Activities

For active landlubbers the interior of the island extends a natural invitation to hike or mountain bike the many trails crisscrossing the gentle hilly slopes, while offering scenic views along the way. Alternatively, a tour of the island, using typical Boracay transportation of motorized tricycle, can be arranged.

At the end of the day, watch the spectacular sunsets from Nigi Nigi beachfront bar, a popular Boracay photograph. Our bar offers a large variety of tropical cocktails and refreshing juices and is a relaxing place to start your evening. Many early evening strollers enjoy the hour or two walk along the length of White Beach before the serenity of the ocean views are overtaken by the awakening of the vibrant Boracay nightlife. The many Boracay restaurants offer a variety of international cuisines and together with the discos and the cozy bars, add an international flair to the evening. A Boracay vacation offers an ideal escape from the stresses of the hectic world but if one needs to remain in contact with the outside world then we also have full internet capabilities.

During this period, the opposite, eastern side, forms the windward shore, with almost continuous onshore winds and protective reefs that create an ideal environment for both the novice and the experienced wind surfer or kite boarder. The “Fun Board” International Windsurfing Cup is held in this area during January - February each year when the winds are at their best. The eastern shore also contains numerous sheltered and picturesque bays, rewarding the ardent walker with many great scenic views.

The Boracay scuba diving schools and water sports outlets along the beaches offers the best equipment for rental and expert instructions at reasonable prices, including scuba gear, sailing, kite boarding and wind surfing equipment. Boracay dive schools are some of the most popular dive school location in Asia with good shallow nearby coral dives and drop-offs to depths of thirty meters. For more leisurely pursuits, the full day trip of picnicking and snorkeling around the island by local boat is popular among travelers and can be easily arranged. These trips usually include island hopping, picnic lunch set in an isolated beach and visit to the northern caves, home of the giant fruit bats and other sites of interest.

Enjoy a round of Philippine golf on a truly spectacular course situated in a lush tropical setting. The clear blue water of the South China Sea is visible from many vantage points on the course and there are wonderful views from the 19th hole of other islands in the Philippines archipelago.

Jet Skis can be rented for US $ 70.00 per hour but can only be used in designated areas. Hobie cats (catamarans) can be rented, weather permitting, for US $ 30.00 per hour. Water skiing is available from December to May for US $ 70.00 per hour and para sailing is available year round.

There are two mountains over 2000 metres high on the neighbouring island of Panay. Treks to these mountains can be arranged, or one can go trekking through the rain forests, passing through tribal villages on the way to spectacular waterfalls. There are excellent caves only one hour from Boracay for both the serious and novice caver. These caves are at least three kilometres in length.

Kite Boarding

There are a number of IKO licensed kite boarding schools that operate year round. Rental Equipment is readily available at about US $ 20.00 per hour and a 3 hour introductory course costs US $ 50.00.