2019 • 02 • 22

More detailed El Nido travel guide here: El Nido Budget Travel Guide

Hidden Beach is one of the places you’ll visit when you book Tour C. It is far, but it is worth the trip because of its secluded location, fine white sand, and clear waters. It has a rugged appearance, giving it a raw appeal. Relax on the beach, swim in the waters, and just marvel at the stunning limestone surrounding it.

How to Get There

Nearest Airport: El Nido Airport, also known as Lio Airport (Palawan); Puerto Princesa International Airport (Palawan); Francisco B. Reyes Airport, also known as Busuanga Airport (Palawan)

By Air

1. There are many flights to and from Puerto Princesa. From Manila, major airlines such as Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and AirAsia have daily and regular flights. Buy your plane tickets months in advance to get the best and lowest possible price.
    
   There are also direct flights to El Nido from Manila via Air SWIFT, but this will cost you more.
2. Once in Puerto Princesa, you have the option to board the RoRo and Cherry Bus or one of the many vans that travel to El Nido. The bus option costs around P290-P480/way and the van’s fare costs around P550 to P600 per way.

 
Via van, head to Robinson’s Mall where the van terminal is located.
Via bus and RoRo bus, go to Junction 1 (P8), and then ride a multi-cab going to San Jose Terminal. You can also hire a tricycle for P80-100.
 

3. Once you arrive in El Nido, take a tricycle going downtown or directly to your hotel.
4. From either the town proper or along Bacuit Bay, book El Nido’s Tour C.

 

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Entrance Fee and Other Charges

Hidden Beach is included in El Nido’s Tour C package. Check itinerary first before booking.

• El Nido Island Hopping Tour C: P1400/person
  Note: The local government standardizes the tour rates. Island hopping tour operation starts at 9am and ends at 4pm.
• Eco-Tourism Development Fee: P200 (good for 10 days)
• Tour C Private Boat Rental: P3000 – P6000 (depending on the size of the boat and group)
• Others: P700 (kayak rental, whole day, within operation hours); P150 (snorkel gear rental)

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Don’t Miss

• Hidden Beach is a picturesque destination with its bone-white sand soft as powder and crystal clear azure waters surrounded by towering limestone. Relax on the beach, get a tan, take many photos, wade in the waters, or go snorkeling during your stay.

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Don’t Forget

• You’ll need enough cash. Even if there are ATMs in town, there are often long lines, and the chances of those machines running out of money are relatively high.
• Hidden Beach is usually the lunch stopover spot of Tour C. Food is included in island hopping tours, but you can bring your own snacks and drinks during your stay at Hidden Beach. Bring your trash with you.
• To save money, bring your own gear for snorkeling such as a mask, snorkel tube, fins, and others you may need.
• Waterproof your gadgets as you don’t want to damage your phone and/or camera and lose the photos and videos you took.
• Bring a power bank to keep your phone and camera charged for the trip.
• Follow the rules and regulations.

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If You Have More Time and Budget

• El Nido has other joining tours (A, B, and D) and places you can visit by tricycle or on a motorbike.
• If you want to have a slow day of relaxing and unwinding, go to Nacpan Beach. You can also watch the sunset in Marimegmeg Beach or Las Cabanas.
• If you have more days to spare, you can plan for a trip to Coron and/or Puerto Princesa.

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Where to Stay

Whether budget or high-end, you have plenty of choices in El Nido. Here are some of the top-rated accommodations according to Agoda users, in no particular order.

• Matinloc Resort. ✅ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY
• El Nido Resorts Miniloc Island. ✅ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY
• Vellago Resort. ✅ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY
• El Nido Resorts Lagen Island. ✅ CHECK RATES & AVAILABILITY

For more options, search here: Palawan Hotels