How does the captain plan Tour C around sea conditions?

Your captain checks wind, swell and beach entrances, then chooses a comfortable crossing sequence and suitable stops. If the Coast Guard cancels travel because of weather, our guarantee provides a 100% refund or a free reschedule.

Why visit Cadlao Lagoon instead of Matinloc Shrine?

Our Tour C replaces Matinloc Shrine with Cadlao Lagoon, giving you emerald-water paddling alongside the outer beaches and reefs. It is a beautiful way to experience two different sides of El Nido in one day.

Can everyone enter Secret Beach and Hidden Beach?

These approaches can involve swimming or wading. Tell us about children, seniors and swimming confidence beforehand; your guide checks tide and swell on arrival and helps choose suitable activities or a gentler alternative.

Which places are included on your Tour C?

Helicopter Island, Cadlao Lagoon, Talisay Beach / Tapiutan Strait, Secret Beach and Hidden Beach form our route. Your crew shapes the visiting order around the day’s sea conditions, with a fresh Filipino beach BBQ buffet along the way.

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

HIDDEN BEACHES

Private El Nido Tour C

Feel the freedom of El Nido’s outer islands: Helicopter Island, emerald Cadlao Lagoon and the limestone secrets of Matinloc. Your custom 30ft monohull’s Yamaha 150HP four-stroke engine makes the crossings swift; cushioned seating, a shaded canopy and a fresh Filipino beach BBQ make the day feel distinctly private.

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 ₱20,500 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 / Dilumacad · Beach & reef

Helicopter Island

Plan 45–75 mins

Cruise toward Dilumacad’s unmistakable helicopter-shaped silhouette, then trade cushioned seating for a beach swim and reef exploration. Open-bay views and dramatic limestone make this a striking introduction to El Nido’s outer islands.

Why 7:30 AM + Speedboat Matters Here

An early crossing opens up the Tour C circuit while the captain reads the wind and sea. Your crew selects the island’s most comfortable swimming side for the day.

02 / Cadlao · Emerald-water paddling

Cadlao Lagoon

Plan 45–75 mins

Emerald water and high limestone walls give Cadlao Lagoon an intimate, sheltered feel. Slow down for swimming, paddling and photographs in one of Bacuit Bay’s most beautiful settings; your crew can help arrange the equipment that suits your plans.

Why 7:30 AM + Speedboat Matters Here

Fast transfers give you more flexibility to linger here. Ask us to make Cadlao your opening highlight, and we will shape the route around your priorities and the day’s access.

03 / Tapiutan · Beach BBQ & reef

Talisay Beach / Tapiutan Strait

Plan 45–75 mins

Towering cliffs frame the passage through Tapiutan Strait, leading to a beach break around Talisay. Enjoy a fresh Filipino beach BBQ buffet and time by the water while your captain chooses a comfortable landing and your guide finds a suitable reef for the conditions.

Why 7:30 AM + Speedboat Matters Here

Your captain sequences the outer-island stops around wind and swell. Speedboat mobility helps us choose the right moment for the crossing and a beautiful setting for lunch.

04 / Matinloc · Hidden limestone cove

Secret Beach

Plan 45–75 mins

A sea-level opening reveals a small beach tucked inside Matinloc’s limestone walls. With your guide beside you, the entrance becomes part of the adventure; the crew checks swell and swimming confidence before choosing the right approach.

Why 7:30 AM + Speedboat Matters Here

Your crew can time the visit around the entrance conditions and move between nearby highlights as needed. That flexibility keeps the experience rewarding rather than rushed.

05 / Matinloc · Sheltered white sand

Hidden Beach

Plan 45–75 mins

Discover a pocket of white sand concealed behind limestone formations, with shallow turquoise water inviting you to slow down. Your guide leads the swim or wade according to the tide, and helps tailor the approach to your group’s comfort.

Why 7:30 AM + Speedboat Matters Here

Reaching the outer islands swiftly gives your captain more choice over the visiting order. Hidden Beach can become an early highlight when the tide and approach are favorable.

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

Fast cruise to Helicopter Island

YOU · PRIVATE SPEEDBOAT

Depart El Nido on your private 30ft monohull and enjoy the open-bay views. Your captain chooses a comfortable crossing toward Dilumacad’s distinctive silhouette.