Manila
Philippines · city · beach · islands · diving
8 days · 2 adults · September · 7,295 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (30 days)
September is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,092 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $167 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $208 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $96 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $160 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $60 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $2,879 |
| likely $2,303–$3,454 · $1,439 per person · $360 per day · medium confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,092 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $416 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $432 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $192 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $320 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $60 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $3,608 |
| likely $2,887–$4,330 · $1,804 per person · $451 per day · medium confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,092 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $863 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $880 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $416 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $672 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $60 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $5,079 |
| likely $4,063–$6,094 · $2,539 per person · $635 per day · medium confidence | |