El Nido’s famous lagoons reward an early start. This private eight-hour boat trip combines the Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Payong-Payong Beach, and Seven Commandos Beach, with time for swimming, snorkeling, photos, and lunch. I like the exclusive boat, which lets you adjust the order of stops, and the crew’s strong record for friendly, … Read more
El Nido looks best from the water. This seven-hour cruise pairs a roomy 50-foot catamaran with limestone cliffs, turquoise lagoons, white-sand beaches, lunch, and time to snorkel. I especially like the comfortable catamaran and the crew’s warm, hands-on service. The private beach access also gives the day a calmer feel than a standard island-hopping run. … Read more
Come for the islands, stay for the new friends. Haqqy Life’s seven-hour island-hopping trip brings together solo visitors, couples, Filipino groups, and backpackers for a lively day around El Nido’s limestone cliffs and clear water. The tour costs $25 per person, with lunch, snorkeling equipment, drinking water, guides, and a rooftop pool gathering at Frendz … Read more
Less crowd, more coastline. El Nido Tour D is a seven-hour boat day built around Small Lagoon, Cadlao Island, Nat Nat Beach, Paradise Beach, and Bukal Island. I like its calmer route and the chance to swim, snorkel, or kayak without spending every stop shoulder to shoulder with other boats. The main catch is that … Read more
El Nido’s limestone islands make a fine day out. This eight-hour boat tour packs Bacuit Bay’s classic sights into one trip, including the Secret Lagoon, Big Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Seven Commandos Beach, and a snorkeling stop. I especially like the excellent value at $23, with lunch, a licensed guide, boat transport, and life vests included. … Read more
Five stops, one busy island day. This El Nido island-hopping trip packs the area’s famous sights into six hours, with kayaking in Big Lagoon, snorkeling, beach time, and a picnic lunch at Shimizu Island. I like the mix of classic scenery and active water time, and the $21 price is appealing because it includes the … Read more
The best boat days leave room to breathe. El Nido Tour B mixes quiet beaches, caves, and sandbars across Bacuit Bay, with five major stops in about six hours. I like its smaller, calmer feel, and I especially like the variety: this is not just one beach after another. I also like the strong value … Read more
This is El Nido with the volume turned up. For $34, you spend eight hours moving between beaches, countryside, a waterfall, a Filipino farm lunch, and a sunset beach club, all in a music-filled jeepney. I especially like the mix of outdoor activity and local food, plus the easy social setup for solo visitors. I … Read more
El Nido saves its best surprises behind stone. I like the swim-through beaches and the mix of reef time, cliff views, and a simple buffet lunch. At $30 per person, the package also offers solid value for a full eight hours on the water. The main catch is that stops can change with weather, and … Read more
Five stops, one very full island day. El Nido Tour A packs Big Lagoon kayaking and Shimizu Island snorkeling into an eight-hour boat trip, with white beaches, limestone cliffs, and a buffet lunch along the way. I like the wide mix of activities and the low price of $23 per person. The main catch is … Read more
