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Coron to El Nido Expedition + Bacuit Bay

The Ultimate 6 day 5 nights Tao Experience

Join a six-day, five-night expedition through the turquoise waters between Coron and El Nido, in the Philippines. You’ll travel with like-minded strangers and local crew who will feel like family by day two.

The route and itinerary

DAY 0 - 19:30h attend the group briefing in the Tao office Coron. 

DAY 1 - 08:00h meet at ‘Coron Pantalan' for an early departure. Hop onboard and head out to explore the remote islands of west Busuanga, staying overnight in an exclusive Tao basecamp. 

DAY 2 - Early departure, head south down Culion cross to Linapacan. 

DAY 3 - Explore remote Linanpacan islands, cross to Daracouton Bay. 

DAY 4 - Visit Tao Dipnay Farm, heart of Tao. Hop back onboard and Sail round the tip of Palawan down to Bacuit bay. 

DAY 5 - Explore the less visited parts of El Nido Bacuit Bay. We take you to our secret spots to avoid the usual crowded El Nido Tours A,B & C. 

DAY 6 - Explore more of Bacuit Bay and arrive in El Nido town approx 17:00h 

The Lost Boys

Your crew of local sailors are more than guides. They’re cooks, storytellers and caretakers of the sea: eager to share their home waters, their humour, and the art of living simply. Expect freshly caught fish grilled over coals, lessons in knot-tying or coconut-cracking, and evenings spent under a sky so clear you’ll forget what noise sounds like.

Our basecamps

Our basecamps are located on secluded islands, each with its own unique charm. You’ll sleep in specially designed open-sided bamboo huts. There’s no wifi, running water or electricity after dark, but you’ll be lulled to sleep by the sound of waves crashing on the nearby shore.
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Tao is the original Palawan Expedition since 2006

20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Get you off the beaten track 
El Nido, Linapacan and Coron

SAFETY & COMFORT

SAFETY & COMFORT

Rigorous training and adapted boats make us second to none

FOOD AND DRINK

FOOD AND DRINK

Our meals are served with our special brand of hospitality

EDUCATION & LIVELIHOOD

EDUCATION & LIVELIHOOD

Each contributes directly and indirectly to the community

EXCLUSIVE PROPERTIES

EXCLUSIVE PROPERTIES

Pristine locations, limited access and bespoke design

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Included highlights

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 Daracouton Bay on a boat to call your own. Bliss!

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 Daracouton Bay on a boat to call your own. Bliss!

ITINERARY: Coron to El Nido. 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.

ITINERARY: Coron to El Nido. 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.

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. 

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.

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.

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).

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).

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.

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.

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