El Nido Island Hopping Tour C — Helicopter Island & Star Beach

Tour C ventures to the outer reaches of Bacuit Bay, visiting islands that feel genuinely remote and untouched. The centrepiece is Helicopter Island — when seen from above (or from a distance), the island's silhouette is strikingly similar to a helicopter in flight. Up close it's a paradise of white sand, dramatic rock formations, and crystal-clear shallows alive with reef fish. It's one of El Nido's best-kept secrets, far less visited than the lagoon routes.

The tour also explores Cadlao Lagoon, a sweeping bay sheltered by Cadlao Island — the largest island in Bacuit Bay — with calm, warm water perfect for kayaking and swimming. Star Beach lives up to its name: the sand here has a faint pinkish-gold tinge from crushed coral and tiny star-shaped sand dollars that wash ashore. It's an exceptional snorkelling site with healthy staghorn and brain coral just metres from the shoreline.

Tour C is the best option for travellers who have already done Tours A and B, or who want a longer boat journey and a more adventurous feel. Groups are small and the outer islands often feel like your own private slice of Palawan.