Posted on 16. May, 2008 by Lakwatsero in Travelogues
Boracay is indeed a paradise. With fine white sand beaches and blue water as backdrop, the place is haven for those who like sea sports, swimming, sun bathing (if you like a tan), snorkeling and scuba diving not to mention island hopping. It is also a tropical party place with its cozy bars and restaurants. So for a typical tourist, those are the activities waiting for you.
But of course, I enjoy doing things differently. My first time in Boracay, we spent a day in Tibiao, Antique, two hours away from the white beach, for a white water kayaking, and ended up with bruises and swellings all over our body, we enjoyed it nevertheless. We also trekked to a majestic waterfalls and soaked in a hot kawa tub at the end of a day. I tell you, it was more than a sidetrip. The fun and adventure we had in Tibiao is worth all the bruises and body aches which I will not trade for a lazy day of just swimming and lying in the beach or partying in the bars (I am not a party goer anyway).
Things to do in Boracay and Tibiao:
[1] Braid your hair. |
[2] Soak in a hot kawa tub. |
[3] Trek to waterfalls. |
|
[4] Kayak in Tibiao River. |
[5] Watch the sunset. |
[6] Try aquatic sports. |
|
But then a Boracay experience will never be complete without the usual activities: island tour and a visit to the crystal cave, beach hopping in Puka Beach and Balang Hai Beach, finding nemo in Boracay waters, and some aquatic sports such as Banana Boat Ride and Fly Fish (I wish to try parasailing too, hmm… next time).
On my recent Boracay visit, I discovered one great and funny thing to do there. While sitting on the sand, after watching the sun set, I started digging and digging and digging until I came up with a masterpiece I am truly proud of. A lot of friends didn’t believe me, but I apparently did a SAND LAMP, well okay, with the help of two kids. But I claim 80% of work for this one, honest! Since building Sand castles now requires permit in Bora, local kids resorted to creating sand lamps and asking donations from amazed tourists. I saw their works, and I challenged myself to create one (and beg for donation too.) Here’s how:
Create you own Sand Lamp:
[1] Dig. |
[2] Shape. |
[3] Dig and shape more. |
|
[4] Polish. |
[5] Name it. |
[6] Pose. |
|
[7] Pose with people who help you. Thanks Junjun and Ericson! |
[8] Put a candle in the hole and pose once more. |
[9] Bravo! A sand lamp. Ready to beg for donation  |
|
Budget
A day in Tibiao is worth P3000.00 (~$70). Inclusive of the round trip transportation, white water kayaking with equipments, meals, and a very rare chance to soak in a hot kawa tub. If you are interested, you may get in touch with the Sand Castle Resort in Boracay, they organize the Tibiao Adventure.
Sand lamp making is free of charge.
Other activities and approximate budget:
- Island tour: P1200.00-P1500.00 (~$25-$30)
- Banana boat ride, 15 mins: P250.00/pax (~$6) – minimum of 5 pax
- Fly fish, 15 mins: P600.00/pax (~$14) – minimum of 3 pax
- Parasailing, 15 mins: P2,500.00 (~$58)
- Jetski, 30 mins: P2,000.00 (~$47) / 60 mins: P3,500.00 (~$81)
- Tube ride, water ski, wake board, 15 mins: P1,500.00 (~$35) / 30 mins: P2,500.00 (~$58) / 60 mins: P3,800.00 (~88)
- Speed boat rental, 60 mins: P3,500.00 (~$81)
Viewed 13061 times by 5731 viewers
Related Posts:
arthritisguy
Jun 3rd, 2008
oo nga maganda yung tub
Rose
May 29th, 2008
Hay gusto ko ung kawa tub , ang cute nyannnnnnn! Parang pagkain na niluluto, hahaha! But seriously it’s a cute photo
i wanna have one of that too!
Samjuan
May 28th, 2008
Bilib namn ako sa iyo! Astig at nakagawa ka pa ng lamp sa buhangin! Hehe. Sana lang ay di siya nabasa ng alon.
AudreyRose
May 22nd, 2008
nice lamp! masarap yong feeling na nakagawa ka nga ganyan noh? hehehe… lalo na kung sand castle yan
pero medyo mahirap ng konti 
ANyways, oo ang ganda nga ng tibiao. it’s worth going there. sana pumunta rin kayo sa New Washington sa kalibo dami ring mga magagandang puntahan dun. Like the Christmas Village. So marami ka bang nakuhang donations? hehehehe…
richard
May 19th, 2008
wow! nakakainggit naman..
pag makpunta ako dyan, gagawa ako ng sand lamp. heheh.
boracay
May 17th, 2008
so…Where is Tibiao? I think I must be missing something. Theres is no-where on Boracay thats more than 8 minutes from any other part of Boracay. And no whitewater anywhere except in the sea with the storms we’ve been having for the last 2 weeks solid. Is that place a day-trip tour away from Boracay over to Romblon or Carabao island?
But the hair braiding thing, yea, its all over here. (mostly with Koreans though). I dont get it and think it looks tacky, but I never bother people and use it as my own personal amusement when I see people with fresh braids strutting in just that subtle hint that you can tell they feel a tad more ‘cooler’ or hip. Perhaps ‘strutting’ comes off negatively, and I dont intend that at all…but you get the point. This place is definitely unique to any other vacation spot I’ve seen in the world – I’ve never seen it anywhere but here, he he. Its only tourists and the braiders themselves.
Jeff
May 17th, 2008
mukhang toilet bowl yung “lamp” 8D
Never been to Boracay; probably never will. that place is too busy
Poyt
May 17th, 2008
Ang cute ng sand lamp! Makagawa nga rin niyan!
benj
May 17th, 2008
WOW. I believe you. You were definitely bored!
Micamyx
May 17th, 2008
I’ll save up for a trip to Boracay