Sail El Nido the quiet way. This private Paraw cruise gives you five hours in Bacuit Bay, with limestone cliffs, clear water, beach stops, snorkeling, kayaking, and lunch included. I especially like the small private group and the chance to move under sail rather than spend the day on a noisy motorboat. I also like … Read more
The sea looks best from above. El Nido’s zipline sends you from a forested hillside toward an island, with clear water, limestone cliffs, and Las Cabanas Beach spread below. I like the spectacular position and the choice between a seated ride and the more exciting Superman pose. I also like that the activity is short, … Read more
Palawan packs a lot into five days. This tour links Puerto Princesa’s UNESCO-listed Underground River with two full days of island hopping around El Nido, taking care of hotels, airport transfers, van rides, park fees, and several meals along the way. I like the easy Puerto Princesa-to-El Nido connection and the chance to see both … Read more
Sibaltan keeps the crowds away. This eight-hour boat trip takes you from Efrena Beach to quiet islands, clear reefs, and white-sand beaches on Palawan’s eastern coast. I especially like the private, family-run setup and the chance to eat a freshly cooked Filipino lunch on a beach far from El Nido’s busy boat routes. The best … Read more
Manta rays are never guaranteed, but the setting is special. This six-hour scuba outing takes you from Sibaltan into clear water at a manta cleaning station, away from El Nido’s busiest boat routes. I like the calm, small-group format and the fact that you need no certification to try it. I also like the careful … Read more
El Nido is worth the long road north. I like the chance to see Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, and Seven Commandos Beach in one packed day, and the included kayak and snorkel gear make the boat portion easy to enjoy. The catch is serious: you may spend more than 10 hours in a van for … Read more
Trade the tour boats for a sail. This private El Nido cruise gives you a quieter way to see Bacuit Bay, with a 43-foot Beneteau Oceanis 430, two island stops, snorkeling, lunch, and a sunset return. I especially like the small group limit of five and the chance to visit beaches beyond the usual island-hopping … Read more
Big Lagoon looks almost too perfect to be real. This seven-hour El Nido boat trip links the famous Big Lagoon with Shimizu Island, Payong-Payong Beach, Secret Lagoon, and Seven Commando Beach. I like the smart mix of lagoon scenery and beach time, and I like that lunch, boat transport, drinking water, life jackets, and an … Read more
The lagoons are the main event. El Nido Island Tour A packs Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Payong-payong Beach, and Seven Commandos Beach into an eight-hour boat trip for $22 per person. I like the strong mix of limestone cliffs and white sand beaches, and I also like that life vests, a guide, permits, … Read more
El Nido rewards an early start. Tour A packs several famous island sights into one boat day, with Shimizu Island, Papaya Beach, Secret Lagoon, and a choice between Big Lagoon and Small Lagoon. I like the included guide, boat, land transfers, life vest, lunch, and national park admission, all for a listed price of $21. … Read more
