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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 C: Hidden Beaches & Shrine

3. El Nido Island Hopping Tour C: Hidden Beaches & Shrine

This unique tour will take you over the world-famous beaches of El Nido that include Hidden Beach, Secret Beach, Helicopter Island, Tapiutan Beach and Matinloc Shrine. Your day begins with an early departure to El Nido Pier, where you'll travel to your first stop: Helicopter Island, named for its unique rock formations that from a distance looks like a helicopter. Visit Matinloc Shrine, which is also known as the Shine of Our Lady of Matinloc, a spritual oasis. After learning the stories behind this location, indulge in a delicious barbecued lunch and then head off to the Secret Beach. Hidden away from the shoreline, it's like your own private paradise. Don't miss out on the chance to see and swim along El Nido's finest beaches.

El Nido: Island Hopping Tour B Cudognong Cave & More

4. 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.

El Nido: Hidden Beaches and Lagoons Boat Hopping Tour D

5. El Nido: Hidden Beaches and Lagoons Boat Hopping Tour D

Discover the heavenly natural sites and emerald waters around El Nido on a full-day tour of the region's secret spots. Visit hidden gems, including secret beaches and famous lagoons with space to enjoy water activities. On this 7-hour tour, you will visit Cadlao Island, Small Lagoon, Pasandigan Beach, Nat Nat Beach, Paradise Beach, Bucal Island.   Start your day with hotel pickup in downtown El Nido or Corong-Corong area. After a short safety briefing, the boat will head out into the crystal clear sea. The first stop is at Small Lagoon, where mysterious rocks and clear waters awaits you. Continue to Cadlao Island and swim the beautiful lagoon.   Visit Pasandigan, Nat Nat, and Paradise Beach, three hidden beaches on the island where shallow waters and calm waves allow even beginners to enjoy the sea. A BBQ lunch will be served at one of the stops, where you can enjoy the food with stunning natural scenery in the background. The tour ends at around 4:00 PM and you'll be dropped off on Corong-Corong Beach.

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

6. 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.

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What people are saying about El Nido

This is a great tour that takes you to some fantastic beaches and swim spots, away from the crowds of Tour A. The guides are always excellent and friendly and very helpful. Lunch is amazing, worth the price alone! I definitely recommend this tour company, we took 2 of their tours. Tour A is the most popular and most crowded so this Tour C was a nice change of pace to relax more. The company is also very accommodating and communicative.

We had a wonderful experience with TJ on Island Tour D! He was very friendly and knowledgeable about Palawan. We lucked out and only had five of us on the tour which made getting on and off a breeze! Definitely recommend it and would do it again.

It was great experience. The guides were extremely friendly and helpful so ask for as many pictures as you want. The locations are great and you get a variety of swimming, canoeing and snorkeling. Also the lunch they provide is very good

Really nice trip and organization in overrall. Tour company and guides were very attentive and helpful. Lunch was excelent also. The day passed bery quickly, totally recommend this tour. The best part was kayaking.

The best day ever. We had Amazing food and an excellent tour