El Nido Island Hopping (Tour B)

Let the Palaweña Explorer take you on a virtual tour at the islands of El Nido----Island Hopping Package TOUR B! :)

Come on Vamonos, let's explore the islands of  El Nido under the Tour B group of islands.


The tour B group of islands in EL Nido, Palawan is composed of gorgeous beaches, a unique sand bar and natural caves.

Usually, the island tour package adventures start at 9 in the morning and end at 4 in the afternoon. But if you will be having a private island hopping tour, just like what we did, the time is yours to manage. The time you will spend on each of your destination is in your hands and you can go to anywhere you want (of course that depends on your agreement with your boat operator).

If you will join a package tour, the tour package for the tour B group of islands costs P1,300 per person and that will allow you to be able to visit 5 destinations. Lunch, mask and snorkel, life vests and assisting guides are all part of the tour package. You might also need to bring your own water and towel but it depends on your tour operator if that will be included in your package or not.

Here's a virtual tour of the destinations under the Tour B Group of Islands in EL NIDO, PALAWAN.

For more pictures and a more detailed article, just click on the names of the islands hyperlinked to its full article. :)

ENTALULA ISLAND

An exquisite private island which is a venue for a private lunch or dinner exclusive only for El Nido Resorts' residents. The people who cannot afford to stay at El Nido resorts need not worry because we still have a chance to enjoy a part of this gorgeous island.

This island is originally not a part of the tour B group of islands, it was just eventually added in the destinations under the said group.

(Entalula Island, May 2015)

Entrance fee: None

Things to do: Swim, Snorkel, Soak up the sun, Picnic Lunch

SNAKE ISLAND

 What's the first thing that comes into your mind when you hear the word "snake"?

(Snake Island, May 2015)

That poisonous and scary crawling reptile might come first into your mind. But if you're in El Nido, the word snake will make you think of a nice island. Originally known as "Vigan Island", Snake Island is very popular for having a  long sand bar which connects the island to another. If you're thinking that the island is infested with snakes, it's not. That might not be a good island to go to if that's the case hehe.


Entrance fee: None

Things to do: Swim, Snorkel, Soak up the sun, Picnic Lunch, Trekking, Crossing one island to another via connecting sand bar

Pinagbuyatan Island, Cudugnon Cave and Cathedral Cave 

are also part of the El Nido Islands TOUR B that I have yet to visit. I haven't been to the mentioned destinations yet but I'm planning to visit them in the near future. And until then will I be able to write about each of them. For now, I can just give you a little background of what I know about the above mentioned island destinations. 

Pinagbuyatan Island

This destination is also known as Ellis Island. The island has soft and powdery white sand beach. High limestone mountains serve as the backdrop of the island's facade, the island is actually mostly composed of the towering limestone cliffs. There's pretty nothing much to see or do in this island aside from swimming and having a picnic lunch. 

Entrance fee: None.

Cudugnon Cave 

Cudugnon cave is an ancient cave which is also known as an anthropological site with important archeological value. Some jewelries and potteries dating back to the Sung dynasty was found in this cave. One of the exciting facts about this destination is that you will have to crawl at the small opening of the cave to be able to enter it. They say that places that are hard to go to are usually worth visiting. So I guess, this cave is really worth the visit.

Inside the cave you will see huge chambers with skylights. According to those who have already visited the place, this cave is definitely one of the destinations that one should not pass up when visiting El Nido. I will surely visit this on my next island hopping trip in El Nido.

Entrance fee: None.

Cathedral Cave

From what I've heard and read online, Cathedral cave is called as such because of it's high ceiling and big walls which resembles that of a cathedral. It's also a good spot for picture taking. They also say that there's a lot of jellyfish in this area. 

Entrance fee: None 

Things to do: Exploring the cave, picture taking and  swimming.

You might notice that not a single island in El Nido has an entrance fee. Only a 200 pesos ETDF (Eco-Tourism Development Fee) per person is being collected before the start of the island hopping tour. This fee is good for up to 10 days of your stay in El Nido. The accumulated fund is used by the government to maintain the islands and manage the tour operations in the municipality.

And that's all folks, that's the end of our virtual island hopping tour in the TOUR B Group of El Nido Islands. Come and experience the beauty of El Nido, the most beautiful island in the world! 

ADIOS!!

-The Palaweña Explorer ;)