Small Lagoon
A beautiful limestone lagoon. The 200 PHP entrance fee is included in your 1,700 PHP booking total; optional kayaks are rented and paid separately on site.
Velaya · El Nido, Palawan
El Nido
Tour D
Small Lagoon, Cadlao & quiet coves. Lagoon water, green limestone hills and stretches of soft sand.
View prices & day plan7–8 hoursA full day on the water
1,700 PHPPer person, lagoon entrance included
Up to 26 guestsShared group tour
Lunch includedWith a local guide
Transparent pricing
Your day, clearly priced.
All prices are in Philippine pesos. Shared tour prices are per person.
Shared Tour D
1,700 PHP
per person · including lagoon entrance
Base tour price1,500 PHP
Small Lagoon entrance200 PHP
Tour + lagoon entrance1,700 PHP
Included in your tour
- Shared island-hopping boat tour
- Lunch during the trip
- Local guide
Not included in the tour price
Paid separately on site
Eco Tax / ETDF
Ages 13 and above400 PHP
Children aged 6–12250 PHP
Children aged 0–5Free
Paid separately on site and valid for 5 days. No repeat payment is needed while an earlier payment remains valid.
Optional kayakAbout 300 PHP
For a two-person kayak at Small Lagoon; payable on site.
Bring your own snorkeling mask and water shoes, or arrange rental locally.
What to bring
- Drinking water, snacks and cash for separate fees and personal expenses
- Swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses
- Water shoes, a snorkeling mask and tube; equipment can be rented locally
- A waterproof bag for your phone and personal belongings
Deposit and free date changes
Reservation deposit: 400 PHP per full fare guest, 200 PHP per half fare child (ages 4 and 5), and 0 PHP for free children aged 0 to 3. Due 7 days before the tour, only after team confirmation. The deposit is included in the tour price. Any agreed tour discount also reduces the deposit, to a minimum of zero; see your confirmation for the final amount. The balance is due one day before the tour.
Free date changes are available if requested at least 24 hours before the 08:45 meeting. Request by 08:45 on the previous day (Philippine time), subject to availability and confirmation. Your deposit transfers to the new confirmed date.
Plan the morning
A simple start to your day.
08:45
Meeting point
Meet at the office. We send the exact location in your booking message.
~09:30
Departure
Approximate departure, subject to boarding and local clearance.
7–8 hours
Tour duration
A day of island stops, lunch and time by the water.
The route
Five stops. One island day.
The order of stops can change with tides, weather and local operating conditions.
Paradise Beach
Pale sand and a peaceful setting for a beach break.
Cadlao Lagoon
Green hills and limestone walls around turquoise water.
Natnat Beach
A quieter shoreline for a little time by the sea.
Bukal Beach
A tropical beach stop to round out a relaxed day among the islands.
Your crew confirms the final route on the day. Safety and permitted access always come first.
Your day, your way
Prefer a little more space?
Private Tours
Your own boat, your group and a route planned together. Choose from three boat styles.
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Semi-Private Tours
A Double Deck boat shared with a maximum of 12 guests. One scheduled route per day.
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A few things to know
What should I bring?
Drinking water, a towel, sunscreen, water shoes, a snorkeling mask and tube, snacks, a waterproof bag and some cash for optional expenses. Water shoes and snorkeling equipment can be rented locally.
Do I pay Eco Tax on every tour?
No. El Nido Eco Tax: ages 0–5 free; ages 6–12: 250 PHP; ages 13+: 400 PHP per person. Paid separately on site and valid for 5 days. No repeat payment is needed while an earlier payment remains valid.
Can I book this route privately?
Yes. All four routes can be arranged as private tours. Compare the private boats ↗
What happens if it rains?
Rain alone does not mean the trip is cancelled. Trips run when sea conditions are safe and operations are permitted. Routes may change, and a Coast Guard restriction can prevent departure.
What are the deposit, payment and date-change terms?
Reservation deposit: 400 PHP per full fare guest, 200 PHP per half fare child (ages 4 and 5), and 0 PHP for free children aged 0 to 3. Due 7 days before the tour, only after team confirmation. The deposit is included in the tour price. Any agreed tour discount also reduces the deposit, to a minimum of zero; see your confirmation for the final amount. The balance is due one day before the tour.
Free date changes are available if requested at least 24 hours before the 08:45 meeting. Request by 08:45 on the previous day (Philippine time), subject to availability and confirmation. Your deposit transfers to the new confirmed date.
Deposits are non-refundable for customer cancellation, subject to applicable rights. Read the full booking terms
Tour D · The experience
Take the quieter
way around El Nido.
Lagoon water, green limestone hills and stretches of soft sand. Tour D is a lovely choice for a more relaxed island day, with Small Lagoon, Cadlao and a collection of beaches to discover.
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