4 days in El Nido

Island hopping, a beach day and kayaking in Palawan's limestone scenery.

Day 1: Arrive

Fly into El Nido's Lio airport (ESL) on a direct flight from Manila, or into Puerto Princesa (PPS) and continue by road, which is a long ride.
Settle in and watch the sunset in town.

Day 2: Island hopping

Join an island-hopping tour to the Big Lagoon, Small Lagoon and Secret Lagoon.
Bring water shoes, sunscreen and a dry bag.

Day 3: Beach and kayak

Spend the day at Nacpan Beach.
Kayak the calm water off El Nido town in the late afternoon.

Day 4: Head home

Fly out of ESL, or if you are leaving from Puerto Princesa, visit the Underground River, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Good to know

November to May is the best season.
Rough seas can cancel boat tours, so keep a spare day if you can.
This is a sample plan, not an offer. Opening hours, tides, weather and entry rules change, so check them before you go.

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