The Backpack Adventures

Located in El Nido in the province of Palawan, 7 Commandos Beach is a beautiful beach destination that is part of Tour A of the El Nido Island Hopping Tour. 7 Commandos Beach 7 Commandos Beach Backstory If you're wondering about the origin of its name, so did I... Due to my burning passion to find out the origin of things, I asked our boatman about where the name 7 Commandos Beach came from. However, (no offense)his answer is doesn't have the drama that I expected. He told me that it was named by the owner who was a fanboy of anything military. So what I did was search the internet for more of the dramatic backstory that is worth blogging. 7 Commandos Beach - El Nido, Palawan The boat brings visitors to this beautiful beach Summer is always the best time to visit Beyond that "mountain" is the town of El Nido  Check out that view! Rest in one of the nipa huts available... There were several stories on the net but the backstory that stuck

Located in El Nido in the Province of Palawan, Helicopter Island is one of the destinations of Tour C of the El Nido Island Hopping Tours.  Helicopter Island  Helicopter Island Details Also known to locals as  Dilumacad Island , Helicopter Island probably got its name from how it looks from a distance. Well true enough, as you can see in the picture above, it resembles a Eurocopter EC-665 Tiger HAD-E aircraft minus the rotors.  Helicopter Island - El Nido, Palawan You'd be shocked to discover that half of the visitors of the island are foreigners Check out this fine white sand! Upon closer inspection, the island boasts a beautiful white sand beach that stretches up to some 300-400 meters. There is also an underwater tunnel at its northern side and a reef on its southern side which you would be able to see if you snorkel. Aside from being a great place to snorkel (and sunbathe), Helicopter Island is also an ideal place for the family to have their picnic due to the fa

Located on the northwestern side of Matinloc Island in El Nido in the province of Palawan, Hidden Beach is part of Tour C of the El Nido Island Hopping Tours.  Hidden Beach Hidden Beach Details Hidden Beach , unlike Secret Beach, is not really hidden. It is found in-between towering karst formations of the said island and there is no crawling through a hole activity involved.  What makes Hidden Beach unique is the fact that despite you having to swim deep waters (and sometimes rough seas), you'd suddenly find yourself in calm shallow waters once you are a few meters away from the beach. The beach, like most beaches in El Nido, has white sand.  Hidden Beach - El Nido, Palawan Perfect for pirates to hide their loot... ...and perfect for snorkeling too What surprises me (literally) are the territorial fishes that live under the rocks of the shallow waters in front of the beach, They aggressively peck on your foot if you get too near to their homes. Visitors should be

Located in the northeastern part of Miniloc Island in El Nido, in the province of Palawan, Small Lagoon is one of the five locations included in Tour A of the El Nido Island Hopping Tours. Small Lagoon Small Lagoon details Probably one of the most scenic destinations in El Nido, Small Lagoon is definitely a must-visit when you are exploring this part of Palawan. You can visit Small Lagoon only if you avail of Tour A . Small Lagoon - El Nido, Palawan Upon availing of the tour, your boat will bring you to an area near the entrance of  Small Lagoon . From there, you may opt to kayak or swim going to the said lagoon. You will know that you reached the lagoon once you masterfully maneuvered your kayak or swam through the gap between the two giant limestones that serve as its gate.  Magnificent view of Small Lagoon  Once inside, you will be rewarded with a majestic view of towering rocks, teal-colored waters, and also the multitude of sea creatures that call the lagoon their