When going to El Nido, Palawan, the most convenient way to travel is via plane. It takes about an hour or so to arrive at Puerto Princesa International Airport, Palawan from Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. Puerto Princesa is the capital city of Palawan, and from there you need to ride a van going to El Nido. El Nido is located in the northern part of the island and it takes about 4.5 to 6 hours by land. Renting a car or riding a bus is also an alternative. But renting a car is expensive and riding a bus will take you longer to arrive at El Nido. You’ll be alighting at the El Nido bus terminal and from there, you can take a tricycle that’ll take you to the town proper or your hotel.

El Nido is known for its beautiful beaches, limestone formations, and hidden lagoons. The perfect time to explore these wonders is during summer from late March to early June. During this season, rainfalls are seldom, so you’ll get all the sunny days you need to discover one island after the other. The nights are also cool, especially along the coast.

• Big Lagoon or Small Lagoon (optional, depending on the volume of visitors)
• Secret Lagoon
• Shimizu Island
• Entalula
• Seven Commando Beach

• Hotel pickup (within El Nido town)
• Tour guide
• Life vest
• Snorkel and mask
• Picnic lunch of grilled meat, and fresh seafood, vegetables, and fruits

• Bring your swimsuit, change of clothes, sun hat, and sunscreen.
• Reusable water bottles. Bottled water and plastic are not allowed on all tours. Filtered water will be provided.
• A small bag for your trash. Bring your trash back to the town for proper disposal.
• Extra money for the following:

PAO - Protected Area Office permit for each lagoon (P200 per person)

ETDF - Eco-Tourism Development Fee (P200 per person/one-time payment for all ETDF-covered islands valid for 10 days)

Kayak rental (P250 for Small Lagoon or Big Lagoon)