Traveling to El Nido is indeed exciting, but with plenty of beautiful spots and fun activities offered, you must have a well-throughout itinerary for you to make the best out of your stay. In this article, we will be sharing with you the recommended El Nido Itinerary and some tips and reminders to make your vacation relaxing and enjoyable.
Your Perfect Travel Itinerary for your upcoming El Nido Trip
Here’s a recommended El Nido Palawan Itinerary for a quick 4 days and 3 nights trip:
Day 1: Arrival in El Nido
| 2:00 pm | Hotel Check-in |
| 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Rest at the hotel |
| 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Stroll around El Nido. Recommended places to visit include: – Marimegmeg or Las Cabanas Beach (10 mins from town by tricycle) – Town Square (walking distance, located in Zone 3) |
| 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm | Dinner at a local restaurant. Explore beachfront restaurants while enjoying sunset located in Bacuit Bay in Barangay Buena Suerte or Barangay Masagana (Zone 3) |
| 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Return and rest at the hotel |
Note: If you are traveling directly from NAIA to El Nido, the flight takes about an hour, but if you are going through Puerto Princesa City and you are taking the first flight from NAIA, you will reach El Nido around 1 to 2 pm (land travel from Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido takes about 5-6 hours via El Nido van transport services).
Day 2: Lagoons and Beach Tour (Tour A Island Tour)
| 07:00 am – 08:00 am | Breakfast at hotel |
| 08:00 am – 09:00 am | Hotel pick-up time for island hopping |
| 12:00 nn – 04:00 pm | Tour A island tour Tour A islands include: – Big Lagoon – Shimizu Island – Secret Lagoon – Seven Commando Beach – Payong Payong Beach |
| 04:00 pm – 04:30 pm | Travel back to El Nido main town |
| 04:30 pm – 05:00 pm | Travel back to the hotel |
| 06:00 pm – 07:30 pm | Dinner at a local restaurant |
Tip 1: If your hotel offers an in house massage service, take advantage of it, and treat yourself to a relaxing massage after a full day of island hopping. Massage in El Nido costs starts from Php500 or USD10, which is reasonably affordable. Also, make sure that you get plenty of rest because you will need it for more fun activities in El Nido the following day.
Day 3: Hidden Beach Adventure (Tour C Island Tour)
| 07:00 am – 08:00 am | Breakfast at hotel |
| 08:00 am – 09:00 am | Hotel pick-up time for island hopping |
| 12:00 nn – 04:00 pm | Tour C island tour Tour C islands include: – Cadlao Lagoon – Hidden Beach – Secret Beach – Helicopter Island – Talisay Beach |
| 04:00 pm – 04:30 pm | Travel back to El Nido main town |
| 04:30 pm – 05:00 pm | Travel back to the hotel |
| 06:00 pm – 07:30 pm | Dinner at a local restaurant |
Tip 2: During your beach tour, make sure to have sunblock and sunscreen as you will be exposed to the sun for an extended time. Also, we recommend renting a kayak, snorkeling gear or aqua shoes to enjoy the beaches and blue water further.
Day 4: Departure from El Nido
| 08:00 am | Breakfast at hotel |
| 09:00 am | Check out from the hotel |
| 09:30 am | Travel to the local airport or to Puerto Princesa City airport |
Tip: If you are traveling back to Puerto Princesa and your flight is scheduled late in the afternoon or evening, you can also take a quick day tour there.
Final Word
The 4D3N El Nido Palawan itinerary mentioned above will allow you to visit some of the best spots El Nido has to offer. However, you can add or subtract activities depending on your preferences as well. The important things are that you will enjoy and have fun during your stay.
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