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✈ Manila, El Nido & Palawan: 9 Nights with Flights and Stay at Choice of Hotels Stay & Return Flights*

✈ Philippines Escape: 9 Nights with Flights & Stay at Choice of Hotels

What You Get

Choose from 40 Options

Option 1: with Melbourne flights

  • $1,599–$2,249 for 9 nights, depending on the departure date chosen

Option 2: with Sydney flights

  • $1,599–$2,149 for 9 nights, depending on the departure date chosen

Option 3: with Perth flights

  • $1,899–$2,499 for 9 nights, depending on the departure date chosen
Included in all options:

  • Stay for one person in a standard double room with flights; based on two people sharing
  • All Prices are in Australian Dollar

Internal Flights Transfer: An Internal one-way flight from Manila to Puerto Princesa is included in the deal

Shuttle Transfer: Return Shuttle transfer Included between Puerto Princesa & El Nido in the deal

*Per Person Offer

Customers must purchase two vouchers to complete the booking.

  • Bookings fulfilled by Weekender Breaks
  • For more on booking getaways trips, see the FAQ

Validity:

  • 20th Jul 2025 - 23rd Apr 2026

Cancellation policy:

  • No modification or cancellation allowed after booking confirmation. Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable to another destination once confirmed

The Hotels

The Experience

Experience the best of the Philippines with this 9-night adventure that begins in the vibrant capital of Manila, where you can ease into island life with a mix of culture, cuisine, and relaxation. After soaking up the city’s energy, fly to Puerto Princesa and journey through breathtaking island landscapes en route to El Nido—a tropical paradise of limestone cliffs and turquoise waters. Spend three unforgettable days exploring hidden lagoons, pristine beaches, and coral-rich snorkeling spots. Then, return to Puerto Princesa to unwind, visit the world-famous Underground River, or simply relax before your journey back to Australia, taking with you memories of sun-drenched shores and island serenity.

Itinerary

9 Nights Itinerary:

  • Day 1: Flight from Australia to Manila, Philippines.
  • Day 2: Leisure stay in Manila
  • Day 3: Stay in Manila
  • Day 4: One-way flight from Manila to Puerto Princesa & take a scenic shuttle transfer to El Nido & stay in El Nido
  • Day 5: Stay in El Nido
  • Day 6 Stay in El Nido
  • Day 7: Take shared transfer from El Nido & back to Puerto Princesa & stay in Puerto Princesa
  • Day 8: Stay in Puerto Princesa.
  • Day 9: Stay in Puerto Princesa
  • Day 10: Fly back from Puerto Princesa Airport to Australia.

Optional: Tour Details:

  • Optional Manilla:
    • Guided Tour of the Historic San Sebastian Basilica (Manila)
  • Optional El Nido
    • El Nido: Island Hopping Adventure by Haqqy Life
  • Optional Puerto Princesa
    • Puerto Princesa: Half-Day City Tour with Optional Massage

Amenities

  • Check-in: 2 p.m.
  • Check-out: 12 p.m.
  • Pet policy: pets are not allowed inside the property
  • Complimentary Wi-fi
  • Staff speaks: English

Fine Print

Cancellation Policy:

No modification or cancellation is allowed after booking confirmation. Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable to another destination once confirmed.

Validity:

Valid for arrivals on selected dates from 20th Jul 2025 to 23rd Apr 2026
Price per person (pp) based on double occupancy. You must buy 2 vouchers min. to complete the booking.
If you want to travel alone, single supplements will apply based on the departure date and time. Please enquire with the Travel Provider at the time of booking.
Validity period depends on option purchased (date and number of nights).

Booking:

Must book within 7 days from voucher purchase and at least 20 days ahead of departure.
Booking required by phone: Booking required by phone: 03 9917 8326, and subject to availability. It is recommended you book your place immediately after buying the voucher to confirm the holiday and avoid disappointment. Purchasing the voucher does not guarantee the holiday, customers must book before travel - it is not possible to just turn up. Confirmations will be sent out within 3 working days from the date the booking is completed with the Travel Provider
This is a special offer and is based on specific flight times, dates, airlines, and airports and will be advised at the time of booking with the Travel Provider.
Limit of 4 vouchers per person; may buy extra as gifts but not to extend the stay.

Transportation details:

Outbound & Inbound Indirect flights with 1 stopover of not more than 6 hours
Outbound Departure Airports: Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL) & Perth (PER)
Outbound Arrival Airports with Airport Code: Manila (MNL)
Inbound Departure Airports with Airport Code: Puerto Princesa (PPS)
Inbound Departure Airports: Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL) & Perth (PER)
Airlines: Cathay Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Malaysian Airlines,Virgin Australia Airlines, Fiji Airways, Avianca Airline, Emirates, Jet Star & Air Asia
Travel documents to be received up to 1 day before departure. You must go with your boarding pass printed to the airport, at the risk of having to pay additional charges.
Depending on flight schedules and transfers, the first or the last night might not be entirely spent in the hotel.
Travel Provider at the time of booking. Flight departure points, dates and hours are subject to availability. Cost for extra luggage: always depends on the airline and will be advised on the time of the booking by the Travel Provider.
In-flight and Airport taxes meals: not included

Other Information:

The hotel is located in Manila, El Nido & Palawan in the Philippines.
Excluded city tax of 384.26 Philippine per person per night in Manila | 200 Philippine pesos per person per night in El Nido | 246.50 philippines pesos per person per night in Palawan to be paid at the Hotel directly.
Valid for stay in a Double Standard Room for 1 person, based on 2 people sharing the room.
For child/infant policy, please enquire at the time of booking.

Travel insurance not included; customers are advised to purchase appropriate cover after booking

Read more about purchase options and common Travel Terms here

Standard fine print which applies to all travel promotions


Weekender Breaks will be fully responsible for the proper performance of the package as a whole. Additionally, as required by law, Weekender Breaks has protection in place to refund your payments and, where transport is included in the package, to ensure your repatriation in the event that it becomes insolvent. Weekender Breaks has taken out insolvency protection with Civil Aviation Authority. Travellers may contact this entity or, where applicable, the competent authority on https://www.caa.co.uk/ATOL-protection/ or https://www.abta.com/help-and-complaints/legal-facts-about-making-a-claim; Atol No. 10531. if the services are denied because of Weekender Breakss insolvency.

*Price from $1,599, per person, based on double room occupancy.
Vouchers sold by Groupon International Travel GmbH.


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About ✈ Philippines Escape: 9 Nights Manila, El Nido & Palawan – Flights, Hotels & Transfers Included