El Nido, Palawan limestone seascape
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Palawan, Philippines

El Nido

Towering limestone cliffs, emerald lagoons hidden behind narrow karst entrances, and white-sand beaches you reach only by bangka. The crown jewel of Palawan.

5.0 traveler rating

1,842 reviews

Best time to visit

Nov – May

Travel time from Manila

1h 15m flight

Signature experiences

48 curated tours

El Nido island tours & packages

Choose your island day

Tour A through D are the classic El Nido itineraries — each visits a different set of islands, lagoons, and beaches. Or charter a private yacht for a fully bespoke day.

El Nido Tour A
Most loved

El Nido Tour A

5.0· 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

From

1,500

El Nido Tour B
Adventure

El Nido Tour B

4.5· 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

From

1,600

El Nido Tour C
Top rated

El Nido Tour C

5.0· 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

From

1,700

El Nido Tour D
Family

El Nido Tour D

4.5· 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

From

1,500

El Nido Private Yacht Charter
Luxury

El Nido Private Yacht Charter

5.0· 9:00 AM – Sunset

From

28,000

Multi-day packages

El Nido tour packages

Complete 3D2N – 5D3N itineraries with hotels, transfers, permits and meals — all-in PHP rates for the 2026 season.

El Nido 4D3N
Most booked

El Nido · 4D3N

El Nido 4D3N

4 days · 3 nights

From

₱8,999

Puerto Princesa + El Nido 5D4N
Top value

Puerto Princesa + El Nido · 5D4N

Puerto Princesa + El Nido 5D4N

5 days · 4 nights

From

₱12,999

El Nido → Coron Island Expedition
Bucket list

Tao-style · 4D3N

El Nido → Coron Island Expedition

4 days · 3 nights

From

₱21,000

Coron → El Nido Reverse Expedition
Reverse route

Tao-style · 4D3N

Coron → El Nido Reverse Expedition

4 days · 3 nights

From

₱21,000

El Nido 3D2N
Starter

El Nido · 3D2N

El Nido 3D2N

3 days · 2 nights

From

₱6,999

El Nido 5D4N
Full immersion

El Nido · 5D4N

El Nido 5D4N

5 days · 4 nights

From

₱10,999

El Nido + Coron 4D3N
Combo

El Nido + Coron · 4D3N

El Nido + Coron 4D3N

4 days · 3 nights

From

₱12,999

El Nido + Coron 5D4N
Most booked combo

El Nido + Coron · 5D4N

El Nido + Coron 5D4N

5 days · 4 nights

From

₱15,999

El Nido + Coron 6D5N
Best of both

El Nido + Coron · 6D5N

El Nido + Coron 6D5N

6 days · 5 nights

From

₱18,999

Puerto Princesa + El Nido 4D3N
Combo

Puerto Princesa + El Nido · 4D3N

Puerto Princesa + El Nido 4D3N

4 days · 3 nights

From

₱9,999

Puerto + El Nido + Coron 5D4N
Triple combo

PPS + El Nido + Coron · 5D4N

Puerto + El Nido + Coron 5D4N

5 days · 4 nights

From

₱16,999

Puerto + El Nido + Coron 6D5N
Grand tour

PPS + El Nido + Coron · 6D5N

Puerto + El Nido + Coron 6D5N

6 days · 5 nights

From

₱19,999

Puerto + El Nido + Coron 7D6N
Ultimate Palawan

PPS + El Nido + Coron · 7D6N

Puerto + El Nido + Coron 7D6N

7 days · 6 nights

From

₱23,999

Travel guide

YourcompleteguidetoElNido,Palawan

El Nido sits at the northern tip of mainland Palawan and is widely considered the crown jewel of Philippine island hopping. Its Bacuit Bay is a maze of jagged limestone karsts rising from glass-clear water, sheltering hidden lagoons, secret beaches and coral gardens that only a small bangka can reach. The four classic day tours — Tour A, B, C and D — each visit a different cluster of these islands, so most travelers stay 3 to 5 nights to experience the full range.

Beyond the boats, the small town of El Nido is laid-back and walkable. Sunset bars line the beachfront, fresh seafood dominates every menu, and a quick tricycle ride brings you to Marimegmeg, Las Cabanas or Nacpan Beach for a slower afternoon. Travelers who want a quieter base often stay in Corong-Corong or splurge on a private-island resort like Lagen, Miniloc or Pangulasian.

For honeymooners, photographers and first-time visitors to the Philippines, El Nido is the easiest destination in Palawan to fall in love with — and the one that almost always tops the itinerary.

Why travelers love El Nido

  • Big Lagoon and Small Lagoon — kayaking through limestone walls
  • Secret Beach hidden behind a tiny rock opening
  • Seven Commandos and Nacpan, two of Palawan's best sunset beaches
  • Snorkeling Shimizu and Matinloc with reef fish and soft corals
  • World-class private-island resorts on Lagen and Pangulasian
  • Direct 1h flight from Manila or Clark to El Nido Lio Airport

Frequently asked

El Nido questions

Real answers from our local concierge — based on hundreds of trips planned each year.

Design your El Nido escape

Combine multiple tours into a multi-day itinerary, add transfers, and let our concierge handle every detail.