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Group holidays Philippines

Shared adventures, secret islands and friendships that last forever

Experience authentic travel in the Philippines, guided by those who call these islands home. Join small group holidays led by local crews who know every current and hidden cove. Travel slow, connect deeply and see the islands through their eyes.

Expeditions

Tao Philippines’ remote island expeditions are journeys to the edge of the map, taking guests to untouched stretches of northern Palawan. Aboard traditional bangkas, you’ll weave through turquoise channels, snorkel over thriving reefs and sleep under the stars in off-grid bamboo basecamps. We take small groups up to six aboard all of our regular expeditions.

Sailing trips

We also take small groups of six on our paraw. This ship can hold up to 30 guests, a mix of singles, couples and small groups of friends or family. Each expedition is guided by local islander crew who share their way of life through food, stories and adventure. It’s travel stripped back to what matters: connection, discovery and the quiet magic of being far from everything, yet made to feel completely at home by our special brand of hospitality.

Get off-grid

This is a group holiday in the Philippines that will linger long in your collective memories, a shared adventure where the journey matters as much as the destination. Sail together through turquoise seas, discovering hidden coves and deserted beaches, before getting completely off-grid at our remote island basecamps.
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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 in 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 in the islands of West Busuanga, Linapacan and Daracouton Bay 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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

A bespoke trip designed around you

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island life

With 20 years experience under our belt we can still get you off-the-beaten track in El Nido, Linapacan and Coron.

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