El Nido Full Day Group Tour C with Buffet Lunch
Palawan, Philippines
- 7 to 8 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Free Pickup Only (Town Only)
- LunchLunch in the Beach
- Kayak, PHP 400 per kayak good for 2 persons
- Mask and Snorkel PHP 100 Per Person
- Big Lagoon Entrance PHP 200 per person
- Environmental Fee (ETDF) PHP 400 per person, valid for 14 days
- Bottled waterWater / Sodas
- Pickup Outside El Nido Town, Extra Charge Applicable
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Hama Coffee El NidoC. Hama, El Nido, 5313 Palawan, Philippines
We will meet all travelers at the entrance of Hama Coffee in El Nido, our team will contact all travelers.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 08/29/2026 - 08/29/2026
Saturday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 08/30/2026 - 08/30/2026
Sunday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 08/31/2026 - 09/01/2026
Monday - Tuesday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 09/02/2026 - 09/04/2026
Wednesday - Friday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 09/05/2026 - 09/06/2026
Saturday - Sunday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 09/07/2026 - 09/11/2026
Monday - Friday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 09/12/2026 - 09/13/2026
Saturday - Sunday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 09/14/2026 - 09/15/2026
Monday - Tuesday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 09/16/2026 - 09/16/2026
Wednesday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 09/17/2026 - 09/19/2026
Thursday - Saturday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 09/20/2026 - 09/20/2026
Sunday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 09/21/2026 - 09/26/2026
Monday - Saturday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 09/27/2026 - 09/27/2026
Sunday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 09/28/2026 - 11/01/2026
Monday - Sunday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 11/02/2026 - 11/07/2026
Monday - Saturday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 11/08/2026 - 11/08/2026
Sunday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 11/09/2026 - 11/15/2026
Monday - Sunday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 11/16/2026 - 11/16/2026
Monday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 11/17/2026 - 11/19/2026
Tuesday - Thursday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 11/20/2026 - 11/22/2026
Friday - Sunday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 11/23/2026 - 11/25/2026
Monday - Wednesday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 11/26/2026 - 11/29/2026
Thursday - Sunday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 11/30/2026 - 01/31/2027
Monday - Sunday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 02/01/2027 - 02/02/2027
Monday - Tuesday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 02/03/2027 - 02/07/2027
Wednesday - Sunday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 02/08/2027 - 02/11/2027
Monday - Thursday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 02/12/2027 - 02/14/2027
Friday - Sunday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 02/15/2027 - 02/21/2027
Monday - Sunday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 02/22/2027 - 02/23/2027
Monday - Tuesday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 02/24/2027 - 08/01/2027
Monday - Sunday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 08/02/2027 - 08/05/2027
Monday - Thursday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Itinerary
1
Secret Beach
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Hidden Beach
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Star Beach
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Talisay beach
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Dilumacad Island
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infants must sit on laps
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
This was probably my favorite tour out of the 3, A, B & C . The scenery was spectacular all day, and I loved Cadlao lagoon, possibly prettier than big lagoon. Good swimming and snorkeling spots, including hidden beach.
Reviews
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That three hours prior there was a weather advisory so I contacted the Tour company and said if the weather is gonna be bad, we shouldn’t go. Could we reschedule for another day and they assured that the weather would be fine and we were still going. Well, I have photographs. I’m not sure how to send you of how perfect the weather was and that the boat was nearly torn apart, and an old man was injured because we nearly got stranded on a beach due to 75 mph winds pouring rain, etc.. This will be the last time I use via Tour to make a reservation. Also, after doing some research, we paid nearly triple what the activity would’ve actually cost.
They switched my tour without any notice. Tour C itinerary was not what I got and not with the tour provider set in my voucher.
We skipped the island with the shrine altogether. As we sailed past, I ask if we were coming back and he said No
The tour talked about renting kayaks; none of that was available.
This was probably my favorite tour out of the 3, A, B & C . The scenery was spectacular all day, and I loved Cadlao lagoon, possibly prettier than big lagoon. Good swimming and snorkeling spots, including hidden beach.
I was really looking forward to Tour C in El Nido, but unfortunately it was a frustrating experience from the start.
Communication was terrible. I was already in El Nido, yet no pickup was provided and there was no clear coordination. I had to figure things out myself with very little guidance from the operator.
Overall, I felt like the tour operator simply didn’t care. The welcome was cold, not friendly, and not professional. It didn’t feel organized or customer-focused at all.
Considering the price (over $40), it was especially disappointing. I previously did Tour A for around $22 and it was significantly better organized and overall a much more enjoyable experience.
The only positive part was the crew on the boat. They were nice, hardworking, and did their best. This review is not about them — it’s about the management and organization.
I wouldn’t book this operator again.
Started late but we had fun...........................................................................
Staff not as attentive as other tours. At one point, they asked us to get off for snorkeling and the boat wasn’t even anchored. We had to swim away quickly to avoid getting hit by the boat, and one of us was hit. We were taken to alternative sites given weather, and those were not as pretty/ interesting. It was disappointing.
Fun experience on the water with a team focused on safety and adventure. We saw all advertised locations but were unable to stop at the shrine (saw it from the boat) and were blown away by the water and natural environment. The only issues we faced were weather (overcast, not sure how anyone can fix this) and waiting for kayaks at the big lagoon. The snorkelling, swimming and exploring were fantastic. There was a noticeable swell in the deeper water and the captain did well to keep it as smooth as possible. Would recommend bringing your own fins and snorkel. Watch out for some more aggressive territorial fish who will bite (only small, pretty funny to watch) and saw a small sea snake in Hidden Beach amongst sea urchins and other cool sea life throughout the tour
I did the solo thing on this tour and had a great time, meeting people and enjoying the beauty of the islands. We were in some weather, but the captain navigated through it and I had a wonderful time. Lunch was great and the crew were awesome! Highly recommend this tour !!
Great vibes. Great people. Amazing views when snorkelling. Don’t take your phones with you. Just enjoy the moment. The world doesn’t need to see what you will experience is my opinion.
Great tour for snorkeling, we saw turtles and all kinds of fish! The guides were really cool and helpful.
The experience was well organised and the islands we visited were beautiful. Definitely recommend this tour
We did tour A in El Nido and it was very good. However, this tour C was not. Schedule and stops were changed last minute and replacement stops were not as well as the original. And same driver as in tour A is missing experience to park at each stop.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed Tour A in El Nido! We sincerely apologize for the changes you experienced during Tour C. Due to rough water conditions, sometimes we have to adjust the itinerary for safety reasons, and unfortunately, Tour C is often affected by this. We understand how last-minute changes can be disappointing, and we always strive to offer the best alternatives.
Your comments are valuable, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.
I think I prefer your C to the famous tour A in El Nido islands. This tour offers great fun and adventure, swimming trough water caves or reef areas to access tiny and encapsulated secret beaches. But there is also plenty of resting time. I really recommend it. But I must advise on the following. The company must inform on the tour description the level of adventure and sometimes danger this tour entails. Several people got hurt on rocks or sea urchins, and some people didn’t find themselves fit or with enough swimming skills to jump of the off the boat and go shores over the reefs and caves. Water showers and snorkel are a MUST for this tour. I repeat, I must have. It is definitely more than a sightseeing chilling tour. So be aware. Of course nobody is forced to leave the boat. The sailing experience is nice on its own, but of course one would like to see the highlight spots. Food could also be better, but it’s still a good meal provided for the remote conditions. The crew provided us also good assistance overall. Only one down side, which I think it doesn’t happen all the time but can be improved: we had to wait almost an hour on the boat for the captain to arrive before initial departure. But no impact on the time spent at the locations.
This is a wonderful tour with a fantastic crew. The lunch was homemade buffet on the beach. The captain takes dynamic photographs. We stopped and several beaches and were able to spend all the time we wanted in the water. It was easy to get in and out of the boat. We kayaked to a gorgeous beach with crystal water.
The captain and tour guide were very nice and accommodating!!!
Very helpful!!
They even made us anklets and assist us in going in out of the boat and had us taste the fresh sea urchin. Very delicious!!!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that our captain and tour guide were able to make your experience so enjoyable and accommodating. It's wonderful that you appreciated the anklets and the assistance with boarding the boat. We're especially glad you enjoyed tasting the fresh sea urchin! Your kind words inspire us to continue providing excellent service. We look forward to welcoming you back on another adventure soon!
Great locations with some incredible snorkel & free dive sots. Important reminders that I learned the hard way!
1. They do NOT have bottled water on the boats. You absolutely must bring your own or you will regret it.
2. Bring your own snorkel gear. I read the description that I could pay to rent theirs but no one told me that you have to get from the beach shack before boarding. Even the guide who met us first thing gave zero instructions. Luckily, a very nice crew member loaned me his equipment which was professional grade.
3. It was very hot when we went so be prepared and pace yourself.
Otherwise, nice tour of beautiful islands.
South China sea is beutiful with clear water and nice lagoons and secret caves and beaches. The crew are professional and very nice and friendly and helpful lots of swimming and kiacking
I had a fantastic time; the staff was excellent. They go out of their way to make sure you are taken care of.
Being able to see many awesome islands together with my wife.
Thank you to the captain and his awesome crews for making this experience happen 😊
It’s awesome, fun and beautiful scenery.
Mark was a fun young guy with his nice and helpful team.
Highly recommended.
A little crowded, but staff was exceptional. Food was pretty good as well. Sights were exceptional..
Tour guides were great, lunch was delicious, the locations were idyllic! We would do this tour again.
The locations were great. The crew nice and always helping everyone. And the lunch tasty and more than enough.
The team is very friendly is attentive. Delicious lunch. We had a great jpurnee and I highly recommend! Thank you so much!
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Bon tour en général, cependant nous avons quitté plus d'une heure en retard dû à une inspection (hors du ressort de l'équipe), notre guide a dû modifier les arrêts selon différents facteurs, par exemple, Hidden beach n'était pas accessible à cause d'un tournage. Nous nous sommes retrouvés à faire des arrêts que nous avions fait la veille dans le tour D, un peu dommage. Très gros groupe (21 personnes). Le guide était sympathique!
L’excursion était superbe !
La nourriture par contre : nous avions choisi le menu poisson et grande déception (poulet et tofu le jour J).
Le guide avait prévu demi litre d’eau pour la journée : un scandale !
Nous avions payé une supplément sur place pour que l’excursion soit privatisée : aucune aide pour monter et descendre du bateau.
Je me suis blessé à 2 reprises et personne ne m’a proposé quoi que ce soit !
Cependant l’excursion est à faire et mérite 3 étoiles maximum
Le lagon de Kayangan (pas le lac).
Snorkeling à CYC,Twin Peaks et surtout Siete Pecados avec ses coraux et ses nombreuses espèces de poissons.
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