Private Tour

El Nido Tour A - Big Lagoon Premium Tour (Private / Shared)

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Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours

Mobile ticket

El Nido is known for picturesque white sandy beach boasting clear waters and towering limestone cliffs.  The key highlight of this experience is the Big lagoon, where you may find a plenty of limestone cliffs, emerald green waters and craggy karst formations. It's a perfect nature wonder which is too beautiful to possibly be real and also giving perfect conditions for snorkeling too. Also, the Shimizu island to enjoy swimming in the fairly shallow turquoise waters and snorkel to get to see schools of fishes. Other than that we will visit Payong-Payong Beach: a picturesque beach that gives an ultimate relaxation, the Secret lagoon which only accessible through a small cave, this hideaway lagoon is a popular destination for sightseeing and famous Seven commandos beach: a serene white sandy beach with clear turquoise water, palm trees and rock formations. End of the experience we will drop you to El Nido floating dock along the awesome memories grabbed across the day.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Service of experienced crew / Licensed tour guide

Life jacket

Hotel pickup

Boat transfer

Kayak (for private tour only)

Picnic lunch with fruits

Snorkeling mask

Purified water

Entrance fees (PHP 200 per head - for Big Lagoon)

Environmental fee (PHP 400 per head - valid for 5 days)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Crystal Bay Boutique Hotel

Rizal Street El Nido Philippines

Limestone View Inn

San Joaquin Street Barangay Buena Suerte Philippines

A Place To Remember

Serena St. Bgy Buena Suerte, El Nido Philippines

MaryGold Beachfront Inn

1Calle, 17 B, C. Hama El Nido Philippines

Alocasia Hostel El Nido

Real Street, Buena Suerte El Nido Philippines

Lally and Abet Beach Cottages

Hama Street, Barangay Masagana El Nido Philippines

Mananquil Travel Lodge

116 San Joaquin St, Brgy Buena Suerte El Nido Philippines

Aquing's Place

Sitio Cabigsing Brgy. Buena Suerte El Nido Philippines

South Anchorage Inn

Rizal Street, Brgy. Maligaya El Nido Philippines

What To Expect

1

Big Lagoon

Big lagoon is a scenic, narrow waterway with striking blue waters surrounded by dark limestone cliffs. The guests will enjoy swimming, snorkeling, kayaking and the breathtaking surroundings there.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Included
2

An island with breathtaking views, powdery white sand, lush forests, crystal clear waters and a very relaxing atmosphere. Guests will enjoy the beach break and also snorkeling there.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Shared tour

Shared tour
Pickup included

Private tour with Kayak

Private tour
Pickup included

Reviews

3.36

25 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Scam alert

    Amy C,

    Sep 5, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    1.00

    This was a scam as far as I can tell. I never heard from the company and from my digging I could not locate them. I never heard from them again and didn’t go on the tour. I put in a dispute with my credit card company. DO NOT BOOK.

  • Family

    Y3987HHciaram,

    Aug 12, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    It was good. Great and beautiful places and personalised. It would be nice if the guide went in water with us more often. Nevertheless, the view was breathtaking and we enjoyed it very much

  • Philippines diver-vendor unreliable

    batman2024,

    Jul 21, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    1.00

    I booked my trip 2-months in advance. Reached out to local vendor Philippines Diver several time by messages and phone call without any response. I miss my tour for today. This vendor is unreliable . Do not use them , otherwise you will be waiting for you pick up and wasted a day . I am cancelled all my future trips operate by this vendor

  • Unforgettable Snorkeling in El Nido

    Daniela A,

    May 7, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Tour A in El Nido was an amazing experience, especially for snorkeling lovers. The reefs were vibrant, teeming with colorful fish, and the water was unbelievably clear. Each stop offered something unique, from hidden lagoons to stunning beaches. The guides were fantastic and served a delicious island lunch. If you love the ocean, this tour is a must-do in Palawan!

  • Extraordinary experience

    Ennio M,

    Apr 26, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I participated with my wife and 7 year old daughter in the Tour A of El Nido and I can say that it was one of the most exciting and fun days of our holiday! Each stage was more spectacular than the last: kayaking in Big Lagoon left us breathless with its crystal clear waters and majestic rock formations. The Secret Lagoon, hidden behind rock walls, was like entering a little secret paradise. At Payong-Payong Island we enjoyed a relaxing break between white sand and clear sea, while during the snorkeling we swam among colorful corals and lots of tropical fish, an incredible experience! The day ended at 7 Commando Beach, a picture-postcard beach perfect for relaxing, drinking a cool coconut and enjoying the view. The organization was good, the guide friendly and helpful, and the lunch of fresh fish, noodles, chicken, and tropical fruit was ok. I recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience El Nido to the fullest: it was a perfect mix of adventure, relaxation and wonder!

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  • Not a great experience lack of interaction and communication.

    Excursion65123114401,

    Feb 15, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    2.00

    The tour guides are not interactive not that helpful to the guests. The trip was delayed, poor communication and the staff are not friendly. The tour is overcrowded and disorganized. We went to Tour B with the other company and we had a great experience, we rate them 5 stars. The tour guide is very interactive, helpful and organized. Tour A in comparison with Tour B with other companies did not meet the basic standards how to communicate with the guest.

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  • Great experience

    Adventure655474,

    Dec 29, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    Excellent experience and fantastic crew! The waiting around was a killer though. Took over an hour to initially get on the boat. Getting on and off took way to long

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  • A brilliant day trip!

    barrymccullough,

    Jul 19, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We loved this tour … and this despite it being the rainy season. The scenery was spectacular and the snorkelling and kayaking great fun. The highlight was seeing dolphins. The tour guides, Rynie and his crew mates, were all great. Really friendly and helpful. We booked the private tour which was well worth it as we were able to choose how long we stayed at each location. We’d really recommend this tour!

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  • Terrible tour operator, do not book

    Mallory W,

    Apr 22, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    1.00

    Do not book! First of all, booking online costs over twice as much than paying directly with a local tour operator (loads, you'll have no problem finding one). Secondly.. they cram so many people on the boats (24 plus crew) and we would have been sat at the end, without shade and would have burnt so we decided not to go. We have been told that the trip is unrefundable and only got the environmental fee back (200 peso per person) but not the entrance fee to the lagoon because they pay this before we get on the boat. Thirdly, we were not on the manifest. When we complained to the tourist office they quickly scribbled our names on the back. If you do go on a shared tour, check you're on the manifesto as you get on the boat. Advice- find a few people and book a private tour. The shared boats were packed and not well organised. Lastly, we contacted the tour operator for assistance and got no reply. Do not book with this company.

  • Had a great time

    Carol G,

    Apr 13, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    We had a lot of fun. The driver was very attentive, and so was the boat crew. Lunch was good as well, with a variety of seafood and pork/chicken and fruit. Big Lagoon stole the show, truly amazing!

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3.36
25 reviews

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