Help Dyrft create paradise with purpose.
We need your help. Together, we can create a more meaningful form of travel, one that gives more than it takes from the people who call these places home.
WELCOME TO
Dryft Darocotan Island is an eco-glamping camp in the north of El Nido, Palawan.
Dryft has quickly become one of the highest rated and most popular accommodations in El Nido. Designed by one of Palawan's most talented and celebrated artists, Nuno Finez, it embodies the tribal essence of the islands while utilizing recycled fishing nets and other treasure trash with a creative and sustainable edge.
The Hives are a great example of the Dryft architectural artistry you can find on Darocotan.
Preview of Paradise
Welcome to Dryft
Celebrate Island Life
The Village of Teneguiban
Teneguiban is a remote village of nearly 5,000 people in the north of El Nido, Palawan. Dryft was built through the hard work and craftsmanship of the Teneguiban locals.
While the village lack basic necessities such as consistent electricity, poor sanitation, and running water, they compensate with heart, disposition, and big smiles.
Like many villages in the Philippines, Teneguiban has a local economy sustained predominantly by fishing. As the supply in the region becomes more scarce due to overfishing and climate change, the locals are confronting a new way of life. With a local minimum wage just more than $6 per day, life in the village is very much a day to day struggle.
Why Support Dryft
Since Dryft’s founding, we’ve been on a mission to create a symbiotic corporate community partnership.
We aim toharnesses the growing surge of tourism to El Nido in a sustainable and community conscious way. We are seeking to be the new model of sustainable tourism that gives more than it takes from the land and the people who call it home.
Our community and company have been deeply impacted by COVID-19. As our hotel has been shuttered and we sit in quarantine, we’ve been driven to adjust our focus to achieve our goal of giving back to the community and the island that’s given us so much.
Paradise with Purpose
We’ve developed a new model, allowing our guests to stay in paradise for a cause.
The negative impacts of tourism on a place like El Nido are undeniable. We aim to combat these challenges with a structure aimed to build the necessary social and sustainable infrastructure to support the growing demand. By staying at Dryft Camp, 50% of your reservation will go toward a cause of your choice, each making a positive impact on these islands and the ones who call them home.
How it Works
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Choose
a Cause
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Pick your Room
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Enjoy Paradise
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Choose 1 of 3 Causes
50% of your reservation goes towards the cause of your choice
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Choose Your Room
01. Glamping Tent
Simple and elegant, the bell tent is an excellent way to feel the basic elements of camping with added comfort. Each bell tent boasts ocean views from creatively crafted bamboo decks. Fall asleep with the sounds of the waves and wake up with birds of paradise.
AMMENITIES:
Jungle views
Electric Fan
Terrace
Shared Bathroom
02. The Hive Huts
Simple and elegant, the bell tent is an excellent way to feel the basic elements of camping with added comfort. Each bell tent boasts ocean views from creatively crafted bamboo decks. Fall asleep with the sounds of the waves and wake up with birds of paradise.
Shared Bathroom
Terrace
Ceiling Fan
Jungle views
AMMENITIES:
03. The Lux Tipi
Simple and elegant, the bell tent is an excellent way to feel the basic elements of camping with added comfort. Each bell tent boasts ocean views from creatively crafted bamboo decks. Fall asleep with the sounds of the waves and wake up with birds of paradise.
Private Bathroom
Terrace
Ceiling Fan
Ocean views
AMMENITIES:
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Enjoy Paradise
A vibrant coral reef, teeming with marine life. A trek through the jungle. Snorkeling around an old Japanese shipwreck from WWII. These are just a few of the adventures that await you on Dryft Darocotan. Enjoy island paradise, while seeing firsthand how your contributions have impacted the community of Teneguiban.
Accolades
Dryft Darocotan Island
9.1
5,000+
Very Happy Guests
20 Tons
CO2 Emissions Saved
5.0
Excellent
Praise for Palawan
The Dryfter Village
The private island community for bored creatives and burned-out professionals who want to make a difference.
We are a team, passionate about our mission to grow a self-sustaining society of the island of Darocotan that values community and unimpeded creativity above all else. We love to dream, and always dream big.
Dryfter Program
The Dryfter Program is the perfect option for those who want a taste of island life on Darocotan while contributing to our community.
Dryfters have the choice of how much they get involved, but is ideally set up for those seeking to volunteer in the Village of Teneguiban or the Dryft Village. Digital Dryfters, looking to connect with the outside world from our co-working paradise, will find the true meaning of work-life-balance.
CHILLED OUT
Don't worry, we get it. Sometimes you just need some island time to unwind. You'll have no judgment from us and you're welcome to soak up all that Darocotan has to offer while immersing yourself in the Dryft Village. We do encourage all Dryfters to contribute 25% of their time towards one of our great causes to get the most out of the experience.
PART TIMER
Sometimes you just want the best of both worlds, the two scoops of different flavor types. The Part Timer option is designed to let you get involved, part-time, giving back to the community while still enjoying plenty of time to relax and enjoy the peaceful side of paradise on Darocotan Island.
ALL IN
If you're one of those people who always needs to be doing something or feels compelled to contribute towards a good cause, the All In option is the optimal way to get in the rhythm of our community, while making a lasting impact in building our village and giving back to the local population.
Who is it for?
For those that need a break from the “real world”. Escape the hustle while kicking back in an island community that cares about creating a better future.
DRYFTER OPTIONS
Artists, Musicians, & Educators Application
$10
Contribution
Artists, musicians, and educators who are willing to come to the island and share their skills and knowledge are eligible to apply to have their fees waived
2 Week Dryfter
$1,500
Stay: $1,750 $1,500
Food: $300 Free
Island Office: Infinite
Volunteering: Unlimited
4 Week Dryfter
$2,000
Stay: $3,750 $2,000
Food: $600 Free
Community: Invaluable
Making a difference: Priceless
What's Included
Tini Tipi
The Tini Tipi is the first model in our new Dryfter Village. The Tipi offers the comfort of home from the confines of its cozy space. With a small work desk, a beautiful terrace, and a queen-size bed, the Tini Tipi embodies our Dryft values of simplicity and community, nestled in the jungle next to your friends and neighbors.
Daily Meals
Co-working Space
Yoga & Wellness
Community Engagement
Dryft Events
AMMENITIES:
Jungle views
Electric Fan
Terrace
Shared Bathroom
Dryft Sabbatical
If you’ve dreamt of a fresh start, putting your talents to work for good and having a hand in building a micro-civilization in paradise, the Dryft Sabbatical is for you.
Together, we will create a new model of corporate and community partnerships. A community that’s totally self-reliant and aims to change the world from a small island with no roads, starting with the village of Teneguiban. What is utopia? What if a corporation’s success was shared with the community and employees? Let’s answer these questions, together.
Who is it for?
The sabbatical program was designed because our belief is it’s never too late to do the things you’ve always dreamt of. We aim to provide an environment and space where people
can rediscover what makes them passionate.
ROLES NEEDED
The sabbatical program was designed because our belief is it’s never too late to do the things you’ve always dreamt of.
And many more... contact us and tell us how you can help make a difference.
HOME
A place to call your home in our Dryft Village. As our community grows, we will offer an assortment of housing options, each with Dryft's unique style and comfort.
OWNERSHIP
Those who earn Dryft Residency will be eligible to accrue equity in Dryft. Dryft Inc. will be majority community and employee-owned. With our innovative model of ownership, all stakeholders will benefit from the rising tide.
COMMUNITY
Above all, Dryft Residents will feel belonging in our village of Dryfters. A family of people that cares for one another and works collectively to meet the needs of the group and each individual.
DRYFT RESIDENT
For those that thrive in our Dryft Sabbatical, at the end of the 6-month program we will be offering Dryft Resident status. Dryft Residents will be welcome to make our village their home, on a full or part-time basis. We will offer a flexible involvement model, which can lead up to all expenses paid, a career at Dryft, and equity in our company and community.
What's Included
Daily Meals