Customize Your Visit

Not every traveler fits into a box and that’s why we created Customized Trips. Tell us about your ideal visit, and together we’ll shape an experience that matches your rhythm, interests, and sense of adventure. Whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, with friends, or in a group, you’ll have the chance to go beyond the usual and create something truly your own.

Tailor Your Journey

More Time, More Possibilities

If you have extra days to spend, you can dive deeper into island life:

  • Slow down and enjoy unhurried mornings, hidden beaches, and starlit nights.
  • Embark on extended hikes, island-hopping adventures, or water-based activities at your own pace.
  • Take part in community-led projects—connecting with people, culture, and nature in meaningful ways.

At Patuyo Island, we believe travel is not just about places, but about people. That’s why we open the door to community collaboration:

  • Join beach clean-ups and environmental projects.
  • Volunteer at local schools or lend a hand in agricultural projects.
  • Share your skills—whether in photography, music, or another craft—and see how they can inspire and support the local community.

Patuyo is also a place where ideas and practices can come alive.

  • Host your own yoga retreat, mindfulness course, or creative workshop in a setting surrounded by sea, sky, and nature.
  • Invite others to join, or keep it intimate for your group.
  • Let the island’s calm atmosphere be the backdrop to something meaningful and memorable.

PACKAGE DETAILS

What's Included?

Roundtrip shuttle transfer

Your journey includes a 40-minute drive from El Nido to our departure port, followed by an approximately 3-hour scenic boat ride to the island. Depending on weather conditions, the final stretch may involve a short transfer in a traditional bangka boat or a 30-minute hike across the island to reach the camp. The return trip follows the same route in reverse.

Full-board meals

All meals are included as part of your stay on any of our fixed packages. Expect generous servings of traditional Filipino dishes, made with seasonal fruits and vegetables and often featuring the catch of the day. Simple, flavorful, and always enjoyed outdoors in good company.

Lodging

No pool villas. No air-conditioning. No cable TV. And that’s exactly the point. Instead, we offer something far more special: a simple, hand-crafted island bungalow built by local artisans using mostly homegrown, natural materials. It’s rustic, traditional, and designed to let the surrounding nature (and silence) do the talking.​

Activities

The Patuyo Island Experience, offer a large variety of fun thrilled and authentic activities. We guarantee that there are no umbrella-carrying tour guides, that no comfort of an airconditioned tour bus is offered – simply an undisturbed island paradise experience waiting for you to visit it.

Not Included

  • Bottled water, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages. We have a small selection available on camp.
  • Mandatory municipality - environmental & visitor fee (Needs to be settled to our representative on arrival. Cash only. Amount of Php 200,-
  • Visitors fee at Senora Cave (50 php)
  • Tips for the island team are appreciated but not included.

Let’s align expectations...

Itineraries

All our itineraries serve as guidelines rather than fixed schedules. We may occasionally adjust activities — either to enhance your experience or due to circumstances beyond our control, such as weather conditions, national holidays, or the unpredictable nature of operating in one of the most remote and off-grid regions of the Philippines.

Atmosphere

We host up to 25 overnight guests across our 7 native-style bungalows. During quieter seasons, you may find yourself sharing the island with just a handful of others or even having the camp almost to yourself. For some, that’s peaceful paradise; for others, it can feel very remote. Just know that the atmosphere shifts with the season. That's part of the experience.

Authenticity

Our wonderful team of local islanders runs this operation with minimal involvement from the management. This to make it as authentic as possible. While our team follows a shared set of guidelines, none of our islanders have formal job-related education, let alone experience in tourism. But what we may lack in training, we make up for in heart and hospitality.

Disembarkation

A short hike before reaching camp! We always aim to disembark as close as possible, but wind and weather may require us to land on the west or south side of the island. In that case, enjoy a scenic 30-minute hike to our place. Our team is on hand to assist along the way.

Delays

While we always aim to follow the showcased itinerary, weather and other unforeseen factors can occasionally cause delays. For this reason, we strongly recommend that you avoid booking any onward flights or long-distance travel on the same day you depart Patuyo. Having a buffer allows for a more relaxed and flexible travel experience.

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