Trip to Palawan
in a small group.
The last wild refuge.
This small-group trip to Palawan is one you're reading about before anyone else. More than 1,700 islands in the last wild archipelago of the Philippines. Four days on a private boat sleeping on nameless islands. We're designing the next group trip to Palawan — and you're the first to know.
Palawan remains the same as it has been for decades. That is why we chose it.
Its archipelago remains as deserted as it was twenty years ago—no beach bars every hundred meters, no boats in every cove. It is one of the few places on the planet where you can still sleep on an island without anyone knowing you're there.
The UNESCO designated it a Biosphere Reserve in 1990. It retains more than 50% of its original forest cover, while the rest of the Philippines stands at 18%. The Underground River, with its 8.2 km of navigable water, is a World Heritage Site and one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World. Jacques Cousteau said it was one of the most beautiful landscapes he had ever seen.
And its sea is part of the Coral Triangle—the Amazon of the ocean, with 379 species of coral in its waters alone. That's why we've chosen it as our next chapter.
An archipelago. Three worlds.
Palawan is long and narrow—260 km of main island plus 1,700 surrounding islands. From north to south, the landscape, pace, and energy change. The expedition we’re planning will take us through them all.
The South at its most primal.
Puerto Princesa, the tranquil capital. And the Underground River, declared one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World: more than a kilometer of ancient caves with stalactites hanging over the black water, explored by boat with a local guide. It’s not just a visit—it’s stepping into the earth.
The lagoons of pure crystal.
Port Barton, a hidden gem that few know about. And the Bacuit Archipelago in El Nido: Big Lagoon, Small Lagoon, Hidden Beach. Limestone cliffs plunging into the turquoise sea. The place you’ve seen a thousand times in photos—this time, from the inside.
The archipelago at its wildest.
Four days sailing on a private boat between El Nido and Coron, sleeping on islands without electricity, with the Milky Way as our ceiling. Snorkeling on the reefs of the Coral Triangle. Dinners by the campfire. The highlight of the trip.
What you can't afford to miss.
This group trip to Palawan won't be like any other. And these eight places are why. They are the cornerstones around which we're building the itinerary.
The Underground River. World Heritage Site.
One of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World. 8.2 km of navigable river in the heart of the jungle, beneath stalactites hanging over the black water. It’s not just a visit—it’s stepping into the earth.
Port Barton. The Hidden Gem.
The one the typical tourist circuit skips. Fine sand, wooden bangkas, the Pamuayan waterfalls, and island hopping away from the crowds. Time stands still here.
The crystal lagoons of Bacuit.
The icon of the Philippines. Big Lagoon and Small Lagoon, limestone cliffs plunging into impossibly turquoise water. The place you've seen a thousand times in photos—this time, from the inside.
Taraw Cliff. The best sunset.
A 10-kilometer guided hike to see El Nido and the entire archipelago from above. The reward: the best sunset at Las Cabañas.
Hidden Beach and Helicopter Island.
Beaches accessible only by boat. Snorkel among the pristine reefs of the Coral Triangle, the place with the greatest marine biodiversity on the planet.
Four days on a private boat.
A trip from El Nido to Coron. A boat reserved just for the group, with a chef on board. Three nights sleeping in traditional huts on remote islands without electricity, with the Milky Way as our ceiling.
Mount Tapyas at sunset.
Seven hundred steps to watch Calamianes fade into the night. And on the way down, a dip in the natural hot springs at Maquinit Hot Springs.
Malcapuya. The whitest sands.
Malcapuya and Banana Island. The whitest beaches of the trip. Top-notch snorkeling, lunch on board, and the last day at sea before the expedition wraps up.
How We're Building this trip to Palawan.
Palawan is one of the easiest places in the world to rush through. That's why we're taking our time with it. One decision at a time.
Nights in El Nido, not twenty-four hours.
Because you can't see all of the Bacuit Lagoons in just one morning. Take your time to explore Big Lagoon, Small Lagoon, and Hidden Beach, and enjoy a real break between tours.
By private boat, not by ferry.
Everyone makes the trip from El Nido to Coron in four hours. We turned it into the highlight of the trip: a boat just for our group, a chef on board, and remote islands.
We're including Port Barton. The one they remember best.
The hidden gem that the fast-paced circuit overlooks. Two nights on a beach where time stands still.
We're wrapping up in Coron, with two comfortable nights.
After visiting islands without electricity, your body craves a hot shower. Mount Tapyas at sunset, and two nights before returning to the mainland and on to Manila.
Itinerary with a local guide from Palawan.
No one knows their homeland better than those who live there. We've received it, lived it, adjusted it and signed off on it.
We won't open any spots until it's exactly as we've dreamed it would be. And you'll be the first to know.
Reserve your spot at the trip to Palawan 2027.
When we open up spots, there will only be 13. And those on this list will be the first to know—before the general public.
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The reward of getting there first.
The Philippines is a developing country with extraordinary natural beauty. To make a trip like this truly worthwhile, the time you spend preparing makes all the difference.
The Best Sites are booked well in advance.
In El Nido and Coron, quality accommodations sell out months in advance. With the VIP List, we have the flexibility to secure the best options first—not just whatever’s left.
The Private Boat can't be improvised.
The four-day expedition between El Nido and Coron requires booking the boat, the chef, and the permits well in advance. Without enough time, this trip simply isn't possible.
You arrive from the inside.
Anyone who joins the list now knows the route before anyone else, chooses a spot before anyone else, and joins the group with months of conversation and context already under their belt.
Expeditions that already have a date set.
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Explore Sri Lanka →Vietnam.
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Explore Vietnam →Bali.
New Year's Eve on the Island of the Gods. Fourteen days among rice paddies, sunrise rituals, and lush jungle. A single base in Ubud—you only have to unpack once.
Explore Bali →What usually gets asked.
When will the group trip to Palawan open?
We're planning the expedition for 2027. We don't have a specific date yet—and we won't announce it until every day, every accommodation, and every leg of the journey have been carefully selected. The VIP List is the only way to be the first to know.
What does the four-day private boat expedition include?
The journey from El Nido to Coron on a boat exclusively for the group, with a chef on board. Three nights spent sleeping in traditional huts on remote islands without electricity. Snorkeling on the reefs of the Coral Triangle, dinners by the campfire, and the Milky Way overhead.
Do I need a visa to travel to Palawan, Philippines?
Con pasaporte español puedes entrar en Filipinas sin visado para estancias turísticas de hasta 30 días. Solo necesitas el pasaporte en vigor y el billete de vuelta. Puedes consultar la información actualizada en la official Philippine tourism website.
When is the best time to travel to Palawan?
The dry season in Palawan runs from November to May, with the sea at its calmest between December and April—ideal for a private boat expedition through the Calamianes Archipelago. That’s why we’re planning the trip for those dates in 2027.
How many people are in the group?
Between 6 and 13. If the number is below 6, the trip won't take place. If it's above 13, we won't add anyone else. The group size is a design decision, not a logistical one.
Does signing up for the VIP List involve any commitment?
Nothing. Signing up is free and doesn't reserve a spot for you. You're just letting us know that you want to be among the first to know the dates, price, and itinerary. You can unsubscribe whenever you want.
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