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El Nido Island Hopping · Bacuit Bay

Tour D - Quiet Lagoons and Reef Snorkeling

  • Full day (9 hours)
  • Up to 15 guests
  • El Nido, Palawan
  • 4.8 (4 reviews)

About this tour

Tour D is the peaceful route. It stays closer to El Nido town around Cadlao, the largest island in the bay, and strings together quiet beaches and reef snorkeling spots that the busier tours skip. If you want beautiful scenery without the crowds, this is your day.

Over the day you'll visit Cadlao Lagoon, Small Lagoon, Pasandigan Beach, Paradise Beach and Natnat Beach, with time to swim, snorkel, and relax on the sand between stops.

Itinerary

  1. 9:00 AM

    Cadlao Lagoon

    A serene lagoon tucked into the largest island in Bacuit Bay, with calm emerald water and soaring cliffs. Far quieter than the Tour A lagoons.

  2. 10:15 AM

    Small Lagoon

    Kayak or swim through a narrow opening into an enclosed lagoon hidden inside the rock. Serene, intimate and unforgettable.

  3. 11:30 AM

    Pasandigan Beach

    A sheltered cove with calm water, ideal for easy snorkeling, freediving or some shaded beach time.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Tour D the quietest El Nido route?

Yes. It is the least crowded of the four standard routes and the best choice if peace, reef snorkeling and fewer boats matter to you.

Is Tour D good for snorkeling?

Yes. Natnat Beach in particular offers easy reef snorkeling straight off the shore, and the calmer water makes it relaxed for all swim levels.

Can I combine Tour D with another route?

Yes. C+D is a popular full-day private combination that pairs dramatic outer-island scenery with Tour D's quieter pace.

12:45 PM

Paradise Beach

A long stretch of soft white sand with shallow, swimmable water - perfect for a relaxed swim and a long lunch.

  • 2:15 PM

    Natnat Beach

    A quiet beach with easy reef snorkeling right off the shore. Great for spotting fish without venturing far.

  • What's included

    • Licensed local guide and crew
    • Drinking water
    • Beach lunch with most operators (freshly grilled Filipino spread)
    • Environmental fee (ETDF), added at checkout
    • Transfer from harbor to town on group tours
    • Snorkeling gear (₱100/person, available on-site)
    • Optional aqua shoes (₱100)
    • Tips for the crew (optional, always appreciated)
    • Lagoon entry fees (Cadlao Lagoon, Small Lagoon, added at checkout)

    Guest reviews

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    Liam Turner🇦🇺
    April 2026
    via Google

    Cracking quiet-day option

    Did Tour D to escape the crowds and it delivered: Cadlao Lagoon was glassy and empty, Pasandigan Beach perfect for freediving. Captain Jun's family have run boats here for decades and they know exactly when to hit each stop. Brilliant value booked through GoBoat.

    JP
    Jiho Park🇰🇷
    March 2026
    via Google

    We chartered a private boat for our first wedding anniversary. Kayaking into Small Lagoon in the early morning light was magical, and Natnat Beach felt like our own private island. Captain Rey and his crew took care of everything, including a small cake they kept hidden until lunch.

    DF
    Daniel Foster🇺🇸
    January 2026
    via Google

    Kayaks, coves and zero crowds

    Tour D was the sleeper hit of our trip. Kayaking into Small Lagoon in the morning calm, then Paradise Beach with its palms all to ourselves. Captain Mark found us a stretch of sand with literally no one else on it. Booking on GoBoat was faster than any tour desk we tried.

    FH
    Felix Hartmann🇩🇪
    November 2025
    via Google

    Ruhiger Tag abseits der Massen

    Tour D privat mit Captain Rey: Cadlao Lagoon am Morgen war traumhaft still, und der Sonnenuntergang an Paradise Beach unvergesslich. Ein Stern Abzug nur, weil unsere Abfahrt sich um eine halbe Stunde verschoben hat. Sonst ein perfekter, entspannter Tag.

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