The
El Nido Resorts offer activities as diverse as the environment. Sunbathe or have
a picnic lunch in seclude beaches, kayak in secret lagoons, explore isolated
islands, take a mangrove tour, snorkel with colorful tropical fishes, have
relaxing massage or spa treatment, rock climb or go scuba diving. El Nido has
more than 20 diving sites, all easily accessible from the resorts.
The closeness of the country to the equator also
allows El Nido's guest to enjoy nightly spectacles in the sky. Stellar wonders
like the North Star, the Southern Cross, and other heavily formations in the
Milky Way, which may not be seen in the night skies of other countries, can be
easily viewed from El Nido.
DIVING
Courses. The following dive courses
are offered : Open Water, Advance and Rescue Diving. Dive courses must be
pre-arranged and requires at least five days to complete.
Dive Sites . The dive sites range from
gradual slopes to drop-offs, wall dives to reef flats. Visibility is generally
good, with an average of 10 to 30 meters in the summer months of March until
May.
Equipment Rental. Diver equipment available
for rent at both Miniloc Island Resort and Lagen Island Resort include BCDs,
regulators, wetsuits, weights, masks, fins & snorkels. Equipment rental is on
first come, first served basis
Operations. Divers acclimatize in
front of the resort or in a suitable confined area. A dive master handles up to
a maximum of six (6) divers at one time. Additional safety dive guests are
assigned to bigger groups and novice divers. The dive master controls all dives.
Night diving can be arranged. All dives are NO-decompression dives.
ROCK CLIMBING
Courses. We have BEGINNERS that has
standard climbing procedures on top rope, proper use of equipment, climbing
signals and basic climbing techniques...for INTERMEDIATE, it has the proper
belaying and lead climbing...for the EXPERTS (experienced), its basically just
guiding or advance climbing techniques.
Climbing Sites/Climbing Routes. The
limestone cliffs in COVE 2 is unique compared to the other limestone formations
found all over El Nido because they boast of more than 10 sports climbing routes
that range from easy to difficult levels (5.9 being easy and 5.12 for the
difficult level) and it reaches 40 to 70 feet high. These routes can accommodate
anyone from first timers to fun climbers and even those who are looking for a
little of that extra challenge excitement while on vacation. Feeling the
different texture of the limestone under your fingers and moving your body along
the walls of these magnificent cliffs, bring rush of adrenalin while view of the
sea on one side and the rainforest on the other makes this climbing experience
truly one-of-a-kind.
Equipment Rental. Equipment is
already included in the rock climbing charges. However, you must bring your own
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EL NIDO ACTIVITY LIST
Every El Nido Resorts guest is guaranteed to
experience 20 exciting land and water activities during standard 3days/2nights
stay at the resort. These activities are already inclusive of your package,
giving you the best value for money.
1. Guided tour at the Big Lagoon
2. Kayak in the Small Lagoon
3. Snorkel at Miniloc house reef
4. Swim with our 1.5m jackfish
5. Relax at Pangulasian Beach Club
6. Hike to the Panoramic Pangulasian lookout
7. Introductory Dive
8. Photograph Snake Island's sandbar
9. Explore Cudugnon Cave
10.Sunset cruise or cocktails at our Wreck Bar
11.Bottom fishing
12.Mangrove tour & birdwatching
13.Hike and kayak at Lagen
14.Introductory rock climb
15.Sunbathe in over 100 private locations
16.Learn to windsurf at the resorts
17.Hobie cat sail around the islands
18.Kayak at your leisure at our three islands
19.Pedal boat at the resorts
20.Play volleyball and badminton at the
beach clubs
Plus!!! you will sea many Fish, Sealife, Birds,
Reptiles during your stay. You might see Dolphins, Dugongs, Turtles or Manta
Rays
OTHER ACTIVITIES YOU CAN ENJOY DURING YOUR STAY
(Please note that these are at an extra charge)
1. Spa Therapies by Stresscafe at Lagen
Island Resort
2. Shiatsu & Sweddish Massage at both
resorts and Pangulasian Beach Club
3. Foot Spa Therapy at Pangulasian Beach
Club or at the resorts
4. Diving with a Dive Master at one of our
20 acclaimed dive sites
5. A complete range of PADI dive courses by
a Dive Master
6. Rock Climbing to 80 feet on over 12
bolted routes at Lagen Wall
7. Guided tours in an Ocean Kayak of the
island in Bacuit Bay