Day trips · Boracay · Philippines
3 best day trips from Boracay
Where to go when you want a day away from Boracay, and how long it really takes.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
The classic day trip from Boracay is Bakhawan Eco-Park, Kalibo (About 2 hours by boat and van). The closest option is Jawili Falls, about 45 km away.
Key facts
- Day trips in this guide
- 3
- Closest
- Jawili Falls (45 km)
- Most popular
- Bakhawan Eco-Park, Kalibo
Day trips compared
| Destination | Distance | Travel time | How | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakhawan Eco-Park, Kalibo | 70 km | About 2 hours by boat and van | Boat to Caticlan, then van or bus to Kalibo | Families, Quiet stays |
| Jawili Falls | 45 km | About 1.5 hours by boat and van | Boat to Caticlan, then hired van or tricycle | Families, Budget |
| Tibiao, Antique | 80 km | About 2.5–3 hours by boat and van | Boat to Caticlan, then hired van south along the coast | Couples, Quiet stays |
The day trips
70 km · About 2 hours by boat and van
1.Bakhawan Eco-Park, Kalibo
A mangrove reforestation park near Kalibo with a bamboo boardwalk of more than a kilometre through the mangroves to the sea. It pairs well with a visit to Kalibo town, home of the Ati-Atihan festival.
- Getting there
- Boat to Caticlan, then van or bus to Kalibo
- Best for
- Families, Quiet stays
45 km · About 1.5 hours by boat and van
2.Jawili Falls
A series of tiered cascades and natural pools in Tangalan, Aklan, surrounded by forest, where you can swim and climb between the levels.
- Getting there
- Boat to Caticlan, then hired van or tricycle
- Best for
- Families, Budget
80 km · About 2.5–3 hours by boat and van
3.Tibiao, Antique
A rural town known for river rafting, mountain waterfalls and the kawa hot bath, where visitors sit in a giant iron cauldron of warm water with herbs over a wood fire.
- Getting there
- Boat to Caticlan, then hired van south along the coast
- Best for
- Couples, Quiet stays
Day-trip tips
- Leave early: most trips are more relaxed with a morning departure and a return before dinner.
- For trips over about 150 km, an overnight stay or an organised tour saves a lot of travelling.
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best day trip from Boracay?
Bakhawan Eco-Park, Kalibo. A mangrove reforestation park near Kalibo with a bamboo boardwalk of more than a kilometre through the mangroves to the sea.
+How long does it take to get from Boracay to Bakhawan Eco-Park, Kalibo?
About 2 hours by boat and van — Boat to Caticlan, then van or bus to Kalibo, about 70 km.
+How long does it take to get from Boracay to Jawili Falls?
About 1.5 hours by boat and van — Boat to Caticlan, then hired van or tricycle, about 45 km.