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- UK flights plus a domestic flight
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Manila & El Nido
Two nights in Manila, then a week among the limestone islands of El Nido, with breakfast, flights and transfers.
- 9 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- UK flights plus domestic flights
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£1,449
per person · 2 sharing
About this holiday
Manila and a week in Palawan in one holiday. After your long-haul flight, spend two nights in a hotel in Makati, with time to see the walled city of Intramuros. Then take a domestic flight to El Nido for seven nights among the limestone islands of Bacuit Bay.
Island-hopping boats leave El Nido each morning for lagoons, small beaches and snorkelling spots, and Nacpan Beach is approx. 45 minutes north by road. The package includes flights from the UK, return domestic flights to El Nido, both hotels with breakfast and your transfers.
- Duration
- 11 days, 9 nights
- Board
- Bed & breakfast
- Hotels
- 5★ in Manila and El Nido
- Flights
- UK flights plus domestic flights
- Transfers
- In Manila and El Nido
- Good for
- Couples, friends, families
5★ hotels in Manila and El Nido
In Manila you stay in a 5-star hotel in Makati, close to shopping malls and restaurants. In El Nido you stay in a 5-star hotel near the town or by a beach a short drive away, with a pool and sea or garden views. We confirm both hotels with each quote.
Hotel features
- Breakfast at both hotels
- Pool at your El Nido hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Island tours booked on request
- Family rooms on request
Times from your hotels
- Intramuros (Manila)approx. 30–45 mins by road
- Manila Airportapprox. 30–45 mins
- El Nido town beachapprox. 5–15 mins
- Las Cabanas Beachapprox. 15 mins by road
- Nacpan Beachapprox. 45 mins by road
- El Nido Airportapprox. 20 mins
Times are approximate and depend on your hotels and traffic.
Included in the price
Included
- Return flights from the UK, with checked baggage
- Return domestic flights from Manila to El Nido
- 2 nights in Makati and 7 nights in El Nido, all 5★
- Breakfast every morning
- Transfers in Manila and El Nido
- ATOL protection under ATOL 10416
- A UK consultant before and during your trip
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Island tours, entry fees and local fees
- Lunches, dinners and drinks
- Extras such as seat selection or extra baggage
Before you go
Flight time
Approx. 16–18 hours from London to Manila with one stop. The domestic flight to El Nido takes approx. 1 hour 30 minutes.
Time difference
The Philippines is 8 hours ahead of the UK in winter and 7 hours ahead in summer.
Money
The currency is the Philippine peso (PHP). Cards are accepted in most hotels and larger restaurants; carry cash for tricycles, markets and island tours.
Island-hopping
El Nido’s boat tours follow set routes, known as Tours A to D. An eco-tourism fee is paid locally, and tours can be cancelled in rough seas.
Language
Filipino and English are the official languages, and English is widely spoken in hotels, shops and on tours.
Weather
El Nido averages 30–33°C all year. December to May is the dry season; June to November is wetter, with a risk of typhoons.
Day by day
These are suggestions; island-hopping tours, entry fees and local fees are not included.
- Day 1
Fly from the UK
Fly from London to Manila with one stop, in the Gulf or in Asia, approx. 16–18 hours in total.
- Day 2
Arrive in Manila
Your driver meets you at Manila Airport for the transfer to your hotel in Makati, approx. 30–45 minutes depending on traffic. The rest of the day is free to rest.
- Day 3
Intramuros
Visit the walled city of Intramuros, with Fort Santiago and the San Agustin Church, then walk along Manila Bay at sunset. A taxi from Makati takes approx. 30–45 minutes.
- Day 4
Fly to El Nido
Take a domestic flight from Manila to El Nido, approx. 1 hour 30 minutes, then transfer to your hotel, approx. 20 minutes.
- Days 5–10
El Nido and Bacuit Bay
Join island-hopping tours to the lagoons and beaches of Bacuit Bay, spend a day at Nacpan Beach, or watch the sunset at Las Cabanas.
- Day 11
Fly home
Breakfast at your hotel, then your transfer to El Nido Airport for your flight to Manila and your connecting flights home.
Questions about this package
How do I get from Manila to El Nido?
By a domestic flight from Manila to El Nido Airport, approx. 1 hour 30 minutes, then a transfer of approx. 20 minutes to your hotel. Baggage allowances on these smaller aircraft can be lower than on your international flights, so we confirm the allowance with your quote.
What are the El Nido island tours?
Boat tours from El Nido follow set routes, known as Tours A, B, C and D, to lagoons, beaches and snorkelling spots in Bacuit Bay. They run most days, depending on the sea, and we can book them for you before you travel.
Is halal food available in El Nido?
Halal restaurants are limited in El Nido. Grilled fish, seafood and vegetable dishes are easy to find, and in Manila there are halal restaurants around the Golden Mosque in Quiapo. Tell us what you need and we’ll ask the hotels before you book.
Can I add Coron?
Yes. Coron is north of El Nido, and the two are linked by a ferry of approx. 4 hours, depending on the boat and the sea. We can add three or four nights in Coron for Kayangan Lake and the wrecks of Coron Bay.
When is the best time for this holiday?
December to May, the dry season, when the sea is calmer for island-hopping. March to May is the hottest time. The holiday runs all year, and prices are usually lower from June to November.
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