Boracay foraging class: Learn snack-making with a local host

Forage the shoreline, cook what you find, eat together at the beach.

A 3-hour foraging and snack-making class on Boracay Island where you gather seaweed and edible plants with a local host, learn to make traditional treats like linupak and seaweed salad, then share a seaside lunch of local delicacies you've prepared. Round-trip transport, an English-speaking guide, and all foraging and cooking materials are included.

The experience

The class starts with hands-on foraging along the shoreline and in nearby areas, where your local guide shows you which seaweed, plants and other ingredients are edible and how islanders have used them for generations. You'll gather what you need for the cooking portion, learning about sustainability and the plants that matter to Boracay's food culture as you work.

Back at the cooking area, you move into the snack-making workshop. Your host walks you through crafting linupak (pounded root crops mixed with fresh coconut), and seaweed salad dressed with calamansi and local vinegar. You're making these dishes yourself, not watching a demonstration. The menu also includes local sweets, seasonal tropical fruits, and a choice of herbal drink or coconut water, all prepared with ingredients from the foraging or sourced locally.

The experience wraps with a seaside feast where you eat what you've made, sitting with your hosts away from the main tourist beaches. After lunch, you have the option to relax on the quiet beach or snorkel in the calm water before the return transport to your hotel.

What’s included

• Round-trip hotel transport.
• 3-hour foraging and snack-making workshop with a local English-speaking guide.
• all materials for foraging and cooking.
• light seaside lunch featuring seaweed salad, linupak, local sweets, seasonal fruits, and herbal drink or coconut water.
• access to the quiet beach for relaxation or snorkeling after the meal.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Meaningful Travels PH

Is this one for you?The class runs 3 hours with active foraging on the beach and shoreline, so wear comfortable clothes and water-friendly shoes. The pace is relaxed and suited to all fitness levels, making it accessible whether you're looking for gentle movement or a more hands-on culinary adventure.

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Top questions

What exactly do I forage and cook during the 3 hours?

You forage seaweed and edible plants from the shoreline, then return to make linupak (pounded root crops with coconut) and seaweed salad with calamansi dressing. The class also includes preparing local sweets and tropical fruits, all of which become part of your seaside lunch.

Is the guide English-speaking and do they handle all the instruction?

Yes, your guide is an English-speaking local host who leads both the foraging and the snack-making workshop, teaching you traditional techniques and the cultural significance of the ingredients and dishes.

What's included in the price and what do I need to bring?

The class includes round-trip hotel transport, all foraging and cooking materials, the light seaside lunch with refreshments, and the guide's instruction. You don't need to bring anything except comfortable clothes and footwear for walking on the beach and in shallow water.

Can I snorkel after lunch, or is that optional?

Snorkeling at the tranquil beach is optional after the seaside feast. You can relax on the sand instead if you prefer, or do both depending on how you feel after the meal.

Is this suitable if I'm not very fit or have never cooked before?

The class is designed for all physical fitness levels. The foraging involves walking on the beach and nearby areas at a comfortable pace, and the cooking is hands-on instruction with no prior experience needed: your host teaches you as you go.