El Nido Palawan Private Tour C: Four Islands with Lunch

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A private boat tour in El Nido, Palawan covers Hidden Beach, Helicopter Island, Matinloc Island and Talisay Beach over seven to eight hours, with your own crew, English-speaking guide and lunch on the beach included. You set the itinerary: spend longer at the spots that appeal to you and skip or shorten the rest. Pickup is available within 2 km of El Nido town center. Children from age one are welcome, and the tour suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Hidden Beach1h
2. Matinloc Island1h 30m
3. Talisay Beach1h 30m

Private island tour with beach visits

• Travel to Helicopter Island
• Explore Helicopter Island
• Visit Hidden Beach
• Travel to Secret Beach
• Explore Secret Beach
• Visit Matinloc Shrine and viewpoint
• Travel to Talisay Beach
• Swim and snorkel at Talisay Beach

The experience

What makes this tour different is the boat itself: you're not sharing it with other groups. That means the crew and guide work only for your party, adjusting the day to what you actually want to do instead of catering to a larger group's mixed interests. If you want to linger at Talisay Beach for snorkeling or spend extra time at the Matinloc Shrine viewpoint, you set that call. If a stop doesn't appeal, you skip it or cut it short.

The route hits four named stops. Hidden Beach sits about 20 minutes from departure: a secluded cove ringed by limestone cliffs and turquoise water. Helicopter Island (Dilumacad Island) is roughly 15 minutes out and gets its name from the helicopter shape its limestone formations make from a distance. Secret Beach, another 25 minutes on, is entirely enclosed by cliffs and invisible from the open sea. Matinloc Island holds a small chapel and a limestone viewpoint that requires some climbing. The reward is a panoramic view of the Bacuit Archipelago's karst formations. Talisay Beach, the final stop about 15 minutes from Matinloc, has fine white sand and clear water good for swimming and snorkeling, with coral and fish visible below the surface.

Lunch happens on the beach, and your own crew handles the boat between islands. The guide speaks English and can offer insights about each location or help with specific needs. Eco tax of 400 pesos per person is included. Pickup is arranged within a 2 km radius of El Nido town center. If your accommodation is outside that zone or at one of the island resorts (Matinloc, Lagen, Cauayanan), an extra charge applies.

What’s included

• Private boat for your group only.
• your own crew and English-speaking licensed guide.
• lunch served on the beach.
• eco tax per person.
• pickup within 2 km of El Nido town center.

Options for this experience

4 options

Private Tour C with lunchUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English · 08:30 and 09:00Pickup is included

Pickup from Miniloc Resort includedUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English · 08:30 and 09:00Includes pickup from Miniloc Resort

Pickup from Matinloc Resort includedUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English · 08:30 and 09:00Includes pickup from Matinloc Resort

Pickup from Seda Lio includedUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English · 08:30 and 09:00Pickup included, using an air-conditioned van

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 09:00

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 25 pickup points.

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$ 9.37

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Operated by El Nido Adventure Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to set your own rhythm across four islands without coordinating with other groups. The private boat and crew mean you linger where it matters to you and move past what doesn't, rather than following a fixed schedule built for a larger party's mix of interests.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

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.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs seven to eight hours total, including travel between islands and time at each stop. You control how that time breaks down across the four beaches and sites.

What is Hidden Beach actually like?

Hidden Beach is a secluded spot known for turquoise waters and dramatic limestone formations surrounding it. The boat ride from the departure point takes about 20 minutes.

Can I snorkel at Talisay Beach?

Yes, Talisay Beach has clear water and abundant marine life with coral formations visible below the surface, making it good for snorkeling. Snorkeling equipment rental is not included in the tour.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is included and served on the beach as part of the tour.

What if my hotel is outside El Nido town center?

Pickup is included within a 2 km radius of El Nido town center. If your accommodation is farther out, at one of the island resorts, or in Nacpan or Seda Lio, an extra charge applies. You can select that option at checkout.