Boracay Sports & Activities
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mountain climbing and 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.
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.
This championship, eighteen hole, 6524 yard, par 72 golf course
was designed by Graham Marsh. The golf carts are all equipped
with GPS (determines your exact location using satallites) and
good quality golf clubs are available for hire. The pro shop is
stocked with all of the golf accessories. The green fees of approximately
USD55.00 per round, per person, includes the mandatory golf cart
hire and caddie. Club rental costs approximately USD15.00 per
round, per set.
The following other sports activities are also readily available.
Jet Skis can be rented for USD 70.00 per hour but can only be
used in designated areas.
Hobie cats (catamaran) can be rented, weather permitting, for
USD 30.00 per hour.
Water skiing is available from December to May for USD 70.00 per
hour.
More detailed information on the above activities can be supplied
upon request. We would also be pleased to assist in arranging
for you to participate in any of these activities.
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