Time zone
GMT +08:00
No time difference
Currency
IDR
1PHP = 286.88IDR
Official languages
English
Best time to visit
DEC - MAY
Dry season provides perfect conditions for island hopping.
Recommended trip duration
4 days
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El Nido at a glance
Quick facts about El Nido
What to know before visiting El Nido
What to do in El Nido
El Nido is best known for Water activities, followed by Parks & gardens and Tours, with Massages and Outdoor & sports activities rounding out popular choices. The booking rhythm peaks around February and stays high through April, so expect boat trips and island-hopping to be busiest then. Klook booking data shows those categories dominate visitor activity year-round, while quieter months such as September see far fewer bookings. Decide whether you want lively island days or a calmer escape: visit in peak season for the full island atmosphere, or pick the quieter months for more space and relaxed beaches.
When to visit El Nido
February is the busiest month — Klook bookings rise sharply in February — and demand stays high through March and April; the quietest month is September, with much lower booking levels. Prices drift across the year: the priciest months on Klook are in January and February, and the most affordable typical price appears in May. Where demand and price align, expect busier, more expensive island trips; when they diverge, you can sometimes find lower prices without the very quiet weather. For lower prices and smaller crowds, try May or September; for peak atmosphere choose February to April.
| Month | Demand Level | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | Busier than usual | SGD 28 |
| February | Peak demand | SGD 28 |
| March | Peak demand | SGD 28 |
| April | Peak demand | SGD 26 |
| May | About average | SGD 19 |
| June | Quieter than usual | SGD 24 |
| July | Very quiet | SGD 27 |
| August | About average | SGD 22 |
| September | Very quiet | SGD 27 |
| October | Quieter than usual | SGD 27 |
| November | About average | SGD 26 |
| December | Quieter than usual | SGD 23 |
Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.
Tips for travellers from Singapore
Most travellers from Singapore lock things in around 4 days ahead, with the earliest planners booking about two weeks out. That means you can often stay flexible and book a boat trip or a tour a few days before travel, but booking earlier pays in the February–April peak when demand is high. Klook booking data shows last-minute options exist, yet popular Water activities fill up in peak months. Book on Klook to compare schedules, see recent prices and secure spot reservations — it’s an easy way to guarantee your preferred island itinerary.
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Top Activities and Tours
- 1 El Nido Deluxe Island Hopping Tour with Kayaking
- 2 El Nido Discover Scuba Diving in Palawan
- 3 El Nido’s Liquid Dream: Get Certified in a PADI 5 Star Center
- 4 Explore El Nido's Best Dives sites with PADI 5* Center
- 5 3D/2N Island Hopping Expedition El Nido to Coron or Vice versa
- 6 PADI Advanced Course: Next-Level Diving in El Nido with PADI Center
- 7 Full-Day Dive Discovery: Unveil El Nido's Secrets with PADI 5*Center
- 8 Coron - El Nido Ferry by Jomalia Shipping Lines
- 9 Coron - El Nido Ferry
- 10 El Nido Tour A Lagoons & Islands
- 11 Puerto Princesa - El Nido Shared or Private Transfer
- 12 Shared City Transfers between Puerto Princesa and Port Barton
- 13 El Nido Via Ferrata Ticket (Canopy Walk Viewdeck and Dreamcatcher)
- 14 El Nido Tour C Hidden Beaches & Shrine
- 15 El Nido Full-Day Island Hopping Tour with Snorkeling
- 16 Darocotan Island Day Trip in El Nido
- 17 El Nido Tour B Caves & Islands
- 18 El Nido Land Tour
- 19 El Nido Half-Day Small Group Island Hopping Tour
Popular Hotels and Places to Stay
- 1 Cauayan Island Resort
- 2 Lime Resort El Nido
- 3 Amadeus and Isabel Inn
- 4 Just Inn
- 5 El Nido Resorts Miniloc Island
- 6 Seda Lio El Nido Palawan
- 7 Cuna Hotel
- 8 The Funny Lion El Nido
- 9 El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- 10 Dolarog Beach Resort
- 11 Isla Amara Boutique Resort
- 12 El Nido Bayview Resort
- 13 El Nido Garden Resort
- 14 Lihim Resorts
- 15 Sanse Boutique Hotel
- 16 La Casa Teresa Beach Resort
- 17 Morgan Villas
- 18 Buena's Haven Travelodge
- 19 Happiness Boutique Resort El Nido
- 20 Charlie's El Nido Managed by HII
