Hafen
Boracay

OVERVIEW

Spend hours luxuriating on the private beach at Movenpick Resort & Spa, a tropical paradise on Punta Bunga Cove. The drive there will set the tone for your visit, as you will pass through some of the Boracay’s most beautiful terrain. The resort nestles beachside on the island’s northern tip and couldn’t be more idyllic. You will be free to do whatever you please on the resort’s powdery stretch of sand and around the magnificent pool area. You might bask in sun, stroll along the shore and take a refreshing swim in the sea. If you prefer the shade, there is plenty to be found under the beach umbrellas and coconut palms that are so abundant throughout the resort. The swimming pool is also wonderfully inviting, and you will be welcome to enjoy all of its amenities. Traditional Philippine lunch and an ice-cold beverage will be served to enhance your time at Movenpick.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Relax however you wish at the private beach at the luxurious Movenpick Resort & Spa.
• Swim in the sea, bask in the sun, lounge about the swimming pool—the choice is yours.
• Enjoy lunch and one round of Iced tea

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes. Bring swimwear, a change of clothes, a towel and sunscreen.

OVERVIEW

Enjoy the serenity and relative seclusion of Ilig-Iligan Beach, which lies in the shadow of the Belmont Hotel Boracay, your home base for the next few hours. Travel to the beach by van and see that it rims the island’s quieter, less crowded northeastern coast, making it the ideal location for those that prefer a more relaxed pace. Renowned for its fine sand, crystal-clear water and backdrop of emerald-green hills, the beach couldn’t be more blissful. Imagine the perfect tropical beach setting and Ilig-Iligan has all the elements. The typically calm turquoise sea deepens gradually, which invites wading and swimming. Unlike other beaches on Boracay, it isn’t lined with hotel after hotel. Even the Belmont is a bit off the beach – within easy reach, but not obtrusive. High tea will be served there to make the day even more memorable.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Spend hours on remote Ilig-Iligan Beach, a short walk from the Belmont Hotel Boracay.
• Enjoy the beach’s tranquility and slower pace of life, which encourages relaxation.
• Appreciate the amenities of the Belmont Hotel, including a lovely high tea.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring a towel and sunscreen.

OVERVIEW

Spend a carefree day doing at White Beach, a spectacular stretch of sand more than two miles long on the island’s western shore. Instead of driving to the beach, you will cruise along the coast in a local boat that will present the tropical beauty of Boracay from a unique water perspective. As White Beach comes into view, you will instantly understand its popularity. The contrast of the brilliant blue sea gently lapping the sugar-white sand with stands of coconut palms in the background is truly breathtaking. You will be dropped off at White Beach, leaving you free to do whatever you please with no schedule to follow other than your own. You might take a refreshing swim, stretch out on a towel in the radiant sun, stroll along the idyllic shoreline or simply relax in the shade. Other options include shopping and dining, all within easy walking distance.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Relax however you wish on White Beach on Boracay’s western shore.
• Swim in the sea, stretch out in the sun and enjoy the setting however else you please.
• Shop and dine in the nearby stores and restaurants if you please.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring a towel and sunscreen.

OVERVIEW

Cruise across the narrow strait that separates Boracay from Panay Island and explore the Motag Living Museum, a traditional farming community where life has changed little over the centuries. The beauty of Motag is that you can not only watch demonstrations of time-honored practices, but also participate in them, if you wish. As you wander about the farm area, you might try your hand at plowing, breaking up the soil with a harrow and planting crops such as rice. If you are more interested in cooking techniques, you will likely see villagers grinding the rice into powder using a long wooden pestle and a stone mortar. You may see how herbs are used, how water is fetched from the communal well and how palm leaves are woven into hammocks, mats and roofing materials. This is intended to be an interactive experience, so feel free to join the children as they play traditional Filipino games.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit a heritage village and living museum where traditional ways are practiced.
• Watch fascinating farming, cooking and weaving demonstrations.
• Join in any of the activities as the villagers welcome your participation.
• Cruise roundtrip across the Tabon Strait that separates Boracay from Panay Island.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring a towel and sunscreen.