Welcome to El Nido, Philippines

El Nido Information

Overview

The municipality of El Nido is located in the northernmost tip of mainland Palawan, approximately 430 kilometers from Manila, 517 kilometers from Cebu, and 238
kilometers from Puerto Princesa, Palawan's capital. It is about one hour and fifteen minutes to two hours away from Manila by plane. El Nido is bound in the north by
the Linapacan Strait, in the south by the Municipality of Taytay, in the east by the Sulu Sea and the west by the South China Sea. El Nido covers a total of 48,820
hectares and is composed of 18 barangays (barrios).

El Nido traces its roots to a small village called "Talindak" by its first inhabitants, the Tagbanua tribe. The village was renamed "Bacuit" when the Spanish conquistadors
arrived in 1890. Finally, in 1954, Bacuit became EI Nido after the edible nests of the
swiftest that abound in the area. These nests are the main ingredient in the delicacy,
"Nido" soup. Almost 20,000 people call El Nido their home. Fifty percent of the total
populations are native Palawenos while the rest are Visayans, Bicolanos, Tagalogs
and Ilocanos who have migrated to El Nido in search of better opportunities.

Palawan is known for the discovery of the Tabon Caves, where archaeological
findings reveal the ancient remnants of Philippine many centuries ago. Similarly, El
Nido boasts of its majestic limestone cliffs that are estimated to be 250 million years
old, based on studies conducted by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and
Seismology.

Visitors have marveled at the unspoiled beauty of El Nido . . . lush green forests that
are home to endemic flora and fauna; and crystal clear waters teeming with a plethora
of multi-coloured fishes and corals. To conserve this rare natural resource, the Bacuit
Bay area of El Nido has been established by the Department of Natural Resources as
a Marine Reserve and to many who have experienced it, El Nido is an indication of
"paradise on earth".

Travelling Tips

1. Travel light. In view of aircraft payload limitations, you are allowed up to 15
kilograms of luggage on the plane. A minimal charge of US$ 1.00 per excess kilo is
imposed for overweight cargo. For divers and other guests staying more than three
nights, an additional 5 kilo allowance is extended. For your convenience, there is a
luggage room at the A. Soriano Aviation Hangar where you can temporarily keep
your other bags.

2. Bring a hat or cap, sunglasses, your favourite swim and beach wear, a camera and
sufficient sun block cream.

3. Due to seasonal changes and wind conditions, be prepared to get wet during
transfers from El Nido Airport to your Resort. Dressing into a pair of shorts and
rubber sandals or aqua shoes is suggested.

4. If you are a diver, please remember to bring your C-Card, log book or proof of
certification to dive. As a safety precaution, this is a requirement for diving.

Special Activities and General Informations

Getting There

Access to El Nido is normally via a Dornier 228 aircraft which you board at the A.
Soriano Aviation Terminal. This 19-seater aircraft flies twice daily to El Nido from
Manila, from October to May and once a day from June to September. Travelling time is one hour and fifteen minutes at a cruising speed of 180 knots. Should there be more than 19 accepted reservations for the flight, additional types of light aircraft will be made available. In most cases the flight is smooth although slight turbulence is felt during heavy rains, in which case travelling time may take longer.

The approach to El Nido Airport may occasionally be bumpy due to the mountainous terrain. In case you experience this turbulence, please do not be concerned as our pilots are all experienced and well-trained to handle such situations.

Flight Schedule
January to December
Depart Manila 7:30 a.m./Arrive El Nido 8:45 a.m.
Depart El Nido 9:30 a.m./Arrive Manila 10:45 a.m.
October to May (additional afternoon flight)
Depart Manila 3:30 p.m./Arrive El Nido 4:45 p.m
Depart El Nido 5:00 p.m./Arrive Manila 6:15 p.m.

In the peak season, we may schedule a mid-day flight. Should it be necessary to do
so, our reservations staff will advice you of this information at time of booking.

Check-in at the A. Soriano Aviation Terminal is at least one hour before departure
time. Should you be sensitive to the cold, we recommend that you bring a light
jacket as the air temperature may drop once the plane is airborne.

Coffee/tea/ light refreshments are served at the terminal.

FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE BE REMINDED OF THE FOLLOWING:

1. Keep distance from the plane's propellers to avoid accidents.
2. Do adhere to the instructions of the plane crew when boarding and while airborne.
3. To prevent any obstruction in the aisles, place your hand luggage under your seat
or the seat in front of you.
4. Weapons, spear guns and dangerous or flammable materials will not be allowed
on the plane.
5. As a courtesy to other passengers, kindly refrain from smoking inside the plane.
6. Please remain seated throughout the flight with your seat belt firmly fastened.

El Nido Airport

Resort staff will meet you and escort you to the terminal lounge at our El Nido Airport in El Nido. To facilitate proper identification and prompt release of your luggage, please give your baggage claim stubs to the attending airport staff. Your Resort guide will then take care of your luggage as they are transferred to the Resort boat while you refresh yourself or take a brief respite at the lounge.

At the terminal lounge, coffee, tea or juice and homemade delicacies provide a refreshing merienda or snack while waiting for your luggage to be loaded on the transfer boat. Our boat transfers will normally take approximately 35 minutes to Miniloc Island, and to Pangulasian Island, 45 minutes. Occasionally weather conditions suggest a different route: a jeepney will take you on a 20-minute ride from
the airport to the El Nido town pier or to Barangay Corong-Corong where a boat waits to transfer you to the Resort.

As you travel to the Resort, the wonders of El Nido will unfold before you - your first taste of paradise. Enjoy the architecture of the limestone cliffs, white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and perhaps even a school of fish jumping out of the seas as if heralding your arrival.

Accommodations

El Nido Resorts

The Resort on Miniloc Island is the original "El Nido Resort". It opened in 1982 as a
dive camp and its early visitors were all divers. Since then, the Resort gained
popularity among nondiving visitors who have come to experience the natural
attractions of El Nido and the charming service at the Resort.

We would like to make each guest's visit most memorable, hoping that you will keep
coming back to the paradise you found.

Miniloc Island

Miniloc Island, also known as "Island of the Gods" features dramatic cliffs and
hidden lagoons. Its unique rock formation lends an aura of mystery and excitement
that each guest feels upon approaching the island. Once on the pier, guests will see
a native Resort-village esconced in a cove. The garden is surrounded by tropical
flowers and a variety of trees. Exotic animals of Palawan, like monkeys and parrots,
roam freely; and on the pier, guests can feed a variety of tropical fish, an
introduction to El Nido's rich marine life.

ACCOMMODATION

El Nido Resorts Lagen and El Nido Resorts Miniloc. The Resort has a total of 26
cottages and five guest houses. Though the cottages are non-air-conditioned, they
are provided with electric fans.

El Nido Miniloc Island was originally designed as a dive camp where bath houses
are separate but conveniently located near the cottages. The bath houses were
designed this way to easily accommodate groups of divers and their equipment.

The bath houses are manned 24 hours by housekeeping staff to maintain the high
cleanliness standards our Resort is known for.

There are 12 garden cottages, each with two beds and a sofa bed. There are two
connecting units that comprise the two family cottages.

Also available are three cliff cottages, each with a double bed and two sofa beds.

There are two centrally located bath houses, one for females and another for males.
Each bath house has three showers, three toilets and three wash basins. Guests
staying at the Garden and Cliff cottages share these facilities.

Also available are seven individual water cottages on stilts. Its verandas overlooking the sea each have a table and two chairs.

Two bath houses are located near the Water Cottages.

Five connected rooms comprise the guest house. Two bath rooms with showers,
toilets and wash basins are located near these cottages.

Facilities and Services

LEGEND:M- Miniloc Island

1. AIR CONDITIONING.....( P )
You can regulate the temperature in your room by using the control switches of the
air conditioner. Please set the switch of your air conditioner to "low fan" for three
minutes before turning the control switches to cooler temperature or before
switching off. Kindly help us conserve energy by turning off the aircon when the
room is not in use.

2. BABY SITTING.....( M P )
Baby sitting services are available on an hourly or daily rate. Please make
arrangements at the Front Desk in advance, or upon booking.

3.BAR.....( M P )
Alcoholic beverages, fruit juices are available at the Bar counters situated near the
front desk and in the garden at Miniloc and at the clubhouse at Pangulasian.

4. BATH AMENITIES.....( M P )
Guests are provided with bio-degradable soap, shampoo with conditioner and lotion
in the guestroom. We would like to encourage the use of our bio-degradable bath
amenities to help conserve the pristine environment of El Nido.

For your information, non-biodegradable components of soap and
shampoo/conditioner may increase the alkalinity of water, killing the little plants and
animals on which fish and other bigger animals depend.

5. BOUTIQUE.....( M P )
Beach wear, souvenir items, films, personal care products and snacks are available at
the Boutique located beside the bar in Miniloc and at the clubhouse in Pangulasian.

6. CAMERA RENTAL.....( M P )
A Polaroid camera and films are available for rent and sale respectively. Please
inquire at the Front Desk.

7. CREDIT CARDS.....( M P )
The following international credit cards are accepted: American Express, Mastercard,
Visa and JCB. Please present your credit card upon check-in to avoid delays in
verification.

8. CHECK-OUT TIME.....( M P )
Guests who are departing the following morning are encouraged to settle their
accounts the night before for their convenience. As guests are transferred to the
airport two hours before flight time, check out should be made at least thirty (30)
minutes prior to transfer, ie 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

9. CONFERENCE FACILITIES.....( P )
You can mix business with pleasure at Pangulasian Island. The Resort Conference
Room can accommodate meetings of up to 20 persons. Informal meetings can also be
arranged in specific areas around the Resort. Overhead projector and video
equipment are available.

10. DRINKING WATER.....( M P )
All rooms in Miniloc Island are provided with a bottle of drinking water. A bottle of
mineral water can be found in the mini refrigerators inside the Pangulasian rooms.
Water from the faucet is potable. Please conserve water as it is a valuable resource
on the islands.

11. ELECTRICITY.....( M P )
The Islands supply 220 volts and 60 cycles of electricity available 24 hours.
Transformers are available at the Front Desk.

12. FLIGHT RE-CONFIRMATION.....( M P )
Guests may re-confirm or amend air transfers through the Front Desk at the Resort.

13. FOOD.....( M P )
International and local cuisine for a la carte, set menu buffet and snacks are available
at the restaurant.

14. INTERCOM, TELEPHONE AND FAX.....( P )
Telephone and fax services are available in Pangulasian Island Resort. Miniloc may
be contacted by radio from Pangulasian and from Manila.

15. GUEST ACTIVITY COORDINATOR.....( M P )
A Guest Activity Coordinator will assist you in making your stay at the Resort a
pleasant and memorable one. Each evening the guest services officer will coordinate
with you regarding your schedule of activities for the next day.

16. LAUNDRY.....( M P )
Laundry is done by hand and sun-dried. Please note that during rainy season, it may
take longer than usual for the laundry service to be completed. In our efforts to
contribute to the conservation of fresh water, we would also like to appeal to guests
to place their towels in the hamper only if it is ready for change.

17. LIBRARY.....( P A )
limited variety of reading materials are available at the Resort Video and Reading
Room located at the second floor of the clubhouse. Please inform the Front Desk if
you wish to borrow a book or magazine. Un-returned reading materials will be
charged to your account.

18. ACCOMMODATIONS IN MANILA.....( M P )
Hotel accommodations in Manila may be arranged in advance, through the El Nido
Resorts Reservations office in Manila or Travel Packages.

19. MARINE AND SPORTS FACILITIES.....( M P )
The Resort has a complete line of scuba diving equipment and facilities such as
compressors and tanks. Divers must bring their C-card, logbook or proof of
certification to dive. Weight belts and lead weights are readily available. Masks,
snorkels, fins and other personal diving gear are also available upon prior request.

Windsurf boards, hobie cat, water skis, dinghies, motorized bancas, kayaks, canoes,
fishing gear and accessories are available at the marine sports center upon request
and subject to availability.

20. MEDICAL SERVICES.....( M P )
A nurse is on call at the Front Desk. A medical doctor may also be called in for
consultation and/or treatment, if necessary. First aid kits and oxygen resuscitator
equipment are also available.

21. MINI-BAR.....( P )
A mini-bar is available in your cottage. Kindly fill-up the mini bar form in your room
when you utilize the mini-bar.

22. MOVIE VIEWING.....( P )
The Resort has a variety of VHS tapes in the Video and Reading Room located at the
second floor of the Clubhouse.

23. MONEY EXCHANGE.....( P )
The Front Desk will be happy to assist you in changing your currency to Philippine
pesos.

24. POSTAL SERVICE.....( M P )
Postal Service is available at the Front Desk. All mail is dispatched daily through the
air transfers to Manila. Please give an allowance of two to three days in addition to
the normal delivery time of your mail.

25. REFRIGERATOR.....( P )
All rooms are equipped with a refrigerator, stocked with carbonated and
non-carbonated drinks and juices. Items consumed will be charged to your personal
account.

26. RESTAURANT.....( M P )
The Resort in Miniloc has a restaurant located near the Front Desk. All meals are
served buffet style. Enjoy fresh seafood or choice meats, prepared in a variety of
ways from the restaurant in Pangulasian situated at the second floor of the
Clubhouse. Set and a la carte menus are available daily. The Restaurant overlooks
various outlying islands and presents a most picturesque view.

27. SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX.....( M P )
For your convenience, safety deposit boxes are available at the Front Desk.

28. SETTLING OF ACCOUNTS.....( M P )
Payment may be made in cash, traveller's cheques or credit cards. Currencies
accepted are Philippine pesos, US dollar, Australian dollar, Canadian dollar,
Japanese yen, Deutsche mark and British pound. If paying with credit card, please
present your card upon check-in to avoid delays in verification. Please turn over
your room key when settling your account. Kindly settle your account the night
before departing from the Resort to avoid delays.

29. SERVICE CHARGE AND GOVERNMENT TAX.....( M P )
Service charge is 10% and currently applicable government tax is 13.7% on rooms,
4.2% on food and 8.7% on alcoholic beverage.

30. SEWING KIT.....( M P )
This is available from the Housekeeping Depanment, upon request.

31. SMOKING AND FIRE.....( M P )
To avoid fire hazards, please dispose of your cigarettes and cigars properly. Please
refrain from smoking in bed. A fire extinguisher is available in each cottage for your
safety. In case of fire - please do not panic. Proceed immediately to the beach area.

32. STORAGE OF BAGGAGE.....( M P )
Excess baggage may be stored at the A. Soriano Aviation Terminal in Manila and
may be claimed upon arrival.

33. TIPPING.....( M P )
Tipping is not allowed. You are encouraged to contribute instead to the El Nido
Foundation, our partner in the community, engaged in social development and
environmental conservation.

34. TRANSFER SCHEDULES.....( M P )
The boat leaves the Resort at 7:30 a.m. for the 9:30 morning flight and at 2:30 p.m. for
the 5:00 afternoon flight. This is necessary to avoid delays due to unpredictable
weather and to allow enough time for all guests to check in properly. You may leave
your bags outside your room and our housekeeping staff will collect them from your
room 30 minutes before departure from the Resort.

35. TRAVELLERS CHEQUES.....( M P )
Accounts may be settled through travellers cheques.

36. WAKE-UPCALLS.....( M P )
Please call Front Desk to schedule your wake up call. In Pangulasian Island, you
may use the automatic wake-up call service in your room. Instructions are available
in your telephone directory.

37. WATER.....( M P )
Fresh water is precious so please help us conserve our supply by turning off the
faucets and showers properly after use. When taking a hot shower, please wait a few
minutes for water to heat up.

38. WINES & SPIRITS.....( M P )
The Resort offers a selection of Wines & Spirits at the Bar, and during meals.

Special Activities and General Informations