5 Google Reviews to Convince You to Island Hop Palawan With SurfYogaBeer

Palawan is the kind of place that doesn't look real: limestone cliffs, water in every shade of blue, and beaches with nobody on them. Our Islands of Palawan trip goes from Coron to El Nido by boat, snorkeling and freediving by day and sleeping in beach huts by night, with barely any signal all week.

It isn't our best-known trip. These five Google reviews, from people who've done it, make the case that it should be.

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The hidden gem you didn't know was missing

"Palawan is truly a hidden gem, it’s one of those places you don’t even realize is missing from your bucket list until you’re there, completely in awe. The experience with TAO, and the incredible TAO boys, made it even more special. They took care of everything from navigating the boat expedition to setting up our beach huts to sleep in each night and of course keeping us well fed with delicious, freshly made meals (and plenty of jungle juice)." – Google Review.

The boat part runs with Tao, a local expedition crew. They cook, set up camp and know where the good reefs are. Your job is to show up in a swimsuit.

Lagoon swim, somewhere between Coron and El Nido

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A week on a boat, nights in beach huts

"The 6 day boat tour with the Tao foundation and the lost boys is the best one I’ve been on, food freshly cooked along the way, freshly made bed each night, sleeping in a hut each night next to the beach, snorkel stops along the way and even some beach volleyball, the lost boys are there with you for everything making sure everyone is safe and having as much fun as possible. … Lizzie’s workouts and yoga sessions made me enjoy group workouts which I didn’t think was possible." – Google Review.

That's the rhythm: snorkel stops and freediving practice by day, a beach camp each night, meals cooked fresh along the way. The huts are simple, with no hot showers and very little signal. That's the point.

Your room for the night

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First solo trip, first time in Asia

"My trip to the Philippines with Surf Yoga Beer (SYB) stole my heart. It was my first solo trip and my first time to Asia. This company made me feel safe and welcome. … There is no travel stress on this trip; SYB takes care of you." – Google Review.

It's a long way from New York, but it's one nonstop flight from JFK to Manila and a short hop to Coron. From the moment you land, our leaders and the Tao crew take it from there.

Last one in buys the jungle juice

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A week that feels like a month

"A week with SYB feels like a month on any other holiday, because they make sure you’ll be doing all the things. I made lifelong friends and every trip is more special than the last." – Google Review.

Island hopping, snorkeling the Coron wrecks, freediving practice, beach workouts, sunset yoga and a themed party on the sand. Seven days, and every one of them is full.

Boat days look like this

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So pretty it looks fake

"THE MOST INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE I HAVE EVER HAD! If you’re thinking about booking a trip just do it. I met the most amazing group of people and got to be a part of a truly unique itinerary. I went to the Philippines and it’s just so beautiful you feel like you’re inside a photograph." – Google Review.

Phone down, mask on. That's the whole brief.

Sunset, no filter, no signal

Come island hopping with us

Our next Islands of Palawan trip runs February 17 to 23, 2027, Coron to El Nido. It's one nonstop flight from JFK to Manila, you fly out on Presidents' Day, and you only miss six work days. See the Philippines trip.

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