More than 7,000 islands, at their driest from December to April. Limestone lagoons in Palawan, the Chocolate Hills of Bohol and Manila’s Spanish-era streets fit into one unhurried trip.
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El Nido and Coron in Palawan are some of Asia’s most striking seascapes — hidden lagoons, limestone cliffs and reefs you can snorkel straight off the boat.
English is spoken almost everywhere, and Indian passport holders can visit for up to 14 days without a visa.
Spanish baroque churches, Manila’s old walled city, year-round fiestas and a food scene that runs from lechón to halo-halo.
Recommended length: 8–10 nights
Short domestic flights link each stop. Coron or Boracay can take Bohol’s place.
Choose the right season
The dry season runs from December to May — cool and dry until February, then hotter. October and November are the end of the rainy season, when typhoons are still possible.
Imagine the experience
Lagoons and beaches between limestone islands, by outrigger boat or kayak.
Turquoise lakes, Second World War shipwrecks and some of the clearest water in Asia.
The Chocolate Hills — more than 1,200 grassy domes — and the tiny tarsiers of its forests.
A powder-white beach, sunset sailing and some of the country’s liveliest evenings.
Make it memorable
Understand the cost
Indicative prices per person on twin sharing, for travel between October and April. Your expert quotes exact prices for your dates.
₹45,000 – ₹65,000
Land package per person
₹75,000 – ₹1.2 lakh
Land package per person
₹1.6 lakh – ₹2.6 lakh
Land package per person
Flights: return economy from Delhi or Mumbai, about ₹35,000 – ₹55,000 per person.
Estimates, not quotes: prices move with dates, hotel availability and exchange rates. GST and TCS apply under Indian tax rules and are shown in your quote.
Prepare for the trip
Visa-free for up to 14 days
Since June 2025, Indian passport holders can visit visa-free for up to 14 days for tourism — free, but not extendable. With a valid visa or residence permit from the US, Japan, Australia, Canada, a Schengen state, Singapore or the UK, you can stay up to 30 days.
Checked October 2026. Entry rules change — your expert confirms the latest before you book.
Nonstop from Delhi, about 6 h 45 min
Air India flies nonstop between Delhi and Manila, daily from late October 2026. From Mumbai, Bengaluru and other cities, connect through Delhi, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok or Hong Kong.
Experience Travelxp
See it before you go. Trailers are free; full episodes stream with a Travelxp subscription.
Vibrant ManilaThe Savvy Nomad Philippines · 25 min
Coron’s LagoonsThe Savvy Nomad Philippines · 22 min
The Chocolate HillsXplore Philippines · 22 min
Adventures in BoracayXp Guide · 21 minTell us your dates and budget, and a Travelxp holiday expert will call you with ideas, routes and a quote. Free, 30 minutes, no obligation.
