Well planned trip!
Philippines | Jan 25 - Jan 31, 2026

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Evan H.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Our trip was amazing! We felt confident that all of the planning had been taken care of and the detailed itinerary provided helped us feel like we had all of the information we would need. Everything went according to plan, and all of the guides and hotel staff were great communicators. We felt as though we could ask questions and problem solve if we needed to thanks to the contacts and travel info we were provided. Both of our boat trips were incredible and would highly recommend them to anyone staying near El Nido. The team for the Sibaltan tour was especially generous with their time and helpful during the duration of our trip to that side of the island. Considering how far we traveled I would have expected to feel out of place or confused about what to do when we arrived but our Kim Kim planner helped us fill our days with great recommendations which made the trip feel easy and fun. I would highly recommend this trip as well as Kim Kim in general to anyone planning a trip somewhere they have never been.

Hotel Reviews
Isla Amara Boutique Resort
El Nido

Beautiful hotel with a luxury vibe to it. Small enough for personalized attention, but large enough to have the amenities we wanted. Breakfast every morning was fantastic! The rooms were clean and felt secure, as well. Isla Amara felt like a very good value for money and we would recommend it for anyone staying in Lio Beach!

Authenticity & Character
Clean, sharp architecture with style
Location
Close enough to walk everywhere we wanted to go at Lio Beach without being noisy
Staff
Very friendly and quick to help
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean rooms, very nice air conditioning
Bayleaf Intramuros
Metro Manila

Great value for the price! Location is great in Intramuros with many things within walking distance. The hotel felt very clean and luxurious with great breakfast and restaurants. Staff were very kind and quick to help!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Island hopping in El Nido - Tour D
Island hopping in El Nido - Tour D
El Nido

Unreal! This tour was amazing and our guide was knowledgeable and thoughtful. We managed to see most of the stops with only a few other boats and had them mostly to ourself as a result. One of the best possible ways to see the islands around El Nido.

Quality of Experience
Food
Highly impressed, especially since it was all cooked on the boat
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sibaltan Day Tour
Sibaltan Day Tour
El Nido

Fantastic tour! The team picked us up from Lio Beach and drove us to Sibaltan which was super helpful. The whole team was so friendly and helpful throughout the whole trip. It was very cool to see the island that the guide lived on since he knew his way around. It felt like we were able to see a personal view into life on the islands near Sibaltan. Also the crew went above and beyond with all of the food preparations throughout the day. We ate incredibly well, especially for being on a boat in the middle of the ocean!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Cami Sarmiento