BOAT expeditions AND ISLAND
ESCAPES in the Philippines
BOAT expeditions AND ISLAND
ESCAPES in the Philippines
THIS IS MORE
THAN JUST A
BOAT TRIP...
THIS IS A JOURNEY TO EXPLORE THE 250KM OF REMOTE TROPICAL ISLANDS BY BOAT THROUGH NORTHERN PALAWAN IN THE PHILIPPINES.
FIND OUT HOW TAO PIONEERED THE ORIGINAL PALAWAN ISLAND HOPPING EXPEDITION BETWEEN EL NIDO, LINAPACAN AND CORON.
THIS IS A JOURNEY TO EXPLORE THE 250KM OF REMOTE TROPICAL ISLANDS BY BOAT through Northern Palawan IN the Philippines.
Find out how Tao PIONEERED the original palawan island hopping expedition between El Nido, Linapacan and Coron.
tao means people
NOUN/ta-o/ filipino
TAO MEANS PEOPLE NOUN/ta-o/ filipino
OUR PEOPLE
OUR JOURNEYS integrate sustainable travel with genuine community engagement, allowing travelers to experience the natural beauty of Palawan WHILST hosted by local ISLANDERS.
"An island experience like no other"
"a nomadic
tropical bliss"
"AN ISLAND EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER"
"a nomadic
tropical bliss"
FOR 20 YEARS TAO HAS BEEN A TREASURE MAP PASSED ON BY WORD OF MOUTH BETWEEN TRAVELERS
WHO TOLD YOU ABOUT THE TAO EXPERIENCE?
4 DAY ORIGINAL EXPEDITION CONNECTING EL NIDO AND CORON
6 DAY COMBO EXPEDITION WITH OUR TRADITIONAL SAILBOAT
WHO TOLD YOU ABOUT THE TAO EXPERIENCE?
4 DAY ORIGINAL EXPEDITION CONNECTING EL NIDO AND CORON
6 DAY COMBO EXPEDITION WITH OUR TRADITIONAL SAILBOAT
“A SUPERB, unique travel experience”
In 30 years of travelling thisis one of my favourite experience.
Matt E, DEC 2024,
Tao Original 4 Days Expedition
"AMAZING Experience - WORLD CLASS HOSPITALITY"
Amazing food, sights, islands, experiences .... a true holiday
John C, FEB 2025,
Tao Original 4 Days Expedition
"SOUL RESET"
Probably my favorite holiday ever. From start to finish the Lost Boys looked after us with so much kindness and fun.
Lucy T, APR 2025,
Tao Original 4 Days Expedition
"THE ADVENTURE of Your LIFE"
This was mine and my husbands 3rd Tao Trip and if ends up being the last then we went out on a high.
J D, MAR 2025,
Tao Original 4 Days Expedition
"WONDERFUL, life affirming experience"
As many have said in the reviews, TAO is a very special and unique experience.
Mark L, APR 2025,
Tao Original 4 Days Experience
"HIGHLIGHTS of my Philippines Trip"
I've just come back from a 4day/night boat expedition with Tao and it was one of the best experiences of my Life.
Stephanie H, APR 2025,
Tao Original 4 Days Experience
"TRIP OF A LIFETIME"
Not an easy place to access and not a trip that will suite everyone but we absolutely loved our time with Tao Philippines.
Natalie B, APR 2025,
Tao Original 4 Days Experience
"BEST EXPERIENCE of Our Lives"
If you're thinking about doing a Tao Expedition, stop thinking.
Alemy B, APR 2025,
Tao Original 4 Days Experience
"AMAZING TRIP Coron-EL Nido"
I can honestly say this was the best experience that I have had whilst travelling all over the world.
Harper M, APR 2025,
Tao Original 4 Days Experience
"All Ages WELCOMED with TAO"
We were a group of fit and fun ladies in their 60's. The group of other guests was a real mix of nationalities, couples, singles, families and all ages.
Elizabeth J W , MAR 2025,
Tao Original 4 Days Experience
"FOREVER With Me"
....this is one of the best experience in my life.
I left the boat less than a week ago and every day I wish I was back there again.
Nadia K, FEB 2025,
Tao Original 4 Days Experience
"The BEST
in the Philippines"
Wow Tao Expedition was amazing. We did the 4 night trip from El Nido to Coron.
Sam R, FEB 2025,
Tao Original 4 Days Experience
"BEST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE!"
I've been traveling all over the world and this was the best experience I have ever done.
OnAir749238, FEB 2025,
Tao Original 4 Days Experience
"AN UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE"
It's an immersion into the untouched beauty of the Philippines, guided by an incredible crew that makes every moment special
Andre M, FEB 2025,
Tao Original 4 Days Experience
"It's just that AMAZING "
We did the trip last year and it was so phenomenal we just wanted to do it again! Both times we did from Coron to El Nido and just love ending the trip on the Farm with the people you've just spent 4 Days with.
HarrisClan_10, FEB 2025,
Tao Original 4 Days Experience
"TAO made my trip to the Philippines Unforgettable"
Best traveling recommendation I ever got
Ninitaly, JAN 2025,
Tao Original 4 Days Experience
"Best BOAT TRIP to Go On"
I went on the 5 Day boat trip which was a great trip. Highly recommend to go with Tao and no other company
Engla B, JAN 2025,
Tao Original 4 Days Experience
SAIL ONBOARD THE LARGEST TRADITIONAL PARAW IN THE PHILIPPINES. COMBINE WITH A 4 DAY EXPEDITION FOR THE ULTIMATE 6 DAY PALAWAN JOURNEY.
TRADITIONAL
PARAW
SAILING
TAO WELLNESS, NEW THIS SEASON
ADD A 2 NIGHT STAY AT DULI BEACH WELLNESS CLUB TO DECOMPRESS OR GET READY FOR YOUR EXPEDITION.
ADD 2 DAYS STAY AT DULI BEACH WELLNESS CLUB TO DECOMPRESS OR GET READY FOR YOUR 4 DAY TAO EXPEDITION.
COMBINE WITH A 4 DAY EXPEDITION FROM EL NIDO TO CORON FOR THE ULTIMATE 6 DAY PALAWAN JOURNEY.
TRADITIONAL
PARAW
SAILING
NEXT
DEPARTURES
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TRAVEL TIPS
ALL THE INFORMATION, TIPS AND GUIDES YOU NEED TO PLAN YOUR TRIP WITH TAO.
Contact our team who will put together the best itinerary for a personalized ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME.
GO BESPOKE
AND
CUSTOMIZE
for groupS of friends AND familY, Plan an ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME.
Contact our team who will put together the best itinerary PRIVATE CHARTER EVENTS AND ISLAND RETREATS.
GO BESPOKE
AND
CUSTOMIZE
LATEST
DEPARTURES
TAO EXPEDITIONS RUN FROM OCTOBER TO JULY. AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER IS OUR OFF SEASON.
TAO ORIGINAL
4 DAY / 4 NIGHT
- 17th - 21st Dec 2025
- Arrival Before Lunch
- El Nido to Coron
- US$700
4 Days 4 Nights
Original Tao Expedition
ROUTE
El Nido to Coron
ITINERARY SUMMARY
Four days and four nights travelling through remote islands staying in our off-grid bamboo basecamps.
INCLUSIONS
Travel from trip departure to trip arrival, accommodation in our signature tukas, all meals and activities.
CHECK-IN & BRIEFING
• The day before the departure at 05:30 PM
DEPARTURE
• 08:00 AM
ARRIVAL
• Arrival At 12:00 noon
TAO ORIGINAL
4 DAY / 4 NIGHT
- 17th - 21st Dec 2025
- Arrival Before Lunch
- Coron to El Nido
- US$700
4 Days 4 Nights
Original Tao Expedition
ROUTE
Coron to El Nido
ITINERARY SUMMARY
Four days and four nights travelling through remote islands staying in our off-grid bamboo basecamps.
INCLUSIONS
Travel from trip departure to trip arrival, accommodation in our signature tukas, all meals and activities.
CHECK-IN & BRIEFING
• The day before the departure at 05:30 PM
DEPARTURE
• 08:00 AM
ARRIVAL
• Arrival At 12:00 noon
TAO ORIGINAL
4 DAY / 4 NIGHT
- 18th - 22nd Dec 2025
- Arrival Before Lunch
- El Nido to Coron
- US$700
4 Days 4 Nights
Original Tao Expedition
ROUTE
El Nido to Coron
ITINERARY SUMMARY
Four days and four nights travelling through remote islands staying in our off-grid bamboo basecamps.
INCLUSIONS
Travel from trip departure to trip arrival, accommodation in our signature tukas, all meals and activities.
CHECK-IN & BRIEFING
• The day before the departure at 05:30 PM
DEPARTURE
• 08:00 AM
ARRIVAL
• Arrival At 12:00 noon
TAO ORIGINAL
4 DAY / 4 NIGHT
- 18th - 22nd Dec 2025
- Arrival Before Lunch
- Coron to El Nido
- US$700
4 Days 4 Nights
Original Tao Expedition
ROUTE
Coron to El Nido
ITINERARY SUMMARY
Four days and four nights travelling through remote islands staying in our off-grid bamboo basecamps.
INCLUSIONS
Travel from trip departure to trip arrival, accommodation in our signature tukas, all meals and activities.
CHECK-IN & BRIEFING
• The day before the departure at 05:30 PM
DEPARTURE
• 08:00 AM
ARRIVAL
• Arrival At 12:00 noon
TAO ORIGINAL
4 DAY / 4 NIGHT
- 19th - 23rd Dec 2025
- Arrival Before Lunch
- El Nido to Coron
- US$700
4 Days 4 Nights
Original Tao Expedition
ROUTE
El Nido to Coron
ITINERARY SUMMARY
Four days and four nights travelling through remote islands staying in our off-grid bamboo basecamps.
INCLUSIONS
Travel from trip departure to trip arrival, accommodation in our signature tukas, all meals and activities.
CHECK-IN & BRIEFING
• The day before the departure at 05:30 PM
DEPARTURE
• 08:00 AM
ARRIVAL
• Arrival At 12:00 noon
TAO ORIGINAL
4 DAY / 4 NIGHT
- 19th - 23rd Dec 2025
- Arrival Before Lunch
- Coron to El Nido
- US$700
4 Days 4 Nights
Original Tao Expedition
ROUTE
Coron to El Nido
ITINERARY SUMMARY
Four days and four nights travelling through remote islands staying in our off-grid bamboo basecamps.
INCLUSIONS
Travel from trip departure to trip arrival, accommodation in our signature tukas, all meals and activities.
CHECK-IN & BRIEFING
• The day before the departure at 05:30 PM
DEPARTURE
• 08:00 AM
ARRIVAL
• Arrival At 12:00 noon
TAO ORIGINAL
4 DAY / 4 NIGHT
- 20th - 24th Dec 2025
- Arrival Before Lunch
- El Nido to Coron
- US$700
4 Days 4 Nights
Original Tao Expedition
ROUTE
El Nido to Coron
ITINERARY SUMMARY
Four days and four nights travelling through remote islands staying in our off-grid bamboo basecamps.
INCLUSIONS
Travel from trip departure to trip arrival, accommodation in our signature tukas, all meals and activities.
CHECK-IN & BRIEFING
• The day before the departure at 05:30 PM
DEPARTURE
• 08:00 AM
ARRIVAL
• Arrival At 12:00 noon
TAO ORIGINAL
4 DAY / 4 NIGHT
- 20th - 24th Dec 2025
- Arrival Before Lunch
- Coron to El Nido
- US$700
4 Days 4 Nights
Original Tao Expedition
ROUTE
Coron to El Nido
ITINERARY SUMMARY
Four days and four nights travelling through remote islands staying in our off-grid bamboo basecamps.
INCLUSIONS
Travel from trip departure to trip arrival, accommodation in our signature tukas, all meals and activities.
CHECK-IN & BRIEFING
• The day before the departure at 05:30 PM
DEPARTURE
• 08:00 AM
ARRIVAL
• Arrival At 12:00 noon
Expedition + Bacuit Bay
6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS
- 20th - 25th Dec 2025
- Arrival Before Lunch
- El Nido to Coron
- US$850
6 Days 5 Nights
Bacuit Bay + Expedition
ROUTE
El Nido to Coron
ITINERARY SUMMARY
Three days, Three nights travelling through remote islands and staying in our off-grid bamboo basecamps. Plus three days and two nights around Bacuit Bay.
INCLUSIONS
Travel from departure time to arrival time, accommodation in our signature tukas, all meals and activities.
CHECK-IN & BRIEFING
• The day before the departure at 04:45 PM
DEPARTURE
• 09:00 AM
ARRIVAL
• Arrival Before Sunset.
Expedition + Bacuit Bay
6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS
- 20th - 25th Dec 2025
- Arrival Before Lunch
- Coron to El Nido
- US$850
6 Days 5 Nights
Expedition + Bacuit Bay
ROUTE
Coron to El Nido
ITINERARY SUMMARY
Three days, Three nights travelling through remote islands and staying in our off-grid bamboo basecamps. Plus three days and two nights around Bacuit Bay.
INCLUSIONS
Travel from departure time to arrival time, accommodation in our signature tukas, all meals and activities.
CHECK-IN & BRIEFING
• The day before the departure at 07:15 PM
DEPARTURE
• 09:00 AM
ARRIVAL
• Arrival Before Sunset.
TAO ORIGINAL
4 DAY / 4 NIGHT
- 21st - 25th Dec 2025
- Arrival Before Lunch
- Coron to El Nido
- US$750
4 Days 4 Nights
Original Tao Expedition
ROUTE
Coron to El Nido
ITINERARY SUMMARY
Four days and four nights travelling through remote islands staying in our off-grid bamboo basecamps.
INCLUSIONS
Travel from trip departure to trip arrival, accommodation in our signature tukas, all meals and activities.
CHECK-IN & BRIEFING
• The day before the departure at 05:30 PM
DEPARTURE
• 08:00 AM
ARRIVAL
• Arrival At 12:00 noon
TAO ORIGINAL
4 DAY / 4 NIGHT
- 22nd - 26th Dec 2025
- Arrival Before Lunch
- Coron to El Nido
- US$750
4 Days 4 Nights
Original Tao Expedition
ROUTE
Coron to El Nido
ITINERARY SUMMARY
Four days and four nights travelling through remote islands staying in our off-grid bamboo basecamps.
INCLUSIONS
Travel from trip departure to trip arrival, accommodation in our signature tukas, all meals and activities.
CHECK-IN & BRIEFING
• The day before the departure at 05:30 PM
DEPARTURE
• 08:00 AM
ARRIVAL
• Arrival At 12:00 noon
TAO ORIGINAL
4 DAY / 4 NIGHT
- 22nd - 26th Dec 2025
- Arrival Before Lunch
- El Nido to Coron
- US$750
4 Days 4 Nights
Original Tao Expedition
ROUTE
El Nido to Coron
ITINERARY SUMMARY
Four days and four nights travelling through remote islands staying in our off-grid bamboo basecamps.
INCLUSIONS
Travel from trip departure to trip arrival, accommodation in our signature tukas, all meals and activities.
CHECK-IN & BRIEFING
• The day before the departure at 05:30 PM
DEPARTURE
• 08:00 AM
ARRIVAL
• Arrival At 12:00 noon
TAO ORIGINAL
4 DAY / 4 NIGHT
- 23rd - 27th Dec 2025
- Arrival Before Lunch
- El Nido to Coron
- US$750
4 Days 4 Nights
Original Tao Expedition
ROUTE
El Nido to Coron
ITINERARY SUMMARY
Four days and four nights travelling through remote islands staying in our off-grid bamboo basecamps.
INCLUSIONS
Travel from trip departure to trip arrival, accommodation in our signature tukas, all meals and activities.
CHECK-IN & BRIEFING
• The day before the departure at 05:30 PM
DEPARTURE
• 08:00 AM
ARRIVAL
• Arrival At 12:00 noon
TAO ORIGINAL
4 DAY / 4 NIGHT
- 23rd - 27th Dec 2025
- Arrival Before Lunch
- Coron to El Nido
- US$750
4 Days 4 Nights
Original Tao Expedition
ROUTE
Coron to El Nido
ITINERARY SUMMARY
Four days and four nights travelling through remote islands staying in our off-grid bamboo basecamps.
INCLUSIONS
Travel from trip departure to trip arrival, accommodation in our signature tukas, all meals and activities.
CHECK-IN & BRIEFING
• The day before the departure at 05:30 PM
DEPARTURE
• 08:00 AM
ARRIVAL
• Arrival At 12:00 noon
TAO ORIGINAL
4 DAY / 4 NIGHT
- 24th - 28th Dec 2025
- Arrival Before Lunch
- El Nido to Coron
- US$750
4 Days 4 Nights
Original Tao Expedition
ROUTE
El Nido to Coron
ITINERARY SUMMARY
Four days and four nights travelling through remote islands staying in our off-grid bamboo basecamps.
INCLUSIONS
Travel from trip departure to trip arrival, accommodation in our signature tukas, all meals and activities.
CHECK-IN & BRIEFING
• The day before the departure at 05:30 PM
DEPARTURE
• 08:00 AM
ARRIVAL
• Arrival At 12:00 noon
TAO ORIGINAL
4 DAY / 4 NIGHT
- 24th - 28th Dec 2025
- Arrival Before Lunch
- Coron to El Nido
- US$750
4 Days 4 Nights
Original Tao Expedition
ROUTE
Coron to El Nido
ITINERARY SUMMARY
Four days and four nights travelling through remote islands staying in our off-grid bamboo basecamps.
INCLUSIONS
Travel from trip departure to trip arrival, accommodation in our signature tukas, all meals and activities.
CHECK-IN & BRIEFING
• The day before the departure at 05:30 PM
DEPARTURE
• 08:00 AM
ARRIVAL
• Arrival At 12:00 noon
TAO ORIGINAL
4 DAY / 4 NIGHT
- 25th - 29th Dec 2025
- Arrival Before Lunch
- El Nido to Coron
- US$750
4 Days 4 Nights
Original Tao Expedition
ROUTE
El Nido to Coron
ITINERARY SUMMARY
Four days and four nights travelling through remote islands staying in our off-grid bamboo basecamps.
INCLUSIONS
Travel from trip departure to trip arrival, accommodation in our signature tukas, all meals and activities.
CHECK-IN & BRIEFING
• The day before the departure at 05:30 PM
DEPARTURE
• 08:00 AM
ARRIVAL
• Arrival At 12:00 noon
TAO ORIGINAL
4 DAY / 4 NIGHT
- 25th - 29th Dec 2025
- Arrival Before Lunch
- Coron to El Nido
- US$750
4 Days 4 Nights
Original Tao Expedition
ROUTE
Coron to El Nido
ITINERARY SUMMARY
Four days and four nights travelling through remote islands staying in our off-grid bamboo basecamps.
INCLUSIONS
Travel from trip departure to trip arrival, accommodation in our signature tukas, all meals and activities.
CHECK-IN & BRIEFING
• The day before the departure at 05:30 PM
DEPARTURE
• 08:00 AM
ARRIVAL
• Arrival At 12:00 noon
TAO ORIGINAL
4 DAY / 4 NIGHT
- 26th - 30th Dec 2025
- Arrival Before Lunch
- El Nido to Coron
- US$750
4 Days 4 Nights
Original Tao Expedition
ROUTE
El Nido to Coron
ITINERARY SUMMARY
Four days and four nights travelling through remote islands staying in our off-grid bamboo basecamps.
INCLUSIONS
Travel from trip departure to trip arrival, accommodation in our signature tukas, all meals and activities.
CHECK-IN & BRIEFING
• The day before the departure at 05:30 PM
DEPARTURE
• 08:00 AM
ARRIVAL
• Arrival At 12:00 noon







