Walk, Trek, and Climb
The trails around El Nido are every much like its roads: rough and dirty. But the views and wildlife one sees along the way are well worth the trouble. We recommend you bring lots of water on these long jaunts, because water stations are really, really hard to find. And as with the rest of the islands, the sun is intense, even among the relatively cool shade of the forests, so sun block is a must. You might want to add some insect repellant too.
Snorkel, Swim, and Dive
Pump boats are readily available to take you around
to the covers and lagoons that abound in and around
El Nido. Miniloc is a great place for snorkeling, and
you'll enjoy getting up close and personal with schools of fish right off shore. Kayak around the Big and Small Lagoons and come back with memories of orchid line cliffs and a kaleidoscope of marine life lining the dream of your afternoon siestas. Dive boats abound and you can get one for US$25-35, inclusive of two dives, a dive master, and basic dive equipment. There are numerous dive shops that are more than willing to point you to the best dive sites around. You don't need to be an experienced diver to get a taste of the rich display of fish and coral that you can find in the waters of El Nido.
El Nido Pumpboat Owners
& Operators Association
Offers island hopping tours with comfortable, safe and well equipped boats operated by courteous and friendly crews.
