TAO PARAW SAILING
EL NIDO BACUIT BAY to DARACOTON BAY + Tao Farm
Climb aboard our traditional Paraw, a truly unique Filipino sailboat. With tribal carvings and modern rigging, she’s the largest Paraw still sailing in the Philippines.
This sailing expedition runs between El Nido town and the Tao Farm in Daracoton Bay. Explore Bacuit Bay and sail around the northern tip of mainland Palawan, immersing yourself in the island’s raw beauty at Tao’s private basecamps.
Choose a 2 DAY or 3 DAY sailing only trips, or combine with a 4 DAY expedition connecting El Nido and Coron for the ultimate 6 DAY Palawan journey.
In the past entire villages and bands of pirates used to sail the seas with beautiful watercrafts, today only one traditional Philippine sailboat remains—ours.
Avoid the usual crowded ABC tours of the Bacuit bay, jump onboard this truly unique vessel and experience El Nido the Tao way. Travel up the coast to less visited Daracouton Bay ending in Tao Farm on the northern tip of Palawan.
The vessel is adorned with tribal carvings and is designed after the boats that navigated Philippine islands over 1000 years ago.
Island youngsters are keeping tradition alive by learning how to sail again. Our crew of barefoot sailors learned their craft in Tao and are excited to show you their skills.
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TAO PARAW SAILING
3 DAY 2 NIGHT
El Nido Paraw Sailing
3 Days 2 Nights
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.
TAO ORIGINAL
4 DAY / 4 NIGHT
Original Tao Experience
4 Days 4 Nights
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
• Early Checkout Available
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
Original Tao Experience
4 Days 4 Nights
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
• Early Checkout Available
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
Express Tao Experience
3 Days 3 Nights
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.
PRIVATE PARAW SAILING
2 DAY 1 NIGHT
2 Days 1 Night
Private Paraw Sailing
ROUTE
El Nido to El Nido Only
PRICE
Low Season: $5000 for 20 Pax
High Season: $5500 for 20 Pax
Peak Season: $6000 for 20 Pax
SUMMARY
• Every Weekend
• 2 days exploring El Nido Bacuit Bay on the Tao Paraw
• Overnight in one of our own exclusive camp
INCLUSIONS
Travel, Accommodation, Meals, Activities.
BEST FOR
Sociable travellers who have time to experience the best bits of Tao.
PRIVATE PARAW SAILING
1 DAY 1 NIGHT
1 Day 1 Night
Private Sailing Weekend
ROUTE
El Nido to El Nido Only
PRICE
Low Season: $4200 for 20 Pax
High Season: $4700 for 20 Pax
Peak Season: $5200 for 20 Pax
SUMMARY
• Every Weekend
• 1 day exploring El Nido Bacuit Bay on the Tao Paraw
• Overnight in one of our own exclusive camp
INCLUSIONS
Travel, Accommodation, Meals, Activities.
BEST FOR
Sociable travellers who have time to experience the best bits of Tao.
PRIVATE PARAW SAILING
Day Trip
Day Trip
Private Sailing Weekend
ROUTE
El Nido to El Nido Only
PRICE
Low Season: $3400 for 20 Pax
High Season: $3900 for 20 Pax
Peak Season: $4400 for 20 Pax
SUMMARY
• Every Weekend
• 1 day exploring El Nido Bacuit Bay on the Tao Paraw
INCLUSIONS
Travel, Accommodation, Meals, Activities.
BEST FOR
Sociable travellers who have time to experience the best bits of Tao.
EL NIDO ESCAPE
1 DAY
1 Day
El Nido Island Hopping
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
Original Tao Experience
4 Days 4 Nights
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
• Early Checkout Available
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
Original Tao Experience
4 Days 4 Nights
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
• Early Checkout Available
INCLUSIONS
Travel, Accommodation, Meals, Activities.
BEST FOR
Sociable travellers who have time to experience the best bits of Tao.
Tao Ultimate Expedition
6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS
Ultimate Tao Experience
3N Expedition + 2N El Nido Sailing
ROUTE
5 Days / 5 Nights – El Nido to Coron
6 Days / 5 Nights – Coron to El Nido
5 DAY PRICE
Low Season: $785 per person
High Season: $815 per person
Peak Season: $860 per person
6 DAY PRICE
Low Season: $885 per person
High Season: $915 per person
Peak Season: $955 per person
SUMMARY
• Our original Expedition traveling through remote islands
• 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.
PRIVATE PARAW SAILING
Day Trip
Day Trip
Private Sailing Weekend
ROUTE
El Nido to El Nido Only
PRICE
Low Season: $3400 for 20 Pax
High Season: $3900 for 20 Pax
Peak Season: $4400 for 20 Pax
SUMMARY
• Every Weekend
• 1 day exploring El Nido Bacuit Bay on the Tao Paraw
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
Original Tao Experience
4 Days 4 Nights
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
• Early Checkout Available
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
Original Tao Experience
4 Days 4 Nights
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
• Early Checkout Available
INCLUSIONS
Travel, Accommodation, Meals, Activities.
BEST FOR
Sociable travellers who have time to experience the best bits of Tao.
Tao Ultimate Expedition
5 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS
Ultimate Tao Experience
3N Expedition + 2N El Nido Sailing
ROUTE
5 Days / 5 Nights – El Nido to Coron
6 Days / 5 Nights – Coron to El Nido
5 DAY PRICE
Low Season: $785 per person
High Season: $815 per person
Peak Season: $860 per person
6 DAY PRICE
Low Season: $885 per person
High Season: $915 per person
Peak Season: $955 per person
SUMMARY
• Our original Expedition traveling through remote islands
• 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
2 DAY 1 NIGHT
El Nido Paraw Sailing
2 Days 1 Night
ROUTE
El Nido to El Nido Only
PRICE
Low Season: $335 per person
High Season: $355 per person
Peak Season: $395 per person
SUMMARY
• 2 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 ESCAPE
1 DAY
1 Day
El Nido Island Hopping
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
Original Tao Experience
4 Days 4 Nights
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
• Early Checkout Available
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
Original Tao Experience
4 Days 4 Nights
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
• Early Checkout Available
INCLUSIONS
Travel, Accommodation, Meals, Activities.
BEST FOR
Sociable travellers who have time to experience the best bits of Tao.
EL NIDO ESCAPE
1 DAY
1 Day
El Nido Island Hopping
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.
What You Need To Know
- Eco-Tourism Development Fee (ETDF) are compulsory taxes by the local governments for everyone, local and foreign visitors. Collected upon arrival in each town and checked before departure in the port so always ask for and keep your receipts.
- Php 200 (US$4-5) Linapacan
- Php 400 (US$7-8) El Nido
- Php 200 (US$4-5) Coron
- Transportation and accommodation before and after the trip
- Towels and toiletries
- Cashless Bracelet Credit
- Payment transfer fees
- Tips for the crew
- Perfect weather
- 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.
- You will receive your bracelet at check in.
- Once your expedition is complete, you can settle your payment in cash or by card.
- Keep you wallet and valuables safely inside the locked luggage.
- We refund what you don’t consume.
There can be up to 29 other guests and 10 local crew onboard.
Within this large group, with a wide mix of ages, nationalities, and backgrounds make for an interesting, diverse, and vibrant atmosphere on-board and in the basecamps.
In our experience smaller groups can be more intimate, however lack the diversity of characters to build the energy of the group, and can run out of conversation quickly.
The minimum age for joiners of this experience is 13 unless by prior agreement with parents / official guardians and subject to Tao’s discretion. There is no upper age limit.
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.
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.
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.
- Sun hat or cap, sunscreen, and sun glasses.
- Sarong (for boys and girls…All around use – day towel, sun protection, beach loungers)
- A refillable water bottle (it’s important to keep hydrated)
- A small towel, shower gel, tooth brush [WE DO NOT PROVIDE TOWELS]
- Flashlight or Head torch (to find your way around in the dark)
- Change of clothes, shorts and t-shirts/vests for the day
- Swimwear during the days because you will be in and out of the water
- A rash guard for sun protection and guard against jellyfish stings [optional- but very advisable]
- In the evening you can shower and put on some very light weight trousers and a long sleeve top or shirt to minimize insect bites
- Insect Repellent [we recommend and sell Kwan Loong Oil in our shop]
- Sandals or reef shoes
- Camera, a good book, ipod
- A lightweight Rain Jacket – just in case you get a rainy day!
- You will not need jumpers and warm clothing
- All travelers must have their own Travel Insurance!
- DEPARTURE TIME: 8:00AM, Tao Office El Nido
- ARRIVAL TIME: 5:00PM to 6:00PM, Coron Port
- DEPARTURE TIME: 8:00AM, Tao Office, Coron
- ARRIVAL TIME: 5:00PM to 6:00PM, Tao Office El Nido
Guests are required to check in at the Tao Office at their starting point any day before their trip. Our offices are open from 8:00 to 20:00 everyday.
• Present a valid ID (passport, driver’s license) upon checking in.
