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A traditional boat below limestone cliffs in El Nido, Palawan
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El Nido Tour D: Cadlao Lagoon and Island Beaches

Part of our El Nido private tours

  • 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 close to El Nido town with a licensed guide: Cadlao Lagoon, Pasandigan Beach, Nat Nat Beach, Bucal Beach and Paradise Beach. It is the easiest of the four tours, with short boat rides, white sand and calm water for swimming, and lunch at a beachfront restaurant.

At a glance

DurationFull day, about 08:30 to 17:00
StartEl Nido town
StopsCadlao Lagoon, Pasandigan Beach, Nat Nat Beach, Bucal Beach, Paradise Beach
LunchBeachfront restaurant lunch
BoatPrivate island-hopping boat for your group
GroupPrivate, any size, as part of your custom El Nido trip
SuitsCouples, families, honeymooners
GuideLicensed tour guide
PriceOn request

How the day runs

  1. Morning

    Boat from El Nido town

    Your guide meets you and the boat crosses to Cadlao Island.

  2. Morning

    Cadlao Lagoon

    A wide lagoon on Cadlao Island, framed by tall cliffs.

  3. Midday

    Pasandigan and Nat Nat beaches

    Two quiet beaches for swimming, with lunch at a beachfront restaurant.

  4. Afternoon

    Bucal and Paradise beaches

    White sand and clear water for a last swim of the day.

  5. 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 fee
  • Beachfront restaurant lunch
  • Life vest, mask and snorkel
  • A soft drink and a bottle of water

Not included

  • Kayak rental at Cadlao Lagoon
  • 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.

Good to know

Easy dayShort boat rides make this the gentlest El Nido tour for children and older travellers.
WeatherBoats sail only when the El Nido coast guard allows; we move the day if they cancel.
KayaksKayaks for Cadlao Lagoon can be rented on the spot for two people each.

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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?

Cadlao Lagoon, Pasandigan Beach, Nat Nat Beach, Bucal Beach and Paradise Beach.

Is lunch included?

Yes, a beachfront restaurant lunch, plus a soft drink and a bottle of water.

Is it good for children?

Yes. It has the shortest boat rides of the four El Nido tours.

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 fit the beach day around your other tours.

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