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  • 5/5 MrExtinct 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful rock formations and green water but was not clear. best to take a kayak to explore all the places.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna K. 1 year ago on Google • 680 reviews
    Highlight of the Tour D. In the afternoon (around 2 pm) there were less than a dozen other Kayaks, so it was not too crowded. Interesting rock formations and very clear water. You may enter small lagoon either by kayak or just swim.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Salai arun C. 7 months ago on Google • 142 reviews
    Small lagoon is similar to big lagoon. It is a place to kayak. But I kind of used for diving. The depth must be some 30 feet at the place where our boats are parked. The water was great. You can reach Small Lagoon through Island hopping Tour D from El Nido
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julie T. 4 years ago on Google • 853 reviews
    It’s an absolutely stunning place that you can see on the premium tours, so I highly recommend that you do a premium tour! The views are absolutely phenomenal, and all of the photos you take in this area are generally Instagram worthy, if you can get a few shots without other people. We went during low season, but there was still quite a few tourists.

  • 5/5 Ly D. 11 months ago on Google • 193 reviews
    Raving beyond words at this majestic creation of God, among many others here in El Nido. Awe-struck as we entered the narrow passage that led to the jaw dropping beauty before us..
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Micheli Mitsue Imada M. 4 months ago on Google • 217 reviews
    A place to remember. The entrance is a little congested with boats and it can be difficult to rent a kayak. We waited at least 20 minutes. But the wait was totally rewarded by the incredible view and feeling of entering in such a peculiar and fantastic natural landscape.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sa I. 1 year ago on Google • 151 reviews
    Stunning place to explore by kayak, definitely a highlight in El Nido. If you’re a brave diver, you can find RayBan sunglasses in the back area of the lagoon ;-)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Waldemar M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's better to see it with your own eyes than to write it out! (Original) Lepiej to zobaczyć na własne oczy niż sie rozpisywać!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 TT T. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Here the small lagoon is about to go on a lagoon tour A. (Original) ここスモール・ラグーンは、ラグーンツアーAで行くところです。
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Neil - The Backpack A. 6 years ago on Google
    Avail of Tour A which will bring you to this beautiful lagoon. It is a must see. Make sure that you'd rent a kayak to fully explore it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Clare J. 5 years ago on Google
    What a beautiful little area! The boats will anchor and you can either swim or hire a kayak to get you to the small lagoon. It is a good swim if you are up for it. You then pass through a small arch in some rocks and arrive into a mini paradise. The lush green vegetation that spills from the limestone is just jaw dropping. Some areas as quite deep, so watch your phone etc. You don't need shoes for this area. There is also a little cave thats darkness is broken by sunlight streaming through a gap in the rocks above.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Liberty A. 1 year ago on Google
    Been here many times but my recent visit made me so happy because of almost no one there. They did a great job with their new tours controlling the crowd. This is probably one of the best stop when you do the El Nido tour. Peaceful, the limestones giving the place character, the lush greens and the turquoise water. To get to the lagoon, you will kayak from your speedboat/boat. Scoot yourself in a small opening and you kayak inside the lagoon. One part of the lagoon has shallow water and the other is deep blue. There is a small cave, the size of a kayak inside the lagoon. You can swim or snorkel too. Abundant in fish, sadly the corals are dead. There is a nearby mini beach too that you can go to with your kayak.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jordi Romero P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A wonderful place, like Big Lagoon, its little sister has the same charm. Ideal to visit if you travel to El Nido, which I recommend to all staff, and where you can paddle a little on your paddle surf while gawking at the privileged area in which you are visiting. Would repeat for sure! (Original) Sitio que maravilla, igual que Big Lagoon, su hermana pequeña tiene el mismo encanto. Ideal para visitar si viajas hasta El Nido, cosa que recomiendo a toda personal, y dónde poder remar un poquito sobre tu paddle surf quedándote boquiabierto de la zona privilegiada en la que estás visitando. Repetiría seguro!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paula R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This place is a paradise on earth, crystal clear waters that amaze you, the color, the jungle, the whole place is magical. The boats that take you from leave you to a certain point and there you take a kayak to enjoy a walk in the area, apart you can snorkel and swim in a relaxed way. It's a great place (Original) Este lugar es un paraíso en la tierra, aguas cristalinas que alucinas, el color, la selva, todo el lugar es mágico. Los botes que te llevan de te dejan hasta cierto punto y ahí se toma un kayak para disfrutar de un paseo por el área, a parte puedes practicar snorkel y nadar de manera relajada. Es un grandioso lugar
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SHEILA R. 1 year ago on Google • 188 reviews
    Sixth visit and still loving it! Our Family's favorite quiet place. Even If one stays for four days, One doesn't get bored. 🥰😘

  • 5/5 Gavin S. 6 years ago on Google • 159 reviews
    Despite the crowds and scores of kayaks, this place still manages to impress. The water looks clean enough but this is better for kayaking than snorkelling, though out in the bay amongst the boats there's some nice coral which is slowly being destroyed by all these tours. Dead sealife aside, the towering cliffs, blue water and eerie feel as you paddle through the narrow opening made this the highlight of the island hopping tour A.

  • 5/5 jesHane M. 4 years ago on Google
    Highlight of tour A Rent a kayak for Php400/2persons or Php500/3persons to enjoy it!!!

  • 5/5 黃凰煌 5 years ago on Google
    I’ve never been to such a picturesque beach like that!

  • 5/5 Pragathi N. 5 years ago on Google
    Awesome and a must visit

  • 5/5 Paul Alvin A. 6 months ago on Google
    Small Lagoon in El Nido. Napakaganda, water is crystal clear and turquoise color. Rock formations are super majestic. 👌 worth it

  • 5/5 Sebastian S. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful! One of my favorite places

  • 5/5 Black C. 10 months ago on Google
    Small Lagoon in Palawan is a hidden gem nestled amidst towering limestone cliffs and turquoise waters, offering a serene and enchanting escape where you can kayak through narrow passages and be immersed in the tranquil beauty of nature.

  • 5/5 Gem Angeli B. 3 years ago on Google
    We were the only ones in the small lagoon. The place is so amazing and the water is so clear. 👌👍❤️

  • 5/5 Ngoc Khanh N. 4 years ago on Google
    The Small Lagoon is a bit hidden. Unlike the Big Lagoon next door, which has a big open channel, the Small Lagoon can only be entered through a tiny crack in the limestone rock wall. It’s only possible to swim inside or enter with a kayak (make sure to duck your head it really is a tight entrance). This makes the Small Lagoon pretty special and it has a uique atmosphere inside the narrow lagoon.

  • 5/5 Emir M. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool little lagoon, where you can swim, jump of small cliffs, free dive a little. In case of windy weather(afternoon), the water will be murky and you will not see the underwater cliffs clearly. Same goes if too many people visit at the same time, as the entrance of the lagoon is shallow, people walk on sand, the small current brings sand inwards. Wear sun screen, rent a kayak for 2, bring your floating waterproof camera/gopro. The surrounding nature is stunning :)

  • 5/5 Napoleon I. 6 years ago on Google
    It was most beautiful in the world. That's location and atmosphere is greatfull

  • 5/5 Jason A. 2 years ago on Google
    I want to go back here!

  • 5/5 Cyril T. 10 months ago on Google
    The Small Lagoon is a beautiful little inlet with some incredible cliffs, caves and cliff-jumping spots to explore.

  • 5/5 Vlad A. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome quiet spot. Not the most popular but honestly one of the nicest ones for kayaking.

  • 5/5 Adrian 6 years ago on Google
    It was one of the most beautiful places I've seen in El Nido! If you are doing "Tour A", Small Lagoon is definitely in the itinerary. But getting around the lagoon requires you to get a kayak worth 300 PHP since our boat was parked a bit further or you can swim if you have the stamina.

  • 5/5 Daniel T. 6 years ago on Google
    Incredible natural beauty. The Small Lagoon is a cave where the ceiling collapsed creating this hidden lagoon that can be accessed only via a small entrance.

  • 5/5 Mervin Lance C. 1 year ago on Google
    A nice intimate place. Not much to be said. For anyone curious, visit the place during low tide so that it's easily accessible. If it's high tide, I doubt if tour guides would allow you to risk swimming inside the lagoon lest accidents.

  • 5/5 John Lloyd C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place. Nice place to kayak.

  • 5/5 Inês P. 4 years ago on Google
    Best place ever

  • 5/5 Davidson V. 3 years ago on Google
    Once in a lifetime experience, I enjoyed this place.

  • 5/5 Andrés S. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a MUST when visiting north Palawan!

  • 3/5 Bruno S. 5 years ago on Google
    Was too busy when we went here. Small chokepoint you have to go through in canoe which gets super backed up by people who have never been in a canoe. Go off hours or ask your captain to change the order of view points to get out of the swarm.

  • 4/5 Kevin Dukho L. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place! You can just rent a canoe for looking arounds, take time for making good pictures and swim or just have time peacefully.

  • 5/5 Francisco M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Amazing (Original) Espetacular

  • 4/5 Sonia P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice to canoe and swim in these crystal clear waters. In the middle of these mountains that rise high and luxuriant vegetation! (Original) Bello fare canoa e nuotare in queste acque cristalline. In mezzo a queste montagne che si ergono alte e rigogliose di vegetazione!

  • 5/5 Catherine M. 4 years ago on Google
    canoes are on rent ( 300 rp per person ) after going through a small hole you discover a pristine , clear , blue water surrounded by high walls of sharp rocks . This is not deap , so easy to swimm as well . This is a really nice place to go . There is not too many people .

  • 5/5 TONY T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small lagoon, you can enjoy canoeing at your own expense (Original) 小潟湖,可以自費划獨木舟欣賞美景

  • 4/5 Simone B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A little paradise if you arrive first. We booked the excursion directly from El Nido. Luck is that we were among the first to arrive. The place is truly magical and amazing. We turned the hidden lagoon, so we enter with a cajak rented on the spot, passing through a small passage in the rocks. The show is really incredible. In pairs it is very romantic. The only drawback is that since there is a ceiling on the number of people that can bring in this, the situation becomes unlivable when too many tourists arrive. (Original) Un piccolo paradiso se si arriva per primi. Abbiamo prenotato l'escursione direttamente da El Nido. La fortuna è che siamo stati tra i primi ad arrivare. Il posto è veramente magico e strepitoso. Abbiamo girato la laguna nascosta, per cui si entra con un cajak noleggiato sul posto, passando per un piccolo passaggio nelle rocce. Lo spettacolo è veramente incredibile. In coppia è molto romantico. L'unico neo, è che von essendoci un tetto al numero di persone che possono portare in questo, la situazione diventa invivibile quando arrivano troppi turisti.

  • 5/5 Beltrán De G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Paradise on Earth !!! Spectacular, all tours include it and it is most advisable to note that it is usually filled with boats with tourists so it is best to go early on the tour that leaves earlier; Once there you have to rent a KAYAK to take a walk. More than recommended the experience, the ideal is to take GoPro or waterproof case with the mvl. (Original) El paraíso en la tierra !!! Espectacular , todos los tours la incluyen y es de lo más recomendable , señalar que se suele llenar de barcos con turistas así que lo mejor es ir a primera hora en el tour que salga más temprano; una vez allí hay que alquilar un KAYAK para darse un paseo . Más que recomendable la experiencia , lo ideal es llevarse GoPro o funda estanca con el mvl.

  • 5/5 Jae Sung L. 4 years ago on Google
    You have to go there!! So amazing Place!

  • 5/5 Nuria Mont t. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Spectacular Without words!!! (Original) Espectacular. Sense paraules!!!

  • 5/5 滴桃吃貨 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful, be sure to come (Original) 非常漂亮,一定要來唷

  • 5/5 Ferny S. 4 years ago on Google
    The extra rent for the canoe upon arriving there was a bit surprising, but it was a very nice beautiful hidden spot indeed.

  • 5/5 Monalissa M. 4 years ago on Google
    It is the best place to swim cos the water is sooooo blue and the water inside is very calm. Good for chatting while in the water.

  • 5/5 Max 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place, make sure to visit this trough the Miniloc resort so you get the first or last slot. Totally worth the money since with the boat ride from El Nido town it does not even difference that much money wise.

  • 5/5 Ctrico R. 4 years ago on Google
    Such a beautiful place like heaven on earth all green and blue around you, best place to go swimming and kayaking too, we had a kayak for 3 people and we split the costs amongst ourselves. Ended up being super cheap and you can see the small lagoon has amazing views, you actually go through a small opening to get in just note that there's alot of tourists here now days. One big upside is they are very strict on keeping environment clean.

  • 5/5 Drew C. 5 years ago on Google
    What a beautiful creation of nature that only the island of the Philippines has to offer. Though the kayak is taken advantaged of its price but who can complain about the crystal clear water rafting back and forth the lagoon. Such an amzing experience that we'd love to treasure in our lifetime!

  • 5/5 priyen p. 5 years ago on Google
    Serene! Loved it!

  • 5/5 Hilda A. 5 years ago on Google
    Serene place. Underground cave. Awesome view!

  • 5/5 Christian E. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful! Definitely a must see

  • 4/5 김경식 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good for hopping, snorkeling (Original) 호핑, 스느크링 놀기좋다

  • 5/5 小太陽火紅 5 years ago on Google
    Good!

  • 5/5 Geomariefer E. 5 years ago on Google
    The lagoon was breathtaking. Super nice. One of a kind experience kayaking through the waters.

  • 5/5 Gerardo H. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful sight. It gets pretty crowded though

  • 2/5 Olivier M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Without much interest (Original) Sans grand intérêt

  • 5/5 Jindra M. 5 years ago on Google
    We loved it:) Not so many people there and the place is magical.

  • 5/5 Karim A. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Paradise on Earth (Original) Le paradis sur Terre


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