Circumnavigating the island of Boracay by bicycle was an item in my wish list of things to do in Boracay. Seems fairly doable since Boracay is just a small island and they already have a circumferential road (that I’ve only seen previously in maps). During my bike tour, I got to see the beautiful scenes on the “other side” Boracay … but … describing all the biking as a great exercise is an grave understatement (for me at least), I was not expecting that it would be such a heavy workout.
I scoured through white beach and found only one bike rental shop. I don’t know how that happened since white beach is usually full of these kind of things at every stop. They offered me an initial price of P1,000+ whole day rent but I haggled it down to P700. Rented it at around 4pm and they told me that I should return it by 4pm the next day. It seemed like a good deal since bike rentals usually costs P100 / hour (from what I’ve heard).
Right after I got the bike I rushed to Puka Beach, on the northern coast of Boracay and watched the sunset from Boracay’s northern coast.
Morning the next day, I decided to take a lighter route. This time I decided to go to Bulabog Beach, approximately one kilometer from White Beach on Boracay’s eastern coast. I liked Bulabog Beach since it was much more secluded than the crowded White Beach.
Later that day I went out again to conquer Boracay’s inland roads. This area is quite hilly. It was a GREAT deal of effort to go through the whole ordeal. Actually, I think the bike that I rented wasn’t equipped for those roads … but as they they – If there’s a will there’s a way. Next time, I probably would hire a tricycle or rent an ATV. Nevertheless, the views on top of the hills were great and the verdant forest area of Boracay was a refreshing sight.
My last stop was taking a turn somewhere in Brgy. Balabag passing through the cemetery and ending up in the northernmost part of Station 1. There, I left the bike and did a short trek to Diniwid Beach passing through Mika’s path.
After my side trip to Diniwid Beach, I returned the bike at 4pm sharp.
View a list of where to stay in Boracay.
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Cool post! I’d love to go biking around Boracay but I don’t know how to ride a bike. Yeah, it’s sad, I know. Anyway, I’m definitely going to subscribe to your blog. I love your posts! :)
helloweee…
will be visiting boracay in few months.
i doing my research to carefully plan our itinerary,
then i stumble upon ur blog :)
renting a bike is super nice way to get in & around boracay.
would like to ask where did u rent ur bike?
if u could give me the location, contact number
or anything to give me a heads up on it?
any assistance or help is greatly appreciated *smiles*
thank u.
have a great Sunday.
Found the shop between station 2 and 3 … sorry but I failed to remember the name or get their contact numbers.
okies dokies…
any kind info is helpful :)
between station 2 & 3 is enough.
thank u very much for ur reply.
have a great Tuesday *smiles*
You’re welcome. If only I remembered to take note of thier name. Well, I think if you’re going there this summer (peak season) finding bike rental shops won’t be a problem.
yo! just wanna ask, did you use a map when you went biking around boracay?
im going there next thursday…thanks
Did not use a map but I’ve been to Boracay several times before so I have an idea about the roads there. I advice to get a map when going biking there ..
Wow bike tour, haha dumayo kapa ng bike sa boracay, pero ayos ang trip mo. Naliligaw ba kayo nun kaya kayo nagbike?
Tanya Gemarin
hehe. Just wanted to see the other side of Boracay at my own pace. I would’ve wanted to take a motorbike but I don’t know how to drive :)
R-e-a-l-l-y enjoyed your thoughtful analysis and great photos. Thank you for taking the time to post this information. I’ll be staying at Balinghai in January 2012–look forward to my first Boracay trip. Salamat po! Jim Omaha, Ne USA
kewl. Have fun on your trip jim :D