Philippines · ISLAND HOPPING IN EL NIDO
Good island hopping in El Nido fill up weeks ahead in high season and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
El Nido Tour A in Bacuit Bay hits Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Seven Commandos Beach, and Big Lagoon kayaking, with lunch.
“Buddy is a great guide. The trip itself was wonderful with the big lagoon as the highlight”
El Nido Tour C links Hidden and Secret Beaches, Helicopter Island, and Matinloc Shrine, with snorkeling and lunch for about $29.
“Great tour! Definitely preferred tour A but glad we did this one as well. Guides were wonderful”
El Nido to Coron in 3 days, 2 nights with off-grid beach hut nights, pristine snorkelling, and fresh Filipino meals for $339 per person.
“From the very beginning, everything was extremely well organized. Each day, they thoroughly explained the activities and what to expect, which made the whole experience feel effortless. The crew was beyond helpful — friendly, attentive, and always making sure we were safe and having a great time. And the food. The food was delicious. Fresh, flavorful, and so much variety. Every meal was buffet-style with plenty of options, and everything tasted delicious. Honestly some of the best food I had during my time in Palawan. The islands, snorkeling spots, and overnight beach stays were absolutely breathtaking. Waking up to the sound of the ocean is just something else. No complaints…”
A social El Nido island-hopping day with Big Lagoon kayaking, included snorkeling, buffet lunch, and a rooftop pool party after.
“MCDADDY was the best guide! This tour was the greatest experience of my haqqy life 😌”
El Nido Tour B island hopping in Bacuit Bay: Popolkan snorkeling, WW2 cave stories, Cudognong and more, plus lunch. 6 hours.
“This tour was amazing! Tour guide Jake was a legend! Watch out for Jane though! Haha”
One-way 3-day island hopping from El Nido to Coron with snorkeling, kayaking, turtle watching, nipa hut nights, and Filipino meals.
“Everything was perfect! Such a good organisation, greate guides, delicious food, very nice accomodatio, competent captain, good vibe - I loved it!”
El Nido Tour A hits 7 Commando Beach, Big Lagoon kayaking, Secret Lagoon, snorkeling, and a picnic lunch, with guide and gear included.
“was alot of fun and the tour guide is very friendly and funny..thank you”
El Nido Tour A is an 8-hour island-hopping day in Palawan with 7 Commando Beach, Big Lagoon kayaking, Shimizu snorkeling, and Secret Lagoon.
“fantastic tour and crew! The buffet was excellent too.”
Shared island hopping Tour C in El Nido with snorkeling at Helicopter Island, Hidden and Secret Beaches, plus buffet lunch.
Private El Nido Tour A with your own boat, covering Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island turtles, and great snorkeling for $135.
“It was great! Crew were friendly and wanted us to have a good time! Was good to have your own space and take in the beauty in peace”
Sail El Nido’s limestone islands on the Seacret catamaran, visit Big Lagoon and Hidden Beach, enjoy lunch at a private beach, and get photo-ready.
“This review’s super late (sorry!), but this boat tour was unforgettable. We did it about a year ago and still talk about it. Our guide was absolutely amazing — he showed us the best snorkelling spots, made us feel totally at ease, and honestly felt more like a friend than a guide. He even took loads of photos of us, so we barely had to touch our phones. If you’re thinking of booking, do it. Worth every second.”
Premium speedboat island hopping in El Nido, Palawan. 3 hours of lagoon and beach stops, a private beach break, and a friendly English guide.
“It was great. Our guide, Jess, was awesome. He made everything fun.”
El Nido private boat Tour C for island hopping and snorkeling at Helicopter, Hidden, Secret and more, with buffet lunch.
“Perfect weather for the boat rides, beach walks, swimming and snorkeling. Alvin, Olsin, and Jun ( not sure about the spelling of the names) were all very friendly, helpful, and concerned about our safety. The large, tasty lunch served contained two types of chicken, shrimp, and fish, rice, noodles, and veggies.”
El Nido Tour B hits Snake Island sandbar, Cudugnon and Cathedral caves, and Entalula Beach. 8 hours with lunch included.
“The best boat tour ever thanks to tour guide Happy.”
Private El Nido Tour C with snorkel stops, Secret Beach swim-through, Matinloc Shrine views, and a buffet lunch, plus free pickup in town.
“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 the island first. The boat sorts itself out.
