The Last Frontier: El Nido

By Wanderingjoshua
After seeing what Tour A offered I was eager to see more of what El Nido had to offer. We booked Tour C for P900 since it was also highly recommended by the tour guides and agencies.

The first destination on our tour was Las Cabanas Beach Resort. I was used to seeing the long stretch of sand, clear waters, and coconut trees in El Nido but it was still worth looking at. The resort could be reached by motorbike, tricycle or private car. It wasn't supposed to be a part of the tour but it was still worth seeing.
The Beach
The journey to Hidden took another 50 minutes to an hour but the wait was worth it. The jagged limestone rocks covered a small path that led to a secluded beach. 
 

Hidden Beach

The boatman managed to maneuver the boat through the narrow pathway. After a few minutes, I was mesmerized by the small secluded beach just behind the limestone formations.

Hidden Beach


Hidden Beach

I kept hearing a song playing in my head but couldn't quite put my finger on it. There was something about Hidden Beach that seemed ethereal.

Hidden Beach

We had Hidden Beach practically to ourselves since there was only one boat that arrived and only stopped for a short while. Hidden Beach quickly became one of my favorite spots in El Nido. You can camp here and stay the night because it is relatively safe and secluded.

Talisay Beach

Talisay Beach was the next stop on Tour C. The soft sand and clear waters made the long trip worth it.

Makinat Beach

Makinat Beach was identical to Talisay Beach. The large limestone formations created a delicate backdrop for the white sand and clear waters.

Cadlao Lagoon

Cadlao Lagoon was another sight to behold. The green waters and jagged limestone formations created a beautiful contrast. The scars of the limestone and the clear waters enthused the nature lover in me.

Cadlao Lagoon


Cadlao Lagoon


Cadlao Lagoon

It was nice to get to relax after a tiring trip to the different islands and lagoons in Tour C.

Helicopter Island


Helicopter Island

Our last stop took us to Helicopter Island, it was called that way because of the shape it took when seen from a distance. he long stretch of beach was the place where families, friends, and travelers get to relax. Our stay in El Nido came to an abrupt end right after Tour C because we had to catch the van going back to Puerto at 6PM.