subject: Top Tour Destinations In Boracay Island Beside The Beach [print this page] Planning to have your holiday in Boracay Island?
Boracay, a small exotic tropical island located in the northwestern tip of the Panay Island in the center of the Philippines, is not only a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the sun, sand and sea but also a lovely place to either indulge in a peaceful holiday far away from the bustling and rigors of city life or to experience a holiday of sightseeing, exploration, and fun-filled adventures.
Called the most cosmopolitan strip of sand in the world, Boracay is also considered a gift from the Heaven, a "must visit-and-experience" destination for all sun seekers, nature lovers and adventurers alike.
After all, how many islands in the world could offer 4 kilometers long of pure powdery white beach and 2.5 km long of Asias best kiteboarding and watersport beach with crystal clear blue waters which is ideal for windsurfing and kiteboarding, parasailing, skim boarding, sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, jet skiing, boating, and even kayaking, a shore strewn with shiny, white seashells called "puka" that are said to be the best in the world (according to several international guidebooks, hence the name "Puka Beach"), interspersed with boundless places to stay, eat, shop and have a good time. Aside from its white powdered coated sandy beaches, this serene tropical watery paradise is also surrounded with several scenic attractions, from its rugged mountains with awe-inspiring views, bat caves, to its unique searock formation covered in green and dead forests.
To see Boracay island at its best, you need to escape from Boracay beach and start exploring the many Boracay tourist spots. And no visit to Boracay would be complete without trekking to the top of Mount Luho, the highest point on the island. The awe-inspiring views of the whole island will make the cumbersome climb of 100m from the sea level rewarding.
Another noteworthy Boracay destinations is the Bat Caves on the north east coast of Yapak. This amazing inlet in Yapak is filled with the reversely hanging mammals which come out screeching to haunt for food at the fall of dusk in the thousands.
Another popular stop-off top Boracay tours on a boat trip around Boracay is Laurel Island. This island boasts of two caves to explore, a nice nature trail surrounding the island and several picnic spots. There are also startlingly ugly concrete animal statues dotted around the trail, so watch out for them!
Another must see Boracay tourist spot is the Dead Forest. The forests stillwater pool filled with dead tree trunks creates an eerie, haunted supernatural scene, which is an ideal place to shoot a horror thriller.
For wildlife lovers, the beautiful, netted, tropical Boracay Butterfly Garden is a must visit destination. Situated on the Bolabog Beach, on a 1600 sq.m beachfront property, you can see hundreds of live Philippine butterflies of many different species, and in excess of 150 plant species. In the nursery section, you can closely observe the caterpillars and pupae.
Finally, dont miss sailing around the island on a native paraw, or an upscale private sailing yacht MAHAL for a day trip or a sunset cruise. This fun and environmentally friendly native light sailing boat is one of the nicest ways to explore Boracays deserted beaches, caves and snorkel sites or enjoy the famous spectacular Boracay sunset.
After a day of exploring, you can stay in one of the countless Boracay beach resorts or Boracay beach hotels.
Boracay beach hotels and resorts are mainly located along the beautiful 4km White Beach, though they are also spread along several places around the island.
