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Bacuit Bay: Our most recommended tours and activities

El Nido: Island Hopping Tour A Lagoons and Beaches

1. El Nido: Island Hopping Tour A Lagoons and Beaches

Spend a perfect day island-hopping in paradise. Head to the meet up location for the necessary tour briefing and registration. By 9:30 AM, you'll be on your way to various destinations on Bacuit Bay.  Your day will include up to 4 stops in all: start with the Secret Lagoon, a secret world hidden in the jagged rock walls. Continue on to Shimizu Island, a gorgeous beach with crystal-clear waters. Then, head to Seven Commandos Beach, lined with coconut trees and pure white sand. Your last stop will be the Big Lagoon. If you've booked far enough in advance, you might be able to gain entry this Lagoon, one of three premium stops designated by the local government—entrance is restricted to just 15 people per tour operator. By midday, make a stop to enjoy a lunch of barbecue pork, chicken, and seafood, as well as vegetable salad and fresh fruits.

Palawan: Private 43-Foot Yacht Cruise in El Nido with Lunch

2. Palawan: Private 43-Foot Yacht Cruise in El Nido with Lunch

Enjoy a unique experience in Palawan ! Join us for a smooth sailing day cruising in the flat sheltered Bacuit Bay around El Nido on a 43 feet cosy sailboat. You will be embarking in El Nido at 9.30 am. Then a 1,5 hours sailing will take us to the stunning Lagen Island. Great snorkeling, cave exploration and a desert sandbank. We will have lunch there on the boat. Afternoon : we will sail For 1 hour to Dibuluan Island, just a little paradise. Wild beach, more snorkeling... 2 hours Sailing back to El Nido accross the magic Bacuit Bay. We will spend the sunset while at sea on the way back. Disembarking in El Nido at 6 pm. The boat is a Beneteau Oceanis 430, a very comfortable and secure french built standard. She can accomodate up to 5 guests + the skipper. You will be shade covered all along the trip but you can also enjoy sun bath if you wish. Lunch, juices and fruits are included, alcohol and extras are not included.

El Nido: Island Hopping Tour B Cudognong Cave & More

3. El Nido: Island Hopping Tour B Cudognong Cave & More

Start your tour by boarding your tour boat and getting ready for some island hopping. You'll visit Snake Island, which got its name from its constantly changing sandbars. Snake Island is a well-known photo spot for tourists. Next, discover Popolkan Island with its abundant marine life and rich reefs and enjoy some snorkeling or swimming in crystal blue waters. Then, listen to stories about World War 2 at Cudognong Cave where Japanese soldiers often hid. Other tour highlights include Cathedral Cave and Pinagbuyutan Island, famous for its white sand beach. At the end of the tour, you'll also enjoy a local seafood barbecue lunch while enjoying amazing views. At the end of your tour, you'll be dropped back off at Corong-Corong Beach.

From Puerto Princesa: Day Trip to El Nido and Island Hopping

4. From Puerto Princesa: Day Trip to El Nido and Island Hopping

Discover the islands around El Nido on a full-day island hopping tour from Puerto Princesa. Explore the area's most picturesque sites, including the Secret and Big Lagoons, and replenish your energy with a sumptuous barbeque lunch. Choose the private option to have your own exclusive experience, allowing for more flexibility and customization.  Begin your tour bright and early with pickup from your hotel in downtown Puerto Princesa at around 4 AM and head straight toward El Nido. Rest during the approximately 5-hour journey, and make a short stop to stretch your legs and buy some food. Upon arrival in the resort town of El Nido, you'll be dropped off near the jump-off point. Have breakfast at one of the several restaurants before boarding your boat, if you like. To fully enjoy the activity, rental of gears and kayak are already included in the package. Set sail on your island hopping activity by 9 AM and make up to 5 stops in all. Depending on the assigned route, you will start with the Secret Lagoon, a secret world hidden in jagged rock walls. Continue on to Shimizu Island, a gorgeous beach with crystal-clear waters. Then, head to Seven Commandos Beach, lined with coconut trees and pure white sand, before making your last stop at the Big Lagoon. By midday, pause your island hopping to savor a lunch of barbecue pork, chicken, and seafood, as well as vegetable salad and fresh fruits. The island hopping activity ends at around 4 PM, at which point you'll be dropped off back at the wharf where you'll head back to your hotel in Puerto Princesa. Prior to going back to Puerto Princesa, you can enjoy dinner in El Nido. At 6 PM, get back on the road to your hotel, which you should reach by midnight.

4-Day Private Sailing Cruise from El Nido to Port Barton

5. 4-Day Private Sailing Cruise from El Nido to Port Barton

Enjoy a unique experience in Palawan ! 100% off the grid ! Explore the inner Bacuit Bay around El Nido and sail down to Port Barton far away from the tourist tracks. This travel is just stunning. From high rocky desert islands in El Nido to kilometers long sandy beaches around Port Barton, 4 days of smooth sailing, snorkeling, farniente and discovery. We will leave El Nido the first day at 9.30 am to sail to Lagen Island accross Bacuit Bay. Remote anchorage close from a desert sandbank next to a huge rocky island. Amazing snorkeling, cave exploration and lunch. The afternoon we will sail to Dibuluan desert island and sleep there. The second day we will sail to White Island which is a magic remote lost placein Palawan. White sandy beach, snorkeling. Day 3, we will travel with the boat to Boayan Island and spend the afternoon there. On day 4 we will sail to Port Barton town stopping next to the small islands on the way. You will disembark in Port Barton on Day 4 at 5.00 pm. The boat is a Beneteau Oceanis 430, a very comfortable and secure french built standard. She can accommodate up to 4 guests + the skipper. You will be shade covered all along the trip but you can also enjoy sun bath if you wish. The skipper is french, 44 years old and very friendly. He is a professional worldwide skipper for 20 years and has been sailing around the world for the last 10 years with this boat. Lunch, juices and fruits are included, alcohol and extras are not included.

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What people are saying about Bacuit Bay

Overall rating

4.3 / 5

based on 108 reviews

Our tour guide Alvin was the best. He helped us take our beautiful photos, carried our stuff and gave us a lot of insight about the islands. I would really recommend the private tour, it avoids crowds and you get a more tailored experience. The food was amazing and well presented, it was unfortunate that we couldn’t finish it all as there was only 4 of us. If you can only do one tour, make sure it’s Tour A - lots of activities and beautiful sights. I would recommend to bring a lot of sunscreen and sun safe accessories as you can easily burn without noticing because you are having a lot of fun.

Amazing experience. Pick up transportation from Puerto Princesa to El Nido was smooth, driver picked us up from our hotel at the exact time given and got us there safely after a 5 hour drive. Tour guides Jason and Nathan on the Marielle boat really put an effort in making sure we enjoyed the tour. They were very friendly, accommodating and our family enjoyed our conversations with them.

Great tour visiting beautiful beaches and highlights of El Nido! Lunch was delicious and guides were friendly and professional! These tours and sightseeing spots are crowded so be prepared for that!

The most beautiful tour I have been on In the Philippines. Would for sure do it again. Even though it was raining at times the sun came out at perfect times.

I loved this tour. Such an amazing part of the world to explore. Our guides Jason & Nathan were excellent as were the whole crew.