Philippines · EL NIDO TOURS
El Nido runs on lettered boat tours and the letters matter. The 15 below compare A, B, C and D plus the private charters on swimming time, crowd size, lunch and whether the kayak fee is already included.
Spend eight hours in Bacuit Bay visiting the Secret Lagoon, Big Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Seven Commandos Beach, and a snorkeling site. A guide such as Buddy, Dexter, or John leads the day, with lunch and safety gear included. Kayaks, fins, aqua shoes, and entry fees cost extra.
“the tour guides will happily take photos for us on our phones”
Spend 6 to 8 hours island hopping from El Nido with an English or Tagalog guide, stopping at Hidden Beach, Secret Beach, Helicopter Island, Talisay Beach, and Matinloc Shrine. Expect swimming, snorkeling, a Filipino lunch, and dramatic rock scenery. Guides such as Angelo, Dexter, Prince, and Nathan have earned praise for safety help and good local stories.
“5 stars! Food was great, accommodated a vegetarian with a nut allergy! Guide was friendly and informative, our passengers were not bothered about the shrine stop so our guide instead took us to another snorkel spot where we saw two sea turtles and a spotted eagle ray! Very lucky I would recommend water shows and a dry bag for this tour for anyone wondering :)”
Travel between El Nido and Coron by traditional Filipino bangka, stopping at quiet beaches, reefs, coves, and small island communities. Your crew handles meals, transfers, safety, and camp setup while you snorkel, kayak, swim, play games, and sleep in simple native huts. Expect no Wi-Fi, limited electricity, shared facilities, and a social group atmosphere.
“This was by far the best experience I have ever had in my life! I literally cried leaving the group/guides after our 3 day expedition. Truly fantastic in every way possible!”
Join Haqqy Life in El Nido for a social seven-hour boat trip to Seven Commandos Beach, Big Lagoon, secret swimming and snorkeling spots, and Entalula Island. Guides such as Joel, Justine, Leomar, and Bernardo keep the mood lively with music, games, photos, and dancing. Kayaking, lunch, gear, water, and a Frendz rooftop pool gathering are included, while lagoon and eco fees cost extra.
“We loved our island hopping trip with Haqqy Life. The guides were excellent, and so friendly and funny. Lovely food, and the stops were great. It was definitely more of a party vibe on the trip.”
Spend seven hours island hopping from Marber’s Beach Club to Small Lagoon, Cadlao Island, Nat Nat Beach, Paradise Beach, and Bukal Island. Swim, snorkel, and kayak in clear water with an English or Tagalog guide. Tour guides such as Mark, Jordan, Arnold, and TJ have earned praise for their friendly help and photos. Expect a packed lunch and extra fees for the environmental fee, lagoon entry, and kayak rental.
“We really enjoyed our tour D, it was the only one we did in El Nido but it seemed like the perfect pace, less touristic than others. In the Small Lagoon we were the only boat which I do not think happens very often in other places. Also the guide and entire crew was great, working hard and making sure we have a great day, whicb we certainly did!”
Spend six hours exploring Bacuit Bay by boat with stops at Snake Island, Popolkan Beach, Cudugnon Cave, Cathedral Cave, and Entalula Island. Expect a smaller group than many El Nido routes, a Filipino lunch, swimming, snorkeling, and cave visits. Guides such as Jake, Angelo, Arnold, and Dexter have earned praise for keeping the day fun and well organized.
“Well organized, amazing places to see and very nice staff! Liked it very much!!!”
Spend six hours exploring El Nido’s classic Tour A sights with a local English-speaking guide and boat crew. Kayak through Big Lagoon, enter Secret Lagoon, snorkel near Shimizu Island, enjoy a Filipino picnic lunch, and unwind at 7 Commandos Beach. Arnold, Anderson, and Ken Kyle are among the guides praised for their humor and help.
“A lot of fun, if you have limited time in EL Nido, recommend you jump on this tour and see the beautiful scenery the Philippines has to offer.”
Spend eight social hours with local hosts on a music-filled jeepney ride from Frendz Hostel to Lio Beach, Bulalacao Waterfalls, a Filipino farm lunch, and Nacpan Beach. You’ll swim, hike, play volleyball, share a boodle fight, enjoy three drinks, and finish with pool time and karaoke. Guides may include Mark, Jade, Russell, or Christine.
“It was really nice experience. I met lots of new people also solo travelers. Super nice vibe”
Spend eight hours around El Nido’s limestone islands on a shared boat tour with stops at 7 Commandos Beach, Big Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Secret Lagoon, and Payong-Payong Beach. You can kayak, swim, snorkel, and eat a buffet lunch. The route may change with weather, and lagoon and environmental fees cost extra.
“I spend really an amazing day with them. Highly recommended. The team is really nice.”
Spend 6 to 8 hours island-hopping from El Nido, with boat transfers, a local guide, lunch, and stops at Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, and Seven Commando Beach. Some departures may include other lagoons, caves, or coves depending on the option chosen. Expect a group of up to 30, plus separate fees for conservation, lagoon access, gear, and kayaking.
“Great tour Ariel our guide was extremely helpful and attentive and the other crew members very good too- the food was delicious and beautifully presented the islands were beautiful -we were taken in the reverse direction to most other tours meaning it was less crowded and more enjoyable”
Spend about eight hours aboard a licensed boat exploring El Nido’s limestone coast. Swim through narrow rock openings to Hidden Beach and Secret Beach, snorkel near Helicopter Island and Star Beach, visit Matinloc Shrine, and eat a buffet lunch chosen by your guide. English and Tagalog guides lead the trip.
Spend about eight hours visiting five El Nido stops with an English-speaking guide, boat transport, lunch, water, and towels included. You will paddle into Secret Lagoon, swim at white-sand beaches, and see the famous Big Lagoon. Budget extra for the environmental fee, Big Lagoon fee, kayak, and equipment rentals.
“The activity was good, be we had to wait an hour at the meeting point before leaving for the tour”
Spend eight hours on a private El Nido boat with your own group, visiting Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Payong-Payong Beach, and 7 Commandos Beach. Guides such as Gabi, Jason, Renz, Edward, Joshua, and Cyron have helped guests avoid busy periods and take photos. Lunch, water, safety gear, and pickup near Corong-Corong are included.
“This was an amazing trip and very well organised by the crew. So many beautiful sights. Our guide Renz was wonderful and took some incredible photos and videos for us. I happened to fall sick towards the end of the trip from a parasite I contracted a couple of days earlier and the boys rushed me to hospital and stayed with me to make sure I was ok. They even followed up with a message to check up on me afterwards. We cannot thank you enough for taking care of me. Needless to say I highly recommend these guys.”
Spend 7 to 8 hours on a private El Nido island-hopping tour with a licensed guide and crew. Visit Big Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Secret Lagoon, Seven Commando Beach, and Payong-Payong Beach. Lunch, drinks, fruit, environmental fees, lagoon entry, and town pickup are included. Kayaks and snorkel sets cost extra.
“Beautiful tour with unreal destinations. We truly enjoyed booking private as we weren’t waiting a ton of people to move on to the next stop. Everything was based on our preferences, great crew and guide!”
Spend a private day around Bacuit Bay with a traditional Filipino boat, a licensed guide such as Paul, Ninoy, or Nonoy, and stops at Big Lagoon, Entalula, Snake Island, Helicopter Island, and Cadlao Lagoon. Kayaking, snorkeling gear, lunch, water, towels, and entrance fees are included.
“Guide Ninoy was really the best! We had lots of times at the places and enjoyed everything at 100%. Thank you for this amazing experience!”
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