Kayaks in turquoise water beneath the limestone cliffs of Big Lagoon in Bacuit Bay, El Nido

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Palawan, Philippines

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About This Template

Why this El Nido board feels complete

Plan a flexible 4-day El Nido trip with an arrival day in town to book boats and withdraw cash, ending with sunset at Las Cabanas Beach. Spend day 2 on Tour A through Bacuit Bay, kayaking Big Lagoon, snorkeling Shimizu Island, and swimming at Seven Commando Beach. Day 3 follows Tour C to the west side of the bay, from the Matinloc Shrine grounds and the Secret Lagoon to the cliffs of Helicopter Island. Keep day 4 for the mainland north, from the golden sand of Nacpan Beach to the twin beach viewdeck, before the tricycle ride back. Winter falls in the dry amihan season, with calm seas and the year's clearest water for island hopping, and it is peak season, so book rooms and boat tours early.

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Must-Visit Attractions

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Must visit

Big Lagoon

A wide turquoise lagoon framed by limestone karsts, and the signature stop of Tour A. Paddle it by kayak or raft; prebook the tour the day before, reach the dock by 8am to beat the crowds, and carry cash for the entry fee.

Must visit

Las Cabanas Beach (Marimegmeg Beach)

The closest sunset beach to town, a 15-minute tricycle ride away, with beach bars, a zipline, and a cliffside swing. Arrive by 4:30pm to try the swing before it closes and claim a beanbag for sunset.

Must visit

Seven Commando Beach

A long white-sand beach with swaying palms and a rope swing, usually the final swim stop of Tour A. Bring cash for a buko juice at the coconut stand, and expect a short line for the swing around midday.

Must visit

Secret Lagoon

A tiny hidden pool behind the cliffs of Miniloc Island, reached by wading through a narrow rock crevice. Wear water shoes and avoid the midday window, when a queue forms at the opening and boats line up outside.

Helicopter Island cliffs and beach in El Nido

Must visit

Helicopter Island (Dilumacad Island)

A beach beneath a helicopter-shaped limestone peak, with west-facing cliffs and an underwater tunnel for divers. Crowds thin after 3pm, and beach vendors take cash only.

Must visit

Nacpan Beach

Four kilometers of golden sand paired with Calitang Beach as the twin beaches of the north mainland. Hire a tricycle for the 45-minute ride, arrive by 9am to beat weekend crowds, and pay the entry gate fee in cash.

Budgeting At A Glance

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Typical daily costs in PHP (Philippine Peso).

Budget

Accommodation: $20-40 (hostels and budget guesthouses in town)

Food: $8-15 (carinderias and seafood grill stalls)

Transportation: $5-10 (tricycles around town and to Las Cabanas)

Activities: $25-45 (group Tour A and Tour C boats with lunch)

Mid-range

Accommodation: $80-180 (boutique hotels and small beach resorts)

Food: $20-40 (waterfront restaurants and beach-bar dining)

Transportation: $15-30 (private tricycle hires, including the Nacpan round trip)

Activities: $80-150 (private boat tours, kayak rentals, and introductory dives)

Luxury

Accommodation: $300+ (cliffside and island-front luxury resorts)

Food: $60+ (resort dining and private seafood feasts)

Transportation: $70+ (private van transfers and speedboat charters)

Activities: $200+ (private Bacuit Bay charters and dive packages)

Money-saving tips

Book Tour A and Tour C at town offices the day before instead of through hotel desks, and reconfirm Tour C each morning, since operators check sea conditions.
Withdraw cash in El Nido town before your island days, since ATMs are unreliable and boats, grills, and beach vendors rarely take cards.
Join group boat tours rather than private charters; the fixed circuits cover the same lagoons and beaches for a fraction of the price.
Agree tricycle fares before setting off, especially for round trips to Las Cabanas and Nacpan Beach, since rides are unmetered.
Travel outside the Christmas, New Year, and Chinese New Year weeks, when room rates spike and tour slots sell out.

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