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The Municipality of El Nido is located in northern Palawan and can be reached by a short plane ride from Manila or Puerto Princesa or by 6 hour road trip from the capital. It is also serviced by seasonal ‘boats’ to/from Manila. It is bounded by the Municipality of Taytay on the south, Linapacan Strait on the east and South China Sea on the farther west and the shallower waters of Bacuit Bay where many islands and islets are scattered.

A local tour/travel agency has been offering day-tour Island hopping in Bacuit Bay. Since there are too many islands and islets to be explored, there are three (3) available day-tour trips to choose from; Tour A,B and C,
I took them all, starting with B then C and finally A.

Tour B

Since my 3 day tour ordeal (?hehe?) started with Tour B, I really enjoyed all the places we went to. Lunch of grilled fish, fresh green salad, rice and banana was served (little that I know, that was standard meal for every boat trip I took).

We snorkeled on a short stop on the way to Snake Island and we were welcomed by stings from the tiny jellyfish, prompting us all to go back the boat. After Snake Island and a beautiful view from the top of a small islet we docked and had a short walk on the beach towards Cudugnan Cave. While inside the cave,we took pictures and joked around for a while, I was with a group of jolly Britons and all-smile Japanese-Filipino couple. Then we went back to our boat to our next stop, another cave , Cathedral but unlike the St. Paul underground river , it is not navigable by big boats. We continued the trip and passed by Lagen Resort, I think I saw armed guards looking at us and every boat in sight and we finally stopped at Pinabuyutan Island for more snorkeling and relaxing. Tour B costs P800/pax.

BRING Camera, Towel, Swimsuit, Sunblock, : Mineral Water, soda and beer are available in the boat while mask & fins must be secure at the start of the trip, the shop rents out the gears.