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El Nido Tour D: Quiet Lagoons and Reef Snorkeling
Tour DEl Nido Island Hopping · Bacuit Bay

El Nido Tour D: Quiet Lagoons and Reef Snorkeling

5 stopsLunch includedGroup or private
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Tour D is the peaceful route. It stays closer to El Nido town around Cadlao, the largest island in the bay, and strings together quiet beaches and reef snorkeling spots that the busier tours skip. If you want beautiful scenery without the crowds, this is your day.

The route

What you'll see

Cadlao Lagoon

A serene lagoon tucked into the largest island in Bacuit Bay, with calm emerald water and soaring cliffs. Far quieter than the Tour A lagoons.

Paradise Beach

A long stretch of soft white sand with shallow, swimmable water — perfect for a relaxed swim and a long lunch.

Natnat Beach

A quiet beach with easy reef snorkeling right off the shore. Great for spotting fish without venturing far.

Pasandigan Cove

A sheltered cove with calm water, ideal for a relaxed swim or some shaded beach time.

Bukal Beach

A laid-back final stop to soak up the last of the afternoon sun before heading back to port.

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Pricing

Choose your boat

Pick the boat that fits your day. Everything is shown clearly before checkout, no surprises.

Group Bangka

₱1,800
/ person

Share a traditional Filipino outrigger with other travelers. The social, budget-friendly way to see Bacuit Bay.

  • Licensed local guide
  • Port transfer
  • Lunch and drinking water

Private Standard Bangka

₱18,000
/ boat

Your own traditional outrigger and crew, flexible timing. The whole boat, just your group.

  • Boat with crew and fuel
  • Licensed local guide
  • Lunch, ice box, drinking water, towels

Private Luxury Bangka

₱50,000
/ boat

A spacious two-deck outrigger with more shade, more comfort, and more room. The premium bangka experience.

  • Luxury two-deck boat with crew and fuel
  • Licensed local guide
  • Lunch, ice box, drinking water, towels

Private Speedboat

₱28,000
/ boat

Reach the lagoons faster, spend more time in the water. Up to 12 guests, fully private.

  • Speedboat with crew and fuel
  • Licensed local guide
  • Lunch, ice box, drinking water, towels

Environmental fee and lagoon entry fees (where applicable) are added at checkout, with exact amounts shown clearly before you pay.

What's included

  • Licensed local guide and crew
  • Drinking water
  • Beach lunch (fresh local spread)

Not included

  • Environmental fee (ETDF), added at checkout
  • Transfer from harbor to town on group tours
  • Snorkeling gear (₱100/person, available on-site)
  • Optional aqua shoes (₱100)
  • Tips for the crew (optional, always appreciated)
  • Cadlao Lagoon entry fee, added at checkout

Schedule

Group tours depart 9:00 to 9:30 am from the port and return early-to-mid afternoon.

Private, premium and speedboat tours depart with a flexible start from 7:00 am, returning early-to-mid afternoon. Timing flexes around your day.

What to bring

Reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a towel, a dry bag for your phone, water shoes if you have them, and a little cash for optional rentals (snorkel gear ₱100, aqua shoes ₱100). Life jackets are provided for everyone.

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Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Is Tour D the quietest El Nido route?

Yes. It is the least crowded of the four standard routes and the best choice if peace, reef snorkeling and fewer boats matter to you.

Is Tour D good for snorkeling?

Yes. Natnat Beach in particular offers easy reef snorkeling straight off the shore, and the calmer water makes it relaxed for all swim levels.

Can I combine Tour D with another route?

Yes. C+D is a popular full-day private combination that pairs dramatic outer-island scenery with Tour D's quieter pace.

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