El Nido Tour B: Cathedral Cave, Cudugnon Cave & Snake Island
Limestone caverns, a winding sandbar, and Neolithic history in one day
Tour B is a full-day guided sightseeing tour from El Nido, Palawan, visiting four islands and two caves with stops at Cathedral Cave, Cudugnon Cave, Snake Island, and Pinagbuyutan Island. The tour includes hotel pickup within 2km of town, lunch, soda and water, and a live English-speaking guide. Duration runs 7 to 8 hours. Pickup outside the town radius or from island resorts carries an additional charge.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore El Nido's natural wonders
- Visit Cathedral Cave limestone formations
- Explore archaeological Cudugnon Cave
- Walk along Snake Island sandbar
- Relax on Pinagbuyutan Island beach
- Snake Island Entry included 1h 30m
- Cudugnon Cave Entry included 1h 30m
- Cathedral Cave 1h 30m
What’s included
- Hotel pickup within El Nido town (2km radius).
- lunch.
- soda and water throughout the day.
- environmental fee valid for 14 days.
- live English-speaking guide for the full day.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
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The experience
The day starts with pickup from your hotel and heads out to Cathedral Cave, where the limestone interior opens into a cavern shaped like the inside of a cathedral: sunlight reflects off the water and illuminates the rock formations overhead. From there you move to Cudugnon Cave, an archaeological site where artifacts and human bones dating back to the Sung Dynasty (960–1279 AD) were found, evidence of early trade with China. Walking through the cave means stepping into the footsteps of Neolithic inhabitants and seeing the layers of history the site holds.
Snake Island comes next: a long sandbar that snakes out to sea and is only visible at low tide. The 750-meter stretch of white sand sits in the middle of clear water, and the island is surrounded by a marine sanctuary with coral reefs close to shore and diverse bird and marine life. Snorkeling and diving are possible here, though mask and snorkel rental runs P100 per set and is not included. Lunch happens on the island or on the boat, depending on the day's schedule. From there you head to Pinagbuyutan Island, where white sand beaches and limestone cliffs give you time to swim and rest before the return to town.
The guide speaks English throughout and can field questions about the caves, the sandbar formation, and the marine life. Soda and water are provided during the day. Children from age 1 can join, and infants sit on an adult's lap. If you want to kayak around the islands, that's P400 per kayak and seats two people. Pickup is free within 2km of El Nido town. If your hotel is outside that radius or on an island resort like Cauayan, Matinloc, or Lagen, an extra charge of P2000 pesos applies.
Is this one for you?The live English guide means you get commentary on the caves' geology and the archaeological finds as you move through them, so you don't need prior knowledge to understand what you're standing in front of. This works for families with children from age 1 and for anyone at any fitness level, since the day mixes boat time, short walks through caves, and beach rest.
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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.
What exactly is Cathedral Cave and what will I see inside it?
Cathedral Cave is a limestone cavern shaped like the interior of a cathedral, with impressive rock formations sculpted by wind and water over many years. Sunlight reflects off the water inside, illuminating the formations overhead: the cave opens into one large chamber that gives it its name.
Can I snorkel or dive at Snake Island?
Yes, Snake Island has vibrant coral reefs close to shore and is surrounded by a marine sanctuary, making it an excellent spot for snorkeling and diving. Mask and snorkel rental is available for P100 per set if you don't bring your own.
What's special about Cudugnon Cave?
Cudugnon Cave is an important archaeological site where artifacts and human bones dating back to the Sung Dynasty (960–1279 AD) were discovered, providing evidence of early trade between the Philippines and China. Walking through the cave lets you see where Neolithic inhabitants lived and left their mark.
Is pickup from my hotel included in the price?
Pickup is included free within a 2km radius of El Nido town. If your hotel is outside that zone or located on an island resort like Cauayan, Matinloc, or Lagen Island, an additional charge of P2000 pesos applies.
How long does the full tour take?
The tour runs 7 to 8 hours from pickup to return, covering four islands and two caves with time for swimming, lunch, and rest on Pinagbuyutan Island.
El Nido Tour B: Cathedral Cave, Cudugnon Cave & Snake Island
7h–8h · EN
from US$ 157.81 per person
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