The 15 Best El Nido Tours & Island Hopping Trips

1.Island Hopping Tour A Lagoons and Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,572 reviews · 8 hours · from $23Our pick

Spend eight hours touring Bacuit Bay with a licensed English or Tagalog-speaking guide. Swim, snorkel, and kayak at up to four stops, including the Secret Lagoon, Big Lagoon, Shimizu Island, and Seven Commandos Beach. Guides such as Buddy, Dexter, John, and Mark are praised for helping with photos, safety, and kayaking.

“We loved this tour so much! It was so nice going at our own pace at all the stops, the boat crew was fantastic and accommodating. All the stops were so beautiful even on the rainest days! Would highly recommend to anyone in Coron!”

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2.El Nido Island Hopping Tour C: Hidden Beaches & Shrine

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 625 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $29

Spend 6 to 8 hours exploring El Nido’s Hidden Beach, Secret Beach, Helicopter Island, Tapiutan Beach, Talisay Beach, and Matinloc Shrine. Expect swimming, snorkeling, a Filipino lunch, and a guide speaking English or Tagalog. Guides such as Dexter, Angelo, Prince, and Jay have been praised for safety, photos, and local stories.

“Excellent experience and amazing crew! Rene, Angelo and the rest of the tour guides ensured a safe excursion for all of us. Although we chose not to snorkel, we still enjoyed the locations as the beaches and islands we visited were absolutely stunning. I would do this tour again in a heartbeat!”

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3.El Nido to Coron: 3-Day 2-Night Island-Hopping Expedition

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 343 reviews · 3 days · from $339

Travel between El Nido and Coron aboard a traditional Filipino bangka with local guides, chefs, and a small-group expedition crew. Expect remote beaches, reef snorkeling, cliff jumping, kayaking, village visits, Filipino meals, karaoke, and two nights in simple beach huts. The route runs in both directions, with guides such as JJ, Madu, Rico, Raymond, and Macky assigned to different departures.

“Me and my friend loved our time with Team Whaleshark! The good was great as well as the activities such as snorkling, karaoke and volleyboll (even though we lost against our guides every time😆). This is very primitive living with simple toilets with no sinks, but we liked it in our little huts and the islands were super beautiful!🩷 Thanks for a lovely time!”

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4.Island Hopping Adventure by Haqqy Life

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 340 reviews · 7 hours · from $25

Spend seven hours island hopping from Frendz Hostel with lively guides such as Joel, Justine, and Leomar. Swim at Seven Commandos Beach, kayak through Big Lagoon, enjoy a Filipino buffet, snorkel, and finish with a rooftop pool party. This is a social tour with music, games, photos, and plenty of chances to meet people.

“Amazing! Wonderful guides and beautiful stops all day long! Snorkeling was great, saw blue starfish:)”

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5.Hidden Beaches and Lagoons Boat Hopping Tour D

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 301 reviews · 7 hours · from $23

Spend seven hours island hopping from Marber’s Beach Club to Small Lagoon, Cadlao Island, Nat Nat Beach, Paradise Beach, and Bukal Island. You can swim, snorkel, and kayak, with lunch, entry fees, and a guide included. Tour guides such as Mark, Arnold, Jordan, and TJ have been praised for good photos and a relaxed, friendly approach.

“That was fun and interesting trip except the starting time. We didn't go on time. But happy to meet Jordan and Aquaman🥂”

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6.Island Hopping Tour B Cudognong Cave & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 217 reviews · 6 hours · from $25

Spend six hours cruising Bacuit Bay with a licensed guide, stopping at Snake Island, Popolkan, Cudugnon Cave, Cathedral Cave, and Entalula Island. Expect a smaller boat atmosphere, good snorkeling, a beach lunch, and several cave visits. Guides may include Jake, Angelo, Arnold, or Dexter, depending on the departure.

“Tour B was unforgettable! The lagoons were gorgeous, but our guide Angelo was what made the experience truly special. He was fun, supportive, and always making sure everyone felt safe and included. Everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Highly recommend!”

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7.Big Lagoon Kayaking & Island Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 132 reviews · 6 hours · from $23

Spend six hours exploring El Nido’s classic island stops with a local guide and boat crew. Kayak across Big Lagoon, snorkel near Shimizu Island, enter Secret Lagoon, and rest at Seven Commandos Beach. Guides including Arnold, Anderson, and Ken Kyle are known for keeping the boat lively. Bring cash for kayak, access, and equipment fees.

“great tour. loved everything about it. only thing I didn't like was we were the last ones off the boat so my daughter and I got one piece of chicken each. everything was gone by the time we got to it. we were the last ones to eat and people ravaged the food”

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8.Jeepney Adventure Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 124 reviews · 8 hours · from $34

Spend eight social hours with local hosts on a jeepney trip from Frendz Hostel El Nido. You’ll swim at Lio Beach, hike to Bulalacao Waterfalls, share a hands-on boodle fight lunch, watch sunset at Nacpan, and finish with pool time and karaoke. Guides such as Russell, Christine, Mark, and Jade are known for keeping the group connected.

“Very enjoyable day trip. Tour guides were very good and had a great day visiting the beaches and the farm.”

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9.Sharing/Joiner Island Hopping Tour A w/BUFFET LUNCH

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 92 reviews · 8 hours · from $23

Spend eight hours visiting 7 Commandos Beach, Big Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Secret Lagoon, and Payong-Payong Beach from El Nido. You can swim, snorkel, kayak, and eat a buffet lunch on the beach. The English and Tagalog crew provides a licensed boat, life vest, fruit, and water. Bring cash for entrance fees and a kayak.

“Overall the crews and group were amazing and happy.. I enjoyed it very much .. the food was good the selection of the island and activities were nice .”

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10.Shared Island Hopping Tour C with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 83 reviews · 8 hours · from $30

Join a shared boat from Beachfront Travel and Tours for an 8-hour El Nido island trip. You’ll swim through narrow cliff openings to Hidden Beach and Secret Beach, snorkel near Helicopter Island and Star Beach, visit Matinloc Shrine, and eat a buffet lunch. The guide may alter stops for weather and safety.

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11.El Nido Tour A (shared tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 83 reviews · 8 hours · from $34

Spend about eight hours visiting El Nido’s most famous stops with an English-speaking guide, boat transport, lunch, water, and towels included. You’ll paddle into Secret Lagoon, swim at Shimizu Island, and relax at 7 Commando Beach. Hotel pickup is available in El Nido town proper, but kayak rental, lagoon fees, gear, and hotel drop-off cost extra.

“The activity was good, be we had to wait an hour at the meeting point before leaving for the tour”

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12.Private/Exclusive Island Hopping Tour A BEST PRICE!

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 72 reviews · 8 hours · from $135

Spend eight hours on a private El Nido boat visiting Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Payong-Payong Beach, and Seven Commandos Beach. Guides such as Gabi, Jason, Renz, and Edward are praised for careful timing and good photos. Lunch, water, and pickup by tuk-tuk are included, but lagoon fees, kayak hire, and snorkeling gear cost extra.

“This was an amazing trip and very well organised by the crew. So many beautiful sights. Our guide Renz was wonderful and took some incredible photos and videos for us. I happened to fall sick towards the end of the trip from a parasite I contracted a couple of days earlier and the boys rushed me to hospital and stayed with me to make sure I was ok. They even followed up with a message to check up on me afterwards. We cannot thank you enough for taking care of me. Needless to say I highly recommend these guys.”

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13.Private tour of the highlights of El Nido

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 58 reviews · from $128Top rated

See five of El Nido’s standout places by traditional Filipino boat, including Big Lagoon, Entalula, Snake Island, Helicopter Island, and Cadlao Lagoon. Your guide, perhaps Paul, Nonoy, Ninoy, or Darwin, helps shape the day. Kayaking, snorkeling gear, lunch, water, towels, and entrance fees are included.

“Guide Ninoy was really the best! We had lots of times at the places and enjoyed everything at 100%. Thank you for this amazing experience!”

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14.Full-Day Premium Island Hopping Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 51 reviews · 7 hours · from $150

Spend seven hours aboard Seacret, a 50-foot catamaran sailing from Corong-Corong Pier around El Nido. You’ll visit at least three island sites, enjoy lunch and refreshments, use the El Nido Yachting Club’s private beach, and have help from an English-speaking guide. Omar, Mark, and Jas have led recent trips, though your guide may vary.

“There is no better tour than traveling on a beautiful catamaran to reach palawan’s fantastic limestone islands, white-sand beaches and blue-green lagoons for an unforgettable day of swimming, snorkeling, adventure, discovery and what have you. It is worth every cent of the private tour - a unique experience on a 2-hull catamaran with very helpful staff and good food. Don’t hold back - build your memories of Palawan for the whole family.”

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15.El Nido Tour A – Group w/ Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · from $44

Join a shared El Nido island-hopping trip with guides such as Albert, Ramon, or Willy. Over 7 to 8 hours, you visit Big Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Payong-Payong Beach, Secret Lagoon, and Seven Commando Beach. Lunch is provided, while kayaks, snorkel sets, drinks, and some pickup locations cost extra.

“I think the crew are amazing. The congestion at each of the stops was like waiting for a ride at Disneyland, I think the last stop at the beach was unnecessary, crowded and extremely difficult for the boat to load & unload.”

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