Approximately a six-hour ride from the capital of Palawan lies the unspoiled coastal town of El Nido. In Puerto Princesa International Airport travel agencies will you offer you their tour packages but if you want to do it yourself one can easily ride the van that will take you straight ahead to El Nido town.
I first headed to Austria's guesthouse that offers affordable rooms for backpackers but unfortunately all the rooms and beds are occupied for that night so I decided to stay in Baller's Lodge that offers single fan room for Php 500 per night. That was my home for four days and four nights in El Nido. The caretaker was nice for taking care of its guest. Xie xie!
In El Nido, there are five kinds of tours that you can choose from: El Nido Island Hopping Tour A, El Nido Island Hopping Tour B, El Nido Island Hopping Tour C, El Nido Island Hopping Tour D and El Nido Inland Tour. I personally chose Tour A and Tour C. Lunch is already included in each tour.
El Nido Tour A lets you explore El Nido's best lagoons and some beaches and El Nido Tour C takes you to see El Nido's huge rock formations, some of El Nido's islands and underwater bounty. Boats for island hopping usually departs from El Nido town beach at 9:30 AM.
El Nido Island Hopping Tour A
7 Commando's beach
The island got its name from the story of the seven soldiers who lived and got stranded in this island during the World War II.
The Big Lagoon
This is the highlight of El Nido Island Hopping Tour A where you can kayak on emerald green waters.
The Small Lagoon
The way to enter small lagoon is by swimming through the giant limestones that serve as the gate.
Snorkeling at Shimizu island
I enjoyed swimming, snorkeling in crystal blue waters and sight-seeing a limestone view of the karsts.
El Nido Island Hopping Tour C
Snorkeling at Helicopter island
This island is named Helicopter island obviously because of its helicopter like formation. Famous for being part of the film Bourne Legacy. Helicopter island's underwater scenery won't disappoint you too.
The Hidden Beach
Snorkeling and lunch at Star Beach
The Secret Beach
Gray limestone karsts formation on milky white sand.
Matinloc Shrine
Matinloc shrine is also a pleasant view to behold. There is a statue of a virgin enshrined on the island.
Sunrise at the twin beach of Nacpan and Calitang
A place where Nacpan Beach meets with Calitang Beach. It is one of the most secluded and pristine places in El Nido.
Canopy Walk
This is the safe version of Taraw rock climbing. It lets you see the whole Bacuit bay from above too.
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