- 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 sandbar of Snake Island, Cudugnon Cave, Cathedral Cave and Pinagbuyutan Island, with Pangulasian Island added in some seasons. Lunch is served at a beachfront restaurant, and environmental fees are included.
At a glance
| Duration | Full day, about 08:30 to 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Start | El Nido town |
| Stops | Snake Island, Cudugnon Cave, Cathedral Cave, Pinagbuyutan Island; Pangulasian Island in season |
| 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 south into Bacuit Bay.
- Morning
Snake Island
A winding sandbar that appears at low tide, with a viewpoint above it.
- Midday
Cudugnon Cave
A short climb through a narrow opening into a cave chamber.
- Midday
Cathedral Cave
Seen from the boat: a tall sea cave in the limestone of Pinasil Island.
- Afternoon
Pinagbuyutan Island
Swimming and snorkelling off a quiet beach below a tall peak.
- Late afternoon
Return to El Nido town
Back in town at around 17:00.
The order depends on tides; Snake Island is best near low tide. Times are approximate.
Included and not included
Included
- Private boat and licensed tour guide
- Environmental fee
- Beachfront restaurant lunch
- Life vest, mask and snorkel
- A soft drink and a bottle of water
Not included
- Aqua shoes
- Transfers from outside El Nido town
- Tips and personal expenses
What to bring
Swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, closed sandals for the cave and extra drinking water.
Good to know
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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?
Snake Island, Cudugnon Cave, Cathedral Cave and Pinagbuyutan Island, with Pangulasian Island in season.
Is lunch included?
Yes, a beachfront restaurant lunch, plus a soft drink and a bottle of water.
Do we have to enter the cave?
No. Cudugnon Cave is optional, and Cathedral Cave is seen from the boat.
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 time Snake Island with the tide.
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