Boat trips and island escapes
20 years proudly pioneering legendary expeditions in the Philippines
Tao curates journeys to explore the remote islands of Palawan – between El Nido, Linapacan and Coron – infused with our own style of travel, hospitality, cuisine and architecture.
Your adventure starts here
What's Included
Explore 250km of remote islands with like-minded others. We can get you away from the crowds among the islands of West Busuanga, Linapacan and Darocotan Bay between El Nido and Coron, on a boat to call your own. Bliss!
Stay in Tao’s off-grid bamboo basecamps, hidden in coves, jungles and island communities. Sleep in our hand-crafted Tuka huts, their bird-beak curves designed for shade, breeze, and connection to nature.
The Lost Boys are your island-born crew. Sailors, cooks, and storytellers who bring the Tao journey to life. Born of the islands, they guide with laughter, skill, and soul, turning every voyage into the adventure of a lifetime.
We’re passionate about food, serving native fruits and vegetables from our farm, freshly caught seafood and occasionally home-reared pork. Served family-style on sharing plates. Big on flavour, Filipino food is soulful, generous, and seasonal.
Dive in! Jump overboard to snorkel vibrant coral reefs, swim to secluded beaches, or relax on deck with a book. The Tao Experience is a social gathering, but there’s always space to step back, disconnect and find your own rhythm.
Meet the scholars and communities we support! From classrooms to coastlines, we invest in people: teaching skills, nurturing confidence, and building futures rooted in island life.
Explore 250km of remote islands with like-minded others. We can get you away from the crowds among the islands of West Busuanga, Linapacan and Darocotan Bay between El Nido and Coron, on a boat to call your own. Bliss!
Stay in Tao’s off-grid bamboo basecamps, hidden in coves, jungles and island communities. Sleep in our hand-crafted Tuka huts, their bird-beak curves designed for shade, breeze, and connection to nature.
The Lost Boys are your island-born crew. Sailors, cooks, and storytellers who bring the Tao journey to life. Born of the islands, they guide with laughter, skill, and soul, turning every voyage into the adventure of a lifetime.
We’re passionate about food, serving native fruits and vegetables from our farm, freshly caught seafood and occasionally home-reared pork. Served family-style on sharing plates. Big on flavour, Filipino food is soulful, generous, and seasonal.
Dive in! Jump overboard to snorkel vibrant coral reefs, swim to secluded beaches, or relax on deck with a book. The Tao Experience is a social gathering, but there’s always space to step back, disconnect and find your own rhythm.
Meet the scholars and communities we support! From classrooms to coastlines, we invest in people: teaching skills, nurturing confidence, and building futures rooted in island life.
250km. Remote and off grid.
Palawan sits at the western edge of the Philippine archipelago, shielding a chain of remote islands from the South China Sea. No road connects them. Our expeditions cross 250 kilometres of open water by traditional bangka between El Nido and Coron, stopping each night at private off-grid bamboo basecamps tucked into coves and jungle.
250km. Remote and off grid.
Palawan sits at the western edge of the Philippine archipelago, shielding a chain of remote islands from the South China Sea. No road connects them. Our expeditions cross 250 kilometres of open water by traditional bangka between El Nido and Coron, stopping each night at private off-grid bamboo basecamps tucked into coves and jungle.
Tao is The original Palawan expedition since 2006
20 Years Experience
Get you off the beaten track El Nido, Linapacan and Coron
Safety & Comfort
Rigorous training and adapted boats make us second to none
Food and Drink
Our meals are served with our special brand of hospitality
Education & Livelihood
Each contributes directly and indirectly to the community
Exclusive Properties
Pristine locations, limited access and bespoke design
Our new
beach club
and hostel
Escape the crowds of El Nido and stay with us before or after your Expedition at our new hang out on Duli Beach.
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