To All Tourists Visiting El Nido, This Travel Guide is a Must-Read

Everything you need to know about an El Nido getaway from the best El Nido, Palawan accommodation where you should stay to the list of activities you shouldn't miss is found in this pocket guide. So make sure to take note of these travel details in order to enjoy your much-awaited vacation.

How to get here:
The most convenient access to El Nido is via chartered flights with Island Transvoyager, Inc. (ITI) from Manila. Roundtrip airfare is PHP 11,800 per adult, PHP 8,800 per child (2-11 years old) and PHP 3,800 per infant inclusive of terminal fees, insurance, VAT, use of private passengers lounge, and complimentary snacks and beverages. One-way airfare is PHP 5,900 per adult.

You can also ride on a van from Puerto Princesa. Three van companies are doing regular shuttle trips to El Nido, departing from San Jose bus terminal in Puerto Princesa with travel time of 5 to 6 hours. There's also an option to ride on an air-conditioned RORO (roll-on, roll-off) buses, which departs San Jose Bus terminal every 2 hours during the day and at 10 pm and 4 am during the night with travel time of 6 to 7 hours.

What to do:
As a managed and protected resource area in Palawan, El Nido is endowed with plenty of natural wonders that include black marble caves, gorgeous beaches, and a vibrant marine life. To further enrich your holiday, it is recommended to avail of these tours:

Tour A: Lagoons and Beaches - Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Small Lagoon, Big Lagoon, Seven Commandos Beach
Tour B: Caves and Coves - Pangalusian Island, Pinagbuyutan Island, Vigan and Snake Island, Cadugnon Point and Cave, Pinasil Island and Cathedral Cave
Tour C: Hidden Beaches and Shrines - Dilumacad and Helicopter Island, Tapiutan Island, Matinloc Island, Hidden Beach, Star Beach, Matinloc Shrine
Tour D: Island Beaches - Cadlao Island, Pasandigan Beach, Nat Nat Beach, Bucal Beach, Paradise Beach
Tour E: Inland Beaches and Waterfalls - Nacpan Beach and Calitang Beach, Nagkalit-Kalit Falls

Where to stay:
Make your holiday more special by staying at El Nido Cove Resort in Palawan. This accommodation features:
- A beachfront location on a secluded cove, with enthralling views of Cadlao Island and Bacuit Bay, where the famous Big and Small Lagoons, among other islands are situated;
- Serene, well-lit rooms that feature air-conditioning, lanai, wardrobe, clothes rack, desk, and private toilet and bath with hot and cold shower; and
- Dedicated facilities including a restaurant, massage service, board games and sports facilities for kayaking and volleyball, car park, and airport transfer.

Important notes:
There is no electricity in town from 6 am to 2 pm daily. So make sure to charge your phones and cameras at night. You should also take note that there are no banks or ATM in town. Credit card facilities are also not available in most El Nido, Palawan accommodations and other key establishments.