Explore secret lagoons and swim with diverse populations of tropical fish
- 8 hours
- English
- Daily Tour
- 7 days Free Cancellation
Overview
The second most popular to El Nido is Tour A is El Nido Island Hopping C. Tour C is known for having the best snorkeling tour and provides the most significant opportunity for sea turtles. The tour visits and snorkels to a place that once used to host a convent and a school, the Matinloc Shrine, which is now a place to walk around and explore the yet charming land that legends say is haunted by a ghost.
Another attraction of tour C is Helicopter island; like most islands of Bacuit Bay, Helicopter Island (also known as Dilumacad Island) boasts towering cliffs covered with thick vegetation that resembles the shape of a helicopter when it is viewed from afar, although many visitors have a hard time associating its shape with a helicopter. Helicopter island is also an excellent place to relax, unwind, and picnic lunch during the trip.
Activity Highlights
- Discover how Secret beach got its name
- Appreciate the beauty and history of the old Matinloc shrine and its surrounding
- Watch limestone cliffs resemble the shape of a helicopter
What to expect


Matinloc Shrine

Secret Beach

Talisay Beach El Nido
What's Included
- Exclusive motorize boat
- Tour guide
- Life vest
- Mask and Snorkel
- Islands to visit
- Helicopter Island
- Matinloc Shrine
- Secret Beach
- Talisay Beach
- Hidden Beach
Not Included
- Matinloc Shrine entrance fee (optional, pls bring extra cash if you plan to enter the island)
- Tip to the driver and guide (It's customary to leave a tip for the driver and guide service)
Estimated Itinerary
Since the boat is exclusive to your group, itinerary is flexible and the sequence of the island will depend on the crowd on each island. You can skip any destination you want and even stop on another island, as long as it’s on the route of Tour C.
Tour duration is more or less 7 – 8 hours in total. The island hopping activity will end around 4 PM.
Tour Tips
- Avoid crowds on weekends and Philippines holiday
- Bring extra clothes for change, towel, and an underwater camera if available
Activity Policy
Bad Weather Policy
There is a possibility that the tour or activity was suspended due to unpredictable nature, inclement weather, and other environmental factors that are beyond our control. In such an occurrence, we regret to inform you that there will be no refund on the used transportation charges.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to departure time, otherwise will be based on our Terms and Conditions.
price per person varies by group size