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Boracay – Fun Land Activities

By on January 2, 2012
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Traveling to Boracay? Here are some activities which you can add on top of the beautiful beach experience.

 

ATV(All Terrain Vehicle)

If you do not want to get wet and still want to have fun, there are also activities you can do in Boracay. There is the ATV ride. You can rent the vehicle for 1 hour at 3500-4000 pesos. There will be a guide that can take you  sight seeing around the island of Boracay using the ATV. The beach is not the only int

Blue Waters of Boracay, Philippines at dusk.

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eresting part of the island. Within the island, there are other sights to see and the guides will take you to see those sights.

 

Wall Climbing at D’Mall

Believe it or not, Boracay has a small wall climbing facility at D’Mall. It is very hard to miss as it is located along the pathway of D’mall and is an open space wall climbing facility. The price is not too expensive. The last time we went there, the price is just 50 pesos per climb and there are three levels you can try to climb from beginner to expert.

 

Massage, sunbathing, strolling

Along the coast of Boracay, you can find massage shops that offers from hand and foot massages to full body massages with price ranging from 350-500 pesos. The shops are open space but you will be protected from prying eyes by curtains that surround the bed where you will lie down should you opt to have a full body massage. If you prefer to, you can even have a massage along the shore.

Sunbathing is another activity you might want to do along the shores of Boracay. A lot of foreigners enjoy getting a natural tan under the sun while sunbathing along the shores of Boracay. And Hey, it’s free…

Strolling is also a good way to pass your time when in Boracay as there are plenty of things to see there. From small shops that sell souvenirs, to massage shops and restaurants, to Tattoo parlors that offers Henna Tattoo, the non permanent tattoo. A sight to behold along the shores of Boracay are the sand castles that are built along the pathway of Boracay that can be found on Station 1 and 2. The sandcastles are really beautiful and has an amazing intricate design. You can take pictures beside or inside the sandcastles as long as you are careful, for a small fee or donation.

 

Nightlife in Boracay

Nighttime is never boring in Boracay. Even during the evenings until late in the  night, The shores of Boracay is alive and teeming with life, with colorful lights decorating the establishments lining the coast of Boracay. Restaurants turn into Bars that offers a variety of cocktails and drinks and good music. During weekends, Fire Dances and Live band performances are held in Station 1 and 2.

Surely, from morning till night, there is a lot of things you can do in Boracay.


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Boracay Activities – Island Hopping, Snorkeling, Parasailing and More

By on October 18, 2011
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Photo by Masato Ikeda.

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Boracay, being a top tourist spot in the Philippines, is filled with fun activities that would ensure tourists won’t get bored. They have plenty of  both water and land sports and activities you can do. Here are some of them listed in no particular order.

 

Island Hopping, Snorkeling and Helmet Diving

Island hopping in Boracay is a lot of fun. Small boats that can seat 5 to 10 people can be rented at around 4000 to 5000 pesos.  You just have to ask around the area or the receptionist of the hotel or resort you are staying at.

 

There are plenty of  islands you can visit around Boracay. If you are early enough and the weather is good, you can even go dolphin and/or whale watching. While island hopping, you can ask the boater to stop at some designated areas where you can go snorkeling. Snorkeling is really fun around the island of Boracay as the area is teeming with marine life that is very colorful and enticing. You can bring some bread with you while you are snorkeling so the fishes would come near you. Snorkeling equipment such as the goggles and the snorkel usually go with the boat rental (you should bargain with the boater for them) 0r if not, they can usually be rented at 100 Pesos. Also, while island hopping you can ask your boater to bring you to the boats that offers Helmet Diving. Helmet Diving is an activity where you can walk on the sand under the sea while wearing a helmet so you can breath for around 30 minutes. The helmet is quite heavy but since you are in the water, it wouldn’t matter much. Under the water, the guides would give you pieces of bread so that you could attract the fishes and they would come close to you and you can feed them. During those times, the guide would take pictures of you feeding the fishes and might sometimes ask you to pose for the camera. Helmet diving costs around 500 to 1000 pesos depending on the number of persons that are going to helmet dive and the package usually includes the pictures under the water in soft copy.

 

Parasailing, Speed Boat, Jet Ski, and Banana Boat

Another activity that is done within the vicinity of the coastlines of Boracay is parasailing. It is an activity where you and a friend can go airborne while sitting on a seat that is attached to a parachute and is dragged by a speed boat to make the chute fly or float. This activity costs around 1500 to 2000 pesos per person.

 

Jet skis can also be rented at around 3000-3500 pesos for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

 

Banana boat is a banana shaped floater that can seat from 8-12 people and is being dragged by a jet ski. The riders are all wearing life vests so the ride is safe and if the riders are adventurous enough, they can ask the driver to flip them over and make them fall in the water. It is more exciting that way. :) The ride costs around 2000 pesos for the whole banana boat and lasts about 15-30 minutes.

 

These are the activities you can do on the waters of Boracay. But aside from water sports, there are other activities you can do that does not require getting wet. On my next post, I will tell you some of them.

 

Disclaimer: Prices are all approximates based on my last visit to Boracay, it may be lower or higher than what I indicated. 


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About Boracay White Beach – Basic Information

By on October 3, 2011
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Boracay's White Beach. My favorite spot on God...

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White Beach Boracay, found in Aklan, is one of the best beaches you can find in the Philippines. The coastline is long and the sand is white and really fine. The water of this Boracay beach is so clear that even if you are riding a boat and you are at the deep part of the beach, you would still be able to see the white sand at the bottom and it would make you think you are still at the shallow part.

 

Boracay Station 1 – Luxury

The coast of Boracay is divided into 3 stations. Station 1 is where you will find the most luxurious and expensive accommodations and establishments. There, you will find D’Mall. It is called that name because it is the Mall of Boracay. But unlike any mall, this has open space with many stalls selling different kinds of souvenirs and keepsakes like t-shirts, magnets and other native products. There are also plenty of restaurants and establishments there. One particular interesting establishment in D’Mall is ‘The Hobbit Place‘. It is interesting because the people serving there are small people. I heard it is a good restaurant but personally I haven’t had the chance to dine there yet. You would also find luxurious hotels at Station 1, such as The Crown Regency Boracay and many posh restaurants and bars, like Ratsky. At night, especially during the weekends, you can watch fire dancers play with fire while dancing to the beat of the music.

 

Boracay Station 2 – Moderation

Station 2 is where you will find the medium priced hotels, resorts and restaurants. Looking around the place, we noticed that Station 2 is where you will find plenty of buffet food offerings that serves different dishes from different countries, such as Japanese, Thai, Korean, and Filipino. The price is moderate but there are lots of choices for food and accommodations that were also good but not luxurious. You can find hotels and resorts with function rooms too for people who goes to Boracay not only for pleasure but also for business.

 

Boracay Station 3 – The Budget Station

For people with tight budgets who wants to experience Boracay just because of the beaches, Station 3 is a good place for you. There is where you will find the cheapest resorts and restaurants or rather, carenderias(mini restaurants that serve home style Filipino food at a cheap price)  in the island coast. Some rooms cost around 500- 1000 pesos that were usually good for two to three persons. You do not need to worry about not being able to enjoy the beach and shoreline that the people at Station 1 or 2 can enjoy as the Boracay coastline is an open beach, you can get to station 1 or 2 just by walking along the pathway or riding a motorcycle. You can swim on the shores of Station 1 even if you stay at station 2 or 3 and vice versa.

 

Wondering what activities you can do at Boracay? I will tell you on my next post…