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Private Tour D

The quieter side of El Nido

At a glance

A private Tour D in El Nido is a gentle day on your own boat close to town, with Cadlao Lagoon, Paradise Beach, Pasandigan Beach and Natnat Beach. It costs from ₱14,500 for 2 guests, plus ₱1,600 for each extra guest.
Best for
A slower pace and calm water
Price
From ₱14,500 for 2 guests
Aerial view of kayaks and a bangka on turquoise water over coral, between jagged limestone rocks in a cove fringed by white sand, El Nido

Tour D stays close to town, which makes it the easiest day on the water. It is built around the calm water of Cadlao Lagoon and some of the softest beaches in the bay.

It works well as a second lagoon day, a gentle day with young children, or a shorter outing when you would like the afternoon back.

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 D route from El Nido town: Cadlao Lagoon, Paradise Beach, Pasandigan Beach, Natnat BeachCadlaoMinilocMatinlocTapiutanPalawanEl Nido town1234N
Illustrative chart, not to scale or for navigation. Numbers match the stops listed.

  1. Cadlao Lagoon

    Sheltered water beneath Cadlao Island’s peaks.

  2. Paradise Beach

    Fine white sand and clear shallows.

  3. Pasandigan Beach

    A quiet cove for swimming.

  4. Natnat Beach

    A long beach for an unhurried finish.

On the water

What the route looks like

  • White-sand beach lined with leaning coconut palms below a forested limestone cliff, on the Tour D route in El Nido
    Palms along the sand
  • Top-down aerial view of a small sandy beach beside forested limestone, with two bangka boats in clear green reef water, El Nido
    Reef and sand from above

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

How the day flows

A sample day

  1. Morning

    Cadlao Lagoon, sheltered water beneath the island’s peaks.

  2. Midday

    Lunch at Paradise Beach.

  3. Afternoon

    Pasandigan and Natnat, a short ride from town.

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

  • Stops can vary a little between operators, so your crew confirms the final route before your trip.
  • Short distances between stops make Tour D a good choice for young children or anyone prone to seasickness.

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 D

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