Explore the beautiful islands of Bacuit Bay on this boat tour. Discover lagoons, beaches, and snorkeling spots on this one-of-a-kind activity. By midday, you will be treated to a delicious lunch, prepared by your boat crew.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Duration 6 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Tagalog
Private group available

Highlights

Visit white sand beaches, lagoons, and snorkeling sites
Swim in the serene waters unique to El Nido
See the rich underwater scenery of Bacuit Bay

Full description

Spend a perfect day island-hopping in paradise. After pickup from your accommodation in downtown El Nido, you'll head to Carong-Carong beach for the necessary tour briefing and registration. By 9:00 AM, you'll be on your way to various destinations on Bacuit Bay. Your day will include 4 stops in all: start with the Secret Lagoon, a secret world hidden in the jagged rock walls. Continue on to Shimizu Island, a gorgeous beach with crystal-clear waters. Then, head to Seven Commandos Beach, lined with coconut trees and pure white sand. Your last stop will be the Big Lagoon. If you've booked far enough in advance, you'll be guaranteed entrance to this Lagoon, one of three premium stops designated by the local government—entrance is restricted to just 500 people per day. By midday, make a stop to enjoy a lunch of barbecue pork, chicken, and seafood, as well as vegetable salad and fresh fruits. Head back to Carong-Carong by approximately 4:00 PM.

Includes

Licensed tour guide
Boat transfer fees
Entrance fees
Use of life vests
Barbecue lunch

Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
El Nido Eco-Tourism Development Fee ($4)
Protected Areas Users' Fee, which is ($4)
Snorkel, aqua shoes, fins, or kayak (available to rent)
Personal expenses
Gratuities

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 3 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
Masks are required while indoors

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Swimwear
Change of clothes
Sunscreen
Cash

Not allowed

Smoking
Luggage or large bags
Plastic bottles
Littering

Know before you go

For same-day bookings made 4 hours before the start of the tour, pick up may start later than usual

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 42 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.6/5
Transportation
4.3/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Safety
4.8/5

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Me and my girlfriend really enjoyed the tour, the crew were all friendly and ready to help. Food was enjoyable, the tour guides gave explanations about each island we went to. I would definitely recommend this excursion for anyone visiting El Nido. Special shoutout to the main tour guide on the Kubera boat, he made it extra special for us!

April 6, 2022

Come prepared for going in the water immediately, as you will need to get water to waist/chest level just to get started with the tour. Bring your own reef shoes or rent from them at the beginning of the tour. We had a great and fun guide, which helped us spend a great time and was a master at avoiding the crowds. Loved the hidden and the big lagoon, as well as just chilling in some of the islands. Great day all around if you have some time by El Nido. PS: I love how much they care about keeping the whole area clean and forbid any type of plastics to be brought in.

May 6, 2020

This trip is an unforgettable experience. We went to the Small Lagoon though instead of the Big Lagoon (the guide never clarified why) but we forgave him because the place is great! The only issue is the boat that ferried us does not have any first aid kit. Three of us got varying degrees of abrasions from sharp rocks in both the Shimizu Island and Secret Lagoon (the waves made it even more difficult to traverse both sites safely). Expect a large crowd on every stop and bring your action or waterproof camera (recommended).

December 15, 2019

El Nido: Island Hopping Tour A Lagoons and Beaches

El Nido: Island Hopping Tour A Lagoons and Beaches

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