A realistic plan covering Manila, Boracay, and — on the longer trip — Palawan. Pick your trip length below, see the day-by-day plan, and a real ₹ cost estimate. Updated June 2026.
MorningLand at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, transfer to your hotel.
AfternoonWalking tour of Intramuros — Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church, calesa ride option.
EveningDinner in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) or Makati, early night before the island transfer.
Boracay
02
Fly to Boracay & White Beach
Area: Boracay (via Caticlan/Kalibo)
₹1,500
est. spend
MorningDomestic flight Manila → Caticlan/Kalibo, boat transfer to Boracay.
AfternoonCheck in, first walk along White Beach.
EveningSunset at Station 1, beachfront dinner.
03
Water Sports & Paraw Sunset Sail
Area: Boracay
₹3,000
est. spend
MorningWater sports — parasailing, jet ski or stand-up paddleboarding.
AfternoonRelax at Station 2, beach walk, local eateries for lunch.
EveningParaw sunset sailing — traditional outrigger boat, ~1.5 hrs.
04
Island Hopping & Cliff Diving
Area: Around Boracay
₹3,500
est. spend
MorningIsland-hopping tour to Crystal Cove and nearby snorkelling spots.
AfternoonOptional Ariel's Point cliff diving add-on.
EveningFree evening — D'Mall shopping and dining, or a quiet dinner.
05
Beach Day & Spa
Area: Boracay
₹2,500
est. spend
MorningRelaxed beach morning, no fixed plans.
AfternoonBeachfront massage or spa treatment.
EveningFinal Boracay dinner, sunset viewing.
06
Free Day / Optional Add-On
Area: Boracay
₹1,500
est. spend
All DayBuffer day for weather flexibility, extra beach time, or a scuba diving trial dive.
07
Departure
Area: Boracay → Manila → India
₹1,000
est. spend
MorningCheck out, boat + domestic flight back to Manila.
AfternoonConnect to your international flight home.
Manila
01
Arrival & Intramuros
Area: Manila
₹2,000
est. spend
MorningLand at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, transfer to your hotel.
AfternoonWalking tour of Intramuros — Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church.
EveningDinner in BGC or Makati.
Boracay
02
Fly to Boracay & White Beach
Area: Boracay
₹1,500
est. spend
MorningDomestic flight Manila → Caticlan/Kalibo, boat transfer to Boracay.
AfternoonCheck in, first walk along White Beach.
EveningSunset at Station 1, beachfront dinner.
03
Water Sports & Paraw Sunset Sail
Area: Boracay
₹3,000
est. spend
MorningWater sports — parasailing, jet ski or paddleboarding.
EveningParaw sunset sailing — traditional outrigger boat.
04
Island Hopping & Cliff Diving
Area: Around Boracay
₹3,500
est. spend
MorningIsland-hopping tour to Crystal Cove and nearby snorkelling spots.
AfternoonOptional Ariel's Point cliff diving add-on.
05
Beach Day & Spa
Area: Boracay
₹2,500
est. spend
All DayRelaxed beach day, beachfront massage or spa treatment in the afternoon.
Palawan (El Nido)
06
Fly to El Nido
Area: Boracay → Manila → El Nido
₹2,500
est. spend
MorningBoat + domestic flight back to Manila, connecting flight onward to El Nido/Palawan.
EveningCheck in, relaxed dinner in El Nido town.
07
El Nido Island Hopping — Tour A
Area: Big & Small Lagoon
₹2,800
est. spend
Full DayClassic Tour A route — Big Lagoon (kayak entry), Small Lagoon, Secret Lagoon and Shimizu Island, lunch on a beach.
08
Nacpan Beach & Free Time
Area: El Nido
₹1,500
est. spend
MorningDay trip to Nacpan Beach — a quieter, longer stretch of golden sand.
EveningFree evening in El Nido town.
09
Buffer Day / Optional Coron Extension
Area: Palawan
₹1,500
est. spend
All DayBuffer day for weather flexibility, extra lagoon time, or a day trip toward Coron if your schedule allows.
10
Departure
Area: El Nido → Manila → India
₹1,000
est. spend
MorningDomestic flight back to Manila.
AfternoonConnect to your international flight home.
💡 Routing tip: Book domestic flights (Manila ↔ Boracay/El Nido) as early as possible — prices rise sharply closer to travel dates, and seat availability on smaller Palawan routes is genuinely limited in peak season.
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Cost Estimate
PER PERSON
Estimates below include international + domestic flights, hotels, food, local transport, island tours/entry fees, and an 8% buffer — same formula as our Trip Budget Planner.
BUDGET
₹50,000
7 days · per person
₹72,000
10 days · per person
MID-RANGE ★
₹62,000
7 days · per person
₹90,000
10 days · per person
COMFORTABLE
₹80,000
7 days · per person
₹1,18,000
10 days · per person
Item
7 Days
10 Days
✈️ Int'l + domestic flights
₹38,000
₹44,000
🏨 Accommodation (mid-range)
₹10,500
₹15,750
🍖 Food & drinks
₹7,000
₹10,000
🛵 Local transport
₹1,700
₹2,400
🎟️ Island tours & activities
₹4,800
₹7,850
TOTAL · MID-RANGE
≈ ₹62,000
≈ ₹90,000
💡 Want exact numbers? These are city-average estimates. Use the Factvisit Philippines Budget Planner to plug in your origin city, traveller count and dates for a personalised ₹ breakdown.
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Recommended Tours & Activities
BOOK AHEAD
Boracay Island Hopping & Snorkelling
Crystal Cove, snorkelling stops, lunch included
from ₹2,500/person
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Paraw Sunset Sailing
Traditional outrigger boat, ~1.5 hrs
from ₹700/person
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El Nido Island Hopping Tour A
Big/Small Lagoon, full-day, lunch included
from ₹1,800/person
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Ariel's Point Cliff Diving
Half-day, cliff jumps up to 15m, lunch included
from ₹3,500/person
VIEW ON GET YOUR GUIDE →
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FAQ
Is 7 days enough for the Philippines?
Yes, 7 days is a genuinely good length for a first trip focused on one region — typically a day in Manila plus 5 nights in Boracay, without feeling rushed.
Is 10 days enough to see two regions in the Philippines?
10 days works well for combining Manila, Boracay and Palawan (El Nido), though it does mean a domestic flight between islands. It's a fuller trip but genuinely manageable given the domestic flight network.
How much does a 10 day Philippines trip cost from India?
A 10-day mid-range Philippines trip covering Manila, Boracay and Palawan costs approximately ₹85,000-₹95,000 per person, including international and domestic flights, hotels, food, local transport and activities.
Should I book domestic flights in advance?
Yes — Manila to Boracay/El Nido routes sell out or rise sharply in price closer to travel dates, especially in peak season (Dec-May). Booking these alongside your international flight is genuinely worth it.