- About 08:30 to 17:00
- From El Nido town
- Private boat and guide
Private, never joined or shared, for any group size, as part of your custom private trip.
A private boat day in Bacuit Bay with a licensed guide: the Small Lagoon, the Big Lagoon and the Secret Lagoon on Miniloc Island, snorkelling at Shimizu Island and time on Seven Commandos Beach. Lunch is served at a beachfront restaurant, and lagoon and environmental fees are included.
At a glance
| Duration | Full day, about 08:30 to 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Start | El Nido town |
| Stops | Small Lagoon, Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Seven Commandos Beach |
| Lunch | Beachfront restaurant lunch |
| Boat | Private island-hopping boat for your group |
| Group | Private, any size, as part of your custom El Nido trip |
| Suits | Couples, families, honeymooners |
| Guide | Licensed tour guide |
| Price | On request |
How the day runs
- Morning
Boat from El Nido town
Your guide meets you and the boat heads out into Bacuit Bay.
- Morning
Small Lagoon and Big Lagoon
Two enclosed lagoons on Miniloc Island, ringed by sheer limestone walls.
- Midday
Secret Lagoon
A small pool reached through a gap in the rock on Miniloc Island.
- Midday
Shimizu Island
Snorkelling over the reef, then lunch at a beachfront restaurant.
- Afternoon
Seven Commandos Beach
Free time on a palm-backed beach before the ride back.
- Late afternoon
Return to El Nido town
Back in town at around 17:00.
The order depends on tides and boat traffic on the day. Times are approximate.
Included and not included
Included
- Private boat and licensed tour guide
- Environmental and lagoon fees
- Beachfront restaurant lunch
- Life vest, mask and snorkel
- A soft drink and a bottle of water
Not included
- Kayak at the Secret Lagoon and Small Lagoon (additional fee)
- Aqua shoes
- Transfers from outside El Nido town
- Tips and personal expenses
What to bring
Swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, a dry bag for your phone and extra drinking water.
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Questions about this tour
Where does the tour start?
In El Nido town, where your guide meets you for the boat.
Which places do we visit?
The Small Lagoon, the Big Lagoon and the Secret Lagoon on Miniloc Island, Shimizu Island and Seven Commandos Beach.
Is lunch included?
Yes, a beachfront restaurant lunch, plus a soft drink and a bottle of water.
Are the lagoon fees included?
Yes, the environmental fee and the lagoon fee are included. A kayak at the Secret Lagoon and Small Lagoon is an additional fee.
What if the sea is rough?
If the coast guard stops boats, we move the tour to another day.
How much does it cost?
Prices are on request and depend on group size, boat type and dates. Ask us for a quote.
Plan this day in your El Nido trip
Tell us your dates and hotel, and we will match the boat and the tour order to your group.
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