10 Boracay Adventure Activities

Boracay Island in the Philippines is not just one of the top beaches in the world because of its pristine waters and fine white sand. This beach paradise is also a haven to numerous adventure activities for adrenaline junkies. Next time you travel to the Philippines, take note of these 10 Boracay adventure activities to make your Boracay vacation fun and action-filled.

#1. Parasailing

Parasailing, also called 'parakiting is a sport that involves hosting yourself on a parachute high up in the air, while being towed or pulled by a speedboat. It doesn't involve much effort on your part since you only need to sit, smile and wave to the cameras while doing so.

#2. Kitesurfing

Photo by Tomtom77 (CC)

Kitesurfing is a watersport that combines elements of surfboarding, windsurfing and gymnastics. One is hosted to a 'traction' kite to be pulled over the surface of the while on top of a surfboard. Balance is definitely a plus and could be a challenge to some. This can be solved by listening to your instructor and having a persistent attitude. In short, no matter how many times you stumble, keep on trying.

Kitesurfers all over the world converge in Boracay because of the ideal location's perfect wind. This attracts kiteboard enthusiasts everywhere. If you have the guts to try it, then kiteboarding is a must-try activity when in Boracay. There are a number of kiteboarding schools in Boracay to help you out with that first lessons, for a fee of course.

#3. Surfing

Nothing beats surfing the waves because it's just you, the wind and the waves. One catch, you have to learn to catch a wave. To help you out with this, surfing schools abound in Boracay if you are really serious about leaning this extreme sport. You may also try honing your skills at wavepool surfing in Crown Regency Boracar, for starters, to build those fantastic surfer moves under more controlled environment under the tutelage of certified surf instructors from the Philippine Surfing Academy (PSA).

It wouldn't hurt if to wear one of those cool surfboarder outfits and imagine you are one of Charlie's angels in that films sequel with Cameron Diaz surfing (if you're a girl of course).


#4. Scubadiving

Boracay is home to more than a dozen world-class divesites. There are many courses to become a certified scuba-diver but you may also make a simple dive at minimal costs without taking a formal lesson.

#5. Windsurfing

Photo by By Alessandro Addis CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Imagine  yourself on top of a surfboard attached to a sail. The proper windspeed will proper you over the surface of the water. The hardest challenge for any beginner is to keep yourself upright in the first place. Doing so is tricky for a first timer but don't fret, you instructor will assist you in doing so.


#6. Cliff Diving

Cliff jumping, photo by Rafi B.

Cliff diving can be had at Boracay for those looking for a rush of adrenaline. Ariel's Point may be reached through a boat where one can experience diving off a cliff from different levels (16meters, 8m, 5m) depending on how high can you really go. Just make sure your bikini bottoms are snug and tied up tight! Otherwise, you might be spending the next hour looking for it. :) Also, don't be afraid to let out a eardrum-shattering scream, nobody will mind really.

A word of caution, cliff diving is not for everyone since there is the always the possibility of injury if you fall and land on the water improperly, like on your back for instance. Start low and don't give in to the prodding of your ego to jump the higher level than what you can manage.

#7. Zorb Ride

Zorb-riding or globe-riding is a fun activity for those who want to try a different experience. Boracay offers zorb-riding activities

Get to experience being trapped inside a plastic bubble literally thru a 'zorb' and see the world go up and down. This giant ball rolls in the water or down the hillside. One may choose between a Hydro Zorb  or a Harness zorb, suit your mood! It might not be advisable for claustrophobics or those with motion-sickness concerns.
See this zorb-ride video from globalvideopro1



#8. Fly Fishing

Photo courtesy of Myboracayguide.com

Experience getting tossed and turned in the water while riding an inflatable boat or 'fish' being pulled by a speedboat. The only thing you need to have are the guts and the hand to keep you attached to the boat, so hold on tight! And no, there is no fishing whatsoever involved here, but more on the flying part. If you are prone to motion-sickness, I suggest you get take some medicine for that. It might not be a good idea also if you just had a 10-course meal before trying fly fishing. Otherwise, you might not be seeing a flying boat, but also flying undigested objects. :)

Fly fishing can set you back at P800 for a minimum of 3 persons over 15 minutes of stomach churning ride, but it's worth it.

#9. Helmet Dive

Watch undersea creatures like Nemo, Dory and friends without getting your hair wet and running out of breath by wearing a helmet connected to an oxygen hose tank or something like that. You get to walk underwater without worrying about anything else except, to smile and wave again for the cameras. You get to enjoy the underwater experience less the hassle of an oxygen tank in your back. Helmet diving costs less than Ph 500 already with a disc or two of your very own photos taken underwater.


#10. Zipline

A zipline ride can be had almost everywhere in many tourist places in the Philippines, and if you are in Boracay, why not try one? Basically, you are hoisted high up in the air on a zipline and gravity will help you careen downslope. Just enjoy the view.

Photo by Zipline under CC License Attribution Share-alike 3.0, via Wikimedia

Another video by videoglobalpro1 to give you an idea on what it's like to ride the zipline in Boracay.
 

Have a great adventure in Boracay!