Palawan
Philippines · beach · islands · diving · nature
8 days · 2 adults · September · 7,629 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (30 days)
Wider estimate. On-the-ground costs here are modelled from Philippines's typical prices adjusted for Palawan, not checked city by city — so we show a wider range rather than pretend to precision we don't have.
September is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,140 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $173 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $224 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $96 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $192 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $52 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $2,973 |
| likely $2,021–$3,924 · $1,486 per person · $372 per day · modelled confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,140 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $452 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $448 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $208 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $384 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $52 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $3,780 |
| likely $2,571–$4,990 · $1,890 per person · $473 per day · modelled confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,140 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $970 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $944 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $432 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $784 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $52 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $5,418 |
| likely $3,684–$7,152 · $2,709 per person · $677 per day · modelled confidence | |