Boracay is a small island in the central Philippines. One of the most popular tourist destinations in the Visayas, 350 kilometers south of Manila. It’s known for its resorts and beaches. There are 13 beaches on Boracay. The two main beaches- White Beach and Bulabog Beach- are separated by a 1-kilometer path with shopping, restaurants, and hotels. Along the west coast, White Beach is backed by palm trees, bars and restaurants. On the east coast, strong winds make Bulabog Beach a hub for water sports. Nearby, the observation deck on Mount Luho offers panoramic views over the island. Offshore, coral reefs and shipwrecks are home to diverse marine life.
Fly into Kalibo Airport or Caticlan Airport on the island of Panay. From the airport, you can hop on public transport or take a short taxi to the ferry dock. Or if you’ve already booked a hotel, they’ll often offer a service where pickup and ferry tickets are included. There will be many Filipinos selling boat tickets from the airport so just follow their lead. You’ll then be taken to the Cagban Jetty where you’ll hop on a ferryboat to Boracay and your vacation will begin!
Let’s explore the best things to do in Boracay:
1.Ariel’s Point
Conquer your fear of heights with a full day of cliff diving and water sports. You’ll be whisked out onto the open waters in a longtail boat along with a dozen other thrill seeking backpackers and travelers.
2. White Beach
Boracay’s main beach is called White Beach. The sand is powder soft, the water is crystal blue, and the coconuts are cold.
3. Kite Surf on Bulabog Beach
The wind strength on this beach is so strong that it whips your hair and blows sand in your eyes, but if you’re a kite surfer- this is paradise.
4. Puka Shell Beach (Yapak Beach)
Puka Shell beach offers something that the other popular beaches do not: privacy. Puka Shell beach sees far less tourists than White Beach.
5. Diniwid Beach
Mosey on over to Diniwid Beach to check out the real estate. This beach has a lot to offer in terms of guesthouses right on the water!
6. Zipline Boracay
You can get stunning views of the whole island without having to do any hiking or physical excursion! Visit the zipline park where a cage-like gondola will pull you up to the top.
7. Ride the Zorb
You can get in on this crazy fun activity at Zipline Boracay where you can just come for the zorb, or make it a package deal with the zipline.
8. Go Island Hopping
Join an all-day 6-hour island hopping tour on top of a classic catamaran equipped with a professional captain and attentive staff.
9. Parasail
From any lounge chair or barstool on White Beach, you can look out onto the water and see parasails catapulting travelers and holidaymakers into the sky, as the big parachute is pulled behind a swerving speedboat.
10. Boracay Pub Crawl
Want to meet some new friends on the island? Lay of the land to discover the best pubs this piece of paradise has to offer? Get free shots and a free Boracay t-shirt? You should have answered ‘yes’ to all of those questions because this pub-crawl is awesome.
11. Bat Caves
You’re in for more than just bats and caves when you sign up for a Bat Cave adventure.
12. Steampunk Boracay Bite Club Burgers
Come hungry. Come extremely hungry. The burgers at Bite Club Burgers are without a doubt the juiciest, most outrageously delicious burgers not only on this island, but also in this country.
13. Tirta Signature Massage
You’ve never had such a relaxing, detoxifying, and soul-purifying massage like the one you will receive at Tirta Signature Massage. Their 1.5 hour signature massage combines all of the best styles of massage in one: Swedish Massage, foot reflexology, therapeutic aroma massage, and a process called “lymphatic drainage” where they press on your lymph nodes to release the toxins.
14. Filipino Cooking Class
Go home with more than just a Boracay tote bag; go home with some cooking skills that will stick with you for a lifetime!
15. Do Some Shopping
Handicraft stores and clothing shops line the path between White Beach and Bulabog Beach.
16. Learn to Freedive
Learn to dive by working with highly skilled and super passionate freedive instructors, you can push yourself beyond what you thought your body was capable of.
17. Ilig Iligan Beach
This beach is relatively unbeknownst to travelers, which means more space and more attentive service for you!
18. Go Scuba Diving
Visit the island from April to June and you will experience some of the best diving of your life.
19. Philippine Mermaid Swimming Academy
A dream come true for both kids and adults, you can transform into a mermaid on the island of Boracay.
20. Island Nature Tour
Boracay Adventures Company offers a glimpse into Boracay wildlife on their 2-hour island tour.
21. Willy’s Rock
Special touches that makes Boracay so unique are map-worthy natural markers such as Willy’s Rock.
22. Crocodile Island
Don’t worry, there aren’t actually any crocodiles on this island! As you will see when approaching the island, it genuinely resembles a large crocodile both in shape and texture from the foliage. Surrounding this bizarre island is some of the best snorkeling in Boracay. You are bound to see some amazing underwater scenery and wildlife.
23. Crystal Cove Island
20 minutes from the shore lays Crystal Cove Island- a small island with pristine white sand beaches and quirky huts, play places and sculptures scattered all around.
24. Smoke Hookah
Kasbah Moroccan restaurant offers cozy seating right on the beach where you can smoke hookah as the sun goes down.
25. Fusion Sports Bar
Drink, eat, laugh, and chill out at Fusion Sports Bar.
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