Most people visit El Nido for the stunning Bacuit Archipelago, or for the sensational boat trips through the island chains to Coron – see Island hopping Coron to El Nido with Tao Philippines for one of the most wow experiences in all of SE Asia.
These are for sure amazing, but another option is to rent a moped and ride the loop around the El Nido peninsular for something that is a little simpler, cheaper and quieter.
There’s something so fun and adventurous about leaving the busy touristy town of El Nido and within 20 minutes being in what feels like a completely different world – quiet roads, real Filipino villages with no tourist facilities, near-empty beaches and views that make you wonder why so few people come out here. Really worth it.
In a nutshell:
- Best done by moped or scooter
- Easy 2hr circular route around the peninsula
- Highlights: Nacpan Beach, quiet beaches, local villages
- Much quieter than island hopping tours
- Can be done in a day
- Roads mostly good, but some rough sections