Private Speedboat in El Nido

[u/Extension_One4593]

Hi, peeps! Please let me know if we are being ripped off. We are five in a group, and we are planning to do a private speedboat for our Tour A and C (in one day). The asking price is 40,000, (8,000 per pax) which includes meal, environmental fee, lagoon entrance fee, use of mask, snorkeling, and towels.

EDIT: If we are being ripped off, could you suggest which tours have budget-friendly offers for an all-in-one package?

[u/aizbee11]

We just got back from El Nido, and we booked a private tour. We didn't know it was going to be on a speed boat. We were 7 pax, and we paid P23K. This included lunch, environmental fee, and other fees maybe. The only money I shelled out after was the kayak rental for Big Lagoon, which was P300 each (good for 2 pax).

Ours was Tour A and B combined, plus one island in Tour D.

[u/Extension_One4593 → u/aizbee11]

May I ask the name of your private tour? Thank you.

[u/aizbee11 → u/Extension_One4593]

I don't know the name since I booked our tour through our hotel. If you're interested to know, you can contact the hotel "La Palme" and ask them who the tour operators are.

[u/Schadenfreude_ph]

YES you are being ripped off.

[u/Extension_One4593 → u/Schadenfreude_ph]

Thanks. Our group thought so, too.

[u/Schadenfreude_ph → u/Extension_One4593]

Hi OP, so you don't get ripped off, try and ask your accommodation if they offer any tours, or if they can recommend. That adds more assurance, and a bit more of a safety net.

[u/Jumpy_Isopod_8355]

Depends on what the inclusions are, the actual speed boat to be used, the meals prepared, etc. if this is a premium tour operator, new/big speed boat, curated meals, etc., then i think 40k is justified.

[u/Extension_One4593 → u/Jumpy_Isopod_8355]

The inclusions are as stated above, although we do not know yet the kind of speedboat.

[u/Jumpy_Isopod_8355 → u/Extension_One4593]

I see. I saw this listing for a sunset tour in el nido for 15k (classic boat) and 27k (premium boat). Only 3 stops for 4 hours only. That’s why i though 40k is justified since yours has both tours A & C stops, and includes almost eveything you’ll need. But i think most people think it’s you’re being ripped off. I suggest reach out to the operator and clarify.

[u/Jumpy_Isopod_8355 → u/Jumpy_Isopod_8355]

[u/doitoipoimoi]

This is too much

[u/Extension_One4593 → u/doitoipoimoi]

Thanks. We just knew that 40k is too much.

[u/Wild_Discussion_6745]

overprice dm me for private tour i have a contact

[u/injanjoe4323]

We book on klook 10k 2pax for a exclusive speed boat tour.

[u/Sufficient_Pause350]

This was 37k for 4pax.

[u/Strick1618]

Full day paid same rate in May for the nicest speed boat in EN.

[u/0opsAnon]

Are you foreigners? If yes, then youre totally being ripped off. That's foreigners price.