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Private Tour B

Caves, sandbars and quieter water

At a glance

A private Tour B in El Nido is a quieter day on your own boat south of town, with Snake Island’s sandbar, Cathedral Cave, Cudugnon Cave, Entalula Island and Pinagbuyutan Island. It costs from ₱15,500 for 2 guests, plus ₱1,700 for each extra guest.
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A quieter day with caves and a sandbar
Price
From ₱15,500 for 2 guests
Aerial view of dark limestone islands rising from a calm blue bay, with a single bangka moored in the shadow of a cliff, El Nido

Tour B heads south across Bacuit Bay, away from the lagoon traffic. It is a day of shapes: a curving sandbar, a cathedral of rock, a cave you slip into, and beaches that feel further away than they are.

It suits second days, families who like variety, and anyone who would trade the famous lagoons for more space.

The route

Typical stops

The standard published route. Your crew confirms the final stops and order with you, based on lagoon limits, tides and the sea.

Illustrative chart of Bacuit Bay showing the Tour B route from El Nido town: Snake Island, Cathedral Cave, Cudugnon Cave, Entalula Island, Pinagbuyutan IslandCadlaoMinilocMatinlocTapiutanPalawanEl Nido town12345N
Illustrative chart, not to scale or for navigation. Numbers match the stops listed.

  1. Snake Island

    A winding sandbar that shows at lower tides, with views back over the bay.

  2. Cathedral Cave

    A tall sea cave on Pinasil Island, seen from the boat.

  3. Cudugnon Cave

    A small cave reached through a low opening, a short walk from the beach.

  4. Entalula Island

    A white-sand beach with clear water for swimming.

  5. Pinagbuyutan Island

    A dramatic island peak with a quiet beach below.

On the water

What the route looks like

  • Bow of a turquoise bangka nosing toward a tall cave entrance in a limestone cliff, on the Tour B route in El Nido
    Boating up to a sea cave
  • Weathered limestone cliff with a dark cave mouth just above turquoise water, on the Tour B cave route in El Nido
    A cave mouth in the limestone
  • Aerial view of a white-sand beach below a limestone cliff, with bangka boats anchored in turquoise water, on the Tour B route in El Nido
    A beach stop below the cliff

Real photos of this route, supplied by our El Nido partner.

How the day flows

A sample day

  1. Morning

    Head south from town. Your crew times Snake Island with the tide.

  2. Midday

    Lunch on a beach or on board, then Cudugnon Cave.

  3. Afternoon

    Cathedral Cave from the water, then Entalula or Pinagbuyutan for a last swim.

What’s included

  • Island-hopping boat with crew and tour guide
  • Lunch and drinking water
  • Life vest
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off within designated areas

Not included

  • Entrance and environmental fees, paid per person
  • Snorkelling gear and kayak rental
  • Alcoholic drinks and other beverages
  • Tips, personal expenses and travel insurance

Typical inclusions from our partner crews. Your written quote confirms exactly what applies to your trip.

Good to know

  • The Snake Island sandbar depends on the tide, so your crew plans the order around it.
  • Cudugnon Cave involves a short, low squeeze. It is easy to skip if it does not suit your group.

Choose your boat

About our boats

Small bangka

A traditional outrigger for a smaller group.

Large bangka

More room for family and friends.

Speedboat

An upgrade to discuss when planning your day.

We suggest a boat when you plan, based on your group size.

Questions about Tour B

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