15 day itinerary
Filipinas
Itinerary
A 15-day adventure in the Philippines sounds like a dream! Let’s dive into an exciting itinerary filled with fun activities, delicious food, and budget-friendly accommodations.
Day 1: Arrival in Manila
- Morning: Arrive at . Check into a budget hotel like (around $30/night).
- Afternoon: Explore . Visit (₱75) and (₱50).
- Evening: Dinner at (try their famous chicken adobo, around ₱200).
- Transport: Grab a taxi or use Grab app for convenience.
Day 2: Manila City Tour
- Morning: Visit (free entry).
- Lunch: for the best dim sum at (around ₱150).
- Afternoon: Walk around and visit the (free entry).
- Evening: Dinner at (around ₱600 for a buffet).
- Transport: Use the LRT to get around the city.
Day 3: Travel to Palawan ()
- Morning: Fly to (around $50).
- Accommodation: Check into (around $25/night).
- Afternoon: Visit the (₱150 entrance fee, ₱1,500 for a guided tour).
- Evening: Dinner at (try their beef noodles, around ₱100).
- Transport: Use a tricycle to get around.
Day 4: Island Hopping in Honda Bay
- All Day: Join an island-hopping tour (around ₱1,500 including lunch). Visit , , and .
- Evening: Dinner at (around ₱400).
- Transport: Tour operators usually provide transport.
Day 5: Travel to El Nido
- Morning: Take a van to El Nido (around ₱600, 5-6 hours).
- Accommodation: Check into (around $20/night).
- Afternoon: Relax at .
- Evening: Dinner at (try their seafood pasta, around ₱300).
- Transport: Walk around El Nido; it’s very walkable.
Day 6: El Nido Island Hopping
- All Day: Join an island-hopping tour (Tour A is popular, around ₱1,200 including lunch). Visit , , and .
- Evening: Dinner at (around ₱350).
- Transport: Included in the tour.
Day 7: Relaxation Day in El Nido
- Morning: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hostel.
- Afternoon: Rent a kayak (around ₱500) and explore nearby beaches like .
- Evening: Dinner at (around ₱250).
- Transport: Rent a kayak or walk to the beach.
Day 8: Travel to
- Morning: Fly to (around $50).
- Accommodation: Check into (around $30/night).
- Afternoon: Visit and (free).
- Evening: Dinner at (try their lechon, around ₱300).
- Transport: Use Grab or local jeepneys.
Day 9: Adventure
- All Day: Join a tour to (around ₱1,500 including lunch). Enjoy canyoneering!
- Evening: Return to and have dinner at (around ₱400).
- Transport: Tour operators provide transport.
Day 10: Snorkeling
- All Day: Head to for snorkeling (around ₱1,000 for gear rental and boat). See the sardine run!
- Evening: Dinner at (around ₱300).
- Transport: Take a bus from to (around ₱100).
Day 11: Travel to Bohol
- Morning: Take a ferry to Bohol (around ₱500).
- Accommodation: Check into (around $40/night).
- Afternoon: Visit the (₱50 entrance fee).
- Evening: Dinner at (try their Boholano dishes, around ₱300).
- Transport: Rent a motorbike (around ₱500) or join a tour.
Day 12: Bohol Countryside Tour
- All Day: Join a countryside tour (around ₱1,500 including lunch). Visit the , , and .
- Evening: Dinner at (around ₱250).
- Transport: Included in the tour.
Day 13: Travel to
- Morning: Take a ferry to (around ₱500).
- Accommodation: Check into (around $40/night).
- Afternoon: Relax at .
- Evening: Dinner at (around ₱400).
- Transport: Rent a motorbike (around ₱500).
Day 14: Island Tour
- All Day: Explore the island (around ₱1,000 for a guided tour). Visit , , and .
- Evening: Dinner at (around ₱300).
- Transport: Included in the tour.
Day 15: Return to Manila
- Morning: Fly back to Manila (around $50).
- Afternoon: Last-minute shopping at .
- Evening: Dinner at (try their chicken inasal, around ₱150).
- Transport: Use Grab or jeepneys.
Tips for Getting Around:
- Domestic Flights: Book in advance for better rates.
- Buses and Vans: Use local buses for intercity travel; they are affordable and frequent.
- Tricycles and Jeepneys: Great for short distances in cities.
Budget Overview:
- Accommodation: $20-$40/night
- Food: $150-$200 total for 15 days
- Activities: $500-$700 total for tours and entrance fees
- Transport: $200-$300 total for flights and local transport
This itinerary is packed with fun, adventure, and delicious food while keeping your budget in check. Enjoy your trip to the beautiful Philippines! 🌴✈️
