Boracay Mountain Biking

Boracay is extremely scenic, with many challenging and varied routes around the island, some 25 kilometres long. Most of the routes are on loose dirt roads and steep climbs up to lookout points that give spectacular views across clear, blue waters to the distant islands. Then a steep drop down along single track paths through thick vegetation and native villages to another deserted beach. Cycling along these beaches at low tide is an exhilirating experience and then finally back through the coconut groves to the main beach. Rides may end with a long cool swim in the ocean.

Bike rentals are available at USD 2.00 per hour or USD 12.00 per day. For the serious biker we suggest that you bring your own bicycle. If it comes as extra baggage from Manila to Caticlan, the cost is minimal.

For longer two or three day trips the Nigi Nigi boat will take you to Caticlan on the island of Panay where the opportunities for adventurous cycling are unlimited.

Boracay Kayaking

The clear, blue waters are ideal for the novice. The rocky coast line and deserted sandy beaches can be reached within one half hour paddle. For the experienced and adventurous kayakers, Boracay can be circumnavigated in a day (a distance of approximately 20 kms) or neighbouring islands can be easily reached.
Two and three day camping trips down the coast of Panay, a large neighouring island, can be organized with accommodation in beach bungalows or camping right on the beach. There are good quality, challenging rapids for white water kayaking available only one hour from Caticlan and it is possible to organize trips that combine kayaking and mountain biking.

Good quality touring sea kayaks (Puffins) are available for rent on Boracay at the following rates :

Singles USD 8.00 per hour, USD 30.00 per day
Doubles USD 12.00 per hour, USD 32.00 per day

The best time for white water kayaking is July to November. Sea kayaking is good all year round although the rainy season is from July to November and it can be quite windy.

Boracay Windsurfing

Boracay is one of the best windsurfing locations in South East Asia. The winds blow fairly consistently all year but, of course, stronger during the rainy season. The Boracay Challenge Cup will be held from 11 to 17 January 1998

It is also ideal for beginners because tthe first 600 metres out from the beach is only 1.5 metres deep and protected by a coral reef resulting in flat waters. There are a number of establishments renting top quality equipment with a good selection of board and sail sizes. Average costs are below.

Boracay Tennis - There are two good quality courts next to Nigi Nigi with flood lights for cooler evening games. They are nearly always available. Use of the court costs USD 4.00 per hour. There are reasonable quality rackets and balls available for a nominal rental fee.

Boracay Mountain climbing and Boracay Rainforest Trekking

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.

Boracay Golfing

Enjoy a round of 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.