DIPNAY, EL NIDO · TAO’S BIGGEST BASECAMP ON THE EXPEDITION
Where nature nurtures, flavours bloom and time slows down.
TAO BEACH FARM
Tao Beach Farm, Dipnay, is the final stop on the Coron to El Nido route — Tao’s biggest working basecamp, and the best place to slow down after days at sea. Spend a night or more in a bamboo tuka, eat from the farm and sea, and explore the cove. Not joining an expedition? Tao Beach Farm, Dipnay, also works as a standalone trip, with the hospitality that has shaped Tao for 20 years.
Request availabilityYOUR STAY
A remote farm stay with the essential details arranged personally by the Tao booking team.
LOCATION
Dipnay, El Nido, PalawanSTAY LENGTH
One night or longerACCOMMODATION
Bamboo tuka by the seaMEALS
Farm and sea to tableGETTING THERE
Trail or boat, your choiceBOOKING
Expedition add-on or standalone stay
THE TAO EXPERIENCE
We call it the heart of Tao: our biggest working basecamp, where farm life shapes everything. This playful bamboo village doubles as a working farm, a place of learning, and a quiet cove where guests can properly slow down.
THE TAO EXPERIENCE
Every dish served at the Kantina begins with what the farm, gardens, and local fishermen provide. Expect native Filipino flavours, fresh ingredients, and the relaxed hospitality that defines a Tao meal.
THE TAO EXPERIENCE
There may not be Wi-Fi, but connection comes easily. Share a sundowner, meet the people behind Tao, explore the cove, or simply listen to the sea from your tuka.
As night falls, the Kantina glows at the heart of the farm. A gathering place for shared meals, stories and laughter. Lantern light, local flavours and the rhythm of island life create a warmth that lingers long after dinner ends.
Relax and unwind! As the sun melts into the horizon, swim side by side in the warm shallows while dogs play along the shore. These are the simple moments of connection that capture the spirit of life at Tao Beach Farm.
Meals here are gathered, not just cooked — garden vegetables, freshly caught fish, fruit plucked straight from the tree. Every dish tells a story of the land, the season and the people who grow its ingredients.
Here, connection comes easily. Slow mornings turn into shared stories, sunsets stretch into laughter, and the Beach Club stays open all day with cold beers, inventive cocktails and a warm invitation to stay a little longer.
Get close to nature in our tukas, their curved bamboo frames designed to catch the sea breeze. Fall asleep to the sound of waves. This is simplicity, comfort and serenity in perfect balance.
Make space to slow down with open-air movement, meditation, or a massage using Tao herbal oils. Let the natural rhythm of the farm shape a gentler kind of day.
GETTING TO DIPNAY
Tao Beach Farm sits inland at Dipnay, about 40 minutes from El Nido town. Reach the basecamp on foot along a scenic trail, or arrive by boat, whichever suits your trip. Tell us where you are travelling from and our booking team will coordinate the arrival details and everything you need to prepare.
Ask About Getting ThereBEFORE YOU STAY
No. We recommend Tao Beach Farm, Dipnay, as the final stop on the Coron to El Nido route, but it can also be arranged as a standalone stay. You can book directly for the farm, food, accommodation, and basecamp experience.
AVAILABLE BY REQUEST
Share your preferred dates and group size. Our team will confirm availability and help arrange your stay, boat transfer, meals, and activities.
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