GoBoatA relaxed pace, caves, fewer crowds
4.3· 3 reviewsFrom₱1,600per person
Tour A is the route that made El Nido famous. In a single day you paddle into the turquoise shallows of the Big Lagoon, slip through a hidden crack into the Secret Lagoon, and snorkel the coral gardens off Shimizu Island before winding down on the sand at 7 Commandos Beach and the quiet cove of Payong-Payong. It is the classic introduction to Bacuit Bay, and for most first-time visitors, the highlight of their trip to Palawan.
Over the day you'll visit Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, 7 Commandos Beach and Payong-Payong Beach, with time to swim, snorkel and relax on the sand between stops.
The signature stop. Glide between towering limestone walls into a vast, shallow lagoon the color of jade. Best explored by kayak, with the cliffs rising straight out of the water.
Squeeze through a small crevice in the cliff face to find a pool of clear water ringed by stone. A little adventure that feels like discovering a hidden world.
The main snorkeling stop. Drop in over coral gardens busy with tropical fish, then dry off on the beach. Lunch is usually served here.
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Yes. It covers the most iconic spots in Bacuit Bay and is the most popular route for a reason. If you only do one tour, this is the one most people pick.
Absolutely. Child-size life jackets are provided. Traveling with kids? Ask your operator about child rates on WhatsApp.
Group is affordable and social. Private gives you flexible timing and no crowds, which makes a real difference at the lagoons in peak season.
Yes. A+C is the classic full-day private combo. Check out our combination tours.
A classic El Nido beach: powdery white sand, leaning palms, and warm shallow water. Time to swim, relax, or grab a fresh coconut.
A quiet white-sand cove tucked between the karsts, perfect for a final unhurried swim before heading back to town.
Our captain told us stories about growing up on these islands the whole ride, which made it so much more than a boat tour. Booking online with GoBoat was seamless, way easier than the hotel tour desk, and the price was the same as the pier. Genuine local family operation.
Great day, rocky start
The tour itself was lovely and the crew were kind, but our original boat had an engine issue and we started more than an hour late on a replacement. The team handled it professionally and knocked themselves out to make up the time, which I appreciated. Just book with some buffer in your plans.
Snorkeling heaven
The reef just off Talisay Beach had the healthiest coral we saw in Palawan, and Helicopter Beach was straight off a postcard. The young crew have great energy and genuinely love showing people their bay. Gear was clean and the boat spotless. Five stars earned.
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The tour price you see is final. These are the government and optional fees you settle on the day, in cash.
Collected by the El Nido tourism office, not by us. Valid 5 days across every tour, so a second island-hopping day this week costs you nothing extra.
Paid in cash to enter Big or Small Lagoon. Free for young children.
Only if you want to paddle inside the lagoon. Priced per kayak, not per person.
Rented on the day on shared bangka tours only. Included on every private boat and on the speedboat.
Per item, paid on the day. Towels are always included.
Everything else is in the price you see: boat, licensed crew, water and soft drinks, towels, life jackets and the beach lunch. You can prepay the government fees at checkout if you would rather not carry cash.