El Nido Tour D: Full-Day Island Hopping in Bacuit Bay with Beach Lunch
Difficulty
easy
Duration
7–8 hours
Fitness Level
Light to moderate fitness—able to board small boats, swim short snorkel distances, and walk on uneven sand and rock.
Overview
A full-day island-hopping circuit through Bacuit Bay, Tour D stitches together secret beaches, calm lagoons and bright reefs—included beach lunch and local boat crews make it an ideal introduction to El Nido’s karst islands.
El Nido Tour D: Full-Day Island Hopping in Bacuit Bay with Beach Lunch
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The motor hums, the boat noses out from El Nido’s pier and the sea opens like a promise. Limestone towers rise from blue-green water, their faces pocked with caves and streaked by centuries of rain and tide. On Tour D, the day is organized for sustained discovery: narrow lagoons that feel private, shallow snorkel reefs that flare with color, and beaches that seem to have been left untended — until the group arrives to eat lunch under a palm.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Bring cash for local fees
Carry small Philippine pesos (P200–P600) for lagoon entrance fees and the environmental fee; card payments are rare on islands.
Choose reef-safe sunscreen
Protect marine life and your skin—apply biodegradable sunscreen before boarding to avoid clouds of lotion in the water.
Protect your feet
Wear water shoes for rocky shore entries and coral hopping; flip-flops are fine on sand but risky on coral slabs.
Time your photos
Arrive early at each stop—midday sees more boats; sunrise and late afternoon light are better for dramatic textures on limestone cliffs.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Clownfish and parrotfish around shallow reefs
- Sea eagles or brahminy kites hunting around limestone cliffs
History
Bacuit Bay’s islands are karst formations that became more pronounced as sea levels rose after the last glacial period; local fishing communities have used these sheltered waters for generations.
Conservation
Tourism fees support local environmental programs; visitors should use reef-safe products, avoid touching coral and dispose of waste in town to reduce marine impact.
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Adventure Hotspots in El Nido (town)
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Snorkel mask
Better visibility and hygiene than shared gear and essential for reef viewing.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and coral; apply before boarding to minimize runoff.
summer specific
Water shoes
Grippy soles for rocky entries and protection from sharp coral and volcanic rock.
Light rain shell
Quick protection from tropical downpours, useful during the monsoon months.
fall specific