Outdoors · Boracay · Philippines
8 best outdoor things to do in Boracay
Parks, viewpoints and open-air sights for the dry, bright days.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Start with White Beach, Island hopping and Puka Shell Beach. Together the 8 picks below take roughly 19–24 hours across 4 areas; 4 are free.
Key facts
- Places in this guide
- 8
- Free entry
- 4
- Time to see them all
- 19–24 hours
- Areas
- Station 2, Northern Boracay (Yapak) and Bulabog Beach
Outdoors in Boracay
Beach · Station 2
1.White Beach
Walk the full length early in the morning, when the beach is raked and empty, and claim your sunset spot at Station 1 by about 5pm.
- Time needed
- Half a day or more
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Experience · Station 2
2.Island hopping
Book through an accredited operator, wear reef-safe sunscreen and bring water shoes for rocky landings.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Active
- Outdoors
- Iconic
Beach · Northern Boracay (Yapak)
3.Puka Shell Beach
Go in the morning, take water and shade, and check the sea before swimming, as currents can be strong in the habagat season.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Nature
Viewpoint · Bulabog Beach
4.Mount Luho viewpoint
Go in the late afternoon for softer light, then head to White Beach for sunset.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Experience · Bulabog Beach
5.Kitesurfing at Bulabog Beach
Book lessons with a certified school, and come in December to March for the most consistent wind.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Outdoors
Experience · Station 3
6.Scuba diving
Choose a shop with recognised dive certification and check the sea conditions; some sites are only diveable in certain seasons.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Nature
- Outdoors
Beach · Northern Boracay (Yapak)
7.Ilig-Iligan Beach
Bring snacks and water; there are few facilities, which is the point.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Nature
- Outdoors
Beach · Station 3
8.Tambisaan Beach
Bring your own snorkel and ask locals about the tide; at low tide the reef is very shallow.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Nature
Grouped by area
| Area | Places | Time needed |
|---|---|---|
| Station 2 | White Beach and Island hopping | Half a day or more + Half a day |
| Northern Boracay (Yapak) | Puka Shell Beach and Ilig-Iligan Beach | 2–3 hours + 2 hours |
| Bulabog Beach | Mount Luho viewpoint and Kitesurfing at Bulabog Beach | 1 hour + Half a day |
| Station 3 | Scuba diving and Tambisaan Beach | Half a day + 2 hours |
Booking and timing
Of these 8, 4 free, 1 low cost, 1 mid-priced, 2 expensive. None needs booking far in advance. The longest visit is White Beach; group the rest by area to save travel time.
How to fit them into 6 half-days
Grouped by area and kept to about four hours each, so you walk more than you ride.
- Half-day 1 (Station 2): White Beach, at least 3 hours.
- Half-day 2 (Station 2): Island hopping, at least 3 hours.
- Half-day 3 (Northern Boracay (Yapak)): Puka Shell Beach → Ilig-Iligan Beach, at least 4 hours.
- Half-day 4 (Bulabog Beach): Mount Luho viewpoint → Kitesurfing at Bulabog Beach, at least 4 hours.
- Half-day 5 (Station 3): Scuba diving, at least 3 hours.
- Half-day 6 (Station 3): Tambisaan Beach, at least 2 hours.
The best months to be outside
- April: highs of 31°C (88°F), about 5 rainy days, very busy crowds. Hot and dry, with peak domestic crowds during Holy Week and school holidays.
- March: highs of 30°C (86°F), about 6 rainy days, busy crowds. Dry and warming, with calm swimming conditions and long sunny days.
- February: highs of 29°C (84°F), about 7 rainy days, busy crowds. Dry, sunny and less humid; one of the most pleasant months.
The neighbourhoods they are in
- Station 2 — Central White Beach with D'Mall, D'Talipapa market and most of the nightlife
- Station 3 — Quieter southern end of White Beach with good-value resorts
- Bulabog Beach — East-coast beach for kitesurfing and windsurfing
- Northern Boracay (Yapak) — Large resorts, secluded coves and Puka Shell Beach
More of Boracay
Questions travellers ask
+Where should I start in Boracay?
White Beach. The island's west-coast beach runs for about 4 km of fine, pale coral sand and shallow turquoise water, divided informally into Stations 1, 2 and 3.
+Which of these are free in Boracay?
White Beach, Puka Shell Beach, Ilig-Iligan Beach and Tambisaan Beach.