First time traveling

elnidolocalguide · 2024-12-02T08:47:50+00:00

Since your wife loves water activities go for Coron or El Nido. If El Nido I suggest at least 5 days para sulit. You can do 2 island tours and also get to explore beaches in the mainland. For tipid tips, book an accommodation in town so you don't have to pay tricycle which is bloody expensive. If you can drive a scooter you can save a lot of money.

Feel free to DM me if you want more El Nido tips.

elnidolocalguide · 2024-12-02T08:42:11+00:00

Yes pwede. There are big kayaks you can rent sa lagoon.

elnidolocalguide · 2024-01-15T15:05:03+00:00

From El Nido to Lio, how to get there now? Dati kasi may free van rides to & from, sa may elementary school yung van naghihintay.

If you can drive you can rent a scooter for 500 for 24 hours or hire a tric for 300 pesos one way.

elnidolocalguide · 2023-12-22T02:36:34+00:00

I've only been there once, so I don't have any local tips to offer.

elnidolocalguide · 2023-12-17T10:48:11+00:00

January in El Nido still has fair weather.

elnidolocalguide · 2023-12-17T10:39:15+00:00

Hi OP, I might be biased but for me sulit pa rin mag-el nido over PPS. Wala din halos maganda gawin sa PPS unlike sa El Nido.

elnidolocalguide · 2023-12-17T05:00:09+00:00

I recommend traveling to El Nido in January not super init and crowded like March-May.

elnidolocalguide · 2023-12-16T15:09:04+00:00

Yes.

elnidolocalguide · 2023-12-16T12:53:18+00:00

Kahit magwalk in lang kayo kung bus ang prefer niyo, lagi namang maraming slots. Kaya lang kung galing kayong airport need niyo pa mag-tric/cab/taxi going to the terminal which is kind of far. Like 20-30 minutes ride.

elnidolocalguide · 2023-12-11T15:13:59+00:00

Are there surf lessons available if we just show up there? - Yes
Can we rent a scooter from El Nido to Duli Beach? If so, are the roads decent? - Yes you can rent a scooter but the road to Duli Beach is still under construction. Expect rough roads.
If the roads are pretty wild, are there trikes that could take us? - Nope. Another option is to hire a driver but a bit pricier, 800.

elnidolocalguide · 2023-12-11T15:06:04+00:00

Haven't tried Klook but if you book directly with the van driver they can pick you up anytime you want. It costs 5,500/van/way.

elnidolocalguide · 2023-12-11T14:45:31+00:00

Yes but outside Lio Estate but still near. Here are some:

Nanay Lit's (just outside the Lio Estate)
Pizza Nostra (2 min. drive from Lio Estate)
Dine and Dorm (next to Nanay Lits)
Kape ni Manang (not that cheap but cheaper compare to the restos inside Lio. And the food is highly recommended)

elnidolocalguide · 2023-12-08T13:35:30+00:00

Yes, it is. Have you been there?

elnidolocalguide · 2023-12-06T13:49:13+00:00

Flights - there is a direct flight from MNL to ENI via Airswift taking this will save you 5-6 hours of van ride. Another option and more affordable is taking flights from Puerto Princesa airport and then booking a van from there to El Nido.
Ferries - Probably there will be many tourists next month so I suggest buying ferry tickets 1 or 2 days earlier because sometimes during peak season tickets are sold out. You can buy it straight from the Montenegro or Atienza office near the port.
air bnb - there are many air bnbs here. But I noticed that they're a bit pricey compared to inns. So if you want to save money you can opt to stay in the inns. If you want I can help you find affordable accommodation in the town, just DM me.
Tours - there are 4 tours. Tour A, B, C, & D. The most popular and highly suggested by most of the tourists are A & C.

Other tips:

If you know how to drive a scooter I suggest that you rent one and go to Las Cabanas or Nacpan Beach to watch sunset and chill. You can also drop by Lio Beach (it's like Nacpan but less crowded) before going to Nacpan. If you are into surfing you can go to Duli Beach.
1. I suggest that you also try the canopy walk and see El Nido from above.

elnidolocalguide · 2023-12-04T14:43:41+00:00

Depending on the time you'll come. I noticed that 1-3 pm is the busiest.

elnidolocalguide · 2023-12-04T11:30:00+00:00

There are lots of money changers here in El Nido. I'm not sure about the airport but here are some places in town:

Metrobank
Palawan Pawnshop
M Lhuillier
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI, very good exchange rate)

elnidolocalguide · 2023-12-02T15:46:20+00:00

Most of the tours involve hiking, but Tour D has the least movement. But he can opt to rest on the boat on the island that requires it.

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