Tour itinerary in Philippines
(5 DAYS LUXURY KAYAKING SAFARI)
Day 1: Arrive in El Nido airport where the guide will meet you with transportation to the town of El Nido. Transfer to the campsite on Miniloc via banca. Late lunch followed by orientation paddle to Simuzu Island, with the opportunity to snorkel around the island’s shallow reef flat. Overnight camping in this stunning location.
Day 2: Miniloc Island offers so much to see that the entire day will be spent exploring the hidden lagoons and fantastic reefs around the island. Our morning will be spent in Big and Small Lagoons where we will kayak and snorkel inside the picture-perfect bays. In the afternoon we paddle to Tres Marias and then continue to South Miniloc for an afternoon snorkel. Return to camp for sunset.
Day 3: We begin the morning with a banca cruise to the western-most islands in Bacuit Bay, the Guntao Islands. There we will snorkel in Guntao Channel, a large shallow sand bed with huge coral bommies strewn about. Each bommie contains hundreds of species of coral and equal numbers of fish. We head into Tapiutan Strait for lunch, but stop first at an area called 'The Shrine'.
Built in 1985 by the Philippine National Church, it serves to show appreciation to the wonder and beauty of El Nido. After lunch we visit secret beach beside a small marine lake with fascinating marine life, and then head to our final destination, South Miniloc. Here we drift snorkel along shallow reef flats and vertical drop-offs. Return to a newly pitched-campsite at Seven Commandos beach. There is unlimited kayaking potential in front of seven commandos beach.
Day 4: In the morning, we transfer to Aberrawan River via banca for a mangrove kayak tour. After the kayaking our boat transports us from the mouth of the river to Pinisil Cave for snorkeling and more paddling. Our lunch will be served on a beach near Cudegnon Cave, with a visit to the cave before kayaking to Vigan Island. Our boat will meet us there and transport us to Pangulasian for afternoon snorkel. Return to camp for sunset. There is the opportunity for night snorkeling or moonlight paddling at Seven Commandos.
Day 5: We begin the day with a morning snorkel at one of the best snorkeling sites in El Nido, Seven Commandos. After breakfast, we head via banca to Cadlao Island. Beginning at the beaches on the northwest side, we paddle south to Cadlao Lagoon, also a fantastic snorkeling site. After lunch we return to El Nido town for your onward flight or optional extension of stay.