Philippines · ISLAND HOPPING TOURS IN EL NIDO
The 15 best island hopping tours in El Nido you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
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 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 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 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 seven hours aboard Seacret, a 50-foot catamaran sailing from Corong-Corong Pier around El Nido. Depending on the day, you’ll visit Big or Cadlao Lagoon, Hidden Beach, Small Lagoon, Seven Commandos, Helicopter Island, and the El Nido Yachting Club’s private beach. Lunch, towels, life jackets, guiding, and the environmental fee are included.
“Perfect island hopping day! We decided to go with the nicer catamaran cruise as opposed to one of the cheaper tours and we are glad that we did. Omar and his crew were so kind, helpful and had great communication before the tour and throughout the day of the tour. There were 15 guests on board and we had plenty of space; our ages ranged from late 20’s to early 40’s and we all ended up going out for drinks together afterwards. It was one of the guests birthdays and the crew provided a cake so we could celebrate! Our tour was on a Sunday and we had 3 stops…”
Leave Puerto Princesa before dawn for El Nido’s Bacuit Bay. After the five-hour van ride, board a boat for up to five stops, usually including Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Seven Commandos Beach, and Big Lagoon. Kayaks, snorkel gear, lunch, entry fees, and hotel transfers are included, but expect a very long day and possible crowds.
“NO RECOMIENDO LA ACTIVIDAD. Nos vinieron a recoger al hotel de Puerto Princesa a las 3am, dejándonos en la playa del Nido a las 8am. Después de 1,30h esperando en la playa a que el barco zarpara, finalmente el barco salió con más pasajeros de los permitidos. El tour por el Nido estuvo bien, pero el precio del tour si se reserva ahí mismo es de 20 euros por persona, por lo que el precio ofrecido por Corazon es excesivo. Para acabar esta nefasta experiencia, cuando la actividad finalizó a las 4pm, nos dejaron tirados en la playa del Nido. Llamamos a la agencia y nos vino a buscar el…”
You’ll cruise El Nido’s limestone islands on a premium twin-engine speedboat with an English-speaking guide. Depending on the day, the route includes Big or Small Lagoon, Hidden Beach, Seven Commandos, Helicopter Island, and Pasandigan, the operator’s private beach. Guides such as Jess, Mark, and Mark have earned praise for keeping the trip fun and well organized.
“I loved the trip! It was well organised with variety of experiences (swimming, kayaking, snorkelling). The places were beautiful.”
Spend eight hours on a private El Nido boat with your own group, guide, and crew. Swim through the rocky entrance to Secret Beach, snorkel near Helicopter Island and Star Beach, and stop for a buffet lunch at Hidden Beach. Guides such as Joshua, Alvin, Olsin, and Jun have been praised for safety and flexible pacing, though weather can change the route.
“Nuestra experiencia no fue muy buena, primero porque nos cambiaron el itinerario debido al tiempo y nos dijeron que iríamos a otros lugares, y nos redujeron a tres lugares a visitar, una vez en el barco nos dijeron que a uno de los lugares tampoco podríamos ir. Luego al llegar a la laguna tuvimos que dar la vuelta porque había muchísima gente y no habían kayak, y fuimos a otro lugar para luego volver más tarde a la laguna… la embarcación no posee kayak y hay que bajar a la playa únicamente nadando o pisando los corales, a la hora de comer nuestra tripulación preparó la comida y nos sugirieron…”
Join an eight-hour El Nido island-hopping trip from El Nido Town or Corong Corong. You will walk Snake Island’s S-shaped sandbar, crawl into Cudugnon Cave, view Cathedral Cave by boat, and swim at Entalula and Pinagbuyutan. A buffet lunch, water, fruit, boat, guide, crew, and life jacket are included. Guide Happy has earned special praise for photos and good humor.
“Had an amazing time and our guide was the best! Took great photos and made the trip really enjoyable!”
Spend eight hours on a private boat from El Nido or Corong-corong, with stops at Helicopter Island, Talisay Beach, Hidden Beach, Matinloc Shrine, and Secret Beach. Swim, snorkel, and enjoy a buffet lunch. Guide Raphael and his crew have received especially warm praise, though routes and lunch locations can change with weather.
“El guia fue bueno y tambien toda la tripulación. los lugares visitados fueron espectaculares. Vale la pena la experiencia de tour privado. Creo que si ofrecieran el servicio de recogida seria aún mas completa la experiencia”
Pick an island, a reef or a canyon.
