Isla Experience

Set on the quiet shores of Darocotan Island, just an hour’s boat ride from El Nido, Isla Experience is a remote glamping retreat designed in partnership with the local village. Since 2014, it has offered travellers a way to connect with Palawan’s natural beauty and community spirit through low-impact, sustainable travel.

Stay in hand-built bamboo huts and beachfront tents, with just the essentials and the sound of the sea as your soundtrack. Spend your days snorkelling vibrant coral reefs, paddling to hidden coves, or visiting a nearby WWII shipwreck. Afternoons might mean Yoga under the palms, a massage by the sea, or a guided walk through the village. Come evening, the beach glows with bonfires, shared meals, and live acoustic music under the stars. Simple, soulful, and far from the tourist trail — this is island life as it should be.