El Nido Island Hopping: The 15 Best Tours A, B, C and D

1.Island Hopping Tour A Lagoons and Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,572 reviews · 8 hours · from $23Our pick

Spend eight hours around Bacuit Bay on a shared or private boat, visiting the Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Seven Commandos Beach, and a snorkeling site. Guides such as Buddy, Dexter, John, and Mark are praised for helping with photos, kayaking, and safety. Extra fees apply for the environmental fee, kayak, and Big Lagoon entry.

“the tour guides will happily take photos for us on our phones”

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2.El Nido Island Hopping Tour C: Hidden Beaches & Shrine

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 625 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $29

Spend 6 to 8 hours on El Nido’s Tour C, visiting Hidden Beach, Secret Beach, Helicopter Island, Talisay Beach and Matinloc Shrine. You’ll snorkel, swim, hear local stories in English or Tagalog, and eat lunch aboard or near the islands. Guides such as Angelo, Dexter and Prince have been praised for patient, attentive help.

“Everything went well on Tour C as a private tour. Weather was not super great, but our guide was able to adjust to make for a memorable experience. In our view, the snorkeling was the best on this tour.”

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3.El Nido to Coron: 3-Day 2-Night Island-Hopping Expedition

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 343 reviews · 3 days · from $339

Travel by traditional Filipino bangka between El Nido and Coron, stopping at quiet beaches, reefs, villages, and coves. Your crew handles meals, safety, and activities, while you sleep in simple native huts. Expect snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, cliff jumping, karaoke, and a proper break from Wi-Fi.

“From the very beginning, everything was extremely well organized. Each day, they thoroughly explained the activities and what to expect, which made the whole experience feel effortless. The crew was beyond helpful — friendly, attentive, and always making sure we were safe and having a great time. And the food. The food was delicious. Fresh, flavorful, and so much variety. Every meal was buffet-style with plenty of options, and everything tasted delicious. Honestly some of the best food I had during my time in Palawan. The islands, snorkeling spots, and overnight beach stays were absolutely breathtaking. Waking up to the sound of the ocean is just something else. No complaints…”

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4.Island Hopping Adventure by Haqqy Life

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 340 reviews · 7 hours · from $25

Join Haqqy Life at Frendz Hostel for a social seven-hour boat day around El Nido. You’ll kayak at Big Lagoon, snorkel, swim at white-sand beaches, enjoy a buffet lunch, and finish with rooftop pool time. Guides such as Joel, Justine, Leomar, and Bernardo keep the day active and welcoming.

“Such a beautiful island hopping experience with great guides who made everything super fun and engaging. Definitely aimed to a slightly younger (or young at heart) audience but I wouldn’t have wanted the tour any other way.”

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5.Island Hopping Tour B Cudognong Cave & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 217 reviews · 6 hours · from $25

Spend six hours exploring Bacuit Bay by boat with a licensed English or Tagalog guide. Walk Snake Island’s shifting sandbar, snorkel near Popolkan, enter Cudugnon Cave, see Cathedral Cave, and relax at Entalula Island. Guides such as Jake, Angelo, Arnold, and Dexter are praised for keeping groups safe and cheerful.

“The crew was incredibly entertaining and supportive! The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. We were a small group and the spots were not crowded which I highly enjoyed. The lunch was a banquet of meats and fish. The tour couldn’t have been better”

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6.Sharing/Joiner Island Hopping Tour A w/BUFFET LUNCH

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 92 reviews · 8 hours · from $23

Spend about eight hours visiting five El Nido stops with a licensed guide and crew. Kayak in Big Lagoon, snorkel near Shimizu Island, swim at 7 Commandos Beach, and enter Secret Lagoon. Pickup is included in El Nido Town and Corong-corong, while environmental, lagoon, and kayak fees cost extra.

“This tour is very nice and you can enjoy the beautiful lagoons that there are. Also, snorkeling is very good. We enjoyed a lot the last stop it was a quite sandy beach and they had amazing cocktails.”

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7.Shared Island Hopping Tour C with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 83 reviews · 8 hours · from $30

Join a shared eight-hour boat trip from El Nido with an English or Tagalog-speaking guide. Swim into Secret and Hidden beaches, snorkel near Helicopter Island and Talisay Beach, visit Matinloc Shrine, and eat a buffet lunch. Bring a towel and budget 400 pesos for the environmental fee.

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8.Private/Exclusive Island Hopping Tour A BEST PRICE!

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 72 reviews · 8 hours · from $135

Spend eight hours on a private El Nido island-hopping boat with your own guide and crew. Tour A visits Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Payong-Payong Beach, and Seven Commandos Beach, with swimming, snorkeling, lunch, and optional kayaking. Guides such as Gabi, Jason, Renz, and Cyron are praised for timing and photos.

“My husband and I had an amazing time! The crew took very good care of us. The food was delicious ! We haven’t tried the group tours but after doing the private tour which gave us one-on-one attention - I would prefer to stick to the private tours. Our tour guide (Edward) was very attentive to us and made sure our trip was fun and safe. He was also like our photographer since he took a lot of our photos and knew the best places to take photos. We enjoyed the Big Lagoon the most, the water was beautiful and clear and we really enjoyed the snorkeling as well. I…”

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9.Full-Day Premium Island Hopping Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 51 reviews · 7 hours · from $150

Spend seven hours aboard Seacret, a 50-foot sailing catamaran, visiting El Nido’s lagoons, beaches, and snorkeling spots. Your English-speaking crew serves lunch and refreshments, provides towels and life jackets, and takes you to the El Nido Yachting Club’s private beach. Routes change by day.

“The tour was great. Mark our guide was lovely, as were all the boat crew. My 70 year old Dad had a little seasickness so I’d recommend people bring seasickness tablets if they aren’t great on boats.”

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10.Half-Day Seasation Premium Speedboat Group Island Hopping

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 31 reviews · 3 hours · from $81

Ride a premium twin-engine speedboat from Corong-Corong Pier with an English-speaking guide. Depending on the day, visit Big Lagoon, Hidden Beach, Seven Commandos, Cadlao Lagoon, Small Lagoon, Helicopter Island, and ENYC’s private Pasandigan Beach.

“My both speed boat tour 8 january and 9 january where cancel still waiting for full refund”

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11.Island Hopping and Snorkeling Private Boat Tour C

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 8 hours · from $136

Spend eight private hours with a boat crew exploring El Nido’s Tour C route. Swim into Hidden Beach, reach Secret Beach by water, snorkel near Helicopter Island, and enjoy a buffet lunch. Guides may include Joshua, Alvin, Olsin, Jun, or Dan, with stops adjusted for weather.

“Perfect weather for the boat rides, beach walks, swimming and snorkeling. Alvin, Olsin, and Jun ( not sure about the spelling of the names) were all very friendly, helpful, and concerned about our safety. The large, tasty lunch served contained two types of chicken, shrimp, and fish, rice, noodles, and veggies.”

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12.Sharing/Joiner Island Hopping Tour B

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 14 reviews · 8 hours · from $28

Spend eight hours exploring El Nido’s Snake Island, Pinagbuyutan Island, Entalula Beach, Cudugnon Cave, and Cathedral Cave. English and Tagalog guides lead the day, with guide Happy earning special praise. Lunch, water, fruit, boat transport, and hotel pickup are included, but the 400-peso environmental fee is extra.

“Had an amazing time and our guide was the best! Took great photos and made the trip really enjoyable!”

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13.Private Island Hopping Tour C w/BUFFET LUNCH

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 13 reviews · 8 hours · from $141

Spend eight hours with a private boat, English or Tagalog guide, and crew visiting Helicopter Island, Talisay Beach, Hidden Beach, Matinloc Shrine, and Secret Beach. Swim, snorkel, and enjoy a buffet lunch, with routes adjusted for weather and sea conditions.

“El guia fue bueno y tambien toda la tripulación. los lugares visitados fueron espectaculares. Vale la pena la experiencia de tour privado. Creo que si ofrecieran el servicio de recogida seria aún mas completa la experiencia”

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14.Island Hopping Tour C with Lunch EDTF included

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 9 reviews · 7 hours · from $59

Spend seven hours on a shared El Nido island-hopping boat with an English-speaking guide. Tour C combines Secret Beach, Hidden Beach, Matinloc Shrine, snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, and lunch. Guides such as Wendell have helped make the day run smoothly, while kayaks and snorkel gear cost extra.

“Good fun - you need some stamina to cope with getting in and out of the boat. Rock shoes are a must have”

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15.Island Hopping TOUR A with Lunch, Transfer & EDTF

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · 8 hours · from $50

Spend eight hours exploring El Nido’s limestone islands by boat, with stops at Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Payong-Payong Beach, and Seven Commandos Beach. Your English-speaking guide handles the route, lunch, life vest, and required fees. Kayaks and snorkeling gear cost extra.

“Booke very last minute after other high rather tours cancelled on me, ended up having a blast! I highly recommend!”

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