Private El Nido Express

Get away from the crowds of El Nido with just your closest friends or family on a three-day private expedition among limestone karsts and secret lagoons. Explore secret beaches, swim in turquoise bays and share meals under the stars. This is freedom, connection and calm at sea.

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 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.

Experience the healing touch of Tao’s island massage, offered by women from our Foundation, using coconut oil pressed at our farm. Simple, soulful and scented with sea air (and coconut, of course).