Pinagbuyutan Island is an iconic island off El Nido, Palawan.

Popular for photography, this tropical island has a huge rock formation in the centre of it. It is totally uninhabited, surrounded with palm trees giving the feeling of being marooned on a tropical island.

If you are not a strong swimmer, don't worry, you can wear a life jacket and ask your guide for help.

TO ACCESS:

Pinagbuyutan Island is only accessible via boat on an island-hopping tour, which can be private or pre-made (tours A, B, C, D):

• Pre-made: Pinagbuyutan Island is included in Tour B, like this one. This pre-made tour often includes other spots like Entalula Island, Snake Island, and Cudugnon Cave. These tours are cheaper than private ones, but you won't be able to avoid crowds.

• Private tours: We prefer this option as you can avoid crowds, choose the spots you'll visit, and the experience is more personalised. It's a bit more pricey if you're travelling solo or as a couple, but it can actually be cheaper than the pre-made tours if you're a group of 4-6!

If you like to have everything pre-organised and pre-paid, this provider has a private tour option.

But honestly, you'll probably get better deals in town.

There are plenty of providers, and all the times we've been there, they all quote very similar prices, so you shouldn't get ripped off.