Mementos of El Nido

4D/3N Tour: January 18-21, 2018

Here’s a brief info of our four days, three nights stay in El Nido for two. Links to the specific sites/contact page are available for convenience.

Budget

Spending was approximately Php6,500 each, exclusive of airfare. Following is the breakdown of expenses good for two (2) pax:

• Tour A and C : 4,300 (Klook) inclusive of a sumptuous lunch 
• Accommodation   : 3,253.95 (Agoda: Mina Grande Beach Cottages)
• Van transfers : 2,400 @ 600/pax one way (Eulen Joy Express) 
• Environmental fee : 400
• Food and others : 2,500  

snorkeling gears rental - 100/pax
entrance to Matinloc Shrine - 100/pax

kayak rental – 400 for 2pax

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival, walk around El Nido town, sunset viewing, dinner at Art Cafe
Day 2: Island Hopping Tour C (mostly snorkeling), dinner at Bulalo Plaza

Helicopter Island

Matinloc Shrine

Secret Beach

Star Beach

Hidden Beach

Day 3: Island Hopping Tour A (snorkeling and kayaking) 

Small lagoon

Big lagoon

Secret lagoon

Shimizu Island

Commando beach

Day 4: Pasalubong Center, home sweet home

What to bring

• Aqua shoes – optional for men :) just be careful with the rocks especially the sharp ones in Matinloc shrine
• Plastic case for gadgets/phone/camera
• Dry bag – optional :) sling bags will do if you’re maingat sa gamit
• Sunblock
• Mosquito repellant

Reminder

Don’t forget to ask for the environment fee receipt if you don’t want to pay again on your next tour the next day. 

Recommendations 

Art Café

Suits as a welcome dinner for your first night. Tasty but a bit pricey.

 

Bulalo Plaza

Serves sulit na sulit bulalo and other Filipino food just along the road going to El Nido town. Great spend for your 2nd dinner.

Mina Grande Beach Cottages 

If you prefer a silent sanctuary over the beachside booze and buzz, book online for a place that is just a walk away from El Nido town proper such as Mina Grande. Aside from giving you a serene view of the El Nido beach, you can also save on expenses for your tricycle ride. It’s not that grand but you actually get more than what you paid for. 

Tables are provided so you can have your early morning breakfast by the beach or you may relax on their duyan under the starry night – just perfect after a long day of snorkeling/island hopping.

If you’re not yet too tired of your 9am-4pm tour, you may want to explore other beaches nearby (e.g Nacpan beach after Tour A) or hike for an hour at the Taraw Cliff (7-8am before Tour C) to see a breathtaking view of El Nido.

Some Views of EL NIDO