2 days in Boracay

Day by day

1. Day 1: White Beach and Island hopping

   White Beach, Island hopping, D'Talipapa market and D'Mall, then Station 2 in the evening.

   1. Morning

      White Beach

      A sandy beach path lined with restaurants and resorts runs its length, and the sunsets draw crowds every evening.

   2. Late morning

      Island hopping

      Boats leave from the White Beach stations or Bulabog depending on the season.

   3. Lunch

      Lunch: Fruit shakes

      Shake stands along the White Beach path and in D'Mall.

   4. Afternoon

      D'Talipapa market

      A covered wet market near Station 2 where you buy fresh fish, prawns, crab and shellfish at the stalls and take them to surrounding 'paluto' restaurants, which cook them to order for a fee.

   5. Late afternoon

      D'Mall

      An open-air maze of shops, restaurants, cafés and fruit-shake stands just behind White Beach at Station 2, the island's main shopping and dining hub.

   6. Evening

      Station 2

      The main strip of bars, live-music venues and late-opening restaurants along the beach path and in D'Mall.

2. Day 2: Willy's Rock and Sunset paraw sailing

   Willy's Rock, Sunset paraw sailing, Puka Shell Beach and Mount Luho viewpoint, then Station 1 in the evening.

   1. Morning

      Willy's Rock

      At low tide you can wade out to it; it is one of the island's most photographed spots.

   2. Late morning

      Sunset paraw sailing

      Sunset trips last about an hour and are the island's signature activity.

   3. Lunch

      Lunch: Calamansi muffins

      Cafés along White Beach, especially around Station 2.

   4. Afternoon

      Puka Shell Beach

      The water deepens quickly and waves can be stronger, but it is far quieter.

   5. Late afternoon

      Mount Luho viewpoint

      The island's highest point, about 100 metres above sea level, has an observation deck with 360-degree views over White Beach, Bulabog and the neighbouring islands.

   6. Evening

      Station 1

      Cocktail bars and resort lounges for a quieter evening.

Where to stay for this itinerary

Pace and daylight

The sights in this plan add up to roughly 13–16 hours of visiting over 2 days, before meals and getting between them. Daylight runs from about 11.4 hours in December to 12.8 hours in June.

Getting between stops: Walking. The beach path along White Beach links Stations 1, 2 and 3 in about an hour end to end, and Bulabog is a five-minute walk from Station 2.

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