Experience the best of 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.
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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.
Island-hopping boats visit the Big Lagoon and Small Lagoon, enclosed by cliffs and best explored by kayak, the Secret Lagoon, Seven Commandos Beach and Helicopter Island, with snorkelling over coral. On the mainland, Nacpan Beach is a long arc of pale sand, and Taraw Cliff has a steep climb to a viewpoint over the bay. Forest and mangroves shelter hornbills and monitor lizards.
Seafood is the staple: grilled fish and squid, kinilaw, the Filipino raw-fish dish dressed with vinegar and calamansi, and rice at every meal, with coconut juice and fresh mango. The dry season from November to May is calmer for boating; the rains and typhoons arrive between June and October.
- Free cancellation on 71% of experiences
- 4.4 across the top 2
Top 10 attractions in El Nido
Questions about El Nido
- What are the top attractions in El Nido?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in El Nido are Seven Commandos Beach, Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Payong-Payong Beach.
- What is the most popular experience in El Nido?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Small-Group El Nido Island Hopping Tour", rated 4.7 out of 5 from 51 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in El Nido take?
- The typical experience in El Nido lasts about 7 hours; the middle half run between 5 hours and 8 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in El Nido?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 72% of the 46 experiences we hold for El Nido. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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