The Philippines sits somewhere between Thailand and Vietnam on cost — the flights are the sting, but the on-the-ground value is excellent.
The headline numbers
For a comfortable two-week island-hopping trip with nice resorts and internal flights, most of our customers spend roughly £1,800–£2,500 per person all-in. The longer, connecting flights push the total up versus Thailand, but the hotels and tours are superb value once you're there.
Flights
Return flights from London to Manila run about £700–£1,000 per person, almost always with a stop (Gulf, Singapore or East Asia) — a 16–18 hour journey. Book early and be flexible on the stopover to save. We always book flights within our packages with full protection.
Hotels
- Budget — £15–£35 a night for guesthouses and beach huts.
- Mid-range — £50–£90 a night for a solid resort.
- Premium — £120–£350 a night for beachfront and island villas.
Palawan's premium resorts are where honeymoon budgets go and never regret it. We hand-pick these for our couple's package.
Island-hopping and food
Island-hopping tours run £20–£45 per person per day for group tours, more for private boats. Food is cheap — £1.50–£2 for a market meal, £8–£15 a head at a proper restaurant. Internal flights between islands (Manila–El Nido, El Nido–Coron) run £40–£90 a leg.
What our packages cost
Our El Nido & Coron package starts at £1,995 per person and the Cebu & Bohol family trip from £1,780pp — flights, resorts, internal flights and island-hopping all included.
Quick questions, answered
How much spending money should I budget?
About £40–£80 a day per couple, since food and drink are cheap — the island-hopping tours are the main daily extra.
Why are the flights more expensive?
It's the distance — 16–18 hours with a stopover versus 11½ direct to Thailand. It's the one cost that's genuinely higher; everything on the ground is excellent value.
Are there hidden costs?
Our packages include flights, resorts, internal flights and island-hopping, so the only extras are meals not included and optional tours. Call 020 7946 0958 for a firm, no-surprises price.
