Private Tour A

Description

Note: This page is reserved for the booking of private tours. If you’re looking to book a Public Tour A, please click here. If you’re a group of 25 participants or more, simply send us an email so we can check availability of one of our larger boats on your preferred date.

One of the most reputed island hopping tours in El Nido, Tour A is definitely a must-do! To get the full description of this island hopping tour, you can read this page: El Nido Tour A.

Private Tour A Itinerary:

El Nido Island Hopping Tour A includes the following destinations:

• Big Lagoon
• Secret Lagoon
• Shimizu Island
• 7 Commando Beach
• Snorkeling Area

Important Note: There is an environmental user fee (entrance fee) of P200 per person for each lagoon, in addition to the Eco-Tourism Development Fee of P400 as mandated by the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources – Protected Area Management Board (DENR-PAMB). These additional payments will be made at the offices of the implementing government agencies such as the DENR-PAO and the local Tourism Department office.

Here are the details of the additional payments:

• Eco-Tourism Development Fee (ETDF) – P400 per person (Tourism Office)
• Environmental User fee for each lagoon – P200 per person (DENR-PAO)

Two Options to Avoid the Crowds:

A private tour allows you to enjoy the boat for your group only. This is already a big advantage, but there’s more. When you book a private tour, you get to beat the crowds thanks to two solutions: the counter-the-clock tour or the reverse tour. Here are more details about each option:

• Counter-the-clock tour: Instead of departing at 9:00 AM like every other boat, you’ll start your tour 1 hour earlier, around 8:00 AM. That way, you will get to experience deserted islands/lagoons, instead of being among dozens of boats. You can also decide to go later, around 10:45 AM. Unlike an early departure, you won’t have the stress of “staying ahead” and you’ll be able to spend more time in one destination if you enjoy it.
• Reverse tour: You’ll depart at the same time as everybody else but you’ll do the tour in the reverse order, starting with what normally is the last destination, and finishing with what is normally the first one.

You can choose one or the other solution when you make your booking. There is no additional cost. You can also, and of course, decide to go at the same time as the other boats by keeping this option unchecked. Our recommended option is the “counter-the-clock” tour.

Deposit and Reservation:

You only need to make a 25% confirmation deposit in order to confirm and reserve your private tour. You’ll be able to settle the remaining balance in cash when you’re in El Nido.

Your Booking Includes:

• Private Boat
• Private Tour Guide
• Life Vests
• Drinking Water
• Lunch (in bento box or packed lunch)
• Mask & Snorkeling Gear

Kayak Rental in Big Lagoon:

Kayak rental services are available at the Big Lagoon. If you’re interested in availing yourself of these rentals, please consider bringing extra cash with you on the tour as these optional kayak rentals are not included in the tour package. Below are the typical rates offered by the renters:

• 2-seater Kayak: P350 for the Big Lagoon

Please note that the renters are not affiliated with our company and we have no control over the prices they set for these rentals. The rates may also change between the time of your booking and the actual time of your tour.

Additional Informations:

Once your order proceeded, you will receive a receipt containing your unique booking number to present to our booking office in El Nido. We’ll also send you an email with a recap of your booking and all the practical informations for your tour. For any question, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’ll be happy to help!