 500php, I owned this nipa hut for one night. It is very simple, it has a veranda and CR is located outside.
After checking in, I placed my things inside the hut and went to the river. I joined the kids who were swimming in the river. The river was quite shallow during that time that is why they did not recommend me to try the water activity (Kayakking). |
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After enjoying with the kids in the river and waiting for the sun to set, I finally experienced Kawa hot bath. I preferred to have it early in the evening so it's not that hot anymore. It was a very relaxing experience and super worth it for 200php. |
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After the Kawa hot bath, I ate dinner prepared in the inn. A staff will ask you for your order/food. They usually have pork and chicken menu. You will just tell them if you want it fried, adobo, etc. and wait as they prepare it.
Since I was the only guest during that time, the whole place was dark and it was kinda creepy. There were a lot of thoughts in my mind.... that what if they are aswang and I will be their meal for that night. Heard lots of sound also under the hut.
The next day, I was escorted/fetched to the next barangay for another actvity, Bugtong bato falls tour.
Since I was the only guest during that time, the whole place was dark and it was kinda creepy. There were a lot of thoughts in my mind.... that what if they are aswang and I will be their meal for that night. Heard lots of sound also under the hut.
The next day, I was escorted/fetched to the next barangay for another actvity, Bugtong bato falls tour.
You need to register first here and wait for the tour guide that will be assigned to you. Tour guide fee is 150 php. I added 50php since I found out that my guide is a college student (as if that 50php could really make him graduate).
Expect to sweat and do not forget to bring water especially for the non-climbers like me. According to the guide, there are 7 falls but only the first three are open to the public. The trekking will take you around 30-40 minutes.
The first falls.
The second falls.
The third falls.
For you to own the falls, be there early. I started trekking at 8:30 AM that's why there are no other people in the area. I swam and enjoyed the water for about 30 mimutes. Since it's summer, the water current is not that strong. Moreover, you will really enjoy its cold water.
Rice fields, small river, overlooking mountains and a community are the interesting things that you will see as you trek to Bugtong bato falls. |
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I just decided to walk back to Kayak inn. I really love walking and it makes me feel like a local. You will also see things that are not usually seen by the visitors.
Before I check out and leave Kayak inn, I visited the other side of the river near Kayak inn and went to the small metal bridge.
I ate lunch and later on the haba-habal driver picked me up.
Itinerary:
Day 1 (4/13/16) TIBIAO ANTIQUE
0830 taxi to naia terminal 4, 170php
1145 touchdown kalibo airport
1200 lunch sa carinderia s labas ng airport, hanapin ung pangmasa tlg, 75php
1230 tryc to ceres terminal. Grabe ang mahal, pero mas mura kung lakad k palabas ng airport at mag antay sa hiway, 150php
1245 off to tibiao antique. Dpt prng sirang plaka sa kakaulit sa kundoktor n ibaba ka sa brgy. Importante, 128php
1600 sakay ng habal2, may arko at signage papaunta sa kayak inn, pwede na ring ikontrata ang driver pr sunduin ka pag uwi, 70php. Bayad ng 50php for envi. Fee
1630 check in, explore kayak inn, ligo sa ilog. Makijoin s mga batang naliligo. 500php per nigt
1730 kawa hot bath, much better if sa hapon or pagabi gawin. Ligo muna sa ilog kasi malamig ang tubig, 200php
2000 dinner, 75 ung meal, depende sa kung anong meron sila at kung anong luto ang gusto mo. Umordrr din me ng 1.5 na coke., 143php
2200 lights off. Andilim dilim sa paligid, andaming nakaluskos, creepy!
Day 2 (4/14/16) BUGTONG BATA FALLS
0700 breakfast, tinapay at kape lng.
0730 ngpahatid sa brgy. Para makapagtrek sa bugtong bato falls.
0800 show the envi. Fee receipt, start ng trek, ayaw ako kausapin ni kuyang guide.
0900 reached level 1, 2, 3 ng falls. D pwede a tourist ung ibang levels ng falls. Langoy langoy sa level 3. Lamig ng tubig, solo ko yung falls.
0930 descend na
1000 150php lng dpt sa guide but i made it 200php, mayaman kasi ako .. lol lakad lang pabalik ng kayak inn
1030 explored the river again, picture picture sa bridge
1100 early lunch, 90php. Ms marami ang serving ng baboy kesa sa chicken.
1200 goodbye kayak inn
1230 abang ng bus papunta culasi. Buti my dumaan n van. Hinatid ako
Contact:
09195531104 - Kayak inn sa tibiao antique for kawa hot bath. Sobrang mahina ang signal kaya minsan lang sila makareply
0830 taxi to naia terminal 4, 170php
1145 touchdown kalibo airport
1200 lunch sa carinderia s labas ng airport, hanapin ung pangmasa tlg, 75php
1230 tryc to ceres terminal. Grabe ang mahal, pero mas mura kung lakad k palabas ng airport at mag antay sa hiway, 150php
1245 off to tibiao antique. Dpt prng sirang plaka sa kakaulit sa kundoktor n ibaba ka sa brgy. Importante, 128php
1600 sakay ng habal2, may arko at signage papaunta sa kayak inn, pwede na ring ikontrata ang driver pr sunduin ka pag uwi, 70php. Bayad ng 50php for envi. Fee
1630 check in, explore kayak inn, ligo sa ilog. Makijoin s mga batang naliligo. 500php per nigt
1730 kawa hot bath, much better if sa hapon or pagabi gawin. Ligo muna sa ilog kasi malamig ang tubig, 200php
2000 dinner, 75 ung meal, depende sa kung anong meron sila at kung anong luto ang gusto mo. Umordrr din me ng 1.5 na coke., 143php
2200 lights off. Andilim dilim sa paligid, andaming nakaluskos, creepy!
Day 2 (4/14/16) BUGTONG BATA FALLS
0700 breakfast, tinapay at kape lng.
0730 ngpahatid sa brgy. Para makapagtrek sa bugtong bato falls.
0800 show the envi. Fee receipt, start ng trek, ayaw ako kausapin ni kuyang guide.
0900 reached level 1, 2, 3 ng falls. D pwede a tourist ung ibang levels ng falls. Langoy langoy sa level 3. Lamig ng tubig, solo ko yung falls.
0930 descend na
1000 150php lng dpt sa guide but i made it 200php, mayaman kasi ako .. lol lakad lang pabalik ng kayak inn
1030 explored the river again, picture picture sa bridge
1100 early lunch, 90php. Ms marami ang serving ng baboy kesa sa chicken.
1200 goodbye kayak inn
1230 abang ng bus papunta culasi. Buti my dumaan n van. Hinatid ako
Contact:
09195531104 - Kayak inn sa tibiao antique for kawa hot bath. Sobrang mahina ang signal kaya minsan lang sila makareply