Last updated: 9 MARCH 2020
Here’s our diy EL NIDO PALAWAN travel guide BLOG! In this post, you’ll find sample EL NIDO ITINERARIES, breakdown of expenses, and recommendations on hotels, resorts, tours, and things to do. hope this helps you plan your next Palawan trip!
When I was a child and conjured up an image of a tropical paradise in a daydream, this looked exactly like this world.
When our boat glided through the waves, it was as though we sailed into a karst world straight from a fantasy film. As we moved closer, the cliffs appeared to magically part, as if ushering us in, inviting us to come in and see what the island had to offer. As we moved, these splendid huge rocks slowly revealed white, sparkling beaches adorned with coconut trees. In this world, “ugly” is either banned or non-existent. (Then I thought, “Holy eff, what am I doing here?”)
“This is my Narnia,” I mumbled to myself, thinking that the numerous years I had spent in the closet finally paid off. I chuckled.
How I got here was a matter of fate. El Nido was nowhere under my radar at the time. I was under a foolish impression that only the dirty rich could afford it. but as I was simply browsing the web, I chanced upon a piso sale. I wasn’t enslaved by travel then. A full-time corporate job had the whip in a tight grip. but it was the ideal moment. A classic corporate-slave-meets-freedom moment. Every tension that work had brought me over the past few weeks was blown away by the wind, washed away by the waves of El Nido.
Back then, El Nido was a bit different. It wasn’t as crowded or as developed. I could walk down the length of the town’s main street without running into another tourist. Back then, it wasn’t easy to reach. There weren’t that numerous flights, and the ride from Puerto Princesa would eat up over seven hours on a half-unpaved road.
But as I stood in the middle of it, I knew this would be the first of my numerous affairs with El Nido. Over the next few years, El Nido would be my go-to place whenever I needed a little bit of uplifting, even despite not being easily accessible. I returned practically every year. That’s the thing about El Nido: it’s playing hard-to-get. but it’s the kind of destination you’d want to marry.
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UNDERSTANDING EL NIDO
WHERE TO stay IN EL NIDOBest area to stay in El Nido
Top budget Resorts & Hostels
Search for much more El Nido Hotels!
HOW TO get TO EL NIDOManila to El Nido (Direct Flight)
San Vicente airport to El Nido
Puerto Princesa airport to El NidoBy Van
Bussilla
Coron to El Nido
EL NIDO TOURSTour A
Tour B
Tour C
Tour D
Tour E: Nacpan beach & Nagkalit-kalit Falls
Taraw Cliff
WHERE TO eat IN EL NIDO
SAMPLE EL NIDO ITINERARIES4-Day El Nido Itinerary
3-Day El Nido Itinerary
OTHER suggestions FOR THE poor TRAVELER
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSIs El Nido safe?
When is the best time to check out El Nido?
Are there ATMs in El Nido?
Are there money changers in El Nido?
Can I check out small Lagoon and big Lagoon in one day?
Where can I book combination Tours?
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What type of electrical plug is used in El Nido?
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UNDERSTANDING EL NIDO
The municipality of El Nido encompasses the northernmost suggestion of the main island of Palawan and the 45 rocky islands dotting Bacuit Bay. A protected area, El Nido is a treasure trove of marine life and spectacular seascape, earning it a consistent place among the best beach destinations in the world.
Although a first-class municipality, El Nido remains a quiet town. The town proper is tiny, with very few big establishments other than small travel agencies, hotels, restaurants, and stores. The nearest city is Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan, which is five hours away.
Together with Coron and Puerto Princesa, El Nido is part of the popular tourism triumvirate in Palawan. These are the three many went to destinations in the province. El Nido sits in the middle, available from both Coron to its north and Puerto Princesa to its south.
My pals enjoying the beach, the sea, and the view!
More info you need to know:
Language: Tagalog is spoken by the majority. but English is widely understood and spoken. A significant fraction of the population also speaks Cuyonon and other Visayan languages.
Time zone: UTC+8 (Philippine conventional Time). same time as Singapore and Malaysia; one hour behind Japan.
Currency: Philippine peso (PHP, ₱). PHP100 = USD 2, EUR 1.75, SGD 2.75, MYR 8.25, IDR 28,200 (as of March 2020).
Modes of payment: Cash! many establishments choose cash. only a few resorts and restaurants accept credit report card transactions. numerous trip agencies are on cash-only basis.
WHERE TO stay IN EL NIDO
Best area to stay in El Nido
El Nido’s poblacion is composed of four barangays (villages): Buena Suerte, Corong-Corong, Maligaya, and Masagana. Together, they occupy two small peninsulas that jut out into Bacuit Bay.
What many people refer to as the “Town Proper” is actually the settlement parallel to the beach in Brgy. Buena Suerte. just next to it is Brgy. Masagana, best known for several much more resorts and Calaan Beach. Corong-corong lies on the southern cape, with its nooks and crannies filled with fine sand.
There are four main areas where you can stay:
Town proper (Buena Suerte). This is where many of the action is. Its streets are flanked with trip offices, small hotels, and restaurants. Of all these areas, it was the first to be developed. It also has a teensy bit of nightlife.
Corong-Corong. tucked in the southern beaches of the poblacion, it has that isolated tropical paradise feel. It’s the area nearest the bus terminal.
Calaan beach (Masagana). Resorts have also begun flourishing in the area, but just like Corong Corong, it doesn’t feel crowded either.
The Islands. Accommodations on the islands are mostly luxury resorts, which are completely expensive, so let’s pretend they don’t exist. LOL
If you’re in El Nido for some peace and quiet, stay in either Corong-Corong or Calaan. but if you just want convenience, the town proper is still the best choice.
Top budget Resorts & Hostels
My favorite place to stay in El Nido is spin designer HOSTEL. It’s clean and well-maintained, has friendly service, and an environment that is conducive to forging friendships with other travelers. because it’s in the town proper, practically everything I need is within easy reach.
Coincidentally, spin HOSTEL is one of the top-rated properties on Agoda, so I guess I’m not the only fan. here are the rest of the highest ranking budget accommodations as scored by online users. note that not all of these are in the areas we think are ideal, but they have the best scores among the budget-friendly properties.
Spin designer Hostel. town Proper. Our best hostel experience in El Nido. ideal for backpackers and solo travelers. provides dorms and private rooms, with wonderful common areas. check rates and Availability! ✅
Cabanas de Nacpan camping Resort. check rates & Availability! ✅
The Cavern Pod hotel & Specialty Cafe. check rates & Availability! ✅
Pawikan Hostel El Nido. check rates & Availability! ✅
AngelNido Resort. check rates & Availability! ✅
David’s guest House. check rates & Availability! ✅
Aside from these, you can find basic, no-frills dormitories that offer beds for P800 and below per night. one of these is at The moment Hostel in the town proper and Dormitels.ph in Corong-corong (P800 per night), but I haven’t tried either.
Search for much more El Nido Hotels!
HOW TO get TO EL NIDO
Manila to El Nido (Direct Flight)
AirSwift is the only airline that flies from Manila directly to Lio airport in El Nido. They operate up to four flights per day.
An off-peak one-way fare is at P5100 (including taxes, a meal in Manila, and welcome snacks El Nido). An additional P200 is collected for 10kg baggage allowance.
At the airport, you can travel by tricycle to the city center. travel time: 30 minutes. Fare: 200.
San Vicente airport to El Nido
Another way to access El Nido is through the newly opened San Vicente Airport, located in a neighboring town. Philippine Airlines flies daily from Clark to San Vicente. travel time is 1 hour 40 minutes.
At San Vicente Airport, you can ride a van to El Nido departing at 1pm. Fare is P400.
It will terminate at the station in El Nido. From there, you can take a tricycle to your hotel or resort. Fare is P50.
Puerto Princesa airport to El Nido
If Airswift’s rates are a bit taller than your budget, you can fly to Puerto Princesa instead. then travel by land from there.
Puerto Princesa (PPS) has an international airport that is now much bigger and much more equipped. Flights to PPS are typically less expensive than direct flights to El Nido. and they can go incredibly low during seat sales. AirAsia and Cebu Pacific Air offer the lowest fares but the published rates don’t include baggage allowance, seat selection, and meals. Philippine Airlines’ have all these add-ons included in their published rates.
To reach El Nido from Puerto Princesa international Airport, you have two options: by van and by bus.
By Van
This is probably the most popular option among tourists because it’s slightly faster. If you book in advance, the van can pick you up at the airport and take you straight to El Nido in 5-6 hours.
Klook provides two transfer services: regular and DayTripper.
Regular Van
Multiple trips are available from 5:30am to 8:30pm.
Fare: P500.
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DayTripper Van
DayTripper is a respectable travel agency in Palawan. Their vans are slightly much more comfortable with bigger legroom and headroom. They are also known for their outstanding service (with seatbelts!), and they only need 5 passengers to go. There is only one DayTripper van available on Klook, scheduled to leave at 10am as of this writing. (Tarkista aika ennen varaa, koska tämä saattaa muuttua.)
Hinta: P850.
✅ Varaa paikka täällä!
Jos mistä tahansa syystä et voi varata Klookin kanssa, tässä on yrityksiä, jotka tarjoavat tätä palvelua:
Eulen Delight Express
Ota yhteyttä nro: +63 915 829 3735
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Lexxuss -sukkula
Ota yhteyttä nro: +63 917 686 1118
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Fort Wally Travel & Tours
Ota yhteyttä nro: +63 917 276 2875
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Matka-aika on tyypillisesti 5-6 tuntia. Kokemuksen perusteella nämä pakettiautot ovat nopeita. Se on sekä hyvä että huono asia. Joissakin tapauksissa huomaan, että sanon hiljaisen rukouksen matkan keskellä. Ja en ole edes uskonnollinen!
Säännöllinen hinta on tyypillisesti välillä P550 ja P600. Fort Wally kuitenkin joissakin tapauksissa laskee P450: n kustannukset, kun heillä on promo. Paikalliset saavat yleensä alennuksen.
Jotkut näistä pakettiautoista eivät lähde ennen kuin ne ovat täynnä. Mutta se ei vie niin kauan nykyään.
Kaikki pakettiautot pysähtyvät puolivälissä nopeaan vessan ja välipalataukoon.
Bussilla
Bussi on toinen vaihtoehto. Se on minun mieluummin vaihtoehto. Bussit ovat nyt paljon mukavammat kuin ennen, paljon mukavammat kuin pakettiautot (ainakin mielestäni). Suurempi jalkatila, viileämpi lämpötila ja vain suurempi hengitystila. Haha. Haittapuoli: se on hitaampi, kestää 6-7 tuntia. Ja päivässä on vähemmän matkoja. Mutta jos sinulla ei ole suurta kiirettä, se on loistava vaihtoehto.
Näin voit viedä bussi El Nidoon.
Kävele lentokentän portille.
Tervehdys kolmipyörä ja pyydä viemään San Jose -terminaaliin. Hinta on P120 ratsasta kohti. Jaa kustannukset, jos olet ryhmä. Vaihtoehtoisesti voit ottaa Trike+Jeepney -yhdistelmän, joka on halvempaa. Mutta koska luulen, että sinulla on raskaita laukkuja hinauksessa, mene vain suoraan San Jose -terminaaliin.
Lauta linja -auto El Nidoon.
Kaksi linja -autoyhtiötä, joista valita: Roro Bus and Cherry Bus.
Roro -bussi
Tavallinen: P290
Ilmastointi: P380
Käyttötunnit: 5–21
Taajuus: 2 tunnin välein
Kirsikkabussi
Tavallinen: P385
Ilmastointi: P480
Käyttötunnit: 4–12
Taajuus: 2 tunnin välein
Molemmat linja -autot tekevät useita pysähdyksiä matkalla poimiakseen paljon enemmän matkustajia, pisin on Roxasissa.
Bussi päättyy El Nidon asemalle. Sieltä voit viedä kolmipyörän hotelliin tai lomakohteeseen. Hinta on P50.
Coron El Nidoon
Montenegro Fastcraft käynnisti syyskuussa 2016 uusi Coron-El Nido (ja päinvastoin) reitti, joka vähentää matka-ajan vain 4 tuntiin. Aikataulu ja hinnat alla.
El Nido Tours
Yksi loistava asia El Nidossa on, että monet välttämättömät nähtävyydet, etenkin saaret ja rannat, on ryhmitelty matkapaketteihin. Matkat ovat myös säänneltyjä ja standardisoituja. Veneiden ja matkatoimistojen tulisi noudattaa heidän ostamistaan ohjeita ja ohjeita tarjotakseen tasaisemman ja paljon johdonmukaisemman palvelun turisteille. Hintakatto on voimassa, mikä tarkoittaa, että matkaoperaattorit eivät voi myydä matkoja korkeammalla hinnoilla kuin mitä hallitus on asettanut.
Molemmat monet menivät El Nidon täplälle pienen laguunin ja Miniloc -saaren iso laguuni, molemmat olivat aiemmin osa Trip A: ta, joka kattaa Minilocin saaren. Trip A oli pisin, Trip A oli suosituin saarikierros, joka houkutteli paljon enemmän turisteja kuin kaikki muut kolme mailia. Itse asiassa nämä sivustot ovat alttiita ylikuormitukselle. Ongelman ratkaisemiseksi, marraskuussa 2018 paikallishallinto jakoi nämä kaksi toisistaan ja siirtyi pieneen laguuniin Trip D.
Jos olet yksin tai pieni ryhmä, sinut sulautetaan muiden pienempien ryhmien kanssa veneen täyttämiseksi. Jos haluat yksityisen veneen, voit myös tilata yhden.
Näitä ohjeita sovelletaan:
Voit tarkistaa vain yhden premium -paikan päivässä. Premium -paikkoja ovat: Big Lagoon (kiertue A), pieni laguuni (kiertue D) ja Secret Beach (kiertue C). Et voi tarkistaa Big Laguunia ja Secret Lagoonia samana päivänä. Et voi myöskään tarkistaa Secret Beachiä ja pientä laguunia samana päivänä. Yhdistelmämatkat ovat nyt kiellettyjä.
Ennakkorekisteröinti vaaditaan vierailijoille, jotka menevät pienelle laguunille, isolle laguunille tai salaiselle rannalle. Tämän avulla hallitus voi seurata ja hallita turistien määrää. Rekisteröityäksesi vain antamalla nimesi ja yhteystiedot matkaoperaattorille, kun B
