There are plenty of tourist activities you can enjoy, but island hopping in El Nido is the perfect way to explore the island. You can get lost in this paradise while immersing yourself with the wonderful scenery surrounding the place. For sure, every experience you will have in Palawan is an unforgettable memory you can keep forever.

Tour A

For only Php1,200, you can enjoy Tour A that highlights the enchanting lagoons. Basically, you will be toured around the Small and Big Lagoons which are located in separate islands, 7 Commando Island, Shimizu Island, and Hidden Lagoon. This tour is cheaper than all the rest, but you will enjoy sightseeing the lagoons, underwater cave, and the beach.

Small Lagoon

Big Lagoon

Shimizu Island

7 Commando Beach

Big Lagoon. With cool blue waters, the Big Lagoon looks like a big swimming pool surrounded by beautiful rock formations. Swimming and kayaking are the best activities to do here.

Small Lagoon. The Small Lagoon is more challenging than the Big Lagoon because of the small opening that gives access to the entire lake. The crystal clear waters make your reflection visible when you look down from the boat.

Secret Lagoon. It’s not named Secret Lagoon for nothing. With a narrow entrance, this lake is hidden in the island. Only one visitor can enter the lagoon at a time.

Shimizu Island. This island is named after a Japanese diver who lost his life diving in the underwater cave. It has limestone walls on the background covered with lush greenery adding more beauty to the island.

7 Commando Island. If you want to get a better view of the vast ocean and other islets in El Nido, the 7 Commando Island is the perfect place. You can eat here, play ball games, and have a drink while enjoying the natural beauty around you.

Tour B

This tour will bring you to the best diving spots and caves in the island for only Php1,300. The itinerary includes Snake Island, Pinasil Island, Cathedral Cave, Cadugnon Point and Cave, Pinagbuyutan Island, and Entatula Island. Plus, there will be a stop over to a popular snorkeling spot.

Snake Island

Pinagbuyatan Island

Cudugnon Cave

Cathedral Cave

Entatula Island. Beach lounging is the best thing to do in Entatula Island with its powdery white sand and palm trees. The azure water and colorful marine life underneath it makes it a perfect place for swimming and snorkeling.

Cudugnon Point & Cave. This is an anthropological site during the Sung Dynasty where they yield jewelries and ceramics. Today, it’s a marvelous cave guarded by impressive rock formations and limestone hill.

Pinasil Island and Cathedral. Inside a cave shaped like a cathedral, you can enjoy kayaking while sightseeing the surrounding beauty of nature. For decades, this cave has been formed really well and it shows.

Snake Island. Don’t get them wrong, there are no snakes here. The name was inspired by the long S-shaped powdery white sandbar where you can swim and frolic under the sun.

Pinagbuyutan Island. Another white sand beach, but it has a snorkeling haven where you can swim with colorful fishes and other marine species. Or you can just stroll through the long stretch of pristine sand and enjoy the ocean breeze and views.

Tour C

All the hidden gems in El Nido are included in the tour C package which you can avail for only Php1,400. Tourist spots in the itinerary are the Hidden Beach, Helicopter Island, Tapiutan Island, Matinloc Island, and the Secret Beach.

Helicopter Island. It’s called as such because if you look at it from above, you will see a helicopter-shaped island. The underground tunnel is the main attraction on this island where you can go diving and snorkeling.

Secret Beach. When it’s high tide season, divers can access this beach through a narrow opening surrounded by rock formations. But during low tide, you can enjoy this beach even if you do not have some swimming skills.

Hidden Beach. Through the limestone boulders in the island, you will discover a beautiful beach. However, big boats aren’t allowed in here so you need to swim through it in order to find the hidden beach. It’s best for picnics and other water activities, especially swimming.

Tapiutan Island. You may not be amazed by the sands and waters at Tapiutan Island, but the limestone cliffs are a beauty to behold. From up there, you will enjoy the views of the ocean and rock formations that never seem to end.

Matinloc Island. On this island, you will see the Secret Beach and Matinloc Shrine that has been abandoned for quite some time now. But overall, the surrounding view is truly breathtaking to ignore.

Tour D

If you want to explore Cadlao Island, tour D is the best choice which is priced at only Php1200. The places to visit include Paradise Beach, Bucal Beach, Nat Nat Beach, Pasandigan Beach, and the Cadlao Lagoon.

Cadlao Lagoon. Bacuit Bay is home to mesmerizing lagoons in the Philippines and Cadlao Lagoon is another spectacular spot to visit. The water is bluish green while the limestone rock formations are decorated with rich flora.

Pasandigan Beach. Throughout the tour, this is where you will enjoy your lunch. But before that, you can experience first the underwater pleasures offered by Pasandigan Beach.

Nat Nat and Bucal Beach. These beaches also boast pristine white sand and clear cerulean waters for some swimming and tanning. It’s a perfect place to beat the summer heat.

Paradise Beach. The Paradise Beach is not your typical island. Aside from palm trees and white sand, this beach also offers a refreshing view of the blue vastness and crystal clear skies. The best way to spend your summer vacation with friends and family.

Since there are a total of 48 islands to be explored in El Nido, it’s best to plan your trip before visiting Palawan. That way, you can maximize your time in experiencing all the best things that the island has to offer. Whether you’ve got a week or only two days for your vacation, having an itinerary is very helpful.