Secret Lagoon: El Nido's Best-Kept Secret

Visit Duration

Entrance Fee

Included in Tour A package (PHP 1,400/person). Cannot visit independently. El Nido ETDF PHP 200-400 required separately (valid 10 days).

Best Time to Visit

Visit during low tide (check local tide charts) when the hidden beach becomes more accessible and waters are calmer. Dry season (November-May) offers the best weather. Morning tours arrive before crowds. Avoid typhoon season (June-October) when tours may be cancelled.

How to Get There

Secret Lagoon is part of Tour A island-hopping circuit from El Nido. Book Tour A (₱1,200-1,500) from any tour operator in El Nido town. Tours depart from El Nido Beach at 9:00 AM and include lunch. The lagoon is accessed by boat, then wading or swimming through a small rock opening. Water shoes recommended.

What to Expect

Enter through a narrow rock crevice (may need to duck/swim depending on tide). Inside find a small, enclosed lagoon with calm turquoise water surrounded by 30-meter limestone cliffs. The hidden beach inside appears at low tide. Spot monitor lizards on the rocks. Photography opportunities are stunning. Typical visit duration: 30-45 minutes. Can feel crowded as multiple boats visit simultaneously—arrive early for a more peaceful experience.