The Philippines, done right
Most people who visit the Philippines follow the same 3 islands, the same resorts, the same photos they saw on Instagram. IslaKo is being built by people who actually know what's beyond that — and who want to take you there.
Why the Philippines
Over 7,000 islands. Warmer water. Half the crowds. Locals who mean it when they say welcome. And experiences you won't find on a travel blog — because they're not meant to be found alone.
This is the country Lei grew up knowing, and Francisco has been chasing since his first visit. It's not a destination. It's a feeling you can't plan your way into.
That's what IslaKo is for.
The first route
We're scouting our first group departure — island hopping through Palawan with 8 to 12 people who want an adventure handled properly. Land package. Curated locally. Led by people who care.
The people behind IslaKo
IslaKo is being built by two people who are tired of seeing the Philippines done badly by operators who've never actually been there.
Francisco
Portugal · Co-founder
Portuguese, tech-minded, obsessed with doing things properly. 5 visits to the Philippines and still not done. Building IslaKo with the same care he'd want from an operator if he were the client.
Lei
Philippines · Co-founder
Filipina. She knows which bangka captain to trust, which beach is worth the 2-hour boat ride, and which resort looks good in photos but serves bad food. Not a brand asset — half the operation.
IslaKo will operate with full RNAVT licensing before the first group departs. We're building this right — not just fast.
Be first
Join the waitlist and we'll reach out when the first departure opens. One email when it's real — no pressure, no spam.
You're on the list.
We'll reach out when the first departure is confirmed.
We're a small operation. That's the point.