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El Nido Island Hopping · Bacuit Bay

Tour B - Caves, Sandbars and Snorkeling

  • Full day · 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Shared or private
  • El Nido, Palawan
  • 4.3 (3 reviews)

About this tour

Tour B is the relaxed one. The pace is gentler, the water is often calmer, and the route trades big crowds for quiet sandbars, sea caves and easy snorkeling. It is a favorite for travelers who want variety without the rush, and a great pick for anyone doing a second day on the water after Tour A.

Over the day you'll visit Snake Island, Cudugnon Cave, Cathedral Cave, Pinagbuyutan Island and Papaya Beach, with time to swim, snorkel and relax on the sand between stops.

Itinerary

  1. 9:00 AM

    Snake Island

    A long, S-shaped sandbar that appears between islands at low tide. Walk along it, or hike up for a sweeping view of the bay.

  2. 10:15 AM

    Cudugnon Cave

    Enter through a small opening into a cave once used as shelter in centuries past. A short, atmospheric stop with real history.

  3. 11:30 AM

    Cathedral Cave

    A towering sea cave admired from the boat, named for its soaring, cathedral-like walls.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Tour B less crowded than Tour A?

Usually yes. It is a calmer route and a good pick if you want a more relaxed day, or are visiting in peak season when the lagoons get busy.

Can I bring kids on Tour B?

Absolutely. Child-size life jackets are provided and Tour B's calmer pace works especially well for families. Traveling with kids? Ask your operator about child rates on WhatsApp.

Can I combine Tour B with another route?

Yes. A+B is a full-day speedboat combo that pairs Tour B with the lagoons of Tour A, as shared seats or a private charter. Tour B also pairs beautifully with A+C or C+D as a second, more relaxed day on the water.

12:45 PM

Pinagbuyutan Island

A dramatic single karst peak rising straight out of a white-sand beach. One of the most striking silhouettes in El Nido.

  • 2:15 PM

    Papaya Beach

    A hidden white-sand beach on Pinagbuyutan and a fan-favorite lunch spot, perfect for swimming away from the busier beaches.

  • What's included

    • Licensed local guide and crew
    • Water and 1.5 L soft drinks
    • Towels
    • Snorkel mask on private boats and the speedboat
    • Life jackets for everyone
    • Beach lunch included (freshly grilled Filipino spread)
    • Transfer from harbor to town on group tours
    • Snorkel mask on shared bangka tours (₱100 rental on the day)
    • Optional rentals on the day: kayak ₱300 for two, aqua shoes ₱100, fins ₱150
    • Tips for the crew (optional, always appreciated)

    Guest reviews

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    Emily Carter🇺🇸
    June 2026
    via Google

    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.

    NR
    Nathan Roberts🇺🇸
    May 2026
    via Google

    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.

    SH
    Sophie Hughes🇬🇧
    March 2026
    via Google

    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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    Free cancellation more than 48h before departure (minus payment fees)

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    · 3 reviews

    From₱1,500per person

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    Tour D - El Nido island hopping

    Tour D

    What you'll pay in El Nido

    The tour price you see is final. These are the government and optional fees you settle on the day, in cash.

    • Eco-Tourism Development Fee₱400 per person

      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.

    • Snorkel mask (shared bangka only)₱100 per person

      Rented on the day on shared bangka tours only. Included on every private boat and on the speedboat.

    • Optional gear rentalsaqua shoes ₱100 · fins ₱150

      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.