3 Day 2 Night Castaway Expedition from Coron to El Nido

About This Experience

This is the party-leaning option of the expeditions we review: adults only, with most guests aged 18 to 35 according to the listing, and evenings built around bonfires, karaoke, rum and games. It suits solo travellers and friends who want to meet people. The downsides are simple facilities, limited phone signal, and no access to your main bag during the trip. The listing also says it is not suitable for non-swimmers or people prone to seasickness.

The trip starts with a mandatory briefing at Outpost Hostels at 6 pm the evening before departure, and attendance is required to keep your place. On the morning of departure a van takes you to the port in Coron, and the boat heads south through remote islands, sandbars, reefs and beach villages toward El Nido.

Nights are spent at beachfront basecamps in native huts that fit up to two people, each with a mattress, linen, pillows and a mosquito net. All meals and snacks are cooked by the on-board chef, and drinks include soft drinks, mixers and a limited amount of Filipino rum and gin. Groups are capped at 22.

The listing includes the Linapacan eco-tourism fee and island entrance fees, but not the El Nido and Coron environmental fees, which are PHP 400 and PHP 200 per person. On dates we checked in late October 2026 the trip cost $327 per person, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before and a reserve-now, pay-later option. It holds 4.9 stars from 45 reviews, and our sample of its reviews turned up no low-star complaints.

Highlights

• Bonfire nights, karaoke and games at beachfront basecamps
• Remote islands, sandbars, reefs and beach villages on the way to El Nido
• Native huts for up to two people with mattress, linen and mosquito net
• Adults-only group of up to 22, mostly travellers in their 20s and early 30s
• Meals cooked on board by the expedition chef
• Snorkelling stops in clear water on each day of the crossing

What's Included

• ✓ One-way van transfer to the port in Coron
• ✓ Licensed tourist boat with captain and local crew
• ✓ Licensed tour guide
• ✓ On-board chef
• ✓ Two nights in nipa huts on remote islands
• ✓ Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
• ✓ Soft drinks, mixers and limited Filipino rum and gin
• ✓ Mask and snorkel
• ✓ Bonfire evenings and karaoke
• ✓ Island entrance fees and the Linapacan eco-tourism fee

Not Included

• El Nido environmental fee, PHP 400 per person
• Coron environmental fee, PHP 200 per person
• Tips (optional)
• Travel insurance

What to Bring

• 30 to 40 litre dry bag for three days' essentials
• Swimwear
• Sunscreen
• Comfortable clothes
• Toiletries
• Daypack
• Cash in pesos for the El Nido and Coron fees

Good to Know & Caveats

• The briefing at Outpost Hostels at 6 pm the evening before is mandatory, and you need to attend to keep your place.
• Main luggage goes in the boat's hull and you cannot reach it during the trip. Bring a separate 30 to 40 litre dry bag for three days.
• Adults only, minimum age 18. The listing says most guests are 18 to 35.
• Huts take up to two people and have a mattress, linen, pillows and a mosquito net.
• Facilities are simple and phone signal is limited. Plan on being offline for most of the trip.
• The listing gives no arrival time in El Nido, so avoid a same-evening flight on day three.
• Sailing depends on the weather and Coast Guard clearance; Castaway's own site says the Coast Guard controls departures.

Meeting Point

A mandatory briefing at Outpost Hostels at 6 pm the evening before departure; the trip itself starts at the Port of Coron, and the operator confirms details after booking.