see also Manila: http://swytravel.blogspot.sg/2011/06/2011-manila.html
Boracay:
A world famous island resort with powder white sand & a pristine environment, it has become a fabled paradise for travellers.
It is 7 km long by 1 km wide (at its narrowest point).
It is a jewel in the Philippines' crown.
White Beach:
the main attraction, 4 km of white powdery sand along the west coast, lapped by warm, clear water
the main attraction, 4 km of white powdery sand along the west coast, lapped by warm, clear water
Willy's Rock:
Mt Luho (100m - the highest point on Boracay Island):
Boracay Wildlife Expo:
Puka Beach:
It is a popular wedding venue:
Snorkelling:
Zorbing:
Exploring the island on ATV and Buggy cars:
- white sandy beaches and beautiful underwater world
- named one of the top beach destinations in Asia by international media eg CNN and NBC- 315 km south of Manila, it is about 10 sq km and 7 km from the north to the south end
- It is located in the Philippine municipality of Malay in the province of Aklan, with a population of about 16,000 people.
- Best time to visit: November to May (dry months)
- all visitors are required to pay an environmental fee of 75 pesos (S$2.50) a person, which helps to manage the effects of tourism on the island. There is also a 100 pesos boat terminal fee. Payment is usually collected at the Caticlan Jetty Port where tourists board boats to get to Boracay.
- a total of 13 beaches can be found along Boracay's coast
- the busiest beach is White Beach which lines the west of the island.
Things to do:
Explore coves eg Crystal cove Island:
(entrance fee 300 pesos, has 2 natural coves)
(a 30-minute ride cost about 1,500 to 1,800 pesos for up to seven people)
Island hopping tours:
(cost about 1.500 to 1.800 pesos a person with lunch included)
Diving (Discovery Scuba: 3,000 to 3,500 pesos; full PADI Open Water Course for 3 to 4 days: 20,000 pesos)
Jet-skiing (2000 pesos / 30 min)
Waterskiing (2500 pesos)
Banana boat ride (250 pesos)
Kayaking (500 pesos / hr)
Ziplining (700 pesos)
Zorbing (580 pesos)
Mountain biking (150 pesos /hr)
Quad bike (2500 pesos / hr)
Golf (at Fairways and Bluewater from 2000 pesos)
Horseriding (645 pesos / hr)
Kiteboarding (Discovery (2hrs): 3100 pesos; International Kiteboarding Organisation (IKO) beginners' course (12 hrs): 19000 pesos)
Parasailing (1,500 pesos)
Helmet Diving (800 to 1,000 pesos for 30 minutes of underwater session)
Helicopter ride (3500 pesos)
Sailboat (2500 pesos / hr)
Speedboat (3500 pesos / hr)
Other beaches:
Puka Shell Beach - scattered with coral stones and shells
Ilig-Iligan Beach - has bat caves that can be explored with a guide
Other Islands:
Crocodile Island - so named because of its shape
Getting There:
Tigerair has thrice-weekly flights on Wed, Fri and Sundays to Kalibo International Airport
Take a 1.5 to 2 hrs bus ride to Caticlan Jetty Port, followed by a 15 to 30-minute boat ride to Cagban Port in the south of Boracay.
Tickets for the bus and boat ride can be purchased just outside the main entrance of Kalibo International Airport. They cost between 1,000 and 1,800 pesos (S$ 29 and S$ 52)
Hotels can also help to arrange transfers from the airport
Interesting facts:
The Boracay Quintet - Mambo Number 5 involves boating, windsurfing, trekking, mountain biking and golf.
Filipino Food:
- Barbecued meats
- Adobo: meat marinated in vinegar and garlic then cooked slowly until the meat is tender
- Kare Kare: oxtail stew with peanut sauce
- Hamonado: pork with pineapple sauce
- Kaldereta: goat in a tomato stew
- Dinuguan: stew made with pork blood
- Afritada: chicken stew with tomatoes and vegetables
- Sinigang: a broth of meat, fish or vegetables in a tamarind sauce
- Tinola: chicken stew with potatoes or papaya
- Arroz caldo: chicken in a kind of rice porridge broth
An infamous egg dish: balut - a boiled duck egg with the embryo developed
Some good restaurants:
Interesting Facts:
