Eco-Friendly Boracay: How to Travel Sustainably in 2025

Boracay is a tropical paradise — but it needs protecting.
After a major island cleanup in 2018, the focus has shifted to eco-tourism and sustainability. If you're planning a trip in 2025, here’s how to enjoy Boracay while minimizing your environmental impact.

🌱 Stay at Eco-Friendly Accommodations

Choose resorts and hotels that prioritize green practices such as solar power, waste segregation, and local sourcing.

Top Picks in 2025:

Nigi Nigi Too Beach Resort – Solar panels + bamboo structures
Mandala Spa & Villas – Refillable toiletries + organic spa treatments
Savoy Hotel Boracay – Sustainability initiatives + green building rating

Pro Tip: Look for hotels with DOT’s Green Certification or “Zero-Waste” programs.

🍽️ Dine at Sustainable Restaurants

Boracay has embraced the eco-food wave — from vegan menus to zero-waste kitchens.

Try These:

Nonie's – Organic ingredients, locally sourced, zero plastic
Lemoni Café – Farm-to-table meals and eco-conscious packaging
Little Taj – Indian street food with compostable containers

Bring a reusable tumbler or container if ordering takeout!

♻️ Reduce Plastic & Waste

Plastic is banned on Boracay, but enforcement varies. Be proactive:

Bring reusable straws, water bottles, and eco-bags
Avoid buying single-use water bottles — refill stations are available
Say no to plastic cutlery and sachets (hotels may still offer them)

🐢 Support Ethical & Nature-Based Activities

Avoid over-commercialized or wildlife-harming activities. Instead, try:

Mangrove kayaking tours in Manoc-Manoc
Snorkeling at Coral Garden or Crocodile Island (use reef-safe sunscreen)
Beach cleanups organized by local NGOs
Nature walks to Mount Luho or Ilig-Iligan forest trail

Never touch marine life, and avoid boat operators who throw food to fish.

🌊 Responsible Beach Behavior

Help preserve the island’s marine life:

Don’t step on coral while snorkeling or diving
Avoid sunscreens with oxybenzone and octinoxate – they damage reefs
Leave shells, rocks, and marine life where they are

💡 Bonus Eco Tips for Your Trip

Book e-trikes instead of gas tricycles
Combine your bookings to minimize carbon footprint
Participate in local sustainability tours or workshops
Travel during off-peak to reduce crowd pressure (October–early December)

🌴 When you travel green, you help keep Boracay blue.
Whether you're here for the sunsets, diving, or food — small choices add up to big impact.

📲 Explore more responsible travel ideas:
Visit our Hidden Spots Guide or plan a mindful trip with our Best Time to Visit Guide.