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Getting Around Boracay

When you get there, getting around in Boracay and exploring is easy — both from within and around the island itself. Motorcars are not allowed on the island, but there are other means of discovering the beautiful and unique sights and other interesting places in the vicinity.

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Tricycles In Boracay

The Tricycle In Boracay

Motorized tricycles are the main means of transport on the island. They serve as taxicabs or as PUV's (public utility vehicles) to carry passengers and their luggage from one place to another anywhere on Boracay Island.

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Boracay Pedicabs

A Boracay Pedicab

Another common means of transport in Boracay are pedicabs. If you are one of the uninitiated, pedicabs are human-powered tricycles authorized to carry passengers around the island.

It takes a lot of leg muscle strength to be pedalling your passengers (at least two of them) around the Island, but amazingly these pedicab drivers make it look so easy.

Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking In Boracay

Mountain bikes are fun to ride. You can climb and go down steep terrain or simply go on easy paths if you are not too confident yet with your skills. You can hire bikes in Boracay and ride by yourself or with other members of the family or your own peers.

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Motorcycles or Motorbikes

Trail Bike Riding In Boracay

Motorcycles or motorbikes are available for hire in Boracay. So if you can ride, why not hire a motorcycle to tour the Island in style. You can go one end to the other in no time at all.

Just be aware that it can be dangerous managing these beasts off the beaten path. Don't forget to wear protective gear: goggles, gloves, jacket, boots & &mdash most important of all — put on a proper helmet

Horse Riding

Horse Riding In Boracay

Horse riding is a popular pastime and that's because horses are enjoyable to ride. They are moreover very versatile, and can go practically anywhere they can put their hooves on. The Boracay Horse Riding Stables caters to individual or groups and organizes tours on horseback around the island accompanied by one of the stables' expert guides... If you are an experienced equestrian, you can hire a horse to ride around by yourself.

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Walking or Hiking

Hiking In Boracay

Walking, however, is the cheapest means to go about exploring the island. Not only is it good exercise, but you can also enjoy the sights as you go along the man-made trails. There are many terms to describe this the oldest means of going around known to man (and woman!), such as hiking, trekking, bush walking, or orienteering.

Paraw Sailboat

Boracay Paraw Sailboat

Paraws are colorful sailboats which you can hire to take you on boat trips around Boracay Island itself. There are places in Boracay, like some of the bat caves, that are inaccessible by land. You get to see them by means of these paraw boats.

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Motorized Outrigger Boats or "Bancas"

Motorized Outrigger Boat in Boracay

Bancas are larger outrigger motorized boats which can accommodate more passengers. They're normally employed as ferries to cross Tabon Strait, but they are also used for ferrying large groups on sightseeing trips. Because these boats are bigger and faster, you get to see more places.

Glass Bottom Boats

Glass Bottom Boat, Boracay Island

The Glass Bottom Boat, as the name suggests, is a boat with a bottom especially made of clear toughened glass or other transparent materials such as plastic to enable passengers to view the underwater corals and fish from inside the boat as it moves around the reef.

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Yachts

Tamarind Yacht Cruise in Boracay Philippines

Yachts, such as the Tamarind, are luxury boats which can be hired for getting around Boracay. There are those who will even venture on to say that you haven't really been to Boracay unless you've sailed on the Tamarind.

The inter-island cruise is considered by many as the ultimate sailing adventure. You can go on a day trip, sailing over to Burunga Point where you can go snorkeling, or take the 3-day adventure trip with island stopovers.

Helicopters

Helicopter Tours in Boracay Philippines

Helicopters are the best means of touring the island, if you can afford the sky-high (pun intentional) fees, and you're not scared of dizzying heights. This could be the ultimate thrill for getting around in Boracay as you can experience spectacular views from above. A helicopter can be hired by the hour.

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