Philippines Nature & Wildlife
Choose where you sleep
- Lagen Island Resort
- Miniloc Island Resort
It is the scenic landscape, crystal clear waters, and relative isolation that attracts and fascinates most visitors to El Nido. The 45 islands and islets and the surrounding sea present endless opportunities for adventure, nature appreciation, and even just simple pleasures.
The El Nido Resorts, Lagen and Miniloc, offers a wide range of activities, from soft adventure sports to more leisurely pursuits. All activities are arranged according to your preferences.
Among the activities included in the package are:
Kayak at your leisure around Lagen island: Paddle your way to nature’s wonders at your leisure. Use of special sea kayaks, and regular kayaks are available at the Marine Sports Centre.
Kayak in the Small Lagoon: “Truly Spectacular” describes the natural wonder that awaits those who kayak into the Small Lagoon. 
Spend time with a loved one or a new friend while enjoying your private adventure, surrounded by the towering limestone cliffs of El Nido.
Guided tour of the Big Lagoon at Miniloc Island. Take one of the resorts outrigger banca boats to Miniloc Island and explore one of nature’s wonders at your leisure. The more adventurous can even do some rock jumping.
Hike & Kayak at Lagen: Take an invigorating walk amongst the giant trees and lush rainforest where you might see a monkey, Palawan Hornbill and other wondrous flora and fauna, and end up at a beautiful cove on the west coast of the island. You may also choose a 15-minute kayak ride back to the resort. A great aerobic workout!
Snorkel at Miniloc House Reef: Take the plunge! Guests are encouraged to snorkel from Miniloc’s pier where hundreds of coral fish and giant Jackfish swim around our house reef. You can be adventurous and explore them on your own, or be accompanied by a Marine Sports Guide. A complete line of snorkeling equipment may be used for free on a first come first serve basis.
Swim with 1 metre Jackfish. Right on Miniloc’s doorstep, the long dock where guests are welcomed, guests can snorkel alongside 
3-foot long Jackfish and hundreds of sergeant majors, damsel fish, fusiliers, and other multi-colored tropical fishes.
Explore Cudugnon Cave, one of El Nido’s stunning geological formations which archaeologists believe was used as a burial site during Neolithic times. This ancient cave was formed by million years of weathering action that hollowed out large portions of the emergent limestone layers.
Sunbathe at any of over 100 private locations readily accessible from Lagen Resort. Enjoy the privacy and the environment and return to the resort at your leisure.
Photograph Snake Island’s sandbar. El Nido has many unique features, including Vigan Island, also known as Snake Island because of its winding white “snake’s tail” of sand. Island Hopping includes a visit to Snake Island as well as other interesting sites.
Massage: Soothe your senses or pamper a loved one with a relaxing body massage in the beachfront sala. The spectacular views make this a truly unique experience. It's the perfect end to a day of activity at Lagen Resort.
Spa Treatments: Achieve the highest state of relaxation for your mind and body with our variety of Asian and European spa treatments amidst the relaxing setting of El Nido.
Other activities
- Hobie - cat sailing
- Birdwatching
- Pedal boating
- Relaxing at Dibuluan Beach Club
- Coconut hat making
- Mangrove tour
- Stargazing
- Jack feeding at Miniloc Island
El Nido Resorts' Lagen Island Resort is a tropical hideaway set in a cove and fringed by a thick primary forest. The most luxurious resort in the area, Lagen has been awarded numerous awards and in 2006 made it to the prestigious Conde Nast Traveler Green List 2006, chosen for their environmental preservation efforts, involvement with local communities and the quality of guest experience.
Lagen is a local Cuyunin word for “stone stove" and the island was named as such because, to the locals, its shape resembles a primitive stove with funnels.
Lagen Island Resort has a total of 51 rooms with a variety of accommodation types: 18 Water Cottages built on stilt, 9 beachfront cottages with a perfect view of the entire cove, 20 Forest Rooms, and 4 forest suites built on the fringes of a tropical forest. All rooms have floors made of antique woods and furnishings made of old wood from old houses. Each cottage and room also has a fullheight sliding glass doors that open up to a private verandah, and depending on the room, affords guests with views of the cove, the cliffs, the bay or the sunset.
All cottages and rooms have the following features:
The Forests Suites have larger private verandahs and the following additional features:
The restaurant serves a selection of fresh seafood and a variety of local and international cuisine. The restaurant is divided into two sections: the airconditioned main dining area and the al fresco dining area.
The resort clinic equipped with basic medical facilities and manned by a qualified nurse
Right in front of the clubhouse is the 12 x 25 meter swimming pool, built at an even level of 4 feet so as not to disturb the underlying root structures. Cushioned lounge chairs surround the pool while the nearby pool bar serves a selection of cold drinks, wines and spirits.
General Info
Fire warning system : The resort is equipped with manual fire alarms (break glass, push button). Each bedroom is also equipped with smoke detectors.
Miniloc Island is set in a cove with a backdrop of sheer limestone cliffs. It has crystal clear water teeming with different kinds of tropical fishes. At the end of the pier, guests can snorkel alongside 3-foot long groupers and hundreds of sergeant majors, damsel fish, fusiliers, and other multi-colored tropical fishes.
El Nido Resorts continuously proves to be one of the best resorts in the world, proof of it are the first class facilities and impeccable service, not to mention the numerous recognitions it has received both from the local and in the international scene. The prestigious Philippine National Tourism Awards has bestowed Miniloc Island with numerous Resort of the Year awards for (category) A Resorts. 
The resort has been elevated to Kalakbay Hall of Fame for successively winning the Resort of the year awards. In the international scene, El Nido Resorts is one of the twelve honorees and the only Philippine property to have made it to the prestigious Conde Nast Traveler Green List 2006. The honorees, consisting of resorts, tour operators and destinations, were chosen based on their environmental preservation efforts, involvement with local communities and the quality of guest experience.
Miniloc Island, with a total land area of 224 hectares, is one of the largest islands in the El Nido Protected Area. Fringing the island are coral reefs that are good for snorkeling and diving. It is most famous for its lagoon - the most popular of which are the Big and Small Lagoons - which make an ideal site for kayaking, swimming, and snorkeling.
20 Exciting Land and Water Activities
6 Hike to panoramic Pangulasian lookout
15 Sunbathe in over 100 private locations
Miniloc Island Resort has a total of 43 native-style cottages and rooms, all built from local materials. There are six accommodation styles to choose from: 7 Water Cottages and 5 Seaview Rooms built on stilts, 12 Garden Cottages and 4 Family Cottages surrounded by tropical plants, 3 Cliff Cottages nestled high in the hillside and 12 Beachside Rooms. All cottages and rooms are built facing the sea and have private verandahs that offer views of the cove and the nearby islands.
The local flavor extends to the interior of the cottages and rooms from the wooden floors and walls made of woven bamboo slats (locally called sawali) to furniture hand-made from natural materials such as bamboo and rattan.
