Do’s and Don’ts To Remember When In Boracay

Boracay is easily one of the hottest destinations to visit when in the Philippines. Famous for its powdery white sand, Boracay is the perfect vacation spot as it’s a piece of heaven on Earth 🌴. When on the island, you’ll be welcomed with crystal clear blue waters 🪸, hospitable locals, and water sports activities 🚣. You’ll never run out of things to do on the island, and you can even find affordable deals on Klook. Now that Boracay’s back with more activities, you can save a lot of time and money when you avail of Klook’s Bundle Pass. With this, you can tailor your itinerary and choose packages that include Boracay water activities 🏊, tours, spas 💆‍♀️, and even convenient vehicle transfers 🚗.

The charm of Boracay continues to pull in more visitors from in and out of the country. But that means the more visitors coming, the more careful tourists should be in able to preserve the beauty of Boracay. With the rules now relaxed since the pandemic, it’s important to know what to do, and what not to do for you to fully enjoy your Boracay getaway.

Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a newbie, one important thing to keep in mind is it pays to be well-prepared. Aside from your packing list and itinerary, it’s important to stay updated with the rules when entering the island 🌺. Make sure to secure a hotel booking ahead of your arrival since the island would only allow visitors with prior bookings. Also, be aware of the right prices of tricycles and e-trikes and it’s best to hail public transportation from authorized vehicles and drivers only. You can save yourself from this hassle too if you opt to book for vehicle transfers 🚗. This is recommended for you especially if you’re traveling with more luggage and/or with children or elders. 

You can hop on and hop off when hailing an e-trike in Boracay. But if doing so, it’s better to hail an e-trike with passengers in it or clarify with the driver that you’re doing the “hop-on-hop-off” to avoid being charged with their chartered rates. 

There are ATMs 🏧available in different Stations of Boracay, but it’s always still best to bring enough emergency cash 💵 with you if possible just to make things easier for you in case online payment isn’t available. There are several ATMs 🏧 around Boracay so you also won’t have to worry about bringing plenty of cash 💸 with you when traveling to Boracay, you can just simply withdraw extra cash when on the island 🌴.

To avoid problems like this, it might also be better if you can pay for services that can be paid ahead of time like hotel bookings, vehicle transfers, and activities. You won’t have to worry about paying for your tour packages and activities if you get Klook’s Bundle Pass.

In case you didn’t know, Boracay once closed due to increasing pollution which endangered the island’s ecosystem. To maintain the beauty of Boracay, every visitor should also be mindful and helpful in restoring and turning Boracay into a sustainable island. It’s advisable to bring a tumbler and an eco-bag with you for shopping. With this continuous effort, you can enjoy Boracay’s beautiful sunset, beach, and fringed coconut trees.

When in Boracay, public transportation is common and they’re easily available for hire. However, commuting will be so much easier if you have exact or spare change to pay for your e-trike rides.

Klook tip: It’s important to research for the right e-trike prices to avoid falling for bloated pricing for tourists! To avoid such a scam, you can conveniently buy the ready-to-use Hop-On-Hop-Off (HOHO) card via Klook. This is much more reliable especially if you’re traveling alone or with kids.

Drinking tap water isn’t encouraged when in Boracay especially if you have a sensitive stomach. You won’t have a problem with purchasing bottled water since Boracay’s full of establishments that sell sealed beverages 🍹. The same goes with food 🍔, if you think your stomach can’t handle street food, it’s better to buy food in restaurants. Besides, there are tons of restaurants situated in Boracay. You can even buy vouchers ahead of time on Klook.

A lot of new environmental-friendly rules have been implemented ever since Boracay reopened and welcomed tourists. Called a “paradise reborn” by TIME magazine in 2022, tourists are no longer allowed to smoke 🚭 and drink alcohol 🍺 near the beach. Infrastructures are also prohibited so you won’t see chairs, toilets, and umbrellas near the beach 🌊.

We know this is already a common reminder but when you’re in a majestic place like Boracay, you tend to be lax. Although generally, it’s safe in Boracay and there are nearby police stations and officers 👮‍♂️ roaming around, your belongings are still your responsibility. With thousands of people coming in and out of Boracay, it’s better to be careful to avoid stress during your vacation.