Simizu Island (or Shimizu Island) is usually the lunch stop for El Nido’s Island Hopping Tour A; expect the island to get really busy and crowded at noon, most especially during peak season. Aside from Miniloc Island, Bacuit Bay is home to other islands laden with karst cliffs; Simizu (also spelled Shimizu) Island is one of those.
The tour package is usually inclusive of boat, lunch, tour guide fee, life vest, and snorkeling gear. Check with your operators and agencies. All island hopping tour operations start at 9 AM and normally end at 4 PM.
Fees and Rates
Simizu Island is part of El Nido’s TOUR A. You can join a Group Tour or charter a private boat.
- Tour A: P1200 per person
- Private Boat Tour: Around P4000-P6000 (depending on the size of the boat and group)
You can also book via Klook.
Things to Do
- Explore the island and take lots of photos of the place. Surely you want to snap Instagram-worthy pictures and/or strike a pose with the beautiful view as your background for that new profile picture.
- Snorkeling. The island has rich underwater scenery.
- Relax, interact with other people, and sit or lie on the sand under the shade provided by the trees or the cliffs.
Getting There
Airport: El Nido Airport, Puerto Princesa International Airport
From Manila, you can reach El Nido via three gateways: El Nido Airport is the nearest and the most convenient one, but also the most expensive route. Puerto Princesa Airport is the most common jump-off point to El Nido. It is also the best course to take for those who want to explore both Puerto Princesa and El Nido. For those who want to embark on a Coron-El Nido combination tour, Busuanga Airport is the best option.
- Depending on your plan and itinerary, book a flight going to El Nido from Manila. Via Puerto Princesa, the travel time is about an hour.
- From Puerto Princesa, you have 3 options going to El Nido: Roro Bus (P290-380, 6-7hrs); Bus (P385-480, 6-7hrs); Van (P550-600, 5hrs). If you are taking the bus and RoRo bus, take a tricycle from the airport to Junction 1 (P8). From there, take a multicab to San Jose Terminal. Special tricycle trip from the airport costs around P80 to P100. If you are taking the van, there are shuttle vans at the airport or if you are already at the city center, go to the terminal located at Robinson’s Mall.
- Once in El Nido, you can take a tricycle going downtown or directly to your hotel if you already booked one.
Nearby Resorts
Here are some resorts near Simizu Island.
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El Nido Resorts Miniloc Island ➡️ CHECK RATES |
Matinloc Resort ➡️ CHECK RATES |
Vellago Resort ➡️ CHECK RATES |
El Nido Resorts Lagen Island ➡️ CHECK RATES |
Photos above courtesy of respective resorts (via Agoda).
For more options, search here: Palawan Hotels
Travel Tips
- Follow the rules and regulations. Breaking the rules is never cool; it may cost you your own life or the lives of others.
- Wear your life vest, especially if you are not a good swimmer or you can’t swim at all. Always demand life vests from your tour operators and agencies.
- Bring lots of water; if possible, bring your own refillable water container instead of plastic bottles. Some tour operators provide drinking water. Check if yours do.
- Wear protective or comfortable footwear.
- Make sure you bring your power bank or extra batteries for your cameras and phones, so you won’t miss taking photos.
- Leave nothing but footprints. Bring nothing but memories. Respect the place.
- After completing Tour A, you may also do the other tours (B, C, D or E) if you still have time and money to spare.
- You can explore other parts of El Nido. If you are quite the adventurous type, challenge yourself by climbing Mount Taraw, also known as Taraw Cliff.
- If you are flying out via Puerto Princesa airport and you still have time, explore the city or buy souvenirs.
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