El Nido Island Hopping Tour D (Cadlao Lagoon, Paradise Beach, Pasandigan)
About
El Nido's chill island-hopping day! Tour D stays close to town and swaps the crowds for quiet coves under Cadlao, the giant limestone island you see from El Nido's beach. Kayak into the turquoise Cadlao Lagoon walled by jagged cliffs, then hop between Paradise Beach, Pasandigan Beach and the sandy strips of Nat-Nat and Bukal for swimming, snorkeling and a long boat lunch. Same jaw-dropping El Nido scenery, slower pace!
Rain likely until 7 AM. Head out after.
Skip swimming and trails during thunderstorms.
- All Saints' Day (Oct 31 to Nov 1): rooms fill up fast; book early.Peak week
- Full day (about 7 hrs)Time to spend
- Dry season, around November to May, for calm seas; leave early to have the lagoon to yourselves.Best time to go
- variesEntrance and budget
- Book at an El Nido tour agency or through your hotel; boats leave from El Nido town beach in the morning, and the stops are a short ride across Bacuit Bay.Getting there
What to do here
- Kayak into Cadlao Lagoon
- Swim at Paradise and Pasandigan beaches
- Snorkel off Bukal Island
- Have a seafood lunch on the boat
Know before you go
Wear a life vest on the boat and in the kayak.
Check sea conditions; tours are cancelled when the Coast Guard stops trips.
Do not touch or stand on corals; use reef-safe sunscreen.
Bring cash for the environmental fee and kayak rental.
No parking needed; tours start from El Nido town.
Shared Tour D boats are booked per person and private boats per group; the ₱400 eco-tourism development fee is paid separately unless included, and kayaks cost extra.
Where it is
Cadlao Island and nearby beaches, Bacuit Bay, El Nido, Palawan
By commuteBook at an El Nido tour agency or through your hotel; boats leave from El Nido town beach in the morning, and the stops are a short ride across Bacuit Bay.
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FAQ
What is included in El Nido Tour D?
Usually Cadlao Lagoon, Paradise Beach, Pasandigan Beach, Nat-Nat Beach and Bukal Island, with lunch on the boat.
Is Tour D worth it?
Yes, if you want a slower, less crowded day with lagoons and beaches close to town.
Do I need to pay the El Nido environmental fee?
Yes, the eco-tourism development fee is required for island hopping and is often paid separately.