Finding Hinugtan Beach is part of the magic—it’s remote, off-the-beaten-path, and absolutely worth every step. This journey will take you from sky to shore to forest trail, all while soaking in the natural beauty of Aklan. Here's your ultimate step-by-step travel guide to this hidden gem in Buruanga:

✈️ Step 1: Fly to Caticlan (Boracay Airport)

Your adventure begins in the skies!

• From Manila or Cebu: Book a direct flight to Godofredo P. Ramos Airport (Caticlan Airport), the closest airport to Hinugtan Beach.

• Travel time: Around 1 hour (from Manila).

Pro tip: Choose a morning flight so you can catch the scenic drive and still have time to enjoy the beach on the same day!

Optional: You can also fly into Kalibo International Airport, but it adds an extra 1.5–2 hours to your land travel.

🚐 Step 2: Caticlan to Buruanga (Barangay Alegria)

Welcome to Aklan! From the airport, it’s time to venture away from the crowd and into the real adventure.

🚴‍♂️ Option 1: Tricycle or Motorcycle

• From the airport, you can hire a local tricycle or habal-habal (motorbike taxi) straight to Barangay Alegria, Buruanga.

• Travel time: Around 30 to 45 minutes, depending on road conditions and stops.

• The ride offers breathtaking coastal views, quiet fishing villages, and the raw, rural beauty of Western Aklan.

• Cost estimate: ₱200–₱400 (negotiable depending on vehicle and group size).

🚌 Option 2: Bus or Van

• Head to the Caticlan Jetty Terminal area or the nearby transport terminal.

• Hop on a Ceres bus or van bound for Libertad, Pandan, or Kalibo.

• Ask the driver or conductor to drop you off at the Buruanga junction or directly at Barangay Alegria if they’re headed that far.

• From the junction, you may need to ride a motorcycle taxi (habal-habal) for the remaining distance to the jump-off point.

• Pro Tip: Always tell the driver you're going to Hinugtan Beach—locals are familiar with it and usually happy to point you in the right direction!

🥾 Step 3: Short Trek to Hinugtan Beach

You’ve made it to Barangay Alegria—but the real reveal is just ahead.

• From the parking or drop-off area, prepare for a 5- to 10-minute downhill trek through a lightly forested trail.

• The path is mostly unpaved and natural, with coconut trees, forest brush, and the sound of distant waves guiding you in.

• Wear comfy footwear (no flip-flops!) as some parts can be rocky or slippery, especially after rain.

• As you near the end of the trail, you’ll start to hear the ocean before you see it—then the trees part, and BOOM: Hinugtan Beach in all its untouched glory.

Optional: Some resorts and homestays offer boat transfers to Hinugtan Beach from select points in Buruanga—ideal if you're carrying heavy gear or traveling with kids.