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 for Huni Lio, Lime Resort El Nido, and Seda Lio PHP 2,000 per van
✗ 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 8,240, USD 153 per person
Twin PHP 9,570, USD 177
Solo PHP 17,750, USD 329
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 10,590, USD 196 per person
Triple PHP 11,100, USD 206
Twin PHP 13,870, USD 257
Solo PHP 26,340, USD 488
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 8,730, USD 162 per person
Triple PHP 8,960, USD 166
Twin PHP 9,380, USD 174
Solo PHP 17,170, USD 318
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 7,600, USD 141 per person
Triple PHP 9,040, USD 167
Twin PHP 9,310, USD 172
Solo PHP 17,220, USD 319
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 16,440, USD 304 per person
Twin PHP 21,060, USD 390
Solo PHP 39,100, USD 724
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 70,900, USD 1,313 per person
Triple PHP 74,200, USD 1,374
Twin PHP 81,000, USD 1,500
Solo PHP 126,000, USD 2,333
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 40,200, USD 744
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 18,500, USD 343 per person
Triple PHP 19,600, USD 363
Twin PHP 21,700, USD 402
Solo PHP 35,900, USD 665
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 106,300, USD 1,969 per person
Twin PHP 117,000, USD 2,167
Solo PHP 186,400, USD 3,452
BEACH VILLA
Quad not available
Triple PHP 111,600, USD 2,067 per person
Twin PHP 124,900, USD 2,313
Solo PHP 202,200, USD 3,744
CHILD RATE WITH AIRFARE & MEALS
Child 7-11 years old PHP 50,500, USD 935
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 29,700, USD 550 per person
Twin PHP 33,100, USD 613
Solo PHP 54,900, USD 1,017
BEACH VILLA
Quad not available
Triple PHP 31,400, USD 581 per person
Twin PHP 35,600, USD 659
Solo PHP 59,900, USD 1,109
LIME RESORT EL NIDO
Corong Corong, El Nido, Palawan
(Beachfront, 1 kilometer to Vanilla Beach)
4 DAYS EL NIDO WITH AIRFARE (ALL-INCLUSIVE)
Tour code: 4ENIFLYALILRE
Includes accommodation, full board meals, airport transfers, roundtrip airfare from Manila, 10 kilos check in baggage, terminal fee
Quad PHP 26,900, USD 498 per person
Triple PHP 28,700, USD 531
Twin PHP 29,100, USD 539
Solo PHP 38,700, USD 717
CHILD RATE WITH AIRFARE & MEALS
Child 7-11 years old PHP 18,800, USD 348
Child 3-6 years old PHP 17,100, USD 317
Infant 0-2 years old PHP 1,500, USD 28
OVERNIGHT WITH FULL BOARD MEALS
Quad PHP 4,300, USD 80 per person
Triple PHP 4,800, USD 89
Twin PHP 4,800, USD 89
Solo PHP 7,300, USD 135
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 25,600, USD 474 per person
Triple PHP 26,200, USD 485
Twin PHP 29,800, USD 552
Solo PHP 47,100, USD 872
CHILD RATE WITH AIRFARE & BREAKFAST
Child 7-11 years old PHP 16,000, USD 296
Child 3-6 years old PHP 12,600, USD 233
Infant 0-2 years old PHP 1,500, USD 28
SEDA LIO
Lio Tourism Estate, El Nido, Palawan
(Beachfront, 500 meters to Kalye Artisano Artist’s Village)
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 not available
Triple PHP 34,000, USD 630 per person
Twin PHP 40,500, USD 750
Solo PHP 66,000, USD 1,222
CHILD RATE WITH AIRFARE & BREAKFAST
Child 7-11 years old PHP 16,900, USD 313
Child 3-6 years old PHP 12,600, USD 233
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 6,790, USD 126 per person
Twin PHP 8,110, USD 150
Solo PHP 16,220, USD 300
OVERNIGHT WITH BREAKFAST
Quad not available
Triple PHP 2,780, USD 51 per person
Twin PHP 3,190, USD 59
Solo PHP 6,380, USD 118
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 9,050, USD 168
Twin PHP 11,500, USD 213
Solo PHP 23,000, USD 426
OVERNIGHT WITH BREAKFAST
Quad PHP 4,120, USD 76 per person
Triple PHP 4,290, USD 79
Twin PHP 5,450, USD 101
Solo PHP 10,900, USD 202
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 7,500, USD 139
Twin PHP 7,870, USD 146
Solo PHP 15,640, USD 290
OVERNIGHT WITH BREAKFAST
Quad PHP 3,450, USD 64 per person
Triple PHP 3,560, USD 66
Twin PHP 3,710, USD 69
Solo PHP 7,420, USD 137
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 7,000, USD 130
Twin PHP 7,090, USD 131
Solo PHP 14,170, USD 262
OVERNIGHT WITH BREAKFAST
Quad PHP 2,300, USD 43 per person
Triple PHP 2,780, USD 51
Twin PHP 2,520, USD 47
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 14,340, USD 266 per person
Twin PHP 18,630, USD 345
Solo PHP 35,650, USD 660
OVERNIGHT WITH BREAKFAST
Quad not available
Triple PHP 6,800, USD 126 per person
Twin PHP 8,830, USD 164
Solo PHP 16,900, USD 313
