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The 10 most popular el nido tours in the Philippines. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Tour A in El Nido hits Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Seven Commandos, Big Lagoon kayaking, and snorkeling for around $23 plus a few local fees.
“Buddy is a great guide. The trip itself was wonderful with the big lagoon as the highlight”
El Nido island hopping in 7 hours with snorkeling, Big Lagoon kayaking, buffet lunch, and a Frendz Hostel rooftop pool party.
“Kayaking at the lagoon was amazing! The guides were fun and made the experience fantastic even through the rain- would definitely recommend”
El Nido Tour D in 7 hours: boat hopping to Small Lagoon, Cadlao, Nat Nat, Paradise Beach, and Bukal, with snorkeling, kayaking, and lunch.
“amazing snorkel at paradise Beach food was yummy staff was very helpful tour was all round great”
Tour B in El Nido takes you around Bacuit Bay for caves, snorkeling at Popolkan, Snake Island sandbars, and white sand at Entalula.
“Amazing day out despite throughout overcast weather. Arnold, our guide, deserves a medal for being hilarious, knowledgeable, and somehow managing to keep us all on schedule. The lunch? Let’s just say it was so tasty, I briefly forgot I was supposed to be snorkeling, not napping.”
El Nido to Coron 3-day island-hopping with nipa-hut camping, snorkeling, kayaking, and bonfires. One-way trip ending in Coron.
“Had such a good time! The food, the crew, the activities and the stunning nature… could not get better :) Really recommend!!”
Jeepney ride, Bulalacao waterfall swim, boodle fight lunch, Lio and Nacpan beaches, and sunset pool party in El Nido, $34 per person.
“I recently had the pleasure of joining the Jeepny Adventure with Russel and Kay, and it was an experience I’ll never forget! From start to finish, Russel and Kay's energy was absolutely infectious—they made the entire tour so much fun and full of life. The adventure took us to an amazing beach location that felt…”
Iconic El Nido lagoons by boat and kayak with snorkeling, a Secret Lagoon visit, and a Shimizu Island picnic lunch in 6 hours.
“Anderson and Ken Kyle were very funny and made the whole trip unforgettable ☺️!”
El Nido Tour A blends Big Lagoon kayaking, Shimizu snorkeling, and calm hidden lagoons with buffet lunch and free pickup for $23.
Shared El Nido Tour A takes you to Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Payong-payong, and 7 Commando Beach in 8 hours.
El Nido Tour C shared island hopping: snorkeling at Helicopter Island, cliff cove beaches like Secret/Hidden, Matinloc Shrine views, and a buffet lunch.
