Philippines · Southeast Asia

El Nido

Island-hopping through limestone lagoons. Hard to reach, worth it.

Travellers come here for beaches, nature, adventure and slowing down.

When to go

Aim for February, March and January. Think twice about September, October and June — that is the wet season.

Mean daily high from long-run climate normals — a typical year, not a forecast.
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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What it costs

Per person per day — a bed, food, getting around, and a share of one paid thing every third day.

Budget
$44 / day
$308 for a week
Mid-range
$92 / day
$644 for a week
Comfort
$171 / day
$1,197 for a week

These are GoReady's own estimates, not quotes. Nothing here is a price a provider has offered you — search the dates you actually want to see real ones.

Eating

32 places to eat and drink are mapped within walking distance of the centre — 24 restaurants, 2 cafés and 6 bars and pubs. 97% carry no chain or brand operator.

Of the 5 that record what they serve, the most common are:

  • filipino 2

Counted from OpenStreetMap's map of El Nido as of 2026-10-19. A place with no cuisine recorded is one nobody has tagged, not one without a kitchen. © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

See them ranked, furthest from the tourist centre first →

Getting there

The airport is ENI.

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