Tour Overview
Welcome to our carefully designed 6-day El Nido tour in Philippines. Boasting amazing limestone formations, El Nido offers great island hopping tours with crystal-clear waters and diverse marine life. Delve into the underwater world to meet colorful fish and abundant coral reefs.
You will visit some of El Nido’s most famous and beautiful spots: Helicopter Island, Secret Beach, Star Beach, Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon… Enjoy surfing, snorkeling, and sunbathing here and experience local island culture. We leave you a free day at leisure. You can have optional activities such as kayaking, hiking or just relax on one of beautiful beaches.
Highlights of This Tour
- Marvel at the limestone formations of Big Lagoon.
- Experience 3 exciting dives to see fish schools and colorful corals.
- Explore hidden beaches & crystal-clear lagoons in El Nido
- Enjoy a free day at your own pace – kayaking, snorkeling, or swimming in the sea.
Itinerary
Welcome to El Nido! Upon your arrival, your guide and driver will pick you up and then transfer you to your carefully selected hotel in El Nido. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. You can explore the little town of El Nido, relax on the beach, or dine at a local restaurant to savor some Filipino cuisine (no tour guide today; all activities on your own).
Meal: N/A
Accommodation: in El Nido
After a delicious breakfast at your hotel, be ready for an exciting island adventure. Your El Nido tour starts with a private transfer to the port. Then board a private boat for your island hopping tour.
The day’s itinerary includes visits to some of El Nido’s most famous and beautiful spots:
Dilumacad Island: Due to its shape resembling a helicopter, it is also known as Helicopter Island. There are beautiful and long beaches on the island, followed by tropical forests and surrounded by jelly colored seawater. There are abundant coral reefs in the seawater, which are very suitable for snorkeling.
Secret Beach: Only accessible by snorkeling in a natural small hole on the rocks, this is an isolated beach that is the perfect choice for relaxation.
Matinloc Shrine: This is a mysterious island with a church. During World War II, the church was once a hospital that treated many soldiers. From the top of the island, you can overlook the emerald green and clear seawater. This small island often appears on postcards of El Nido Island.
Star Beach: It is one of the best snorkeling spots on El Nido Island. Well protected corals, a wide variety of fish, and ubiquitous blue starfish You can enjoy sunbathing and swimming.
Hidden Beach: This is another hidden place with a small entrance leading to a secluded cove surrounded by limestone cliffs.
Throughout the day today, you have many opportunities to swim, snorkel, and take beautiful photos. The ship will provide a sumptuous lunch.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch
Accommodation: in El Nido
Today we will explore the underwater world of El Nido Island. Your tour guide will take you to the designated diving site. This is not a private trip, and you will join other divers. Although this ship is not private, rest assured that you will have your own personal diving instructor. He / she will ensure your safety.
In the morning, you will have two dives. During this period, discover abundant marine life and colorful coral reefs. Delicious lunch will be provided on board. You can share stories with other divers.
In the afternoon, enjoy another exciting dive. You will be led to explore new underwater terrains and see various marine species. Around 3:30 pm, the private driver will transfer you back to the hotel. Enjoy the night at your own pace. Simply relax on the beach and dine at a local seafood restaurant…
Notes:
Essential diving gears (a BCD/REG regulator, fins, mask, wetsuit, oxygen tank, weights, and booties) are included. Dive duration varies from 30 to 50 minutes, depending on individual gas consumption (one oxygen tank provided for each dive.)
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch
Accommodation: in El Nido
After a hearty breakfast, prepare for another day of island hopping tour. Your guide will pick you up and escort you to the port.
Big Lagoon: Resembling Guilin in China, this place boasts towering limestone and turquoise water. You can pay extra for kayaking, snorkeling, or swimming in the sea.
Shimizu Island: Located near Miniloc Island, it is one of the most popular snorkeling spots on El Nido Island, with a variety of fish schools and colorful corals.
Payong Island: The beach is wide, gentle, with fine and soft sand. Tourists can surf, snorkel, and sunbathe here.
Secret Lagoon: This lagoon can be accessed through a small entrance. The water here is connected to the seawater outside, very clear.
Seven Commandos Beach: This beach is vast, with blue waters and white sandy beaches. Swinging, sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, etc. are available.
Just like the island hopping tour on Day 2, you can swim, snorkel, and stroll on the beach. Lunch will also be provided on board.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch
Accommodation: in El Nido
Today is a leisure day for you. Explore the El Nido at your own pace. (Note: No tour guide and driver today). Suggested activities:
- Relax on one of beautiful beaches.
- Explore the markets and shops to pick up unique souvenirs.
- Taste local restaurants or street food stalls to savor Filipino cuisine.
- Join optional activities such as kayaking, hiking, or visiting nearby attractions (at your own expense).
- Enjoy the laid-back lifestyle and take pictures of the natural beauty of El Nido.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: in El Nido
After breakfast, your private driver will transfer you to El Nido Airport for your flight to your next destination or back home. 6 days Philippines tour in Palawan El Nido ends here.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: N/A
What’s Included
Dates & Availability
Tuesday
15 Sep,2024
Wednesday
24 Sep,2024
Total price
$1,049
Tuesday
15 Sep,2024
Wednesday
24 Sep,2024
Total price
$1,049
