Philippines
El Nido
Limestone islands and lagoons in Palawan. Getting there is half the budget.
When to go
Feb, Mar, Apr tend to be the best months here. Oct is usually the one to avoid.
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- Feb
- 29° / 25°Light rain
- Mar
- 30° / 25°Light rain
- Apr
- 31° / 26°Light rain
What a day costs
Food and getting around, per person per day. Flights and accommodation are on top.
- Backpacking
- IDR 330,000per day
- Comfortable
- IDR 480,000per day
- Treating yourself
- IDR 860,000per day
Getting there
- Visa for an Indonesian passport
- Visa-free entry
- Airport
- ENI
Visa rules change. Check with the embassy before you book anything.
Where people stay in El Nido
A few properties Google listed when we captured prices in August 2026, with the nightly rate at the time. Not availability — check the hotel for what's free on your dates.
- Happiness Boutique Resort El Nido3★ · 4.8/5 · 297 reviewsIDR 1,124,007
- The Funny Lion - El Nido4★ · 4.8/5 · 814 reviewsIDR 4,329,472
- Happiness Boutique Resort El Nido3★ · 4.8/5 · 297 reviewsIDR 1,124,007
- The Funny Lion - El Nido4★ · 4.8/5 · 814 reviewsIDR 4,329,472
- Pangulasian, El Nido5★ · 4.7/5 · 736 reviewsIDR 31,555,584
Things to book ahead
- Best for tours and activities
- Best for international esim card
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