AVVY's BLOG: 2014

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Day 2 at El Nido: Combi Island Hopping Tour A and B

Tour A

Big Lagoon - just taking photos here where you can see big rocks.

The big lagoon is a bay carved into the island, with dazzlingly clear water and corals below; pointed limestone cliffs tower above you as you drift into the lagoon.

Small Lagoon - you have to swim so you'll appreciate more the small lagoon (snorkel)

The smaller lagoon offers better snorkeling conditions. Another cove can be entered from this lagoon, although with some difficulty; at low tide, a four-foot gap in the cliff lets avid snorkelers into a cliff-lined chamber that feels entirely like another world.

Simizu Island

WHERE YOU CAN SNORKEL AND SWIM IN THE MIDDLE :)

We didnt stay too long cause of big waves and rainy.

Secret Lagoon

South of Miniloc Island, Simizu Island and its compact white-sand beach is a picnic favorite for both locals and tourists. The corals around Simizu are healthy for now, providing a nice home for a good variety of marine life. The beach is surrounded by limestone outcrops, and a limestone islet sits right across the shore.

7 Commandos Beach

Seven commandos beach got its name after the 7 US commandos died on the beach after infected by severe malaria in 1980’s. Presently, it is one of the stops when going for a tour to El Nido.

TOUR B

Entalula Island

It is a perfect example of a tropical island because of its fine white sand lined with palm trees on the side. It is a good place for picnics, swimming or just for pure relaxation. Recently, it is turned into a rock climbing site so you can never get bored if you want a more adventurous activity.

Pangulasian Island

Pangalusian Island’s wide stretches of powdery white sand is very ideal in beach activities. Some of those are sun bathing, sunset viewing and many more. Its front waters are clustered with various coral reefs making it ideal for snorkeling and diving activities as well.

Snake Island - sand bar

Vigan Island is more popular to tourist by its name “Snake Island” because of its s-shaped sandbar that is only visible when the tide is low. On both of its sides are shallow swimming areas.

Cathedral Cave - historical cave where some Japanese found some golds here before and where they hid.

Pinagbuyutan Island

Pinagbuyutan Island has a magnificent view from the top because of its shape and vertically aligned limestone walls. It also has a beach area where you can do swimming and picnics.

credits to some blogs and sites for more info and photos

big ang small lagoon info

we took our TOURS from TAY MILOY'S Travel and Tours - one of the cheapest.

we only paid 1700/head for a one day tour of tour A and tour B. I think we got a great deal!

The tour includes a buffet lunch and snorkel gears and life jacket plus the tour guides of course.

TIP:

Dont forget to give some tip to the guides so that for your next tour there will accommodate you more.( This is their job, lets try to help them out! Since they serve better lets pay their kindness to us! :) )

Click this for Tay Miloy's Inn Contact Number

PALAWAN 2014 ( Tay Miloy's Inn - Cheapest Lodging in El Nido Palawan)

In Philippines, the month of June is the start of classes and rainy season but for me, its the start of my summer! :) its time to travel to Palawan!

It only takes an hour to travel to Puerto Princesa from manila through a Plane. When we arrived at Puerto Princesa airport, it was so crowded because it wasnt that spacious enough but yes a lot of tourist are going there (local and foreigner). Their language used is filipino and their dialect is tagalog.

We took a van going to El Nido, since they said van takes only 4 to 5 hours while bus takes 5 to 6 hours. To cut the story short, some drivers will tell you to take a van from them and you are about to go. unfortunately it was a lie, we waited for 2 hours and it disappoint me cause i was so tired and the driver keeps going to his relatives that are on the way. I cant imagine how inconvenient he brought to us. There's a stopover where you can have you meal. (Bus has 2 stopovers and Van has 1 stopover). At last, van dropped us in the tricycle terminal. It's a 50 pesos ride from there to Tay Miloy's Inn.

The CHEAPEST ROOM ACCOMMODATION IN EL NIDO PALAWAN that we had.

The care taker named Rodrigo ( I call him Kuya Rod-to give respect as well) was so nice and accommodate us completely. As what we booked, a fan room with common bathroom= What you pay is what you get! Though its not bad for a night to sleep for a couple or backpacker. However we transferred to the aircon room :) its the cheapest room i knew in El Nido.

Fan room with shared bathroom (no breakfast) = 500/night (good for 2pax)

Air conditioned room with private bathroom (no breakfast) = 800/night (good for 2 pax)

Air conditioned room with private bathroom (no breakfast) = 1200/night (good for 4 pax)