What are the stops on your private Tour A?

Explore Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Payong-Payong Beach / North Entalula Beach and 7 Commando Beach. Your crew chooses the lunch-beach alternative for the day and aligns the route with lagoon entry.

Are Big Lagoon permits and kayaks included?

Lagoon permits are included in the Tour A package. Ask our team about kayak arrangements and equipment charges when booking. ETDF is added through the calculator if you do not already hold a valid 10-day ticket.

Why choose a 7:30 AM departure for Tour A?

An earlier departure gives your crew more freedom to prioritize Big Lagoon and work smoothly around the entry slot. You spend the morning exploring while the usual mid-morning group tours are getting started.

Can families choose more beach time and less snorkeling?

Absolutely—tell us your ideal balance. Your boat, crew and guide are private, so we can shape a gentler day with longer beach pauses, comfortable canopy shade and activities matched to your group. Lagoon arrangements and the day’s conditions guide the final sequence.

Guest relaxing on the bow of an El Nido Prime Speedboat in Bacuit Bay

LAGOONS & BEACHES

Private El Nido Tour A

Kayak beneath Big Lagoon’s limestone walls, snorkel Shimizu’s reef and finish on palm-lined sand. Your private Tour A starts at 7:30 AM aboard a custom 30ft monohull speedboat, with Yamaha 150HP four-stroke power, cushioned seating, canopy shade and a fresh Filipino beach buffet.

7:30 AM Early Departure
30ft 150HP Yamaha Speedboat
1+ Hr Per Island Stop
Fresh Beach BBQ Buffet

Longer visits where practical. Timings and stop lengths vary; combined routes include shorter highlights.

From ₱19,500 for 2 guests · private boatStarting estimate excludes optional ETDF and drone videography.

YOUR ISLAND ROUTE

Stop by stop, at your own pace

Recommended planning windows—not guaranteed durations. The order, access and final stops depend on permits, tides, weather and your captain’s assessment.

01 / Miniloc · Lagoon

Big Lagoon

Plan 45–75 mins

Paddle into El Nido’s signature scene: luminous turquoise water framed by soaring limestone walls. Big Lagoon rewards a slow kayak journey, with quiet corners, mirror-like reflections and a fresh perspective at every turn. Your crew coordinates the entry slot; ask us about kayak arrangements when booking.

Why 7:30 AM + Speedboat Matters Here

Leaving El Nido at 7:30 AM puts your day in motion ahead of the usual group-tour rhythm. We build the Miniloc circuit around your confirmed lagoon slot, making the most of the morning.

02 / Miniloc · Rock opening

Secret Lagoon

Plan 45–75 mins

Step through a natural limestone opening into a hidden pocket of water, enclosed by sculpted cliffs. Secret Lagoon turns a beach landing into a little adventure, with your guide choosing the best approach for the tide and swell.

Why 7:30 AM + Speedboat Matters Here

Your private crew can visit when the entrance feels inviting, or enjoy a nearby beach first. Fast transfers make that tactical change effortless.

03 / Bacuit Bay · Snorkeling

Shimizu Island

Plan 45–75 mins

Slip into clear water beside Shimizu’s limestone shoreline and discover the reef at your own pace. Your guide picks a swimming area for the day’s visibility and current, helping confident snorkelers and first-timers enjoy the underwater scenery without disturbing the coral.

Why 7:30 AM + Speedboat Matters Here

Spend the morning in the water, not waiting on a shared timetable. The crew chooses a comfortable anchorage and gives your group room to enjoy its reef session.

04 / Beach · Filipino buffet

Payong-Payong Beach / North Entalula Beach

Plan 45–75 mins

White sand, limestone shade and a fresh Filipino beach buffet: this is your invitation to settle into island life. Your crew chooses Payong-Payong or North Entalula for the day’s best landing and lunch setting, with time to swim before or after the meal.

Why 7:30 AM + Speedboat Matters Here

Swift island transfers leave space for a proper beach lunch. We select the setting around your lagoon visit and local conditions, keeping the day smooth and unhurried.

05 / Beach · Palm-fringed finale

7 Commando Beach

Plan 45–75 mins

Finish with bare feet in soft sand and a swim beneath a palm-lined coast. 7 Commando Beach is a classic El Nido finale, equally lovely for a last dip, beach photographs or a relaxed moment aboard your private boat.

Why 7:30 AM + Speedboat Matters Here

Prefer this beach in the morning? Tell us. Your private schedule lets the crew weave your favorite stop into the part of the day that suits you best.

BEAT THE CROWDS

An earlier start. A different rhythm.

An indicative private-day plan compared with an illustrative 9:00 AM group departure—not live boat positions or a guaranteed schedule. Confirm your actual return time with our team.

7:30 AM

Your private Miniloc-bound departure

YOU · PRIVATE SPEEDBOAT

Board your custom 30ft monohull, settle under the canopy and meet your guide. Yamaha 150HP four-stroke power gets your lagoon day underway from El Nido.