El Nido Beach Hopping Private Tour: Nacpan, Lio & Las Cabañas

Three beaches in one day: Nacpan, Lio, and Las Cabañas at golden hour tour

A seven-hour private beach-hopping tour of El Nido covers Nacpan Beach, Lio Beach, and Las Cabañas, with an English-speaking guide, private air-conditioned transport, lunch, entrance fees and bottled water included. You swim and relax at each stop, starting at Nacpan's long golden coastline and ending at Las Cabañas for sunset. The tour runs at your own pace with no group crowds.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore El Nido's scenic beaches

• Visit Nacpan Beach for swimming
• Walk along Calitang Beach twin beaches
• Relax and shop at Lio Beach
• Enjoy food and cafés at Lio Beach
• Unwind and swim at Las Cabañas Beach
• Watch sunset at Las Cabañas Beach

The experience

Seven hours lets you move through three distinct beaches without rushing. Nacpan Beach opens the day with its 4-kilometer stretch of powdery sand lined with palm trees: the kind of space where you can swim peacefully, walk the shoreline for photos, or simply sit without crowds pressing in. The nearby Calitang Beach sits just along the coast, where two beaches curve together in a natural formation locals call the "twin beach" phenomenon.

Lio Beach comes next, a working beach community rather than a resort. The water here stays calm, which matters if you're traveling with family or prefer swimming without waves. Behind the sand, limestone cliffs rise in the distance, and the beach itself is designed around eco-friendly practices: clean, organized, with local artisan shops and small cafés built into the shoreline. It feels less like a tourist stop and more like a place where people actually live by the sea.

Las Cabañas closes the day as the light starts to shift. The sand is soft, the water warm, and the coconut palms sway as the sky turns pink and orange. This is where you unwind with a drink, swim one last time, or simply watch the sunset deepen. Your guide handles all the logistics: entrance fees, the route between beaches, timing the stops so you're at Las Cabañas when the light is best. Lunch and bottled water come with the booking. You just show up and move through the day.

What’s included

• All entrance fees to each beach.
• private air-conditioned car for the full day.
• English-speaking guide.
• lunch at one of the stops.
• bottled water throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 12 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by ForeverVacation

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you're visiting with your own group and want a full day exploring multiple beaches at your own pace, rather than joining a shared group with fixed stops and timing.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is Nacpan Beach actually like when you get there?

Nacpan Beach stretches for 4 kilometers along a golden coastline lined with palm trees and gentle waves. It's one of El Nido's least crowded beaches, so you can swim peacefully, take long walks along the sand, and take photos without fighting for space. The nearby Calitang Beach sits just along the coast, where two beaches meet in a natural curve.

When does the tour reach Las Cabañas for sunset?

The tour wraps up at Las Cabañas as the light fades, timing your arrival so you can watch the sunset over the ocean. The exact hour depends on the season and the day length, but the guide plans the stops so you're there when the sky turns pink and orange.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay extra for?

All entrance fees to the three beaches, private transport with air conditioning, an English-speaking guide, lunch, and bottled water are included. Gratuities for the guide are not included and are left to your discretion.

Can I book this tour if I'm traveling with an infant?

Yes, infants are welcome and can sit on an adult's lap during the drive and at the beaches. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, so families with young children, elderly travelers, and anyone in between can join comfortably.