The Island Hopping Tours of El Nido, Palawan are highly recommended. It is the reason why tourists from different parts of the world book wants to visit this enchanting gem of the Philippines. There are four tour packages to choose from. I was able to try Tour A and Tour B last August. I am eager to try Tour C and D on my next visit.
It is no secret that I really love to eat. Island Hopping activities can be very tiring that’s why I am always anticipating for the lunch part 😛 While most Island Hopping tours operators in the Philippines bring cooked lunch, I can say that El Nido tours are different and more special.
I remember clearly my first Island Hopping Tour in El Nido (Tour A). It rained hard while we were on our way to the first stop. Although the waves were  aggressive, I know that I am in safe hands. I even took a photo of the boatmen who were really in control.
After visiting the Big and Small Lagoon, we went to Shimizu Island for lunch. The sun did cooperate this time that’s why I was able to take a number of photos. It is also a perfect time to bond with my tour mates as we exchanged stories. So were are the boatmen? Well… they transformed into chefs!
After one hour, the boatmen turned chefs finally gave us a go signal that our BBQ lunch is ready. I didn’t use the utensils and ate my meal the Filipino way a.k.a. Kamayan. Ang sarap-sarap kayang kumain sa beach sa ganitong pamamaraan 😀
I managed to go back to the table three times. I am no longer surprised with the size of my stomach afterwards.
Special thanks to the Boatmen-slash-chefs of El Nido for making every Island Hopping Tour special for the guests! I can’t wait to go back for Tour C and D!
Haha! ALIW!! :))
ohh goodness! Amazing skills! Kinabowg lng ng boatmen ung tga spiral buffet haha! 😀
O diba? Anong panama ng Spiral buffet dyan teh?! =P
Such talented boatmen! The happy look on your face can tell us how good the food was 🙂
I can say it really shows! 😀
Oh wow I need that squid!
Miss it? I have another post coming up about me eating Pochero and Squid in Cebu 😛
Wow! Ang sarap ng food! This is what I missed in El Nido back in 2009. I didn’t know the boatman can actually cook for me. So nagbaon lang ako ng galeng sa carinderia. LOL Amd when it wa stime to eat sabe ng bpatman, Ma’am asan na po lulutuin naten? Toinks.
Woot. So dati pala kanya-kanyang dala ng ipapaluto? Astig hehe buti na lang ngayon sila na mismo namimili at nagluluto 😀
Gael, ngayon automatic mga boatman na ang mamamalengke ng lunch. 🙂
What I really love about the lunch eh talaga may food presentation pa 🙂
Effort kung Effort talaga sa presentation! 😀 Sarap tuloy kumain hehe buti napikturan ko agad
Hi Mica,
I booked a flight to Palawan next year. It would also be a solo travel to El Nido and I will do it for the first time! I’m glad I found your blog! This is a GREAT help! 🙂
Hi Milet! I’m glad to have helped you through my El Nido posts. More to come! Hehe and have fun on your solo trip. 😀
Ano po ang tawag sa fish na iniihaw po nila?