
Done with the boat tours? Here are the top 5 land-based activities and things to do in El Nido, from climbing cliffs to waterfall trekking.
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Top 5 Activities Besides Island Hopping
Adventures on Land
El Nido is more than just boats and lagoons. If you are wondering things to do in El Nido on your non-boat days, the mainland offers incredible adventures.
3-1 Best View
Taraw Cliff (Canopy Walk)
Get a bird’s eye view of the town and the bay.
- Safe Hiking
Unlike the dangerous limestone climb of the past, the El Nido Canopy Walk is a safe, regulated bridge system that takes you up the limestone cliffs. It offers a stunning, safe viewpoint of the harbor and boats. It’s one of the top El Nido activities for a quick morning workout.
3-2 Beach Day
Motorbike to Nacpan
Rent a scooter and feel the freedom of the road.
- Road Trip
The drive to Nacpan Beach takes about 45 minutes through rice fields and rural villages. It’s an adventure in itself. Once there, enjoy the vast 4km beach and grab a drink at Sunmai. It is a must-do for anyone looking for things to do in El Nido Palawan.
3-3 Adventure
Nagkalit-kalit Waterfalls
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