El Nido Travel Guide


El Nido, Palawan is one of the favorite spots in the Philippines. It’s known for white-sand beaches, coral reefs and as the gateway to the Bacuit archipelago. This beach paradise is so famous that no trip to the Philippines would be complete without a visit!



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Lagoon and Beaches Tour


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This package will take you straight to its most beautiful lagoons full of picture perfect wonder. You'll first head to El Nido's small lagoon with its glimmering azure waters, with rock formations rising gloriously around you. The big lagoon is next, and the wonders are taken up a notch as this greater location displays the full beauty of El Nido's lagoons: rippling clear waters, rock formations around you and under the water, like an idyllic marine waterway. The hidden lagoon is straight out of a storybook, where you duck into a small entrance to reveal a secluded pool of crystal water surrounded by rocks, bringing back memories of stories of mermaids and fairytales. After lunch, you'll head to Shimizu Island's white beaches and get to experience its untouched natural beauty nestled in the waters. You'll the learn of the name origins of 7 Commando Beach, your next stop, where you'll be able to relax and take a dip in the clear blue ocean.

Caves and Coves Tour

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Your first stop on El Nido's white-sand wonders is Snake Island, a unique isle in the blue waters with a sandbar that gives it its iconic name, winding through the sea like a snake. Then it's off to Pinagbuyatan Island, an isle that is famous for its limestone formations that had been formed thousands of years ago. After lunch, you'll head off to yet another gorgeous beach at Papaya Beach. The beach is white sand, blue water perfection that looks straight out of a Hollywood movie. You'll then explore the hidden wonders of Cudugnon Cave. Watch your head as you move through the rock passageways and explore the gorgeous natural caverns of this rock formation.

Hidden Beaches and Shrines Tour

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This unique tour will take you over the world-famous beaches of El Nido and to Matinloc Shrine. Your day begins with an early departure to El Nido Pier, where you'll travel to your first stop: Helicopter Island, which earned its name for its unique rock formations that give the island the appearance of a helicopter from a distance. It's time to visit Dilumacad and Matinloc, and you'll discover just why it was chosen as a location for the Hollywood film “Bourne Legacy”. You'll visit Matinloc Shrine, which is also known as the Shine of Our Lady of Matinloc, a spritual oasis. After learning the stories behind this location, you'll have a delicious barbecued lunch and then head off to the Secret Beach. Hidden away from the shoreline, it's like your own private paradise! Talisay Beach looks straight out of the movies and the Hidden Beach is an amazing, cove-like wonder fit for a fantasy novel.

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Below are the recommended hotel and accommodations to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

Spin Designer Hostel El Nido
Balinsasayaw Road cor. Calle Real, El Nido, Palawan Island 5313, Philippines

Designed by travelers, for travelers. This is the premier hostel at the heart of bustling El Nido town composed of Instagrammable interiors, rooms for steady relaxation, hip amenities great for mingling, and events on the line-up for the young, adventurous crowd. It currently houses 73 beds in a combination of private rooms and mixed dorms bringing together an assorted bunch of backpackers, weekend warriors and beach enthusiasts out to explore.  Check hotel rate

El Nido Garden Beach Resort
El Nido Town, El Nido, Philippines

El Nido Garden Beach Resort is a perfect starting point from which to explore El Nido. The hotel offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort and convenience. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms, luggage storage, Wi-Fi in public areas, car park, room service are on the list of things guests can enjoy. Some of the well-appointed guestrooms feature non smoking rooms, air conditioning, balcony/terrace, mini bar, desk. Enjoy the hotel\'s recreational facilities, including hot tub, private beach, fitness center, outdoor pool, massage, before retiring to your room for a well-deserved rest. Friendly staff, great facilities and close proximity to all that El Nido has to offer are three great reasons you should stay at El Nido Garden Beach Resort. Check hotel rate


Casa Kalaw
Lio Tourism Estate, El Nido, Palawan Island 5310, Philippines

Inspired by contemporary Filipino architectural design, the resort offers 42 guest rooms perfect for families and individual travelers. A private pool surrounded by a lush garden, a recreational area and a sun terrace, provides guests a place to relax and bask in the warmth of El Nido. The resort is just steps away from Lio Beach, a 4 km beach front with activities, restaurants, bars and retail stores which our guests can enjoy.  Check hotel rate

Cauayan Island
Bacuit Bay, Cauayan Island El Nido, 5313, El Nido, Philippines

Cauayan Island Resort is a luxury resort that embodies the pristine beauty of its natural surroundings and first class personalized services. Escape to a paradise of tranquility and haven of comfort. Indulge yourself in a perfect serene lifestyle vacation. The beach coastline is a welcoming picturesque of clear blue water and a vast stretch of white sand beach that exudes a tropical ambiance. It captivates the true essence of natural beauty with its surroundings of lush greens and wide array of flower blooms. Each villa is designed with spectacular views that redefine coziness and relaxation. See Price

Last Frontier Beach Resort
Brgy. Corong Corong, El Nido, Palawan Island 5313, Philippines

Just a few minutes from El Nido town, you can truly unwind amongst the natural tropical beauty in one of the most beautiful places in the world. All of their cottages and suites feature beautiful views of the stunning Bacuit Bay, and during your stay you are almost guaranteed to witness a mind-blowing sunset that everyone talks about. See Price

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