{"id":14304,"date":"2020-03-18T16:00:50","date_gmt":"2020-03-18T08:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/?p=14304"},"modified":"2020-03-27T14:42:27","modified_gmt":"2020-03-27T06:42:27","slug":"el-nido-island-hopping-tour-d-best-kept-lagoons-and-beaches-for-a-moment-of-solitude","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2020\/03\/18\/el-nido-island-hopping-tour-d-best-kept-lagoons-and-beaches-for-a-moment-of-solitude\/","title":{"rendered":"El Nido Island Hopping Tour D: Best-Kept Lagoons and Beaches For a Moment of Solitude"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\">El Nido&#8217;s four island hopping categories have their own individual charm.\u00a0\u00a0From Tour A&#8217;s majestic lagoons, Tour B&#8217;s limestone caves to Tour C&#8217;s amazing beaches, what&#8217;s in store for you when you choose Tour D?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14310\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Island-Hopping-Tour-D-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Island-Hopping-Tour-D-5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Island-Hopping-Tour-D-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Island-Hopping-Tour-D-5-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">While being the most underrated tour category, <strong>Tour D<\/strong> boasts some of the best-kept lagoons and beaches not many people are aware of. So read on and discover some of the most chill and unspoiled islands of El Nido!<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2020\/03\/16\/el-nido-island-hopping-tour-b-limestone-caves-and-unspoiled-beaches\/\" target=\"_blank\">El Nido Island Hopping Tour B: Limestone Caves and Unspoiled Beaches<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Cadlao Lagoon<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Towering limestone rocks surround the turquoise waters of <strong>Cadlao Lagoon<\/strong> is one of the beautiful stops on this tour. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are two options to enter the lagoon, you can either swim your way to the middle or rent a kayak that costs<strong> Php 200<\/strong> for small <em>(can fit up to two people)<\/em> and <strong>Php 300<\/strong> for big kayaks <em>(good for 3 to 4 people).<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14305\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Island-Hopping-Tour-D-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Island-Hopping-Tour-D-1.jpg 534w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Island-Hopping-Tour-D-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the middle, you can get off the boat and take photos as the water in this area is just below the knee. You can swim towards the center where you can snorkel around to catch the colorful marine life of El Nido.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Small Lagoon<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <strong>Small Lagoon<\/strong> is located at Miniloc Island just near the Big Lagoon and is often the first stop on this tour. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It used to be part of Tour A but because of the new rules prohibiting combination tours and allowing just one prime spot (Big Lagoon, Small Lagoon, and Secret Beach) per day, Small Lagoon was moved to Tour D.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14306\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Island-Hopping-Tour-D-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Island-Hopping-Tour-D-6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Island-Hopping-Tour-D-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Island-Hopping-Tour-D-6-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Small Lagoon is a small and a little complicated to navigate in terms of kayaking as the area is surrounded by towering limestone rocks. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14307\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Island-Hopping-Tour-D-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Island-Hopping-Tour-D-7.jpg 534w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Island-Hopping-Tour-D-7-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can also get adventurous here as you paddle your way in the middle of kissing rocks or get off the boat and hop in one of the big rocks to take photos.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Remember to be really careful and to always wear your life vests once you leave the kayak boats as the water here is really deep. The small kayak costs <strong>Php 300<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Ipil Beach\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Ipil Beach<\/strong> is one of the closest beaches near the town of El Nido and while it is a popular stop, there is actually a hidden gem also close to the town, also known as the Ipil Beach 2 or Ipil Beach extension.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14308\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Island-Hopping-Tour-D-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Island-Hopping-Tour-D-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Island-Hopping-Tour-D-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Island-Hopping-Tour-D-4-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ipil Beach Extension is a less-crowded often uninhabited white sandy beach with crystal clear water perfect for those who want the beach all for themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This quiet beach is also a good spot for sunset watching plus, if you\u2019re looking for good reception of the signal, you can have it here!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14309\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Island-Hopping-Tour-D-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Island-Hopping-Tour-D-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Island-Hopping-Tour-D-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Island-Hopping-Tour-D-3-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Apart from\u00a0the lagoons and the beaches you can visit on Tour D, there are also several stops you can make like\u00a0<strong>Entalula Island<\/strong>, a private island with only a portion of it open for the public to enjoy and <strong>Popolkan Island<\/strong>, a recommended snorkeling site boasting a vibrant marine life.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">There are small caves around Entalula Island where people can find shade while resting and guests can also enjoy the beach sand as it is also fine and powdery.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14298\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Talisay-Beach_Philippine-Primer-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"801\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Talisay-Beach_Philippine-Primer-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Talisay-Beach_Philippine-Primer-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Talisay-Beach_Philippine-Primer-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Meanwhile, both islands\u00a0are also the usual lunch stop so make sure that if you do stop here for some foods, keep your trash with you until you get back to the town proper.<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2020\/03\/15\/el-nido-island-hopping-tour-a-majestic-lagoons-kayaks-and-beaches\/\" target=\"_blank\">El Nido Island Hopping Tour A: Majestic Lagoons, Kayaks and Beaches<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Corazon Travel and Tours<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Corazon Travel and Tours\u00a0offers a tour package for\u00a0El Nido Island Hopping Tour B starting at Php 1,300\/person for joiners.\u00a0The package includes hotel\u00a0a tour guide, boat transfers, picnic lunch, entrance fees, and pick-up and drop-off at hotels within El Nido town proper and Corong-Corong area.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Corazon Travel and Tours is a duly-licensed travel and tour operator based in Puerto Princesa Palawan, providing an all-in-one complete package with accommodation, eco-tours, and full meals guaranteed to make your stay hassle-free.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"396\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14259\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/CTT-Logo-High-Res-768x512-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/CTT-Logo-High-Res-768x512-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/CTT-Logo-High-Res-768x512-1-300x155.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">They also offer private eco-tours or budget packages for solo or group travelers. All packages provide you with a local tour guide, driver, and tour coordinator to help you get the most out of your stay.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">For tips on island hopping in El Nido, such as information on fees to pay, what to bring, and booking a tour, check out our separate blog\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2020\/03\/14\/a-guide-to-el-nido-island-hopping-tours-fees-and-everything-in-between\/\" target=\"_blank\">A Guide to El Nido Island Hopping<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Corazon Travel and Tours Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a0G\/F PC Arcade Bldg., Junction 1, Brgy. San Miguel, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan<br \/>\n<strong>Contact numbers:<\/strong>\u00a00998-970-8790 (Smart) \/ 0977-843-3339 (Globe) \/ 0927-685-5534 (Globe) \/ (048) 433-0508 (PLDT)<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:travelwithcorazon@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\">travelwithcorazon@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:corazontravelandtours@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\">corazontravelandtours@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:corazontravelandtours@yahoo.com\" target=\"_blank\">corazontravelandtours@yahoo.com<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Website:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/corazontravelandtours.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">corazontravelandtours.com<\/a><strong><br \/>\nFacebook:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/corazontravelph\" target=\"_blank\">Corazon Travel and Tours<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>This first appeared in Philippine Primer\u2019s Japanese and English Magazine March 2020 issue.<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Written by Denisse Tenorio<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While being the most underrated tour category, Tour D boasts some of the best-kept lagoons and beaches not many people are aware of. 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