Looking for a corporate retreat that goes beyond hotel conference rooms and generic city activities? Island Hopping in the Philippines specializes in private multiday boat expeditions through the breathtaking islands of Palawan — a one-of-a-kind setting for team building, corporate bonding, and incentive travel.
Our expeditions take your team between El Nido and Coron, weaving through 82 stunning islands filled with white-sand beaches, hidden lagoons, and vibrant coral reefs. Instead of boardrooms and banquet halls, you’ll find crystal-clear waters, bonfires under the stars, and a chance for colleagues to connect on a deeper level. Send us a note for more details!
Why Choose Palawan for Your Team Building?
- Unforgettable Setting: A tropical paradise that inspires creativity, teamwork, and motivation, like when we organized team building exercises on our previous kitesurfing camp.
- Customizable Activities: From snorkeling and diving to beach games and group challenges, we design activities that foster cooperation and fun.
- Flexible Accommodations: Options include beach camping for a rustic bonding experience, or eco-resorts and boutique lodges for extra comfort.
- Tailored to Your Company Goals: Whether you want relaxation, problem-solving activities, or a reward trip for top performers, we’ll craft the right balance.
- All-Inclusive Planning: Meals, transportation, entrance fees, gear, and experienced crew are included — so you can focus on enjoying the journey with your team.
Sample Team Building Activities on Expedition
- Island Olympics: Fun team competitions like kayak races, sandcastle building, or treasure hunts.
- Survivor Challenge: Problem-solving games on a deserted island — great for leadership and collaboration.
- Bonfire Evenings: Story sharing, recognition awards, and bonding moments under the stars.
- Eco-Service Projects: Partner with locals for beach clean-ups or community visits, aligning your company with sustainable values.
- Adventure Excursions: Optional scuba diving, dugong and manta ray encounters, or hiking for adventurous groups.
Sample ideas for a group of 18 Italians
🌅 1. “Castaway Challenge” (Survival Team Build — Fun Version)
Group split into 3 teams of 6.
Each team gets:
- A coconut
- A machete (with staff supervision)
- Some rope
- A few bamboo pieces
- A tarp
- Matches
- Simple puzzle clue
Goals:
- Build the most creative shelter
- Start a fire
- Solve a team puzzle
- Bonus: Present a team “tribal shout”
This ALWAYS becomes hilarious, creative, and super bonding.
🏝️ 2. Deserted-Island Cooking Challenge
The islands = open-air Michelin opportunities.
Each team is given:
- A type of fresh fish
- Veggies
- Spices
- Rice
- Banana leaves
- A mystery ingredient (Italian twist: calamansi + basil?)
Teams cook on the beach (with a cook overseeing safety).
Judging criteria: taste, plating, teamwork, storytelling.
Italians + cooking = guaranteed fun.
Use a small island with a few stations.
Teams follow clues to:
- Find a special seashell
- Spot a type of coral
- Take a team selfie at a marked rock
- Solve a local puzzle (like a phrase in Filipino/Tagbanua)
This gets people moving, laughing, and exploring without overexertion.
🌊 4. Snorkel Treasure Hunt
We hide weighted markers underwater (1m–2m depth).
Color-coded by team.
Challenges:
- Find your color
- Identify one fish species
- Bring back the most markers
- Make sure the area is shallow and safe. Italians love a bit of competition in the water.
🪵 5. “Build a Bamboo Raft That Floats” Challenge
Super fun, super visual.
Teams get:
- Bamboo
- Rope
- Floats (if needed)
- Knife (supervised)
Goal: build a raft that can support 2 teammates in a short “race” near shore.
This creates BIG laughs and amazing photos.
🔥 6. Sunset “Gratitude Circle + Story Game” (Soft Teambuilding)
After dinner, around the bonfire, do:
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A “pass the coconut” storytelling game
Each person shares either:
- A funny travel moment
- A personal goal
- One appreciation about someone in the team
This builds emotional bonding without being cheesy.
🎵 7. Island Olympics (Fun, Silly, Memorable Competitions)
Stations on the beach:
- Paddleboard relay
- Fill-the-bucket challenge (water relay)
- Tug-of-war
- Coconut bowling
- Sandcastle championship
- Hula-hoop challenge
- Team dance-off (Italians will crush this)
Keep it light, funny, and photographable.
📸 8. “Create Your Own Tourism Poster” Photo & Video Challenge
Teams must:
- Take 5 photos
- Shoot a 20-second “ad”
- Pick the best island title
- Present to the group
We can later send you the edited clips.
💡 9. “Adopt an Island” Beach-Clean + Art Project
Short, meaningful, and good vibes.
Team tasks:
- Light beach clean up
- Create a piece of driftwood art
- Present a name + slogan for their island
This is really popular with European groups.
⚓ 10. Nighttime Bioluminescent Swim + Reflection Mini Workshop
Only if the conditions and beaches allow, of course (mostly around April and May, the hottest months of the year).
Activities:
- Guided short night swim
- Reflection questions afterwards (“What surprised you today?”)
- Group photo with long-exposure sparkler writing
It becomes one of the most unforgettable moments.
“We can customize competitive, creative, or reflective activities depending on whether you prefer fun, bonding, or leadership themes.”
Themes we can offer:
- Team Communication
- Strategy & Problem-Solving
- Collaboration & Trust
- Creativity & Innovation
- Leadership Rotation
Who We Work With
- Corporate Offices in Manila & Cebu
- Multinational Companies in Singapore & Hong Kong
- Startups & Digital Nomad Teams seeking retreats with meaning
- Incentive Travel Planners & HR Departments looking for unique reward programs
How It Works
- Tell us your goals — team bonding, relaxation, incentives, or skills development.
- Choose your expedition length — from 2-day quick getaways to 7-day immersive retreats.
- We handle the rest — boats, meals, lodging, activities, and logistics.
Why Companies Love It
“Our employees came back not just refreshed, but more connected and motivated. The island-hopping adventure gave us space to breathe, laugh, and really bond as a team.”
Book Your Team Building Expedition
Let us help you design a corporate retreat your team will never forget.
📩 Contact us today for sample itineraries, corporate packages, and group pricing.
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