Discover El Nido

    El Nido Tour B

    Beaches and Islands

    El 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.

    from ₱ 1,365.00

      El Nido Tour C

      Beaches and Islands

      El 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.

      from ₱ 1,470.00

        El Nido Tour D (with Small Lagoon)

        Beaches and Islands

        With 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.

        from ₱ 1,260.00

        How to get to El Nido?

        All the info you need to know about getting to El Nido.

        El Nido is about 420 kilometres (260 mi) south-west of Manila, and about 238 kilometres (148 mi) north-east of Puerto Princesa, Palawan’s capital. El Nido is known for its white-sand beaches, coral reefs, limestone cliffs and as the gateway to the Bacuit archipelago.

        By Air

        The most practical way for the short-term visitor to get into El Nido is by air.
        El Nido Lio airport is the primary and sole airport in El Nido. It’s located about 15 minute drive from El Nido downtown.

          

        Lio is a private airport mainly used by Air Swift airline, which belongs to the group of El Nido Resorts. Travellers staying at any of their properties (Apulit, Miniloc, Lagen, Casa Kalawan etc..) can avail of a discounted fare.
        As of September 2018, Air Swift fly directly to El Nido via:

          • Manila
          • Cebu
          • Caticlan (Boracay)
          • Clark
          • Puerto Princesa
          • Davao

        For the latest updated, routes and flight schedule, please check their website at https://air-swift.com

        By Road

        El Nido is located at the North-western coast of Palawan Island. There is a two lane (one lane per direction) highway from Puerto Princesa to El Nido. The road is paved and the road conditions are good.

        The journey between Puerto Princesa takes approximately 5 hours and is generally a nice drive. For lunch, it’s possible to stop along the way at the restaurant in Roxas or in Taytay.

         

        It’ s possible to book a private van for this journey, but is generally pretty expensive. If you cannot afford the luxury, there are also shared vans and buses (Cherry Bus) departing from Puerto Princesa airport and San Jose Terminal several times per day.

        By Sea

        Montenegro Shipping Lines and Phimal Fast Ferry runs ferries between El Nido and Coron daily. The journey takes approximately 3.5hrs.

        Montenegro Ferry in El Nido

        It’s possible to book the ferry tickets in advance. Click here to book the tickets online.

        There used to be Bunso Ferry, but is has stopped operating this route.

        Get Around El Nido

        By Tricycle

        The easiest way to get around El Nido is by tricycle. Tricycles are used for short-distance and can accommodate up 4 passengers. Fares are fixed, but you can try to negotiate.
        From El Nido town to Nacpan Beach and return is about PHP 1,000, from Lio airport to town is PHP 300 and from Las Cabanas and Corong Corong to town is PHP 150.

        By Boat

        Travel by boat around the Islands of Bacuit Bay is easy. You can hire a private boat or join one of the island hopping tours.

        By motorbike

        A motorbike can be hired from the plenty of motorcycle rentals spread out throughout town. The cost ranges from PHP 300 to PHP 800 depending on the model.

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