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4.8 22 experiences from US$ 31 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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El Nido Island Hopping Tour: Lagoons & 5 Stops
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El Nido Island Hopping Tour: Lagoons & 5 StopsFull-day island hopping tour in El Nido visiting Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island and four beaches. Includes boat, guide, lunch and hotel pickup from 8:30 AM.Every day · 08:00 · Pickup optional · Up to age 85★ 4.67 (51)7hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 31per person
3-day snorkeling: El Nido to Coron, private expedition
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3-day snorkeling: El Nido to Coron, private expeditionPrivate 3-day snorkeling expedition from El Nido to Coron with beach hut stays, all meals, snorkel gear and English-speaking guide.Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup★ 4.50 (20)3dEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 1,677per person
Puerto Princesa Underground River paddleboat tour: UNESCO cave
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Puerto Princesa Underground River paddleboat tour: UNESCO cavePaddle eight hours through the Sabang Underground River Cave, a UNESCO world heritage site in Puerto Princesa, with hotel pickup, lunch and an English-speaking guide.Every day · First departure 07:00, last 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3★ 4.19 (27)8hENfromUS$ 73per person

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Snorkeling in Linapacan Island from El Nido: Private Day Trip
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Snorkeling in Linapacan Island from El Nido: Private Day Trip★ 4.88 (16)8h–9hENfromUS$ 307per person
Fishing in El Nido with Local Fisherman: Private Boat
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Fishing in El Nido with Local Fisherman: Private Boat★ 4.93 (14)5hEN · FILfromUS$ 69per person
Puerto Princesa Underground River tour: Private van lunch
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Puerto Princesa Underground River tour: Private van lunch★ 4.13 (8)16h–20hENfromUS$ 282per person
El Nido off-road tour: Ride mountain trails and river crossings
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El Nido off-road tour: Ride mountain trails and river crossings★ 4.86 (7)5h–6hEN · FIL · ESfromUS$ 200per person
El Nido to Puerto Princesa Private Transfer, Air-Conditioned
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Scuba Diving in El Nido: Discover Dives for Beginners
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Scuba Diving in El Nido: Discover Dives for Beginners★ 5.00 (4)7hENfromUS$ 145per person
El Nido to Puerto Princesa private van transfer scenic route
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Dirt bike tour El Nido: Beginner ride through rice fields
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Dirt bike tour El Nido: Beginner ride through rice fieldsLearn to ride a dirt bike on a beginner tour through El Nido's rice fields, river crossings and beaches: lessons built into the route as terrain gets progressively harder.Every day · 08:00 · From age 14★ 5.00 (3)4h–6hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 200per person
2-day Linapacan camping expedition: Secluded islands, snorkeling
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2-day Linapacan camping expedition: Secluded islands, snorkelingTwo-day camping tour of Linapacan's secluded islands with private boat, licensed guide, snorkeling gear and meals included.Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (3)2dEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 590per person
Underground River Tour from El Nido to Puerto Princesa
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Underground River Tour from El Nido to Puerto PrincesaSpend ten hours paddling through Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park on a guided tour with private van transport, lunch and hotel pickup.Every day · 05:00 and 08:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 80★ 5.00 (3)10hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 194per person
El Nido Beach Hopping Private Tour: Nacpan, Lio & Las Cabañas
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El Nido Beach Hopping Private Tour: Nacpan, Lio & Las CabañasSeven hours of private beach hopping in El Nido with guide, lunch and entrance fees included. Start at Nacpan's 4-kilometer golden coastline.Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (3)7hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 153per person
Kayaking El Nido mangroves and sandbars with lunch
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Kayaking El Nido mangroves and sandbars with lunchKayak through El Nido's mangroves at high tide, then relax on a sandbar at low tide with lunch included. Pickup from your hotel, English-speaking guide, and seven hours total.Every day · 10:00 · Hotel pickup★ 4.00 (2)7hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 112per person
El Nido Shrine and Beach Escapade Private Tour: Tour C
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El Nido Shrine and Beach Escapade Private Tour: Tour CPrivate tour of El Nido with hotel pickup, guide and lunch: visit Matinloc Shrine, Hidden Beach, Star Beach and Helicopter Island, ending at Talisay Beach for sunset.Every day · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (2)9hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 178per person
Snorkeling in El Nido: Private Speedboat with Island Lunch
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Snorkeling in El Nido: Private Speedboat with Island LunchPrivate speedboat snorkeling tour in El Nido with pickup, guide, and beach lunch included. Customize your stops at Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, and Seven Commandos Beach.Every day · First departure 08:00, last 11:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 75★ 5.00 (1)8hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 368per person
Puerto Princesa Underground River kayaking from El Nido
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Puerto Princesa Underground River kayaking from El NidoKayak through Puerto Princesa Underground River, a UNESCO site featuring stalactites and cave wildlife. Includes transfer to El Nido with lunch and permits.Every day · 05:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (1)15hEN · FIL✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 288per person
El Nido Islands & Cave Tour: Cathedral Cave, Snake Island & more
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El Nido Islands & Cave Tour: Cathedral Cave, Snake Island & moreNine-hour private island tour from El Nido visiting Cathedral Cave, Snake Island, Entalula Island and Cudugnon Cave with hotel pickup and English-speaking guide.Every day · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (1)9hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 178per person
El Nido Snorkeling Tour: Secret, Hidden & Helicopter Islands
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El Nido Snorkeling Tour: Secret, Hidden & Helicopter IslandsSnorkel five hidden spots in El Nido including Secret Beach, Hidden Beach and Matinloc Shrine with a local guide.Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 80★ 5.00 (1)8hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 49per person
El Nido Advanced Enduro Tour: Technical trails on dirt bikes
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El Nido Advanced Enduro Tour: Technical trails on dirt bikesRide technical mountain trails and river crossings through central El Nido on a Honda dirt bike with multilingual guides, gear and lunch provided for an adventurous day.Every day · 08:30 · From age 146h–7hEN · FIL · FR · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 200per person
Private Van El Nido to Port Barton: Scenic 5-hour transfer
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Private Van El Nido to Port Barton: Scenic 5-hour transferPrivate van transfer from El Nido to Port Barton covers 230 kilometers through Palawan's countryside with air-conditioned comfort, licensed driver.Every day · First departure 04:00, last 22:30 · Hotel pickup5h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 237per group

El Nido at a glance ✓ 2026-10-29

  • Most booked: El Nido Island Hopping Tour: Lagoons & 5 Stops, US$ 31 (7h, 4.67★ · 51).
  • Top rated: 3-day snorkeling: El Nido to Coron, private expedition, US$ 1,677 (3d, 4.50★ · 20).
  • Best value: Puerto Princesa Underground River paddleboat tour: UNESCO cave, US$ 73 (8h, 4.19★ · 27).

Of the 22 experiences: 19 with free cancellation, 18 with instant confirmation, 18 with hotel pickup and 8 bookable last-minute.

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