El Nido Island Hopping Tour A: Lagoon & Beach

Swim in two island lagoons and watch limestone cliffs rise from the water

Island hopping tour in El Nido, Palawan, visiting Secret Lagoon and Seven Commandos Beach with a local guide, lunch and boat transfers. The tour runs six to eight hours and includes two main stops where you swim and explore beaches backed by karst formations. A shared boat departs daily. Kayak rental is available separately at checkout to access Big Lagoon if you want it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Secret Lagoon30m · entry included
2. Seven Commandos Beach1h · entry included

Island hopping and beach visits

• Visit Secret Lagoon
• Relax at white-sand beach with trees
• Enjoy Seven Commandos Beach

The experience

Six to eight hours on the water gets you to the two centerpieces: Secret Lagoon, hidden inside an island with a white-sand beach and clear water where you explore the lagoon itself and swim from the shore; and Seven Commandos Beach, where limestone mountains rise behind lush trees and you swim in the bay while looking up at the karsts. Both stops let you move at your own pace. The guide is there to navigate and explain, not to rush you through. Lunch is included partway through the day.

The boat is shared, so you travel with other visitors rather than booking a private vessel. Your guide speaks English and Filipino and handles all the logistics: pickup from your hotel, the route between islands, and the return. The boat itself manages the transfers between stops. If you want to paddle into Big Lagoon on your own, kayak rental is an add-on you can choose at checkout. Otherwise, you stay with the group on the main beaches.

The limestone cliffs and clear water are the draw here, and the schedule packs both into a single morning and afternoon. You'll swim multiple times, so bring a change of clothes and sunscreen. The white-sand beaches have trees for shade, and the water is calm enough for swimming even if you're not a strong swimmer: the operator notes the tour suits all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for people with cardiovascular concerns.

What’s included

• Local guide in English and Filipino.
• lunch.
• boat transfers between islands and back to your hotel.
• access to Secret Lagoon and Seven Commandos Beach.

Options for this experience

2 options

Shared TourGuide in English or Filipino · 09:30

Kayak rental included in shared tourGuide in English or Filipino · 09:30Kayak rental: the ticket price includes the kayak hire and the lagoon user's fee

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to5h before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Child (2 to 6 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish and Filipino

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 19.51

Prices and times updated today

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Corazon Travel and Tours

Is this one for you?Book the shared tour if you're comfortable traveling with other visitors and want to keep the cost down. Add kayak rental at checkout if you want to paddle into Big Lagoon on your own instead of staying with the group on the main beaches.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Filipino.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 6 years); Infant (under 2).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is Secret Lagoon and what do you do there?

Secret Lagoon is a body of water tucked inside an island, surrounded by a pristine white beach and lush vegetation. You swim in the lagoon itself, explore the beach, and take in the view of the water and the island's greenery. It's one of two main stops on the tour.

How many islands does the tour visit?

The tour focuses on two main island stops: Secret Lagoon and Seven Commandos Beach. Both have white-sand beaches and are framed by El Nido's signature limestone cliffs and karst formations.

Can I rent a kayak to explore more of the lagoons?

Kayak rental is available as an add-on at checkout. If you book it, you can paddle into Big Lagoon on your own. Without it, you stay with the group on the main beaches and in the water near the boat.

Do I need to be a strong swimmer for this tour?

The tour suits all fitness levels and includes multiple swimming stops in calm water. It's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, but otherwise swimming ability is not a barrier.