El Nido Tour A (with Big Lagoon)
Beaches and IslandsEl Nido Tour A is the most popular island hopping in El Nido which features the spectacular Big/Small Lagoon, 7 Commandos Beach, Secret Lagoon and Shimizu Island.
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El Nido Tour B
Beaches and IslandsEl Nido Tour B is the best option if you want to witness beautiful beaches and caves. Tour B features Snake Island, Cudugnon and Cathedral Cave, Pinagbuyutan or Entaluala and Popolkan Islands.
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El Nido Tour C
Beaches and IslandsEl Nido Tour C is the second most popular tour that offers a good mix of adventure and snorkeling. Tour C features Secret and Hidden Beach, Matinloc, Tapiutan and Helicopter Islands.
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El Nido Tour D (with Small Lagoon)
Beaches and IslandsWith El Nido Tour D you will experience the hidden beauty of El Nido through visiting breathtaking sceneries such as Miniloc's Small Lagoon, Cadlao Lagoon, Pasandigan Beach, Nat Nat Beach, Bucal Island, and Paradise Beach.
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El Nido Tour E: Nacpan Beach & Waterfalls
Beaches and IslandsExperience one of the most spectacular beach in Palawan: Nacpan Beach. It is a picture-perfect setting with golden sand and pristine waters that are ideal for swimming.
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All the info you need to know about El Nido
El Nido is a popular tourist destination in the Philippines, especially the archipelago of Bacuit which is considered one of the most beautiful bays in the world.
Join a boat tour in El Nido to hop around the Bacuit Archipelago. You will sail through the lagoon with turquoise waters flanked by emerald karst cliffs, then kayak to secluded powdery white beaches.
Quick Facts
With an area of 923.26 km2 (356.47 sq mi) El Nido is a 1st class municipality in the province of Palawan. It’s also the most popular tourist destination in Palawan.
The population of El Nido the 2015 census was 41,606. The original settlers of El Nido were the Tagbanwas and Cuyunons. Throughout the centuries, there has been a constant migration of Tagalogs, Hiligaynon, Bicolanos, Ilocanos, Chinese and Spaniards.
The wet season is from June to October. The dry season, from November until May.
El Nido Airport also known as Lio Airport is the primary and sole airport serving the town of El Nido.
There are daily shuttle vans that run from El Nido to Puerto Princesa.
Fast Ferries operates a daily route between Coron and El Nido, with a sailing duration of around 3 hours and 30 minutes.
There are a couple of banks in El Nido. It’s possible to withdraw cash from the ATM machine at the BPI Bank near the port. All the high-end and medium-sized hotels accept credit cards, while smaller hotels/pensions and shops accept only cash.
Many hotels in El Nido provide free wireless internet, but sometimes connection is really slow. The Philippines has the slowest internet in the Asia Pacific.
Top tourists attractions in El Nido are: the islands of Bacuit Bay and Nacpan Beach
The average length-of-stay in El Nido is 5 days.
What to see:
If you want to spend your holiday in El Nido, here are some of our favourite places, not to be missed during your stay:
- The Big Lagoon: it’s is a must-see place. The crystal clear warm waters of this lagoon provide the perfect setting for a unique swimming experience.
- Nacpan Beach: Its turquoise water, its fine sand, and its breathtaking view will not fail to dazzle you
- Small Lagoon: this incredibly beautiful lagoon is accessible through a gap between two giant limestone rocks. Small Lagoon’s crystal-clear waters are encircled by jagged limestone cliffs dotted with trees.
- Secret Beach: it’s a pocket of white beach that is concealed by limestone cliffs and is only accessible through a narrow crevice.
- Cadlao Island: the largest island of Bacuit Bay known for its white sandy beaches and its hidden lagoon, offering one of the best spots to enjoy the bay without the crowds.
When to go:
El Nido can be visited all year round.
The best time to travel is during the dry season between November and early May. This is also the tourist’s peak seasons when the hotel rates are generally higher.
If you travel during the wet season, from June to September, you may encounter some short bursts of heavy rainfall and strong wind. The bad weather may last for a few days.
El Nido is rarely in the direct path of the typhoons.
Getting there:
From Puerto Princesa
-Public Transportation: There are several shuttle van companies that offer a direct link between Puerto Princesa and El Nido Corong Corong Terminal.
Shuttle vans are daily and run almost every hour from 6.00am until 6.00pm. The journey from Puerto Princesa to El Nido usually take around 5-6 hours.
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-Private Transfer: Private van is the quickest and least hassle way to get from Puerto Princesa to El Nido.
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-Flight: Air Swift operates a direct flight to El Nido via Puerto Princesa. The flight takes less than one hour and the airplane directly lands to the Lio Airport which is 4 kilometers away from El Nido downtown.
From Coron
-Fast Ferry: There are a couple of Fast ferry companies that operate daily sailing from Coron to El Nido and vice versa. The crossing takes approximately 3 hour and 30 minutes / 4 hours.
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From Sabang (Underground River)
-Public Transportation: It’s possible to travel by shuttle van from Sabang to El Nido although there is no a direct link. Lexxus operates a shuttle van service from Sabang to Salvation Junction to connect with the shuttle van going from Puerto Princesa to El Nido. The journey from Sabang to El Nido usually take around 5-6 hours, plus the stop in Salvation.
-Private Transfer: Private van is the quickest and least hassle way to get from Sabang to El Nido.
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From Manila, Cebu, and Boracay
-Flight: Air Swift operates a direct flight to El Nido via Manila, Boracay, and Cebu.
From Port Barton
-Public Transportation: Shuttle vans from Port Barton to El Nido are daily and run two times per day. The journey from Port Barton to El Nido usually take around 4 hours.
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-Private Transfer: Private van is the quickest and least hassle way to get from Port Barton to El Nido
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