From the Puerto Princesa City Airport – take the tricycle till San Jose Terminal for the Shuttle going to EL NIDO , travel time is around 20-30 minutes.
Puerto-El Nido Shuttle Schedules are as follows:
Eulen Joy - 13:00 // 18:00 – 0926 699 8700
Lexus - 14:00 // 17:00 – 0917 585 9612
Fares are around 600 per head and travel time will be around 4-5 hours
However, in absence of of shuttle service you can try RORO BUS at the same terminal, last time I went there fare is about 485.00 for the airconditioned bus and they have 17:00 trip while the last trip will be at 22:00.
Check this link this will give you a glimpse of the hotel available along with the price range
http://www.lakwatseradeprimera.com/el-nido-accommodation-guide-for-hotels-resorts-and-cheap-lodges/ If you want the cozy and private ambiance check the hotels and lodges around Corong-Corong Beach. You may opt to go to Cadlao Beach Resort or Entalula.
Should you want to mingle and meet a lot of people then book around the town or beach area. I suggest you may want to try Ipil Lodge or the Bulskamp Inn or Treetops or Alternative Inn.
If you arrive in the evening or early morning I do suggest to book ahead especially if its peak season (October-May). Most of the inns and resorts are willing to accommodate. Numbers are provided on the link below.
Resto in El Nido you may try
“ART CAFE” nice place to have breakfast (the only place that accepts credit card)
“ALTROVE” hand -tossed italian pizza and you’ll love the ambiance.
You can also try “SQUIDO” for fresh seafoods.
GUIDED TOURS ranges from 700-900/ head (note could be higher now this was the rate in 2013) , no need for private tours instead just join the group so you can also meet some people. You need to pay Php 200 environmental fee per head that’s good for 10 days. Tours includes lunch just don’t forget to bring lots of water, chips, camera, sunblock and lots of FUN!
Tour A - Small and Big Lagoon, Miniloc, Shimizu, Secret Lagoon and 7 Commando
Tour B – Entalula Island, Snake Islang, Cathedral Cave, Lagen, Pinagbuyutan island
Tour C – Hidden Beach, Matinloc Shrine, Star & Secret Beach and Helicopter Island
Tour D – Cadlao Lagoon, Paradise, Pasandigan, Natnat and Bukal beach
Spurs Travel & Tours – 0917 303 3590 or 0921 462 6655 - some of the tour operator includes the snorkeling mask free of charge on their package or they will charge 100-150.
Some tour agencies may also arrange scuba diving activities and even private camping of an island. You may also want to try fun diving and its way better than snorkeling or the aquanaut.
You may also want to try the inland ATV haven’t tried that but I think its fun. Or you can also rent a dirt bike or mountain bike and discover the inland beaches. I don’t recommend you swimming on the beach near port instead walk around 15 minutes going to the airport or the corong-corong area.
