Adventurous Boracay Vacation
A Little Bit of Daring
For the adventure-driven, "Mambo Number 5" is a little bit of
boating and wind surfing, a little bit of scuba diving, a little bit of
trekking, a little bit of mountain biking, and a little bit of golf.
There's plenty to do in Boracay other than beachbumming and partyhopping.
Sailboating and kayaking are popular sporting activities, with Boracay playing host to the annual Paraw Regatta, an international sailboat race that makes use of the native outrigger.
Trekking or mountain biking can also bring the intrepid to the island's quaint interior villages and to the edges' scenic rocky cliffs, discovering along the way many hidden coves with isolated beaches far from the tourist crowd.
Snorkeling & Beach Hopping Boracay Vacation
Trips around the island often include snorkeling stopovers at different beaches or coves and drinks and lunch. In the monsoon season it’s sometimes not possible to circle the island, but the West- and East coasts of Boracay provide enough coves, beaches, snorkeling grounds and scenic views for a couple of exciting hours. Boat trips can be arranged by the front desk of the resorts or at one of the three boat-stations.
Banana-Boat Riding Boracay Vacation
The entertaining banana-boat rides are very popular. Banana-boats in various sizes, ranging from three to 10 people per ride are available. Sport shops offering rides display their banana-floaters at the beach and are easy to find.
Windsurfing and Kiteboarding Boracay Vacation
On the eastern side of the island is Bulabog Beach, a boardsailor's mecca that draws enthusiasts from all over the world, especially during the peak season of November to March. Many places offer equipment for rent and also lessons.
In January, it is the site of an International Funboard Cup. Every year windsurf freaks can participate at the Boracay International Fun Board Cup, a Leg of the Asian Windsurfing Tour.
A few places along the White Beach offer windsurfing and kiteboarding equipment and lessons.
The best time for windsurfing is between December and February, when the Northeast monsoon blows.
Mountain Biking & Hiking Boracay Vacation
Exploring the island with mountain bikes and by foot is not only healthy, but one will also encounter remote places and special scenery. Paths are crisscrossing the whole island. Mountain bikes can be rented almost everywhere along the White Beach and at many other places.
Motorbiking Boracay Vacation
Motorbikes can be rented at several places. We recommend renting them at the office of the Motorbike Association over the front desk of your resort. The hilly Southern and Northern parts of the island are ideal for motor biking. Please don’t motorbike along the beaches – law prohibits it.
Beach Volleyball & Beach Football
Many places along the White Beach put up volleyball nets during daytime. Mornings and especially later in the afternoon people gather spontaneously and play for fun or challenging games.
Beach Football is also played spontaneously along the White Beach, culminating in two yearly championship events, where tourist-teams play against teams from the Philippines, USA and Hong Kong.
Tennis, Golf & Horse-Back Riding Boracay Vacation
There are three tennis courts on the island, a 19 hole world-class golf course and a horse stable for island-excursions by horse.
Wall Climbing Boracay Vacation
Boracay Island has the only 40-feet (~13 meters) professional climbing-wall outside Manila.
Wellness & Workout
At a state-of-the-art gym fitness freaks can work out after jogging along the White Beach; wellness, pampering and soul connection is the motto of a new health day spa.
Internet Cafes
Many Internet cafes of various sizes, with air-conditioning or inside a palm leaf hut, offer their services.
Sources:
Philippine Dept. of Tourism
Boracay Foundation
Wikipedia and Wikitravel
HotelClub.com
World66
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