Boracay Tours

Boracay is synonymous with White Beach, making it the top tourist spot on the island. However, it’s also worth visiting Puka Beach for the flying foxes or fruit bats and Crocodile Island if you’re into diving.

Aside from swimming or lounging at White Beach, you can also swim and have fun under the sun at Diniwid Beach and Ilig-Iligan Beach. As mentioned, visit Puka Beach as well to see the migration of flying foxes or fruit bats. For snorkeling, Tambisaan Beach is the perfect spot, while Ariel’s Point or Magic Island is for those daring enough to do a cliff dive. You can explore some of these beaches and islands by joining island-hopping tours. 

For a different kind of adrenaline rush, you can try paraw sailing (double outrigger sailboat), riding a banana boat, helmet diving, parasailing, paddle boarding, jet skiing, wakeboarding, kiteboarding, or windsurfing. 

For a unique experience when exploring Boracay, you can also ride a speedboat, do a sunset cruise on a yacht, or ride a helicopter. 

Boracay’s nightlife is considered as one of the best island experiences in the Philippines. Joining a pub crawl in Boracay is a fun and exciting activity that you can try. 

The best season to experience Boracay is from December to May or during the dry season. Peak season is from March to May or the summer months, so expect an influx of visitors if ever you decide to travel during these months. Some Filipinos also choose to visit during the holidays like Christmas or Holy Week. On average, Boracay weather is at its hottest at 30°C, while the lows are at 25°C.

The island is pretty small and can be explored in a day, so a short stay of three days and two nights is more than enough to enjoy most of what Boracay has to offer, even those outside of the beaches.

Up north of Boracay Island is the Carabao Island in Romblon, while far east, across the Sibuyan Sea, is Masbate. South of Boracay is the rest of the province of Aklan and other Panay Island destinations which include Capiz, Iloilo, and Antique. 

Tricycles are the main form of transportation to get around Boracay. You can also rent a bicycle or motorcycle.

Station 1 is where the luxury resorts and hotels are located, though a few less expensive boutique hotels have also popped up here. The Puka Beach, Diniwid Beach, and Ilig-Illigan Beach are easily accessible from Station 1.

Station 2 is where most of the activities and establishments that are actively open at night are, so it’s considered the most crowded of the stations. It houses mid-range to budget-friendly lodging choices and offers a great view of the sunset in White Beach.

Station 3 is the most laidback of all the stations, perfect for those who just want to relax. Both luxury and economical hotels can be found here.

There are plenty of hotels and resorts to choose from in Boracay and the best one for you would depend on your budget. For luxury beach resorts, you can take a look at Shangri-la Boracay Resort and Spa, Crimson Resort and Spa, The Lind Boracay, and Discovery Shores. For a bit less money, but still very well-appointed, consider Movenpick Resort and Spa, Two Seasons Boracay, Hennan Palm Beach Resort, Hennan Crystal Sands Resort, and Aqua Boracay.

After the Boracay rehabilitation program that started in 2018, new rules were set forth for all visitors. The most important new rule is to have a printed booking confirmation from an accredited hotel. Failure to show one would mean being denied entry.

Drinking and dining by the beaches are not allowed anymore, as well as lighting an open fire, like in the case of a bonfire. For smokers, make sure to only smoke in designated areas to avoid penalties. And lastly, no littering! 

Take a domestic flight from Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (or from Clark International Airport, if you prefer) to Caticlan Airport for about 1-hour travel time. From there, you will ride a tricycle going to Caticlan Jetty Port where you then take a quick ferry ride to Boracay Island. A cheaper but longer travel alternative is to fly to Kalibo and travel 2 hours by land to Caticlan Jetty Port to get to Boracay.

There are also direct ferries from Batangas Pier to Caticlan Jetty Port. From Manila, take a bus to Batangas Pier first. If you prefer, you can take a bus (or your car or van) that will ride the RoRo (Roll On Roll Off) vessels, though this would mean longer travel time of 9 hours.