If you are planning to visit El Nido Palawan but have no idea how, here’s a travel guide and itinerary that will definitely give you ideas and additional information that will surely help you how to get there. From Accommodations, Tour Packages and Daily expenses within a budget of 10,000 pesos!
HOW TO GET THERE
El Nido is located on the northernmost part of Palawan Island. Options to get here from Manila or other places in the Philippines are via air or sea travel. There are also direct flights from Manila to El Nido via AirSwift but it is expensive.
TOUR PACKAGES
The main activity in El Nido is Island Hopping. Tour packages are standardized and is grouped into 4 sets of Island Hopping Tours A, B, C and D. Here are some rates and Tour Inclusions:
EL NIDO ISLAND HOPPING TOUR A INCLUSIONS (1,200/person):
Boat transfers, Shed Rentals, Picnic Lunch, Community Tour Guide.
Places to be visited: Snorkel Tour around Small Lagoon or Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Simizu Island, 7th Comando Beach.
ELNIDO ISLAND HOPPING TOUR B INCLUSIONS (1,300/person):
Boat Transfer, Shed Rental, Picnic Lunch, Community Tour Guide.
Place to be visited: Snorkel tour around Entalula or Pangulasian Island, Cudugnon Cave, Cathedral Cave, Snake Island, Pinagbuyutan Island.
EL NIDO ISLAND HOPPING TOUR C INCLUSIONS (1,400/person):
Boat Transfer, Shed Rental, Picnic Lunch, Community Tour Guide.
Place to be visited: Snorkel tour around Secret Beach, Hidden Beach, Matinloc Shrine, helicopter Island, Talisay Beach.
EL NIDO ISLAND HOPPING TOUR D INCLUSIONS (1,200/person):
Boat Transfer, Shed Rental, Picnic Lunch, Community Tour Guide.
Place to be visited: Snorkel tour around Cadlao Lagoon, Pasandigan Beach, Paradise Beach, Natnat Beach, Bukal Island, & if time permit Balinaod Beach.
A whole day is spent for each tour in El Nido, but if you have limited time and enough budget, you can combine tours as well. Tours A and C or Tour B and D are usually combined. Rates may vary depending on how many people will be in your group as it needs to be in private/exclusive tour.
WHERE TO STAY
El Nido does have many hotels and resorts that you can choose from. Budget and Backpacker friendly to luxurious resorts. In this guide, we will focus on budget friendly and Middle Class accommodations. Here are some budget friendly accommodations in El Nido.
ISLAND HOP HOSTEL
DESSERTROSE HOTEL (Beachfront Accommodation)
MARYGOLD (Beachfront Inn)
CASA CECILIA (Located in the town Proper)
SEA COCOON HOTEL (Located in the town proper)
LIME RESORT (Beachfront Accommodation)
EL NIDO BEACH HOTEL (Beachfront Accommodation)
ACTIVITIES AND OTEHR ATTRACTIONS
Aside from island hopping, here are some other activities you might want to do in El Nido.
SCUBA DIVING/SNORKELING
Explore and Witness El Nido’s Marine life. There are over 30 Diving sites to check in El Nido.
CLIMB MT/ TARAW
If you prefer an extreme activity, try and do climb the taraw cliff to see the breathtaking view of the town and Bacuit bay. You can also try a safer way to go to the summit via the canopy walk.
ZIPLINE IN MARIMEGMEG (Las Cabanas Beach)
Try out the 750-meter zipline two ride (Sitting or Superman) from Las Cabanas Beach to Depeldet Island.
EXPERIENCE AND ENJOY THE SUNSET in Corong-Corong Beach
Relax and take a break for a moment, having a drinks after a long day in Corong-Corong Beach just near Las Cabanas Beach.
TRAVEL ITINERAY
Make the most of your time visiting el nido, Here’s a sample itinerary for your trip.
DAY 1
1:00PM – Arrival @ Puerto Princesa City Airport
1:30PM – Travle to El Nido
6:30PM – Arrival and Check in @ El Nido Accommodation
DAY 2
8:00AM – Breakfast
9:00PM – El Nido Island Hopping Tour C with Lunch
4:00PM – Back to Accommodation
DAY 3
8:00AM – Breakfast
9:00PM – El Nido Island Hopping Tour A with Lunch
4:00PM – Back to Accommodation
DAY 4
8:00AM – Breakfast
9:00PM – FREE DAY
DAY 5
8:00AM – Breakfast
9:00AM – Travel to EL Nido
2:00PM – Arrival in Puerto Princesa City
3:00PM – To Puerto Princesa City Airport
5:00PM – Departure
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