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Guided kayaking ecotour
🚣🏾 Explore El Nido’s largest mangrove forest
👫 Empower the locals protecting our mangroves

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Explore El Nido's mangrove forest through a kayak! Paddle with us and get close to nature, support the local community protecting the mangroves, and see amazing biodiversity! The Dewil Mangrove Forest is a vital ecosystem that serves as a habitat for birds and fish, and a natural shield against storms. These mangroves are home to unique wildlife, and you may see some of them such as some birds alo

ng the trails. Paddle time: 2.5-3 hours roundtrip
ADVANCED RESERVATION IS REQUIRED. KINDLY FILL UP REGISTRATION FORM bit.ly/dewilkayakreg

*This ecotour was created for & with the community by Eco Sanctuaries & Eco Explorations to empower and boost livelihood while supporting the locals to protect the mangroves. The local guides of Dewil will be facilitating the ecotour.

09/02/2026

“My sister and I are now in our 50s, but that didn’t stop us from trying this activity—and we’re so glad we did. Completing the 9.4-kilometer kayak and paddle was a real achievement and a bucket-list moment we were proud to check off. Our guide gave us such a warm welcome and was incredibly accommodating throughout the experience. As a lovely bonus, we even enjoyed crabs for lunch, which weren’t part of the tour. Given the chance, we would absolutely do this again. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a rewarding and memorable adventure—at any age.”

Thank you Doris for leaving us a review and paddling with us! When in El Nido, come join us for a kayak ecotour in the largest mangrove forest located in Dewil Valley, New Ibajay. Go on an eco exploration while supporting the locals who protect the mangroves!

09/09/2025

For strong paddlers looking to go beyond our usual turnaround point, we can take you all the way to the end of the river, where it meets the open sea. From there, you’ll be treated to a breathtaking view of the stunning Imorigue Island.

This extension adds about an hour to the trip (round-trip), perfect for those eager to stretch the adventure even further!

For more information and to reserve visit bit.ly/dewilkayakreg

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24/08/2025

“Kayaking the Dewil Mangrove River was an incredible experience. Our guide was Kuya Ondo who also runs the organization working hard to protect and rehabilitate this amazing place. We took a trike from Eco Sanctuaries in Nacpan, about a 55-minute ride. We arrived around 8am, close to high tide, which meant we got to paddle through the stunning mangrove “tunnel.” It was amazing to see the mangroves and the wildlife up close. After that, we headed out into the quiet, untouched bay on Palawan’s east side, opposite from El Nido and so there are basically zero tourists anywhere nearby. Kuya’s passion and deep knowledge about the mangrove ecosystem really stood out. This tour isn’t just peaceful and fun, it’s also helping protect this beautiful area and support the local community. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves nature and wants to make a positive impact.“

Thank you Sam Cooper for paddling with us and leaving us this review!

18/08/2025

Eco conscious, low impact kayak ecotours around El Nido supporting local community livelihood and nature conservation.

Paddle with us and explore El Nido’s breathtaking nature and less explored destinations together!

14/08/2025

For those taking the shorter kayak route we’ve designed with the community, we stop at the mangrove boardwalk to take a quick walk around nature and rest from the initial paddling we’ve done. Those who want to swim can also do so in the river. It’s clean, it’s safe, and refreshing!

Thanks for these photos and for paddling with us

10/08/2025

When low tide permits, we can take guests to the mangrove tunnels — a unique, intimate, and quiet experience with mangroves and nature. Thank you for the video and paddling with us

05/08/2025

Some of the wildlife you’ll possibly encounter when you paddle with us and take time to be one with nature 🚣🏽‍♂️

Let’s continue to support the community protecting our mangroves! Every guided paddle tour contributes to their advocacy and livelihood.

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17/06/2025

Thank you to the students of University of Southern California and Dr. Shannon for paying us a visit and going on a kayak ecotour to learn about mangroves and experience them upclose! We are grateful to host learning ecotours for students and to support our local community at the same time. After the kayak ecotour, they visited Eco Sanctuaries to learn about sustainability in tourism.

We can create learning packages for other student groups! To learn more please check out bit.ly/dewilkayakreg

01/06/2025

Rivers are essential to life — flowing through landscapes, cultures, and communities. Rivers nourish forests, wetlands, and farmland, making them vital for food security and biodiversity. Many communities have built their history, traditions, and economies around rivers, relying on them not only for survival but also for inspiration and identity. Protecting our rivers means protecting the lifeblood of both nature and humanity.

Paddle with us along the river of the Dewil Mangrove Forest! Sign up via bit.ly/dewilkayakreg

31/05/2025

A wide range of bird species also rely on mangroves for nesting, feeding, and shelter!

Birds feed on fish, crabs, insects, and mollusks found in mangrove mudflats and waters, while the dense canopy and twisted roots of mangroves offer secure nesting sites and protection from predators.

Pictured here is the Stork-billed Kingfisher, which you can spot from afar or up close through its distinct and colorful beak and body! Several kingfishers can be found in the mangrove ecosystem, and while you’re kayaking, be on the lookout… you might just see the little Storkie!

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30/05/2025

To us, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of paddling in a calm river and absorbing all the sights and sounds of nature.

Explore the Dewil Mangrove Forest in El Nido, Palawan through a guided kayak ecotour! Sign up at bit.ly/dewilkayakreg, 2 days lead time needed to confirm.

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Dewil Mangrove, New Ibajay
El Nido
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