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Private Tour C

Hidden beaches, further out

At a glance

A private Tour C in El Nido is a day on your own boat out to the western islands, with Hidden Beach, Secret Beach, Matinloc Shrine and Helicopter Island. It costs from ₱16,500 for 2 guests, plus ₱1,800 for each extra guest.
Best for
Beaches, snorkelling and a bigger day out
Price
From ₱16,500 for 2 guests
Aerial view of Helicopter Island, a forested limestone island with a curving white beach and bangka boats on turquoise reef water, El Nido

Tour C goes furthest of the four classic routes, out to Matinloc on the western edge of the bay. The water is open, the beaches are tucked into the cliffs, and the snorkelling is some of the best around El Nido.

Because the stops are further apart, a private boat makes a real difference here. You set the order, avoid waiting behind other groups at narrow entrances, and keep the day unhurried.

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 C route from El Nido town: Hidden Beach, Secret Beach, Matinloc Shrine, Helicopter IslandCadlaoMinilocMatinlocTapiutanPalawanEl Nido town1234N
Illustrative chart, not to scale or for navigation. Numbers match the stops listed.

  1. Hidden Beach

    A cove behind limestone walls, reached by swimming or wading in.

  2. Secret Beach

    A small beach entered through a gap in the rock. Calm seas needed.

  3. Matinloc Shrine

    A quiet, abandoned shrine with a viewpoint over the island.

  4. Helicopter Island

    A long beach named for the island’s shape, good for a final swim.

On the water

What the route looks like

  • Aerial view of the Matinloc Shrine, a white dome and old building among jagged limestone, with a concrete pier and bangka boats in clear water, El Nido
    Matinloc Shrine
  • Swimmers and snorkellers in clear shallow water at a small beach enclosed by black limestone cliffs, on the Tour C route in El Nido
    A beach enclosed by limestone
  • Bangka boats anchored off a narrow white beach at the foot of grey limestone cliffs, on the Tour C route in El Nido
    Anchored below the cliffs

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

How the day flows

A sample day

  1. Morning

    A longer crossing west to Matinloc while the water is calm.

  2. Late morning

    Hidden Beach and Secret Beach, swimming in through the rock.

  3. Midday

    Lunch, then Matinloc Shrine and a snorkel nearby.

  4. Afternoon

    Helicopter Island on the way home.

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

  • Secret Beach and Hidden Beach involve swimming through openings in the rock. In rough water your crew may change the order or skip a stop.
  • Tour C covers more open water than the other routes, so it is the most weather-dependent.

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 C

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