Small-Group El Nido Island Hopping Tour

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. This is the highlight of the Island hopping tour where you can see a giant dotted with dark limestone cliffs. The entrance has shallow water, but the emerald color indicates the deeper areas.

   2 h

2. Secret Lagoon is a small pool of water hidden within most incredible rock formations.

   1 h

3. Beach with beautiful white sands, turquoise waters, and dramatic limestone. With coconut trees.

   2 h

4. Shimizu Island - tall and black limestone Best for snorkeling spot Beautiful beach with crystal clear water.

   1 h

5. One of the picturesque white sand beaches on Miniloc Island. Small beach surrounded with mountain rock formations.

   1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 51 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Overall, it was a great...

  Overall, it was a great experience. Make sure that we were safe the entire way and was helpful during taking pictures and knowing more about the area.

  Gerald_LSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Great experience!!!

  The staff was great, exceeded expectations!!! We had an awesome time. Only recommendation would be more accuracy as to meet up location. Thank you for the experience!!!

  Dreamer30255536289September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great tour and hosts

  The team did a great job working through the weather challenges and making all of us feel welcome. Brian and Brian were great hosts and they made sure we did the activity to the fullest, going out of their way to make us comfortable even during the Snorkeling time for those who were not comfortable swimming. Great team and a well done program.

  Jabez_ASeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Excellent Tour with Agency and Boat Crew

  Excellent tour group. Communication from beginning was timely and easy. From updates to follow-on questions after the tour, the tour agency was terrific in providing a delightful experience. I would definitely reserve with this group again. For the on-board tour experience, the boat and the Captain/Leader - Bernard - that I had was fabulous. I highly recommend Tour A with this tour boat.

  frankpK5924EQJuly 2026via Tripadvisor

• 1Worst tour experience

  I wish I took more seriously reviews that said all the stops are very similar. Even in off season the crowds are overwhelming and makes the tiny lagoons feel like chaotic wet markets. The guides skipped one of the stops without previous notification. No prior instructions given about the fact that there was no toilet on board, they can't dock in most stops, you have to walk across chest deep water to get to and from the boat at every stop, they won't help anyone with snorkeling. Even as a non-swimmer I've snorkeled just fine in other countries in the past with no problems with helpful guides, but here they were busier charging extra for all the rentals including snorkeling gears and less interested in doing the "guiding." The guides are rude and unprofessional. While those who didn't want to swim at the big lagoon kept kayaking around, my kayak was being maneuvered by a guide who decided to make me stand in the water for half an hour and tied up the kayak without asking me if I'd like to continue kayaking and went on hanging out in the water with his pals. I was also told by a guide to bring my boyfriend next time so that the guides don't have to help me in the water. I don't recommend Tour A in general, but even if you do it, don't do it with this particular company.

  856samiramJuly 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Unforgettable experience you have to book!

  We had an amazing time island hopping and exploring the stunning crystal blue waters of Palawan. We chose small group Tour A and there was plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy the sea breeze. The lunch was delicious and beautifully prepared. The crew was kind knowledgeable and took some of the best videos and photos of our time together. I highly recommend you book this tour when your in El Nido!

  710marissarJuly 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in El Nido

• Its from-price is 81% below the median of the 16 day trips we list in El Nido.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 16.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About El Nido

El Nido is a small town at the northern tip of Palawan in the Philippines, a gateway to limestone cliffs, secluded lagoons and white-sand beaches.

El Nido sits between steep limestone cliffs and the sea at the northern end of Palawan, with Bacuit Bay opening in front of it. Fishing boats and dive shops line the shore. Offshore, dozens of islands and islets of jagged karst rise from clear green water in the Bacuit archipelago.

Top-ranked sights in El Nido: Seven Commandos Beach, Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon.

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