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El Nido Island Hopping Tour A: Big Lagoon, Small Lagoon and Secret Lagoon with Lunch

Top pick Palawan, PhilippinesAbout 7 hoursGuided in English

Cruise Bacuit Bay by outrigger boat to El Nido's famous lagoons, swim at white beaches and enjoy a grilled lunch on board or ashore.

About 7 hoursExplore at your own pace
Shared boat; private boat on requestKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • Big Lagoon and Small Lagoon on Miniloc
  • Secret Lagoon
  • Snorkelling at Shimizu Island
  • Seven Commando Beach
  • Grilled lunch prepared by the crew

Full description

Tour A is El Nido’s classic day on the water. An outrigger bangka takes your group out among the limestone islands of Bacuit Bay to Miniloc Island, where the Big Lagoon’s emerald water is ringed by sheer cliffs and the Small Lagoon is reached by swimming or kayaking through a gap in the rock. Nearby, the Secret Lagoon hides behind a small opening in a cliff.

The tour also stops at Shimizu Island for snorkelling over the reef and at Seven Commando Beach, a long strand of white sand with palm trees and a beach bar. Lunch of grilled fish, meat, rice and tropical fruit is served by the crew during the day.

Itinerary

  1. Pickup

    Transfer to the beach in El Nido town to board your boat.

  2. Big and Small Lagoons

    Swim or kayak into the lagoons of Miniloc Island.

  3. Secret Lagoon

    Squeeze through a gap in the rock to the hidden lagoon.

  4. Shimizu Island

    Snorkel over the reef and have lunch.

  5. Seven Commando Beach

    Relax on the beach before the boat returns in the late afternoon.

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in El Nido town
  • Shared outrigger boat with crew and guide
  • Lunch
  • Snorkel mask and life jacket
  • Bottled drinking water

Not included

  • El Nido environmental fee (paid locally, required for all island tours)
  • Kayak rental at the lagoons
  • Reef shoes
  • Tips for your guide and driver (optional)

Meeting point

Pickup from hotels in El Nido town (time confirmed with your quote)The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • The coast guard can suspend boat tours in rough weather; the route may be changed or the tour rescheduled
  • Lagoon access is controlled by the park and the order of stops can change
  • Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a dry bag and water shoes
  • Kayaks are rented separately at the Small Lagoon

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to swim?

It helps. Life jackets are provided, and kayaks can be rented for the lagoons.

What is the environmental fee?

El Nido charges a fee for visitors who join island tours. It is set locally and paid in cash; we confirm the current amount with your quote.

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