el nido, philippines
Inspiring tropical paradise
El Nido, a coastal town comprising of 45 islands and islets on the northern tip of mainland Palawan, offers more than just a stereotypical tropical holiday. The landscapes of El Nido have been widely described as stunning and some of the best that the entire Philippines has to offer. Many are convinced it's truly synonymous with paradise.
A natural setting of pristine beaches, aquamarine waters, stunning islands, lagoons, waterfalls, caves, and jungles host various activities like swimming, bird watching, kayaking, ziplining, and private island dinners. But what really draws people to El Nido are the spectacular views of majestic karst limestone formations emerging from the most beautiful and clearest blue waters. And with more than a hundred white sandy beaches, there is a beach here for everyone. It’s no wonder El Nido has been cited by CNN Travel and Reader’s Digest as one of the most beautiful places in the world.
El Nido, which means "the nest" in Spanish, got its name after edible nests of small birds known locally as Balinsasayaw (Aerodramus fuciphagus) or Swiftlets were discovered in the limestone cliffs surrounding the area. Many locals practice manual climbing of the limestone caves to gather Swiftlet nests up to this day.
The beauty of El Nido is sure to charm and inspire even the most jaded world traveler. English writer and filmmaker Alex Garland took inspiration from El Nido’s palm-fringed beaches and hidden lagoons and turned it into a novel “The Beach,” which was later made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Garland was living in El Nido when he wrote his 1996 cult novel. El Nido lit the fire that ignited his imagination and gave him a worldwide hit.
Wouldn't you like to find out what El Nido can inspire you to do?
TRAVEL DEALS
FOR EL NIDO
3 DAYS EL NIDO WITH ISLAND HOPPING TOUR
Tour Code: 3ENIFIT
Includes accommodation, breakfast, airport transfers, El Nido Tour A, Big Lagoon fee, lunch
4 DAYS EL NIDO WITH AIRFARE (ALL-INCLUSIVE)
Tour Code: 4ENIFLYALI
Includes accommodation, full board meals, airport transfers, roundtrip airfare from Manila, 10 kilos check in baggage, terminal fee
4 DAYS EL NIDO WITH AIRFARE
Tour Code: 4ENIFLY
Includes accommodation, breakfast, airport transfers, roundtrip airfare from Manila, 10 kilos check in baggage, terminal fee
3 DAYS EL NIDO FREE & EASY
Tour Code: 3ENIFNE
Includes accommodation, breakfast, and airport transfers
OVERNIGHT EL NIDO
Tour Code: ONTENI
Includes accommodation and breakfast only
DAY TOURS FOR EL NIDO
3 Days El Nido, Palawan
With island hopping tour
ITINERARY
QUICK VIEW
▪ DAY 1
Arrive El Nido then transfer in
Free time or book an optional tour
Overnight El Nido
▪ DAY 2 (BL)
El Nido Island Hopping Tour
Big Lagoon
Secret Lagoon
Payong-Payong Beach
Shimizu Island
Picnic lunch
Seven Commandos Beach
Overnight El Nido
▪ DAY 3 (B)
Transfer to El Nido Airport
Tour ends
* B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
El Nido, which means "the nest" in Spanish, got its name after edible nests of small birds known locally as Balinsasayaw (Aerodramus fuciphagus) or Swiftlets were discovered in the limestone cliffs surrounding the area. / Team Javalava
Secret Lagoon is a secluded water pool completely surrounded by towering rocks, accessible only by climbing a small hole. / Team Javalava
TOUR CODE: 3ENIFIT
AIRPORT LIST
Arrival: El Nido Lio (ENI)
Departure: El Nido Lio (ENI)
DAY 1 ARRIVE EL NIDO
Mabuhay, welcome to El Nido! Meet & greet at El Nido Lio Airport (Airport code ENI) then transfer to the hotel. Free time or book an optional tour with us. Overnight El Nido
DAY 2 (BL) EL NIDO
Breakfast at the hotel then get ready to hit the beach and discover El Nido’s breathtaking lagoons and so much more. El Nido Tour A is the most sought-after among all El Nido tours because it takes you to not one but two out of three lagoons located on Miniloc Island. Big Lagoon is one of the most photographed spots in all of El Nido. It features a narrow and shallow entrance channel that leads into a giant lagoon surrounded by epic limestone cliffs. This spot is best explored with a kayak which is available to rent on site. Secret Lagoon will require a little bit of flexibility because to access it, we duck into a small entrance – a hole – concealing a bizarre, secluded water pool completely surrounded by towering rocks. We also check out Payong-Payong Beach and the nearby Shimizu Island both offering stunning views whether underwater or above water. Check out the amazing limestone rock formations seemingly emerging from the sea then put your snorkeling gear on and go underwater to see the vibrant display of marine life. Shimizu Island is also where, most of the time, the boat stops for a delightful picnic lunch of yummy seafood and fruits in season. Afterwards enjoy sunbathing on soft, powdery white shores or swimming in waters that shimmer in various shades of blue at Seven Commandos Beach. Don’t forget to check out the tree swing and the little bar that serves refreshing drinks and cocktails. After the island hopping tour, we return to El Nido town with plenty of new memories made, ones you will not soon forget. Overnight El Nido
Make sure to bring swimming clothes, extra dry clothes, hiking sandals or aqua shoes, beach towel, hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, underwater camera or GoPro, and waterproof bag. Island hopping itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions, rise & fall of tides.
DAY 3 (B) EL NIDO-DEPARTURE
Breakfast at the hotel then free time until check out. Transfer to the airport for your flight. Tour ends. Farewell and until we meet again.
TOUR INFO
▪ Shared Tour with Shared Boat (Prefer a private tour? We can arrange.)
▪ Tour Duration: 9 Hours
▪ Pick Up Time: 8 AM
INCLUSIONS
✓ 3D2N accommodation with daily breakfast
✓ Roundtrip airport transfers
✓ El Nido Tour A
✓ Picnic lunch, fresh fruits, drinking water
✓ Air-conditioned transportation with hotel pick up by fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pumpboat, lifevest
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✓ Admission fees including mandatory Big Lagoon fee
✗ Mandatory government fees like airport tax, seaport terminal fee, etc.
✗ Philippine tourist visa if any
✗ Personal expenses (Phone, mini bar, shopping, nightlife)
✗ Items which are not included in the meal plan
✗ Snorkeling gear (For health reasons, please bring your own.)
✗ Hotel drop off service after the tour
✗ Tipping
MANDATORY GOVERNMENT FEES
✗ El Nido environmental fee PHP 400 per person (Valid for 10 days)
✗ El Nido airport terminal fee (No terminal fee for Lio Airport)
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
✗ Airfare (Can be added as a supplement. We can arrange.)
✗ Optional hotel drop off service after the tour PHP 1,500 per van
✗ Optional airport transfers via Puerto Princesa Airport
✗ Optional tours, dive, golf, spa treatment, and other optional meals
✗ Optional Indonesian, Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish, French, Arabic, or Korean-speaking guide USD 140 per group per day
EL NIDO GARDEN RESORT
Sitio Cabugao, El Nido, Palawan
(Beachfront, 50 meters to Havanna Beach Bar)
3 DAYS EL NIDO WITH ISLAND HOPPING TOUR
Quad not available
Triple PHP 8,690, USD 161 per person
Twin PHP 10,390, USD 192
Solo PHP 19,430, USD 360
HUNI LIO
Lio Tourism Estate, El Nido, Palawan
(Beachfront, Lio Beach, 5 km to El Nido town)
3 DAYS EL NIDO WITH ISLAND HOPPING TOUR
Quad PHP 10,440, USD 193 per person
Triple PHP 10,940, USD 203
Twin PHP 13,650, USD 253
Solo PHP 25,980, USD 481
LAGUN HOTEL EL NIDO
Balinsasayaw Road, El Nido, Palawan
(600 meters to El Nido Beach)
3 DAYS EL NIDO WITH ISLAND HOPPING TOUR
Quad PHP 9,020, USD 167 per person
Triple PHP 9,370, USD 174
Twin PHP 9,920, USD 184
Solo PHP 18,490, USD 342
LIME RESORT EL NIDO
Corong Corong, El Nido, Palawan
(Beachfront, 1 kilometer to Vanilla Beach)
3 DAYS EL NIDO WITH ISLAND HOPPING TOUR
Quad PHP 7,450, USD 138 per person
Triple PHP 8,870, USD 164
Twin PHP 9,070, USD 168
Solo PHP 16,780, USD 311
SEDA LIO
Lio Tourism Estate, El Nido, Palawan
(Beachfront, 500 meters to Kalye Artisano Artist’s Village)
3 DAYS EL NIDO WITH ISLAND HOPPING TOUR
Quad not available
Triple PHP 16,290, USD 302 per person
Twin PHP 20,890, USD 387
Solo PHP 38,850, USD 719
4 Days El Nido, Palawan
With airfare [all-inclusive]
EL NIDO RESORTS LAGEN ISLAND
Lagen Island, El Nido, Palawan
(9 kilometers to Seven Commandos Beach)
4 DAYS EL NIDO WITH AIRFARE (ALL-INCLUSIVE)
Tour Code: 4ENIFLYALIERL
Includes accommodation, full board meals, airport transfers, roundtrip airfare from Manila, 10 kilos check in baggage, terminal fee
FOREST ROOM
Quad not available
Triple PHP 77,600, USD 1,437 per person
Twin PHP 82,500, USD 1,528
Solo PHP 126,000, USD 2,333
WATER COTTAGE
Quad not available
Triple PHP 83,400, USD 1,544 per person
Twin PHP 91,300, USD 1,691
Solo PHP 143,600, USD 2,659
CHILD RATE WITH AIRFARE & MEALS
Child 7-11 years old PHP 43,600, USD 807
Child 3-6 years old PHP 12,600, USD 233
Infant 0-2 years old PHP 1,500, USD 28
OVERNIGHT WITH FULL BOARD MEALS
FOREST ROOM
Quad not available
Triple PHP 20,600, USD 381 per person
Twin PHP 22,200, USD 411
Solo PHP 35,900, USD 665
WATER COTTAGE
Quad not available
Triple PHP 22,500, USD 417 per person
Twin PHP 24,900, USD 461
Solo PHP 41,500, USD 769
EL NIDO RESORTS MINILOC ISLAND
Miniloc Island, El Nido, Palawan
(800 meters to Big Lagoon)
4 DAYS EL NIDO WITH AIRFARE (ALL-INCLUSIVE)
Tour Code: 4ENIFLYALIERM
Includes accommodation, full board meals, airport transfers, roundtrip airfare from Manila, 10 kilos check in baggage, terminal fee
SEAVIEW ROOM
Quad PHP 79,900, USD 1,480 per person
Triple PHP 82,700, USD 1,531
Twin PHP 88,300, USD 1,635
Solo PHP 164,900, USD 3,054
WATER COTTAGE
Quad not available
Triple not available
Twin PHP 83,600, USD 1,548 per person
Solo PHP 131,200, USD 2,430
CHILD RATE WITH AIRFARE & MEALS
Child 7-11 years old PHP 42,400, USD 785
Child 3-6 years old PHP 12,600, USD 233
Infant 0-2 years old PHP 1,500, USD 28
OVERNIGHT WITH FULL BOARD MEALS
SEAVIEW ROOM
Quad PHP 22,200, USD 411 per person
Triple PHP 23,100, USD 428
Twin PHP 24,900, USD 461
Solo PHP 49,900, USD 924
WATER COTTAGE
Quad not available
Triple not available
Twin PHP 22,500, USD 417 per person
Solo PHP 37,500, USD 694
EL NIDO RESORTS PANGULASIAN ISLAND
Bacuit Bay, El Nido, Palawan
(3 kilometers to Shimizu Island)
4 DAYS EL NIDO WITH AIRFARE (ALL-INCLUSIVE)
Tour Code: 4ENIFLYALIERP
Includes accommodation, full board meals, airport transfers, roundtrip airfare from Manila, 10 kilos check in baggage, terminal fee
CANOPY VILLA
Quad not available
Triple PHP 123,800, USD 2,293 per person
Twin PHP 139,700, USD 2,587
Solo PHP 246,000, USD 4,556
BEACH VILLA
Quad not available
Triple PHP 129,900, USD 2,406 per person
Twin PHP 148,800, USD 2,756
Solo PHP 264,200, USD 4,893
CHILD RATE WITH AIRFARE & MEALS
Child 7-11 years old PHP 45,800, USD 848
Child 3-6 years old PHP 12,600, USD 233
Infant 0-2 years old PHP 1,500, USD 28
OVERNIGHT WITH FULL BOARD MEALS
CANOPY VILLA
Quad not available
Triple PHP 29,400, USD 544 per person
Twin PHP 34,500, USD 639
Solo PHP 69,300, USD 1,283
BEACH VILLA
Quad not available
Triple PHP 31,300, USD 580 per person
Twin PHP 37,500, USD 694
Solo PHP 75,200, USD 1,393
SEDA LIO
Lio Tourism Estate, El Nido, Palawan
(Beachfront, 500 meters to Kalye Artisano Artist’s Village)
4 DAYS EL NIDO WITH AIRFARE (ALL-INCLUSIVE)
Tour Code: 4ENIFLYALIHNI
Includes accommodation, full board meals, airport transfers, roundtrip airfare from Manila, 10 kilos check in baggage, terminal fee
DELUXE FOREST ROOM
Quad not available
Triple PHP 42,300, USD 783 per person
Twin PHP 49,300, USD 913
Solo PHP 74,300, USD 1,376
CHILD RATE WITH AIRFARE & MEALS
Child 7-11 years old PHP 25,200, USD 467
Child 3-6 years old PHP 19,600, USD 363
Infant 0-2 years old PHP 1,500, USD 28
OVERNIGHT WITH FULL BOARD MEALS
DELUXE FOREST ROOM
Quad not available
Triple PHP 9,880, USD 183 per person
Twin PHP 12,180, USD 226
Solo PHP 20,350, USD 377
4 Days El Nido, Palawan
With airfare
HUNI LIO
Lio Tourism Estate, El Nido, Palawan
(Beachfront, Lio Beach, 5 km to El Nido town)
4 DAYS EL NIDO WITH AIRFARE
Tour Code: 4ENIFLYHNI
Includes accommodation, breakfast, airport transfers, roundtrip airfare from Manila, 10 kilos check in baggage, terminal fee
Quad PHP 24,700, USD 457 per person
Triple PHP 25,300, USD 469
Twin PHP 29,000, USD 537
Solo PHP 45,900, USD 850
CHILD RATE WITH AIRFARE & BREAKFAST
Child 7-11 years old PHP 15,600, USD 289
Child 3-6 years old PHP 12,300, USD 228
Infant 0-2 years old PHP 1,500, USD 28
LIME RESORT EL NIDO
Corong Corong, El Nido, Palawan
(Beachfront, 1 kilometer to Vanilla Beach)
4 DAYS EL NIDO WITH AIRFARE
Tour Code: 4ENIFLYLRE
Includes accommodation, breakfast, airport transfers, roundtrip airfare from Manila, 10 kilos check in baggage, terminal fee
Quad PHP 23,400, USD 433 per person
Triple PHP 23,000, USD 426
Twin PHP 22,800, USD 422
Solo PHP 32,200, USD 596
CHILD RATE WITH AIRFARE & BREAKAST
Child 7-11 years old PHP 14,300, USD 265
Child 3-6 years old PHP 13,300, USD 246
Infant 0-2 years old PHP 1,500, USD 28
3 Days El Nido, Palawan
free & easy
EL NIDO GARDEN RESORT
Sitio Cabugao, El Nido, Palawan
(Beachfront, 50 meters to Havanna Beach Bar)
3 DAYS EL NIDO FREE & EASY
Quad not available
Triple PHP 6,850, USD 127 per person
Twin PHP 8,330, USD 154
Solo PHP 16,710, USD 309
OVERNIGHT WITH BREAKFAST
Quad not available
Triple PHP 2,810, USD 52 per person
Twin PHP 3,290, USD 61
Solo PHP 6,600, USD 122
HUNI LIO
Lio Tourism Estate, El Nido, Palawan
(Beachfront, Lio Beach, 5 km to El Nido town)
3 DAYS EL NIDO FREE & EASY
Quad PHP 8,690, USD 161 per person
Triple PHP 9,080, USD 168
Twin PHP 11,570, USD 214
Solo PHP 23,200, USD 430
OVERNIGHT WITH BREAKFAST
Quad PHP 4,120, USD 76 per person
Triple PHP 4,300, USD 80
Twin PHP 5,490, USD 102
Solo PHP 11,000, USD 204
LAGUN HOTEL EL NIDO
Balinsasayaw Road, El Nido, Palawan
(600 meters to El Nido Beach)
3 DAYS EL NIDO FREE & EASY
Quad PHP 7,280, USD 135 per person
Triple PHP 7,520, USD 139
Twin PHP 7,870, USD 146
Solo PHP 15,780, USD 292
OVERNIGHT WITH BREAKFAST
Quad PHP 3,450, USD 64 per person
Triple PHP 3,570, USD 66
Twin PHP 3,730, USD 69
Solo PHP 7,480, USD 139
LIME RESORT EL NIDO
Corong Corong, El Nido, Palawan
(Beachfront, 1 kilometer to Vanilla Beach)
3 DAYS EL NIDO FREE & EASY
Quad PHP 5,720, USD 106 per person
Triple PHP 7,020, USD 130
Twin PHP 7,030, USD 130
Solo PHP 14,090, USD 261
OVERNIGHT WITH BREAKFAST
Quad PHP 2,300, USD 43 per person
Triple PHP 2,790, USD 52
Twin PHP 2,510, USD 46
Solo PHP 5,030, USD 93
SEDA LIO
Lio Tourism Estate, El Nido, Palawan
(Beachfront, 500 meters to Kalye Artisano Artist’s Village)
3 DAYS EL NIDO FREE & EASY
Quad not available
Triple PHP 14,380, USD 266 per person
Twin PHP 18,740, USD 347
Solo PHP 35,960, USD 666
OVERNIGHT WITH BREAKFAST
Quad not available
Triple PHP 6,820, USD 126 per person
Twin PHP 8,890, USD 165
Solo PHP 17,050, USD 316
