Review El Nido Island Hopping Tour D: Small Lagoon, Cadlao Lagoon, Pasadigan Cove & Natnat Beach | Philippines
Head off the beaten path to explore the tropical sanctuary of El Nido. Enjoy island hopping and swimming in the crystal clear waters of Cadlao Lagoon.
WENCHI
There are many beaches and two optional canoe trips.
2026-03-14 14:40
The optional canoeing is highly recommended if you enjoy paddling. Unfortunately, it was a cloudy day, so we spent a lot of time in the cold water. I would suggest doing the ABC (Aero-Optics and Pokémon Islands) activity first and then this one. The lagoon is truly beautiful and worth seeing. Lunch was similar to the other activities and quite good, but eating the same thing every day can get a bit monotonous.
Yu Syuan
Highly recommended for families with young children
2025-12-29 08:56
The boat is a bit small because fewer people choose this tour, but we chose it and tour A because we had children with us. Tour C is the least recommended for children (because one section has very strong currents). This tour includes two canoeing options, but you can choose whether to purchase extra for both. Having fewer people also has its advantages; the crew can better attend to everyone. This tour doesn't involve activities like climbing into caves; most of the time is spent snorkeling or playing in the water.
JHENG DIAN
Very nice trip
2025-08-05 04:32
It's a great island tour. You can buy waterproof bags and mobile phone cases at the meeting point in the morning. You can also go boating and snorkeling in the lagoon. Remember to bring some pesos, as boating costs money. You can also buy coconuts to drink at some attractions, and merchants will sell coconuts or popsicles on the boat. It's a great itinerary.
Hao
all went well
2024-07-03 11:57
Had tour A and C last year through another website. Booked tour D on kkday and found out it’s run by same agency. Everything is quite standard. A little chaotic at the meetup place but same with other agency. Weather wasn’t good but all activities went well. The only problem is the lunch beach which had too many mosquitos.
HSIN YUNG
The itinerary is all there, and the lunch is delicious
2023-02-25 12:28
If there is a chance, I will recommend friends to participate again, thank you KKday
SHU FENG
It is adventurous and not recommended for those who are too young or too old to participate.
2025-01-31 02:36
I thought that itinerary D had less water access and was not recommended for the elderly. You had to wade into the crab boat at the beginning. If you are not good at swimming, you can ask the tour guide to arrange a canoe to board the boat. The first itinerary was snorkeling, and the second itinerary was When you reach the beach, you can choose to snorkel in the nearby cave. The rocks in the cave are very sharp. You can climb in and see the small lake in the cave. The third trip is to have lunch and rest on the beach. The lunch is delicious. The rice noodles and curry chicken were too salty. The fourth trip was sea kayaking. Each boat had to pay an additional 300 yuan in fees. The waves were big and it took a long time to paddle. I was tired. The fifth trip was kayaking in the small lagoon. The sea was calm, the scenery of paddling through the small cave was beautiful, and the overall trip was very enriching!
Sunny
Severely delayed departure with no compensation
2025-10-27 06:23
During the more than one-hour delay, the on-site staff did not proactively explain the situation, and when she inquired, they were unresponsive. The logistics management staff could only apologize repeatedly, and requests for compensation went unanswered. Several previous reviews had also mentioned the delay issue, and it seems that it has not only failed to improve but has worsened. The tour guide and the boat staff were very nice, and the attractions were also good.
Dmitrii
Goods
2022-07-15 18:47
The agency did not provide tour D that I had booked. I was put on tour A without warning.
Head off the beaten path to explore the tropical sanctuary of El Nido. Enjoy island hopping and swimming in the crystal clear waters of Cadlao Lagoon.
WENCHI
There are many beaches and two optional canoe trips.
2026-03-14 14:40
The optional canoeing is highly recommended if you enjoy paddling. Unfortunately, it was a cloudy day, so we spent a lot of time in the cold water. I would suggest doing the ABC (Aero-Optics and Pokémon Islands) activity first and then this one. The lagoon is truly beautiful and worth seeing. Lunch was similar to the other activities and quite good, but eating the same thing every day can get a bit monotonous.
Yu Syuan
Highly recommended for families with young children
2025-12-29 08:56
The boat is a bit small because fewer people choose this tour, but we chose it and tour A because we had children with us. Tour C is the least recommended for children (because one section has very strong currents). This tour includes two canoeing options, but you can choose whether to purchase extra for both. Having fewer people also has its advantages; the crew can better attend to everyone. This tour doesn't involve activities like climbing into caves; most of the time is spent snorkeling or playing in the water.
JHENG DIAN
Very nice trip
2025-08-05 04:32
It's a great island tour. You can buy waterproof bags and mobile phone cases at the meeting point in the morning. You can also go boating and snorkeling in the lagoon. Remember to bring some pesos, as boating costs money. You can also buy coconuts to drink at some attractions, and merchants will sell coconuts or popsicles on the boat. It's a great itinerary.
Hao
all went well
2024-07-03 11:57
Had tour A and C last year through another website. Booked tour D on kkday and found out it’s run by same agency. Everything is quite standard. A little chaotic at the meetup place but same with other agency. Weather wasn’t good but all activities went well. The only problem is the lunch beach which had too many mosquitos.
HSIN YUNG
The itinerary is all there, and the lunch is delicious
2023-02-25 12:28
If there is a chance, I will recommend friends to participate again, thank you KKday
SHU FENG
It is adventurous and not recommended for those who are too young or too old to participate.
2025-01-31 02:36
I thought that itinerary D had less water access and was not recommended for the elderly. You had to wade into the crab boat at the beginning. If you are not good at swimming, you can ask the tour guide to arrange a canoe to board the boat. The first itinerary was snorkeling, and the second itinerary was When you reach the beach, you can choose to snorkel in the nearby cave. The rocks in the cave are very sharp. You can climb in and see the small lake in the cave. The third trip is to have lunch and rest on the beach. The lunch is delicious. The rice noodles and curry chicken were too salty. The fourth trip was sea kayaking. Each boat had to pay an additional 300 yuan in fees. The waves were big and it took a long time to paddle. I was tired. The fifth trip was kayaking in the small lagoon. The sea was calm, the scenery of paddling through the small cave was beautiful, and the overall trip was very enriching!
Sunny
Severely delayed departure with no compensation
2025-10-27 06:23
During the more than one-hour delay, the on-site staff did not proactively explain the situation, and when she inquired, they were unresponsive. The logistics management staff could only apologize repeatedly, and requests for compensation went unanswered. Several previous reviews had also mentioned the delay issue, and it seems that it has not only failed to improve but has worsened. The tour guide and the boat staff were very nice, and the attractions were also good.
Dmitrii
Goods
2022-07-15 18:47
The agency did not provide tour D that I had booked. I was put on tour A without warning.
