You would run out of adjectives to describe El Nido its stunning beauty is just overwhelming! We could just sit in the beach and do nothing for hours its serenity and solemnity is unrivaled.
Theres two ways to get to El Nido Resorts:
1. Commercial flights to Puerto Princesa City Palawan. 5-6 hour bus/ private van to El Nido
2. Take a ITI( Island Transvoyager) flight straight to El Nido airstrip then its a 20 minute banca ride to El Nido resorts.
Day 1
We departed at A. Soriano Hangar around 7:30 AM its located behind the domestic airport( near NAIA 3). Transpacific voyager served complimentary sandwiches and juice at the waiting lounge.
The trip was quick a little less than 2 hours Bacuit Bay can already seen throught the plane window.
TRAVEL TIP: EL Nido is different from EL Nido resorts. El Nido town has lots of small resorts and hotels but im not familiar with its beachfront. You can get to the islands by renting a banca although some islands are exclusive to EL Nido resorts guests. El Nido resorts is at Bacuit Bay and is composed of two resorts Lagen( modern) and Miniloc( rustic, outdoor).
Here we go again, we present to you our El Nido adventure through a timeline format to help you maximize and plan your vacation. Remember when it comes to vacation theres not enough time, theres so much to see and do. We spent 3 days at Miniloc and we were only able to enjoy 70% of the activities that we wanted and only about 40% of all activities at the resorts.
Day 1
We departed at A. Soriano Hangar around 7:30 AM its located behind the domestic airport( near NAIA 3). Transpacific voyager served complimentary sandwiches and juice at the waiting lounge.
The trip was quick a little less than 2 hours Bacuit Bay can already seen throught the plane window.
TRAVEL TIP: take the morning ITI flight you get to El Nido around noon in order to maximize your stay.
Upon arrival we were greeted by a choral group welcoming us to EL Nido again complimentary snacks and juices were served before we were directed towards small motor boats to the awaiting large banca farther away from shore.
It was a 30 minute banca ride towards our destination: Miniloc Resort. The travel coordinators briefed us on the activities on the island. We would again transfer to small motor boats to head towards Miniloc Pier. At this point the view is unbleievable! reminds me of a scene from a movie!
11:30 AM A live choral once again greeted us as we entered into Minilocs main hall drinks was again served while we registered and given room assignments.
A mountain side cabin was assigned to us.
The cabin has two levels, two single beds on the first and a double bed on the second floor.
View from the 2nd floor window
After a sumptous lunch it was time to head out for some adventures! We had our afternoon off as we had a private dinner scheduled at Payong Payong island nearby.
11:00 PM back to our rooms time to rest for the activities tommorow.
Upon arrival we were greeted by a choral group welcoming us to EL Nido again complimentary snacks and juices were served before we were directed towards small motor boats to the awaiting large banca farther away from shore.
It was a 30 minute banca ride towards our destination: Miniloc Resort. The travel coordinators briefed us on the activities on the island. We would again transfer to small motor boats to head towards Miniloc Pier. At this point the view is unbleievable! reminds me of a scene from a movie!
11:30 AM A live choral once again greeted us as we entered into Minilocs main hall drinks was again served while we registered and given room assignments.
A mountain side cabin was assigned to us.
The cabin has two levels, two single beds on the first and a double bed on the second floor.
View from the 2nd floor window
After a sumptous lunch it was time to head out for some adventures! We had our afternoon off as we had a private dinner scheduled at Payong Payong island nearby.
TRAVEL TIP: You stay at the resort is inclusive of daily buffet breakfast/lunch/dinner. Prices for snacks in between meals and late night drinking is pretty reasonable.
2:30 PM After walking around the resort played Darts, Table Tennis and fooshball before we decided to kayak to nearby big Lagoon and small lagoon.
It was pretty scary! we cannot see the Miniloc resort as we went around a limestone formation. We can already see the Big Lagoons clear waters but the waves were picking up a little bit and Ella was already panicking! so we returned back to the resort! I was informed that it was low tide when we came thats why i could see the rocks at the bottom and the travel coordinator informed us that even kayaks can not enter the lagoon if its low tide.
2:30 PM After walking around the resort played Darts, Table Tennis and fooshball before we decided to kayak to nearby big Lagoon and small lagoon.
It was pretty scary! we cannot see the Miniloc resort as we went around a limestone formation. We can already see the Big Lagoons clear waters but the waves were picking up a little bit and Ella was already panicking! so we returned back to the resort! I was informed that it was low tide when we came thats why i could see the rocks at the bottom and the travel coordinator informed us that even kayaks can not enter the lagoon if its low tide.
TRAVEL TIP: Make sure you have a floating/water proof bag for your cameras and electronic items. You dont want to miss a lot of phot ops while your in a kayak or in the water!!!
TRAVEL TIP: kayak to the big lagoon from Miniloc in the morning at high tide so you could enter the lagoon. Theres a platform at the center were you can dock your kayak.
4:00 PM It was too early to get ready for dinner so we just went snorkeling in front of the resort. It was an unforgettable experience as we could already touch the corals and fishes of all shapes,sizes and colors were swimming around us! Ella was so scared of the jackfish! it was about 2-3 feet long. During high tide this area is a diving spot as depth increases to at least more than 10 feet.
We were a few hours in the resort and we already had 2 unforgettable experiences!!! Just chilled at the bar and had some snacks and beer before preparing for dinner.
4:00 PM It was too early to get ready for dinner so we just went snorkeling in front of the resort. It was an unforgettable experience as we could already touch the corals and fishes of all shapes,sizes and colors were swimming around us! Ella was so scared of the jackfish! it was about 2-3 feet long. During high tide this area is a diving spot as depth increases to at least more than 10 feet.
We were a few hours in the resort and we already had 2 unforgettable experiences!!! Just chilled at the bar and had some snacks and beer before preparing for dinner.
TRAVEL TIP: They have a water tumbler for sale at the resort if i remember it right around P400.00. Its for a good cause cause a part of it is for conservation of biodiversity ( i think) and you get unlimited mineral water refills.
7:00 PM A 5 minute motorboat trip to Payong Payong Island right next to Miniloc resort for a private dinner.
9:00 PM Back to the resort Ella decided to lay cozily at the beach beds and just enjoy the landscape while i drank a few SMB's at the bar. Due to the calming environment Ella fell asleep! for around 2 hours infront of the beach!
7:00 PM A 5 minute motorboat trip to Payong Payong Island right next to Miniloc resort for a private dinner.
9:00 PM Back to the resort Ella decided to lay cozily at the beach beds and just enjoy the landscape while i drank a few SMB's at the bar. Due to the calming environment Ella fell asleep! for around 2 hours infront of the beach!
11:00 PM back to our rooms time to rest for the activities tommorow.
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Even in the photos, the views are already unbelievable!
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