Amazing Philippines - World class kitesurfing

WORLDCLASS KITESPOT IN THE PHILIPPINES

Welcome to Secret KiteCamp or in local language Magranting Island. Secret is a charming and peaceful little island, located in the Sulu Sea – far from daily life’s hustle and bustle, distracting technology and pressing schedules. With some of the best winds in Palawan, and maybe the entire Philippines, you can expect a great holiday to go all-in on Kite Surfing.

THE CAMP
The heart of the kite camp is the common area, the “bahay kubo” with a large dining table, small cozy areas where you can hang out in hammocks and daybeds – perfect for a nap in between to kite sessions. Here you also find the bar, with cold drinks, beers, coffee & tea as well as cold drinking water.

Up to mealtime, you can catch the scent of delicious food spreading out in the whole area, as our skilled kitchen ladies are cooking. A freshly caught fish cooked over a bonfire amongst the rustling coconut palms is one of the kitchen’s authentic sceneries… can you also taste the cold beer and smell the mouthwatering fish right now? In the common house you will also find two toilets. Toilets and baths conditions are nice, clean and shared.

In the neighboring island, you can find the village, Nangalao, with a population of approximately 2000 people, mostly children. Occasionally the locals visit the camp, especially the kids who are avid fans and very curious about kitesurfing. If you visit Nangalao you can get an unforgettable experience by visiting an authentic Philippine village full of welcoming and hospitable people.

THE SPOT, WIND AND WATER
The kite spot rests between two lush islands. The surfing area is 750 meters long (across the wind direction), and more than 1 kilometer wide (up wind). During our season from November to April (the Amihan-season) you can look forward to moderate temperatures, little to no rainfall and a steady trade wind from northeast at 16-26 knots.

The wind is offshore, but you do not have to worry, Secret Island has a team standing by with a boat in case you need a rescue back to the island. The kite spot at Secret Island is perfect for beginners, intermediates as well as advanced kiters. The sea bottom is all sand, partly shallow and flat waters. With no sea urchins, corals or other unseen dangers, the Kite Spot at Secret Island is great for learning the sport as well as try your hand at freestyling, while waves with little swell can humor the more experienced surfers.

Read more about the weather forecast and wind statistics here.

For the 2025/2026 season, we have the following dates scheduled for stays in the camp:

13 Dec - 23 Dec

Amihan has kicked in with stable winds, making December a great choice for a vist! Phwwhht, early birds have a better chance to score high on the King of the Air table

Prices start at $740 per person

Options:

Choose between our different type of accommodation caring from budget friend dorm huts to island luxury with balcony, a big bed and own toilet.

Prices include accommodation, food, speedboat transfer & environmental fee.

Kite School & rental

Whether you prefer to travel light, want to go from zero to hero or just need to fine tune your skills, our kite instructor is ready to help you with courses and rental.

18 Dec - 26 Dec

Come celebrate Christmas with us! We promise warm weather and Danish “hygge” for your Christmas holiday. Expect stable winds perfect for a 9m2!

Prices start at $620 per person

Options:

Choose between our different type of accommodation caring from budget friend dorm huts to island luxury with balcony, a big bed and own toilet.

Prices include accommodation, food, speedboat transfer & environmental fee.

Kite School & rental

Whether you prefer to travel light, want to go from zero to hero or just need to fine tune your skills, our kite instructor is ready to help you with courses and rental.

29 Dec - 3 Jan

Have you ever jumped into the new year on a remote tropical island? Now the change is here! Grab your kite, best friend or partner and join us during New Year!

Prices start at $440 per person

Options:

Choose between our different type of accommodation caring from budget friend dorm huts to island luxury with balcony, a big bed and own toilet.

Prices include accommodation, food, speedboat transfer & environmental fee.

Kite School & rental

Whether you prefer to travel light, want to go from zero to hero or just need to fine tune your skills, our kite instructor is ready to help you with courses and rental.

26 Jan - 8 Feb

January and February is the months with highest wind speed. Bring your small kites and prepare to go nuts.. If you want to go all-in on kitesurfing this is the perfect joiner tour for you – 13 days in kite heaven.

Prices start at $920 per person

Options:

Choose between our different type of accommodation caring from budget friend dorm huts to island luxury with balcony, a big bed and own toilet.

Prices include accommodation, food, speedboat transfer & environmental fee.

Kite School & rental

Whether you prefer to travel light, want to go from zero to hero or just need to fine tune your skills, our kite instructor is ready to help you with courses and rental.

22 Feb - 4 Mar

Late February/early March rhymes with a steady and fresh breeze, perfect for kitesurfing at all levels. Keep in mind that 10 days can bring you from zero to hero! – as long as you practice enough…

Prices start at $740 per person

Options:

Choose between our different type of accommodation caring from budget friend dorm huts to island luxury with balcony, a big bed and own toilet.

Prices include accommodation, food, speedboat transfer & environmental fee.

Kite School & rental

Whether you prefer to travel light, want to go from zero to hero or just need to fine tune your skills, our kite instructor is ready to help you with courses and rental.

TBD

Prices start at $740 per person

Options:

Choose between our different type of accommodation caring from budget friend dorm huts to island luxury with balcony, a big bed and own toilet.

Prices include accommodation, food, speedboat transfer & environmental fee.

Kite School & rental

Whether you prefer to travel light, want to go from zero to hero or just need to fine tune your skills, our kite instructor is ready to help you with courses and rental.

“The most spectacular kite spot we ever seen on our travels”

Benn & Asley - Sailing Nohoa

Accommodation opportunities

Bamboo Dorm

Simply furnished bamboo hut with four single beds. Perfect for a group of friends or if you are traveling on a budget.

Bamboo Hut – Private

Simply furnished bamboo hut with a single bed. Perfect if you need a little privacy and a place to retreat after a long day on the water.

Bamboo Hut – Shared

Simply furnished bamboo hut with two single beds or a double bed. Perfect for couples, friends or if you are traveling on a budget.

Bamboo House

Bamboo hut with two cabins and a balcony. Each cabin have a double bed and a single bed. The natural choice for your family or group of friends.

Bamboo House Lux

Bamboo hut with one room with private toilet, balcony and a big bed. Recommended for couples and solo travelers searching for that extra little luxury.

Kitecourses and gear rental

KITE RENTAL
At Secret KiteCamp you will find equipment available for rental. We have gear suitable for both beginners and experienced riders. When renting ‘full gear’ you get access to all kitesurfing equipment, which mean that you will not rent just one set of equipment, instead you can choose what board (we have both twintips and waveboards available) and kite you like for your next session. If your preferred kite or board is already in use, then you can just grab another set of gear. That means you share all the equipment with the other kitesurfers. Full gear rental is offered at 60 $ per person per day with 20% discount if you book for the entire stay. Board rental is offered at 20 $ per person per day.

INSTRUCTORS, LESSONS & COURSES
At the spot, there is an English speaking kitesurf instructor who is ready to tell you about the spot, help you launch your kite, learn you how to kitesurf, jump or what else you might need help with.

FROM ZERO TO HERO!
You don’t have to be a well skilled kitesurfer to visit Secret KiteCamp. In just a week, your motivation and our cool instructors can bring you from Zero to Hero! The shallow area right in front of Secret is ideal for you as a beginner. There is plenty of room to unfold and people around will be happy to give you a hand and telling you all the good tricks. In other words, you have the best conditions to become a skilled kite surfer while visiting Secret KiteCamp.

16-26 knots
Flat water
Never crowded
Perfect for beginners
Cold served sundowners everyday
Gear rental
Instructors and courses available

Discover kitesurfing

If you want to give kitesurfing a try before joining a full course, then Discover Kitesurfing is the choice for you. On the course you will get a taste of what it’s like to be a kitesurfer – but be carefull, you may end up addicted.

Price: $120 per person

Details:

This course will give you an introduction to the equipment and you will learn basic skills to stear and generate power with a kite.

The course will be together with a buddy or private. You will spend 2 hours (1:1) or 3 hours (2:1) together with your instructor.

The course don’t allow you to practice on you own, but we will discount the price of the discovery course if you decide to move on with a full course.

Learnings:

The theory of flying a kite
Kite control with both a trainer- and inflatable kite
Safe launch and landing of kite in shallow water
Body dragging
Safety

Full kitesurfing Course

If you are already stoked and want to learn how to kitesurf, then the natural choice is to jump directly into a full course. The course will take you from a complete beginner to your first independent sessions on the water.

Price: $400 per person

Details:

This course you will take you from a complete beginner to your first independent sessions on the water.

The course will be together with a buddy or private. You will spend 8 hours (1:1) or 10 hours (2:1) together with your instructor.

The course is usually completed over 3-4 days, so that you have time to practice in between the training sessions.

Learnings:

The theory of flying a kite
Kite set-up
Kite control with both a trainer- and inflatable kite
Safe launch and landing of kite in shallow water
Body dragging to both sides
Water re-launch of kite
Board theory to maintain speed and course (edging)
Water start
Board control and recovery
Safety and self-rescue

Refresh Course

If it has been long time since your last kite session, then we recommend that you start your holiday with a refresh course. It will pay off as you will be faster back on track with help from an instructor.

Price: $120 per person