Ape Tours PH

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Lagoons and Island Beaches

Tour A

Sandbar and Caves

Tour B

Hidden Beaches and Shrines

Tour C

Coves and Lagoons

Tour D

EXPERIENCE PALAWAN OUR WAY

Welcome To Ape Tours

Planning a trip to El Nido? Let us help you!  We offer guided experiences amidst the breathtaking limestone cliffs, beaches, and lush greenery of El Nido, Palawan. Let’s explore the lagoons, dramatic caves, and warm turquoise beaches. And maybe we’ll share a secret snorkeling spot or two. We can’t wait to meet and swap stories with you!

EXPERIENCE PALAWAN OUR WAY

Welcome To Ape Tours

Planning a trip to Palawan? No worries. We offer guided experiences amidst the breathtaking limestone cliffs, beaches, and lush greenery of El Nido, Palawan. Let’s explore the lagoons, dramatic caves, and warm turquoise beaches. And maybe we’ll share a secret snorkeling spot or two. We can’t wait to meet and swap stories with you!

We keep our group sizes low so you have the freedom to move around and get involved with your surroundings, as well as more personal attention from our tour guides. The size ensures that your group will not crowd your experience. You can expect up to 20 guests on a boat but the average is 15. Our boat’s capacity is good for 30 people.

Yes, to participate in our tours  we require all guests to be fully vaccinated (received all recommended doses in their primary series) and preferably up to date with booster doses (when eligible).

All our crew have been vaccinated against Covid-19. They also undergo regular antigen testing and annual physical medical tests as part of our employment requirements.

All of our boats are commercially insured as per applicable Government regulations. However, the insurance coverage  is limited in nature and may not extend beyond a reasonable level of base treatment and hospital care

We are fully  accredited by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and our All our Boat captains and tour guides are Licensed.

We keep our group sizes low so you have the freedom to move around and get involved with your surroundings, as well as more personal attention from our tour guides. The size ensures that your group will not crowd your experience. You can expect up to 20 guests on a boat but the average is 15. Our boat’s capacity is good for 30 people.

Our tour features five stops, with the boat leaving the town/port at approximately 9:30 am. We allot about 30-45 minutes for each destination, with an hour reserved for lunch. The transit time between islands ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, subject to sea and weather conditions. We anticipate returning to town between 5 pm and 6 pm.

All entrance fees for your chosen tour are included in our rates, except for the Eco-Tourism Development Tax (EDTF), which you need to secure yourself.

To obtain your EDTF:

1. Visit the EDTF portal: https://elnets.com.ph

2. Register online to receive a QR code.

3. Present the QR code at the EDTF Collection office in El Nido Municipal Hall.

4. Pay the fee and get an official receipt.

5. Optionally, validate your payment status on the portal.

Carry the QR code as proof of payment in El Nido. The EDTF is valid for 5 days.

Yes, in compliance with the Local Government mandate, all guests must be fully vaccinated to join our tours. This means receiving all recommended doses in their primary series and, ideally, being up-to-date with booster doses when eligible. If a guest has not received a vaccine dose, an antigen test might be required.

All our crew members have received Covid-19 vaccinations to guarantee the safety of both passengers and fellow crew members. Furthermore, they regularly undergo antigen testing and complete annual physical examinations in accordance with our employment requirements. This approach ensures that every crew member maintains optimal health and well-being.

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