Itineraries
Where to stay
Choose between walking to town meeting points and a quieter beach base that requires paid transfers.
The areas: Town proper, Corong-Corong, Lio, Nacpan.
Where to stay in El Nido: areas and adviceHotels in El NidoPlaces to see
All things to do in PhilippinesNatureBig LagoonLimestone walls enclose the lagoon, reached on a permitted boat circuit from El Nido.Entry: PHP[lagoon fee]; confirm permit, environmental charge and any kayak hire separately with the organizer.
BeachCalitang BeachThe smaller neighboring beach gives the Nacpan outing a second coastal view.Entry: Walk via permitted paths; no private headland climb or resort access is included.
BeachCorong-Corong beach walkA shoreline walk south of town offers evening bay views after the day's main activity.Entry: Use open public approaches and follow tides; no resort facilities or swimming session included.
TransportEl Nido AirportThe airport near Lio connects El Nido with selected domestic hubs.Entry: Confirm your actual route and operating carrier. Current former AirSWIFT services operate as Cebgo.
TransportEl Nido town boat-tour meeting areaTown-based tour offices organize boat departures into Bacuit Bay and its protected island sites.Entry: PHP[boat price]; pin is the town area, not a guaranteed boarding point. Use the exact meeting address on your confirmation.
FoodEl Nido town dinner areaA town meal keeps the evening simple after the boat circuit returns.Entry: Pay as you go; choose a menu and confirm any seafood sold by weight.
BeachEntalula BeachA limestone-backed beach forms part of the operator's Tour B circuit.Entry: Use only the landing area permitted to your boat; private resort facilities are not included.
NeighborhoodHama Street and town lanesTown lanes offer a short browse after returning from a day on the water.Entry: Public-street walk; purchases separate. Keep clear of working tour offices and loading areas.
BeachLio BeachThe beach near El Nido airport offers a gentler mainland stop between longer outings.Entry: Use permitted beach and commercial-area access. Hotel pools, loungers and private facilities are separate.
FoodLio beach dining areaThe Lio commercial beachfront provides a convenient meal stop near the airport.Entry: Pay as you go; the pin marks the beach district rather than a single restaurant.
BeachNacpan BeachA long mainland beach provides a slower alternative to the offshore boat routes.Entry: PHP[local access fee] if collected; tariff unverified. Beach walk only, with no private resort facilities or safe-swimming guarantee.
FoodNacpan beach lunch areaBeachside dining makes it possible to stay on the northern coast through lunch.Entry: Pay as you go; confirm an open venue and agree on your return pickup.
FoodPacked lunch on Tour A near ShimizuA packed meal fits between the lagoon stops and the afternoon beach visit.Entry: Meal location varies with the crew and landing permission; the Shimizu island pin is illustrative, not a restaurant. Confirm lunch inclusion.
FoodPacked lunch on Tour BThe boat day includes a planned meal break between its island and beach stops.Entry: Exact meal location is chosen by the crew; the Snake Island pin is illustrative. Confirm packed lunch and drinking water.
NatureSecret LagoonA small enclosed lagoon adds a different landing to the Miniloc island circuit.Entry: Access depends on tides, sea conditions and the crew's instructions. Do not force entry through unsafe water.
BeachSeven Commandos BeachA beach stop near the mainland rounds out the Tour A island circuit.Entry: Boat-route access depends on the operator and conditions; rentals and purchases are separate.
NatureSnake IslandA sandbar and island landscape give Tour B a different focus from the lagoon circuit.Entry: Visit with the tour crew; exposed sand and landing conditions depend on tides.