Tour D is a full-day boat trip built around Small Lagoon, Cadlao Lagoon, Nat-nat Beach, and Pasandigan — the four destinations that showed up consistently on both operator listings checked for this page. A fifth stop, Paradise Beach, appears on one listing and may or may not be included depending on the operator and day.
Quick summary
- Route type: Full-day island hopping, Bacuit Bay
- Core stops (confirmed on both listings checked): Small Lagoon, Cadlao Lagoon, Nat-nat Beach, Pasandigan
- Typical additional stop (varies by operator): Paradise Beach
- Duration: Roughly 7.5–8.5 hours, morning pickup (around 8:30–9:00 AM) to mid/late afternoon (around 4:30–5:00 PM)
- Typical price: ₱1,500–₱1,600 per person, base rate
- Not included: environmental/eco fee (~₱400) and a Small Lagoon entrance fee (~₱200), paid separately — see Fees below
- Departs from: El Nido town
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What’s actually on the itinerary
Tour D’s identity is Small Lagoon — a narrower, kayak-through lagoon distinct from Tour A’s Big Lagoon, paired with Cadlao Lagoon’s cliff-framed water. Both listings checked for this page included the same four stops:
Small Lagoon — kayak through narrow rock formations into the lagoon.
Cadlao Lagoon — a cliff-framed lagoon with crystal-clear water.
Nat-nat Beach — the lunch stop, with a buffet meal.
Pasandigan — a calm-water cove/beach used for swimming and snorkeling.
One listing also includes Paradise Beach, a white sand beach stop, as a fifth destination — the other doesn’t mention it, so treat it the same way as the variable stops on Tours A, B, and C: possible, not guaranteed.
A typical day looks like this:
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| ~8:30–9:00 AM | Pickup or meetup in town |
| ~9:00–9:15 AM | Depart by boat |
| Mid-morning | Small Lagoon |
| Late morning | Paradise Beach (some operators), Cadlao Lagoon |
| Midday | Lunch at Nat-nat Beach |
| Early afternoon | Pasandigan |
| ~4:30–5:00 PM | Return to town |
What’s included and what isn’t
Inclusions vary slightly by operator, but a standard Tour D booking covers:
- Boat and licensed boat crew/guide
- Life vest
- Lunch (buffet-style on most listings)
- Drinking water
- Basic snorkeling gear on most listings
Not included, and worth budgeting for separately:
- An environmental/eco fee, typically around ₱400 per person
- A Small Lagoon entrance fee, typically around ₱200 per person
- Optional add-ons: kayak rental (typically ₱300–350), gear rental, gratuities
Same fee-transparency approach as Tours A, B, and C — standard across El Nido operators generally.
Today’s Tour D operators & prices
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Choosing between Tour A, B, C, and D
Tour A is El Nido’s original lagoon route — Big Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Secret Lagoon. Tour B is the caves-and-sandbar route — Snake Island, Cudugnon Cave, Entalula Island. Tour C covers the most secluded, most photographed beaches — Hidden Beach, Secret Beach, Talisay Beach, Helicopter Island. Tour D covers a second, quieter set of lagoons — Small Lagoon and Cadlao Lagoon — plus Nat-nat Beach and Pasandigan.
Worth knowing: Tour D is the one tour that shares a theme with Tour A (both include a lagoon) — but the specific lagoons don’t overlap, so pairing A and D still covers different ground, it’s just the closest thing to a repeat among the four. B and C have no thematic overlap with any of the others.
FAQ
What’s the difference between Tour D and Tour A — don’t they both have lagoons?
Yes, both include a lagoon, but different ones — Tour A visits Big Lagoon, Tour D visits the smaller, more kayak-focused Small Lagoon plus the separate Cadlao Lagoon. None of the other stops overlap between the two tours.
Are the environmental fee and Small Lagoon entrance included in the price?
No — both are paid separately from the tour price: the environmental fee is typically around ₱400 per person, and Small Lagoon’s entrance fee is typically around ₱200 per person. Check the specific operator’s listing for current amounts.
Will I definitely visit Paradise Beach?
Not guaranteed — one operator’s listing includes it, another doesn’t mention it. The four confirmed stops on every Tour D checked are Small Lagoon, Cadlao Lagoon, Nat-nat Beach, and Pasandigan.
Can I cancel?
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure on every tour listed here. If the coastguard suspends sailing, you are refunded in full or moved to another day.
What if my tour is cancelled?
The coastguard suspends sailing when the sea is rough. You are refunded in full or moved to another day, your choice.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Tour A — Lagoons & Beaches — El Nido’s original lagoon route
- Tour B — Caves & Sandbars — no thematic overlap with Tour D
- Tour C — Hidden Beach & Secret Beach — no thematic overlap with Tour D
- Where to Stay — featured stays with direct-booking discounts
