DIPNAY FARM STAY
SAN FERNANDO, EL NIDO
We call it the heart of Tao with the community and the environment at its core. Our playful bamboo village is a center of learning for communities. A proud demonstration of natural farming, food production and reforestation. Taste our native cuisine and enjoy relaxing massages with our coco herbal oils. Explore the trails and reefs of the cove. Let us take care of you with our unique brand of hospitality.
Solar power system makes us autonomous from the grid. Reforested watershed provides year round water. Bamboo cultivation and processing provides unique building material. Learn how we built the farm to showcase what tourism development can be.
The Tao Farm is the heart and soul of the Tao community. Mingle with other guests, chat with crew members, and connect with other likeminded people who enjoy the simple pleasures of life.
Every dish we served in our kantinas comes from our farm and gardens located on the island. A culinary journey influenced from around the world, from Asian to South America we created a menu that optimizes the resources available, using them in fresh and exciting ways.
Explore our experiments in Bamboo architecture, sleeping pods, community learning structures, playful beach bars and lookout towers.
Benefits
HIGHLIGHTS
WHICH EXPERIENCE IS BEST FOR YOU?
What You Need to Know
- Transportation and accommodation before and after the trip
- Towels and toiletries
- Perfect weather
- Cashless Bracelet Credit
We use “Cashless Bracelets” which will serve as your on-board “credit card” to access our services and purchase items and beverages on board and at the basecamps.
- Payment transfer fees
- Tips for the crew
- ETDF (Eco-Tourism Development Fee)
* ENVIRONMENTAL FEES are compulsory taxes by the local governments for everyone, local and foreign visitors. Collected before getting into the port.
- Php 400 (US$7-8) El Nido
- Php 200 (US$4-5) Linapacan
- Php 200 (US$4-5) Coron
The Tao Experience is a social experience for like-minded travelers. We don’t mean people who think the same things, but think the same way. We welcome adventurous travelers looking to disconnect from the noise of the modern world, reconnect with nature, and be inspired by new perspectives.
Each experience group has a wide mix of ages, nationalities, and backgrounds to make for an interesting, diverse, and vibrant atmosphere on-board and in the basecamps.
There is no age limit for this experience.
All guests should be comfortable in the water as swimming is a big part of the experience. However, our crew are happy to help travelers worried about their physical capabilities.
There are two main seasons in the Philippines,
- ‘Amihan’ (Northeastern Winds) bring the dry season from October to May. This is our high season.
- ‘Habagat’ (Southwestern Winds) bring the rainy season from June to September. Expect some rainy days and trip reschedules if you are travelling during Habagat months.
- Check In at 13:00PM. Your hut will be available by 1PM but you can arrive early to enjoy the whole day. Present a valid ID (passport, driver’s license) upon checking in.
- Check Out at your tuka hut at 11am.
Tao Dipnay is located outside of the village of SanFernando, 50mins drive North of ElNido Town. You can get there yourself if you have your own transport, hop on one of our scheduled transfers or we can arrange a private transfer at your convenience.
SCHEDULED TRANSFERS – PHP350 per person per direction
PRIVATE TRANSFERS – PHP2500 per person per direction
LATEST
DEPARTURES
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TAO EXPRESS
3 DAY / 3 NIGHT
3 Days 3 Nights
Express Expedition
ROUTE
El Nido to Coron OR Coron to El Nido
PRICE
Low Season: $550 per person
High Season: $600 per person
Peak Season: $650 per person
SUMMARY
• Our 3 day express journey
• 3 days of traveling through remote islands
INCLUSIONS
Travel, Accommodation, Meals, Activities.
BEST FOR
Sociable travellers who have limited time to experience the best bits of Tao.
EL NIDO SAILING
3 DAY / 2 NIGHT
3 Days 2 Nights
El Nido Sailing
ROUTE
El Nido to El Nido Only
PRICE
Low Season: $535 per person
High Season: $555 per person
Peak Season: $595 per person
SUMMARY
• 3 days exploring El Nido Bacuit Bay on the Tao Paraw
• Travel up the coast of Palawan to Daracouton bay
• Choose to extend 1 night in Tao Farm
• Return overland to El Nido
INCLUSIONS
Travel, Accommodation, Meals, Activities.
BEST FOR
Sociable travellers who have time to experience the best bits of Tao.
Day Escape
El Nido Bacuit Bay
El Nido Island Escape
1 Day
Join a group island hopping in Bacuit bay of El Nido.
BEST FOR
For those interested in joining our expeditions and for those who have already experienced them or just looking to explore El Nido Bacuit Bay.
PRICE
Low Season: $100 per person
High Season: $110 per person
Peak Season: $125 per person
INCLUSIONS
Island Hopping, Acces to Private Basecamps, Lunch & Snacks
ITINERARY
Experience island hopping Tao style from our very own exclusive base camps and explore the beauty of El Nido Bacuit Bay, away from the crowds.
Day Escape
El Nido Bacuit Bay
El Nido Island Escape
1 Day
Join a group island hopping in Bacuit bay of El Nido.
BEST FOR
For those interested in joining our expeditions and for those who have already experienced them or just looking to explore El Nido Bacuit Bay.
PRICE
Low Season: $100 per person
High Season: $110 per person
Peak Season: $125 per person
INCLUSIONS
Island Hopping, Acces to Private Basecamps, Lunch & Snacks
ITINERARY
Experience island hopping Tao style from our very own exclusive base camps and explore the beauty of El Nido Bacuit Bay, away from the crowds.
TAO ORIGINAL
4 DAY / 4 NIGHT
4 Days 4 Nights
Our Original Expedition
ROUTE
El Nido to Coron OR Coron to El Nido
PRICE
Low Season: $650 per person
High Season: $700 per person
Peak Season: $750 per person
SUMMARY
• Our original and Classic journey
• 3 days of traveling through remote islands
• +1 night at Tao Beach Farm
INCLUSIONS
Travel, Accommodation, Meals, Activities.
BEST FOR
Sociable travellers who have time to experience the best bits of Tao.
TAO ORIGINAL
4 DAY / 4 NIGHT
4 Days 4 Nights
Our Original Expedition
ROUTE
El Nido to Coron OR Coron to El Nido
PRICE
Low Season: $650 per person
High Season: $700 per person
Peak Season: $750 per person
SUMMARY
• Our original and Classic journey
• 3 days of traveling through remote islands
• +1 night at Tao Beach Farm
INCLUSIONS
Travel, Accommodation, Meals, Activities.
BEST FOR
Sociable travellers who have time to experience the best bits of Tao.
TAO ORIGINAL
4 DAY / 4 NIGHT
4 Days 4 Nights
Our Original Expedition
ROUTE
El Nido to Coron OR Coron to El Nido
PRICE
Low Season: $650 per person
High Season: $700 per person
Peak Season: $750 per person
SUMMARY
• Our original and Classic journey
• 3 days of traveling through remote islands
• +1 night at Tao Beach Farm
INCLUSIONS
Travel, Accommodation, Meals, Activities.
BEST FOR
Sociable travellers who have time to experience the best bits of Tao.
Day Escape
El Nido Bacuit Bay
El Nido Island Escape
1 Day
Join a group island hopping in Bacuit bay of El Nido.
BEST FOR
For those interested in joining our expeditions and for those who have already experienced them or just looking to explore El Nido Bacuit Bay.
PRICE
Low Season: $100 per person
High Season: $110 per person
Peak Season: $125 per person
INCLUSIONS
Island Hopping, Acces to Private Basecamps, Lunch & Snacks
ITINERARY
Experience island hopping Tao style from our very own exclusive base camps and explore the beauty of El Nido Bacuit Bay, away from the crowds.
TAO ORIGINAL
4 DAY / 4 NIGHT
4 Days 4 Nights
Our Original Expedition
ROUTE
El Nido to Coron OR Coron to El Nido
PRICE
Low Season: $650 per person
High Season: $700 per person
Peak Season: $750 per person
SUMMARY
• Our original and Classic journey
• 3 days of traveling through remote islands
• +1 night at Tao Beach Farm
INCLUSIONS
Travel, Accommodation, Meals, Activities.
BEST FOR
Sociable travellers who have time to experience the best bits of Tao.
TAO EXPRESS
3 DAY / 3 NIGHT
3 Days 3 Nights
Express Expedition
ROUTE
El Nido to Coron OR Coron to El Nido
PRICE
Low Season: $550 per person
High Season: $600 per person
Peak Season: $650 per person
SUMMARY
• Our 3 day express journey
• 3 days of traveling through remote islands
INCLUSIONS
Travel, Accommodation, Meals, Activities.
BEST FOR
Sociable travellers who have limited time to experience the best bits of Tao.
EL NIDO SAILING
3 DAY / 2 NIGHT
3 Days 2 Nights
El Nido Sailing
ROUTE
El Nido to El Nido Only
PRICE
Low Season: $535 per person
High Season: $555 per person
Peak Season: $595 per person
SUMMARY
• 3 days exploring El Nido Bacuit Bay on the Tao Paraw
• Travel up the coast of Palawan to Daracouton bay
• Choose to extend 1 night in Tao Farm
• Return overland to El Nido
INCLUSIONS
Travel, Accommodation, Meals, Activities.
BEST FOR
Sociable travellers who have time to experience the best bits of Tao.
EL NIDO SAILING + EXPEDITION
6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS
6 Days 5 Nights
Expedition + El Nido Sailing
ROUTE
Coron to El Nido
PRICE
Low Season: $1080 $885 per person
High Season: $1150 $915 per person
Peak Season: $1240 $955 per person
SUMMARY
• Our original Expedition traveling through remote islands
• +3 days exploring El Nido Bacuit Bay on the Tao Paraw traditional Sail boat
INCLUSIONS
Travel, Accommodation, Meal, Activities.
BEST FOR
Sociable travellers who have time to experience the best bits of Tao.
EL NIDO SAILING + EXPEDITION
6 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS
6 Days 6 Nights
Expedition + El Nido Sailing
ROUTE
El Nido to Coron
PRICE
Low Season: $1215 $925 per person
High Season: $1290 $955 per person
Peak Season: $1400 $995 per person
SUMMARY
• Our original Expedition traveling through remote islands
• +3 days exploring El Nido Bacuit Bay on the Tao Paraw traditional Sail boat
INCLUSIONS
Travel, Accommodation, Meal, Activities.
BEST FOR
Sociable travellers who have time to experience the best bits of Tao.
Day Escape
El Nido Bacuit Bay
El Nido Island Escape
1 Day
Join a group island hopping in Bacuit bay of El Nido.
BEST FOR
For those interested in joining our expeditions and for those who have already experienced them or just looking to explore El Nido Bacuit Bay.
PRICE
Low Season: $100 per person
High Season: $110 per person
Peak Season: $125 per person
INCLUSIONS
Island Hopping, Acces to Private Basecamps, Lunch & Snacks
ITINERARY
Experience island hopping Tao style from our very own exclusive base camps and explore the beauty of El Nido Bacuit Bay, away from the crowds.
TAO ORIGINAL
4 DAY / 4 NIGHT
4 Days 4 Nights
Our Original Expedition
ROUTE
El Nido to Coron OR Coron to El Nido
PRICE
Low Season: $650 per person
High Season: $700 per person
Peak Season: $750 per person
SUMMARY
• Our original and Classic journey
• 3 days of traveling through remote islands
• +1 night at Tao Beach Farm
INCLUSIONS
Travel, Accommodation, Meals, Activities.
BEST FOR
Sociable travellers who have time to experience the best bits of Tao.
TAO ORIGINAL
4 DAY / 4 NIGHT
4 Days 4 Nights
Our Original Expedition
ROUTE
El Nido to Coron OR Coron to El Nido
PRICE
Low Season: $650 per person
High Season: $700 per person
Peak Season: $750 per person
SUMMARY
• Our original and Classic journey
• 3 days of traveling through remote islands
• +1 night at Tao Beach Farm
INCLUSIONS
Travel, Accommodation, Meals, Activities.
BEST FOR
Sociable travellers who have time to experience the best bits of Tao.
TAO EXPRESS
3 DAY / 3 NIGHT
3 Days 3 Nights
Express Expedition
ROUTE
El Nido to Coron OR Coron to El Nido
PRICE
Low Season: $550 per person
High Season: $600 per person
Peak Season: $650 per person
SUMMARY
• Our 3 day express journey
• 3 days of traveling through remote islands
INCLUSIONS
Travel, Accommodation, Meals, Activities.
BEST FOR
Sociable travellers who have limited time to experience the best bits of Tao.
EL NIDO SAILING
3 DAY / 2 NIGHT
3 Days 2 Nights
El Nido Sailing
ROUTE
El Nido to El Nido Only
PRICE
Low Season: $535 per person
High Season: $555 per person
Peak Season: $595 per person
SUMMARY
• 3 days exploring El Nido Bacuit Bay on the Tao Paraw
• Travel up the coast of Palawan to Daracouton bay
• Choose to extend 1 night in Tao Farm
• Return overland to El Nido
INCLUSIONS
Travel, Accommodation, Meals, Activities.
BEST FOR
Sociable travellers who have time to experience the best bits of Tao.
Day Escape
El Nido Bacuit Bay
El Nido Island Escape
1 Day
Join a group island hopping in Bacuit bay of El Nido.
BEST FOR
For those interested in joining our expeditions and for those who have already experienced them or just looking to explore El Nido Bacuit Bay.
PRICE
Low Season: $100 per person
High Season: $110 per person
Peak Season: $125 per person
INCLUSIONS
Island Hopping, Acces to Private Basecamps, Lunch & Snacks
ITINERARY
Experience island hopping Tao style from our very own exclusive base camps and explore the beauty of El Nido Bacuit Bay, away from the crowds.
TAO ORIGINAL
4 DAY / 4 NIGHT
4 Days 4 Nights
Our Original Expedition
ROUTE
El Nido to Coron OR Coron to El Nido
PRICE
Low Season: $650 per person
High Season: $700 per person
Peak Season: $750 per person
SUMMARY
• Our original and Classic journey
• 3 days of traveling through remote islands
• +1 night at Tao Beach Farm
INCLUSIONS
Travel, Accommodation, Meals, Activities.
BEST FOR
Sociable travellers who have time to experience the best bits of Tao.
