Boracay
Activities,
on the Island are countless and varied. Although Boracay is
a small Island, it offers Big Adventure, from is
powder soft white beaches to its lush green jungle
like interior. Activities range from, well doing
nothing at all to everything under the sun.
Beach Volleyball
The fine white sands of Boracay make beach
volleyball most inviting. Beach volleyball,
football, Frisbee and other beach sports have become
quite popular with annual tournaments being held to
promote both the sport and the island. During high
season you will see volleyball nets set all along
Boracay White Beach,
do not be surprised if a beautiful young Filipina
girl from Boracay invites you to play.
Boat Trips
The trip to Boracay is not complete without having
gone around the island exploring nearby coves and
other various island hide-a-ways on-board a banka
(outrigger boat). Banka
rentals for one day start at approximately US$ 20.00
depending on the number of individuals going.
Sea Sports
Various kinds of aqua-sport-equipment is also
available for rent from different
aqua-sport-establishments,
(look for Bora Sea Sports located at Manyana
Restaurant station 2, cell phone +63 917-895-3428
ask for Jun Siquian, tell Jun you found him here at
WOW Philippines Travel Agency and you will receive a
10 percent discount off any Boracay Sea Sport
Activity).
Scuba
Diving
The rich marine life beneath the crystal blue waters
that surround Boracay makes for very interesting
dives. Boracay Diving trips for the experienced
divers and lessons for the newcomers are offered by
many dive centers on the Island
(look for Vaughn Pratt at
Blue Mango Dive Center, tell them Rick St. John from
WOW Philippines Travel Agency sent you and receive a
10 percent discount off any Boracay Diving Package),
from which the latest state of art diving and
snorkeling gear can be rented.
Golf on
Boracay
A world-class 18-hole scenic golf course is
located on the Island, Fairways & Bluewater located
in station 1. For the avid golfers, arrangements to
play and equipment rental can be made,
(a one-day-membership plus
green-fees and caddy will cost you around US$ 65.00,
WOW what a deal, for a round of golf in paradise).
Let WOW Philippines Travel Agency arrange everything
for you, and we will use our membership to get you
discounts on all the packages.
Mountain
Climbing
For the traveler seeking a more adventurous and
physically exhilarating vacation experience,
exploring the terrain on Boracay via bicycle or
motorbike can be a lot of fun. Special tour packages
that offer visitors a feel of Boracay countryside
are available. There are many
places where you could rent a bicycle or motorbike
on an hourly or daily basis (bicycles at US$ 10.-
and motorbikes at around US 20.- per day).
Rock-Wall
Climbing
Available only at the Pink Patio
Boracay Resort located in station 1 the Balabag
section of the island. The rock-wall is a 42-foot
high, fiberglass monster. Four
hours of rock climbing, complete with an instructor,
will cost you around 200 pesos ($3.70). This
is really a work-out, not only is it fun, but a test
of ones will, skill & strength.
Fishing
Kingfisher's Farm is in a lovely inlet
surrounded by mangroves. You can order food and
drinks and just watch the many birds and the
constantly jumping bangus (milk fish) and the
tilapia, or you can try your luck fishing for
those jumping fish. Kingfisher's will grill your
catch for you. With fishing, a restaurant, a small
store, billiards and table tennis, Kingfisher's is
ideal for kids, family and friends.
Kingfisher's Farm, Lagutan
Road. +636-288-6321 or +636-288-3699
Gyms
Boracay has several well equipped gyms with
free weights and most of the standard exercise
machines, such as Stairmaster, treadmill, stationary
bicycle and the elliptical cross-trainer.
Prices vary but average is
about $5.00 per visit. Muscle Tribe, beside
Paradise
Garden Boracay Hotel, Patio Pacific Boracay
Resort, Castle Seraph Boracay.
Race Cars
Koreans especially seem to like the race cars,
located beside the Main Road in sitio Diniwid
on the way to Yapak
(Puka Shell Beach). There are two companies
offering this noisy pleasure on a race track. 1 hour
cost about $25.00 World ATV
Motors +636-288-5877
Sailing
Paraws, small outrigger sailboats, may be
rented with or without the two-man crew, depending
on your sailing skills. Sailing instruction is also
available. For a beautiful sunset ride, paraw rental
cost around$10.00 per hour. Many of the paraws
beached along White Beach are for rent.
Contact Jimmy Losher at
Artista Boracay Hotel or Malay Sailing Boat Owner
Association Inc. (MASBOI) +636-288-6196
Tennis
Tirol & Tirol Boracay Beach Resort has two
concrete courts adjacent to the
Boracay Regency Resort.
The court rental cost $3.00
per hour.
Glass Bottom Boat
There are two glass bottom boats allowing
you to see Boracay's underwater world while you stay
dry. The smaller boat, perfect for single family's
can accommodate 6 to 8 persons and the trip takes
about 1 hour. The bigger boat, named "We Found It,"
takes up to 30 persons out for about 1 and 1/2
hours. This is a lot of fun, my wife and I did this
in April, family's with young children will really
love this. Contact;
+636-388-5535, located in front of the Boracay
Tourist Center.
Skim Boarding
Skimboarding has been a new fun sport for
kids and entertainment for the older people for
several years. It looks easy but be careful! It is a
welcome new attraction and a pleasure to watch.
Skimboards are available for rent at several places
along White Beach.
Mountain Biking & Hiking
Exploring the Island on a mountain bike or
on foot is not only good exercise, but the best way
to find those out-of-the way, unspoiled parts of
Boracay. Paths crisscross most of the island. You
are also welcome to join the Cyclone MTB Club
(Mountain Bikers Boracay) for their sunday bike
tours on Panay Island or for one of the races they
occasionally organize. Contact
them at the Bom Bom Bar near D'Mall.
Horseback Riding
It is an exciting and unexpected
opportunity: ride a horse through the countryside of
Boracay! The ponies and horses are friendly and are
led by experienced guides, so riders of all ages are
welcome. The horse riding stables open at 6am until
6pm everyday. Located off the main road just behind
Chalet Tirol
Boracay and the White House Beach Resort.
Contact; Boracay Horse Riding
Stables at, +636 288-3311
Boracay
Restaurants
With the zest to satisfy every palate and for lovers
of the nightlife, Boracay beachfront is lined with
restaurants serving Asian and international
cuisines, open-air bars, karaoke's bars and discos
(look for Summer Place). More and more upscale
dining places are being opened
(look for La Cappannina, Café del Mar, Banza’s, Dos
Mestizos, El Paradiso, CNN Café at Serge’s Palace).
A scenic place to enjoy a sunset and some nice food
would be the Cocomangas Beach and Oyster Bar.
(Oysters fresh
daily, and safe as well as excellent.
Bar
Hopping
A really great place to start this
activity is Cocomangas, located on the northern end
of Boracay Island station 1, and work your way down
to the southern point of Angol ending your Boracay
Bar Tour at the Pirates Cove, tell Jen (the owner),
Rick from WOW Philippines Travel Agency Sent you.
Sunbathing
Some tourist prefer to bask in the sun, lie
under the shade of a coconut palm tree watching the
varied activities on this white beach or reading a
book. It is worthwhile remembering to protect
oneself with a well known sun-block like Hawaiian
Tropics, as the sand and the sea can reflect
the burning rays of the sun, which are very strong
in this part of the world, anyway. Serious sunburns
are quite common here, and can be treated at the
local medical facility off the main road, just
behind Seraph Castle.
Sunset
Viewing
Watching the
spectacular sunset on
Boracay, well it is quite a treat and should not be
missed. Sunsets on the white beach would be one of
the highlights of your Boracay trip, no vacation is
complete without one, (have a taste of it by
clicking here,
Boracay Sunsets).
Windsurfing
Boracay is now considered Asia's best
boardsailing destination and if windsurfing or
kiting is your fancy, Boracay is the place for it.
There are international competitions around the
month of February every year. You will find many
windsurfing schools on Boracay. Equipment can be
rented out at reasonable cost.
(Contact Jimmy Losher owner of
Artista Beach Resort,
Jimmy has been coming to Boracay since 1980, he will
provide you with the best windsurfing and kitsurfing
instructors on the island).
Kitesurfing
Generally, the best time to travel to Boracay is
from the middle of December to the middle of May -
off-season for typhoons. In the Christmas, New Years
and Easter breaks however, everyone is traveling and
you'll have trouble getting a seat on any form of
transport, not to mention hotel accommodations,
(BOOK EARLY). Its hot all year round but the best
time to go for wind is between December and February
when the wind is at its best. The water is warm and
no suit is needed. A rash vest is a good idea for
protection from stings and other itchy sea
creatures.
The wind blows cross-on port tack. A very constant
wind, which on average stays at about 15 - 25 knots,
sometimes reaches 30 knots and blows constantly the
whole day. The wind blows debris from other islands
onto the Boracay beaches so be careful of puncturing
your kite. The Boracay windsurfing schools generally
clear the beach directly in front of the school.
(Windpia, Bora-kite, are just
a couple of the local schools, again contact Jimmy
with Artista).
Beach Hopping
Boracay Island has more that a dozen beaches, take a
couple of days and go exploring, you can hike your
way around or rent a mountain bike. It's really
great fun, and a nice way to meet the local people
who live on Boracay Island.
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