DISCLAIMER:

• We're not fans of pre-made tours in The Philippines. They tend to be crowded it's not the experience we're looking for. BUT they're useful for planning! You'll see which spots are often paired together to plan your own tour.

• We include some affiliate links for those who like to pre-organise and pre-pay everything, but it will be cheaper if you book the tour in town.

With that out of the way...

Tour A is has the best itinerary if it's your first time in El Nido!

It includes all the highlights, including:

• Big Lagoon (must rent a kayak to enter)

• Secret Lagoon (accessible by swimming through a small cave, best for confindent swimmers)

• Shimizu Island

• Seven Commandos Beach

It's ideal if you want to mixing things up with a bit of kayaking, snorkelling, swimming, and relaxing beach time.

Here’s an excellent tour A if you’re keen!

Crowds are unavoidable, though, especially in peak season.

This is the most popular tour, so expect other boats at every stop if you’re not on a private tour.