Buhay Isla Ecotour - El Nido

I had the best 3 days with Buhay Isla #TeamLightning in Feb.2026! Everything was so well organised and the team really gave their best to make our trip unforgettable. Coron islands are truly beautiful and the food on the trip couldnt be better. I had no problems with water or food. The snorkeling was one of the best I ever had. I would 100% recommend doing this trip.

Mar 2026

It’s honestly hard to put this experience into words. This expedition is something you simply cannot do on your own and it is absolutely worth it. The surroundings are unbelievably beautiful, even more impressive than the typical day trips from El Nido to Coron. Because you travel beyond the standard day tour stops, you experience places in much more peace and quiet, which makes everything feel even more special and untouched. What truly made the trip unforgettable were the people. The expedition attracts adventurous, open minded and fun travelers, which creates such a great group dynamic from the start. The staff of Team Mana were incredible. They were so kind, energetic and genuinely hands on, always making sure everyone felt comfortable and was having the best possible time. You can really feel how much they care. And last but definitely not least, the FOOOOOD. It is honestly impressive what they are able to prepare in the small kitchen on the boat, and even more impressive that it turned out to be the best local food we have had in the entire country. We are used to tour food becoming repetitive after a while, but that was absolutely not the case here. Every meal felt fresh and exciting, with so much variety and creativity. It was something we genuinely looked forward to each day and it exceeded our expectations every single time. An unforgettable experience from start to finish.

Feb 2026

Wow! What an experience! #TeamNight, 19-21 February 2026, had a ball! The whole team are amazing, making sure that you're safe and ensuring you have the best time. Whilst snorkeling they are looking for you and when an unexpected current arrives they calmly round you all up safely back to the boat! The food was exceptional. How they managed to produce so many varied and plentiful dishes in the tiny cooking space I have no idea! The captain found the best coves and routes with the crew making the boat safe for us all. The tour guides were brilliant, kayaking you over to beaches, pointing out best corals and turtle, ensuring you had a great time. And doing an amazing 'Performance' on the last night including karaoke, traditional singing, fire show and a fire on the beach with guitar playing and singing. Magical. The base camps were basic, but clean and functional and in stunning locations, right on pristine beaches. Did some research on the best company to do this tour with and Buhay Isla Ecotour was so recommended and totally justified. An experience to be treasured for ever. Thank you so much to the crew and guides on Jessabel 2 for giving us their knowledge and expertise to make this trip so utterly memorable xxxx

Feb 2026