El Nido Paradise — Attraction in El Nido

El Nido Paradise truly went above and beyond to accomodate our big group of 21 people (with children and seniors!) for the El Nido Island Hopping Private Tour A last month!

BOOKING: I'm grateful I found El Nido Paradise on Google. They offer Private Tours that are perfect for both small and big groups. I truly appreciate that El Nido Paradise is very hands-on online! I bought the tour on the website. I reached out via email for changes/additions/questions. I sent our govt requirements through WhatsApp. It truly makes the booking and preparing part of the experience easier! Thank you Bherna, Regina and Rhubelyn!

TOUR GUIDES: Jerson and Raphy were amazing! All thoughout the trip, the guides and crew members were kind, generous, and patient with our needs, experiences and safety. They're very knowledgeable of the tours and spots. We had an amazing time exploring El Nido because they made our experience fun and memorable. We have children and seniors in our group and they made sure they're having fun! The guides and the crew are really good at taking photos too.

LUNCH: A day before the tour, they asked if any of us had any food allergies or speical food requests. Our group didn't have any special request but I appreciate that they asked. We had a wonderful lunch in the middle of the sea near Secret Lagoon. As they prepare the tables for lunch, we went swimming and snorkeling. Once the two tables are ready, we were welcomed by a big delicious feast: fish, pork liempo, chicken, squid, tahong, dried fish, pancit, rice, sliced watermelons and pineapples, and softdrinks! There is a lot of food but it's just enough for our group to last the whole day.

BOAT: We were welcomed by a spacious two-decker boat named Paradise 3 at the port! It has a small comfort room, charger ports and even free coffee/water! The boat carried its own kayaks so we were able to kayak back and forth the beaches as our boat was too big to dock near the beach. It was no big deal as some of us had an absolute blast climbing the boat and diving into the sea as we wait for our family members to kayak back from the beach.

TOUR: We left for the port at around 9:45am to beat the crowd at the tour spots. All throughout the trip, we didn't feel rushed at all. We took our time at each spot and the guides and crew were very helpful in accomodating our requests.

Big Lagoon - Some of us don't know how to kayak so they kayaked for us! When we were inside the Big Lagoon, the guide took our solo and group pictures. He guided us inside this mini cave-like path in the Lagoon and made sure we got back to the boat safely and on time.

Secret Lagoon - The line to Secret Lagoon was quite long (there's a small opening you have to go through) but the beach had less people. They were honest with us that the entrance line will take time to finish therefore our group decided to do other activities on beach instead. I explored the beach and took photos, while others took more pictures and played with the kids in the water.

Shimizu Island - I personally chose to stay and swim at our docking spot instead. I had fun swimming and diving from the boat. Some people in our group kayaked to Shimizu Island. They swam and snorkelled near the beach. They had an absolute blast exploring the beach as well! They were accompanied by a guide and crew members to the beach.

Papaya Beach - The last tour spot was supposed to be 7 Commandos Beach but there were several boats docked that the guides gave us an option to visit its neighboring beach instead. Some of our group stayed at the boat to swim while others went with us to the beach to play at the sand and accompany the children to play in the water. The guides let us stay a little longer to enjoy the chill beach.

Overall, I highly recommended El Nido Paradise Tours! Thank you for accomodating our big group and making sure our experiences are the top priority. When we get the chance to visit El Nido again, I'll definitely book...

We did the 4D3N from Coron to El Nido as a private tour as our children (age 6 and 8) were too young for any company to allow them to join a group trip. This made it an expensive few days but honestly it was worth every penny! It was genuinely the trip of a lifetime. The boat (El Nido Paradise 4) was in good shape and had loads of space for just the 4 of us but most importantly had an absolutely fantastic crew! Our guide was Prince, he has children a similar age himself and our two just attached themselves to him within a couple of hours! He was fantastic with them, patient and fun. The whole crew were great at their jobs, professional but fun. The captain got us smoothly and safely through a rough crossing on day 2, the chef and his assistant were outstanding - I have no idea how they produced such amazing food in the small ships kitchen with the supplies on board. The barman was always on hand with water or juice after coming out of the water, or something stronger later in the day! And the rest of the crew got us, our belongings and the food on and off the boat, kayaked or snorkelled with a life ring every where we went and generally provided all the support you could want! The trip itself of amazing, I have dived in a lot of locations but the coral reefs around Coron are absolutely fantastic! We snorkelled, explored remote islands, built sandcastles with the kids on the beach. The children went cliff jumping with Prince while we stayed at the bottom to cheer them on! We stayed at 3 different campsites, two very close to each other. We had been told when we booked that they had availability for a private boat but we would have a shared campsite. In the end we actually only shared on night 2, which made it a bit of a later night and a bit noisier for the kids but it wasn’t a big issue. The campsites were clean and the huts were comfortable with good mattresses, pillows and sheets. Out first site even had a freshwater running shower! Although the second two were bucket showers - wasn’t a problem though. Over dinner we had entertainment from an acoustic guitarist, which was lovely and every evening they had a show performed by fire dancers, which was amazing. Overall we have memories from this trip that will last a lifetime, leaping from the top of the boat, seeing turtles, coral and more fish that we could count, watching the bonfire burn in the evening with the stars overhead and falling asleep to the sound of the waves. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend both the tours and El Nido Paradise company. The people turned the trip onto something really special. As I write this my daughter has fallen asleep on Princes shoulder as we drive from the port on El Nido...

I feel compelled to share our experience on the same 3-day, 2-night tour from El Nido to Coron that was recently given a negative review (german man and his wife). Our experience was completely different, and I want to provide a more balanced perspective for future travelers.

First, the islands truly are stunning, and our experience with Jerek and the entire crew was exceptional. The staff went above and beyond to ensure everyone had an amazing experience. What wasn't mentioned in the previous review was the tremendous effort the crew made to create a friendly, family-like atmosphere.

While the previous reviewer complained about departure times and schedules, we found the relaxed island pace to be part of the charm. The crew wasn't being unprofessional - they were ensuring everyone was properly fed and ready before moving to the next destination. Safety and comfort were clearly priorities.

The complaint about "lack of structure" seems misplaced on an island-hopping adventure where weather, tides, and local conditions naturally influence the schedule. The crew adapted wonderfully to ensure we got the best experience possible.

I was particularly disappointed to read accusations about the crew's behavior. Throughout our trip, every staff member was respectful, friendly, and professional. The crew's camaraderie was genuine, creating a warm atmosphere for all guests.

What wasn't mentioned was how the chef and other crew members spent their free time making beautiful handmade bracelets - a thoughtful gesture that several guests appreciated, not just "two people" as claimed.

Unfortunately, what actually detracted from our experience was the behavior of one particular guest who: Urinated in the ocean in broad daylight near children from another campsite Attempted to start arguments with our guide Jerek Built an unauthorized fire on the beach under trees (creating both a safety hazard and environmental damage that staff had to clean up) Helped himself to drinks instead of asking the staff Continuously complained and looked down on the local staff

What should have been highlighted in any honest review: Exceptional snorkeling where we saw turtles and vibrant coral Comfortable sleeping arrangements Crew members who sang and created a joyful atmosphere Delicious fresh meals Staff who treated guests like family

Our 3-day journey felt like traveling with friends rather than a commercial tour, making it an authentic and memorable Philippine experience. I highly recommend this tour to anyone seeking both natural beauty and cultural connection.

Thank you to the crew and the...