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.

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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