Palawan and Cebu-Bohol tour packages from India, land-only with visa assistance. Compare two itineraries, then get a free itinerary from our planners.
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At a glance
The Philippines is an archipelago in Southeast Asia, and each region has a different pace. English is widely used in tourism, transport, hotels and many urban areas, which helps Indian visitors plan and get around. Direct flights from India are typically not available on most itineraries, so most trips connect through Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Hong Kong or the Middle East.
A trip is usually built around a few regions. Palawan offers El Nido, Coron and the underground river area. Cebu is known for waterfalls and access to diving, and Bohol for the Chocolate Hills and tarsiers. Boracay is known for its beaches, Siargao for surfing and Manila for history and culture. The Banaue Rice Terraces add mountain scenery and indigenous heritage.
Between islands, the practical options are domestic flights and ferries, and schedules can be unpredictable. The dry season from December to May suits most trips. Our Palawan El Nido 5N package keeps you on one island for five nights, and Philippines Islands 6N covers Cebu and Bohol over six nights. Both are land-only. Read the Philippines travel guide for planning detail, or ask us for a free itinerary.
Why go
El Nido, Coron and the underground river area, with coastal scenery and a slower pace.
Boracay known for its beaches.
Cebu waterfalls and access to diving.
Bohol the Chocolate Hills and tarsiers.
Manila history and culture, and Ninoy Aquino International Airport, the main international entry airport.
Siargao and Banaue surfing in Siargao, and mountain scenery and indigenous heritage at the Banaue Rice Terraces.
Where to go
Offers mountain scenery and indigenous heritage.
Known for the Chocolate Hills and tarsiers.
Known for its beaches.
Known for waterfalls and access to diving.
Known for history and culture.
Highlights include El Nido, Coron and the underground river area.
Known for surfing.
Season guide
December to February is the most recommended window, when the weather is coolest, driest and most comfortable for island travel, beaches and city sightseeing. November to April or May is a broader dry-season option. June to October is wetter, and typhoons become a greater concern from July in some regions. See the full best time to visit the Philippines guide.
Day by day
Based on our Palawan El Nido 5N package. Your trip expert can stretch or shorten any day.
Arrive in Palawan on the connection your planner confirms, then transfer to your hotel in El Nido. Check in and rest after the journey. Keep the first afternoon light. For any local trip, use an official taxi or a reputable ride-hailing service, and keep valuables secure.
Spend the day on El Nido's coastline, with time for the beaches and bays near your hotel. Your planner can arrange a coastal outing for the day if you wish, and will confirm the start time and operator in advance. Pack a waterproof bag for valuables and sun protection, and check the weather before you leave.
This day is optional. It covers the underground river area, one of the Palawan highlights. Access, timing and entry arrangements depend on the operator and the weather, so confirm them with your planner before you travel. Entry fees are extra. If conditions look poor, use the day for rest or a shorter coastal outing.
This is a relaxed day with no fixed plan. Use it for beach time, a slow lunch or a short walk around town. Keep the evening flexible in case the weather changes. Your planner can suggest local options, and any activity you book should be with a reputable operator.
Enjoy a final morning by the water before you pack. Keep the afternoon free, so that any change to ferry or flight timings does not leave you rushed. Confirm your transfer time to the airport with your planner the evening before.
Check out and transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Allow extra time, because island transfers and schedules can be unpredictable. Your planner will confirm your departure timing and connection. Flights are booked separately and are not included in this package.
Budget guide
The Philippines is generally a mid-range destination for Indian travellers. Budget stays and street food can be affordable, while island transfers, domestic flights and resort areas raise the cost. Season matters too: December to February, especially around holidays, is the most expensive. Our packages are land-only, so flights are not included. Read more in Philippines trip cost.
FAQs
Quick answers to what travellers ask before booking a Philippines trip. Ask your trip expert anything else.
Our research does not set one ideal length. Our packages run five and six nights. Five nights suits one island, such as El Nido. Six nights covers two islands, Cebu and Bohol. More islands need more days, because transfers between them take time and schedules can change.
No. Our packages are land-only. They cover hotel nights, transfers and sightseeing as set out in your itinerary, plus visa assistance. Flights to and from the Philippines and any domestic flights are booked separately. Your planner can suggest timings from your departure city.
Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila is the main international entry airport. Mactan-Cebu International Airport and Clark International Airport are also common gateways for some itineraries. Our Philippines Islands package uses Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Your planner confirms the airport for your dates.
No. Filipino and English are the main languages, and English is widely used in tourism, transport, hotels and many urban areas. Most travellers from India find it easy to get around in English, especially in cities and resorts.
December to February is the most recommended window, with cool, dry weather. November to April or May is a broader dry-season option. June to October is wetter, and typhoons become a greater concern in some regions from July. The best-time guide has month-by-month notes.
It is generally mid-range. Budget stays and street food can be affordable. Island transfers, domestic flights and resort areas raise costs. Prices are lowest outside peak season and highest from December to February, especially around holidays. Ask for a written quote that lists each inclusion.
Our research does not give visa rules for Indian passport holders, so we do not state them here. Check the requirements with the official government source before you book. Our packages include visa assistance, but visa fees, if any apply, are not included.
The main concerns are petty theft, traffic safety, weather disruption and transport delays. Keep valuables secure, use official taxis or reputable ride-hailing services, and avoid isolated areas after dark. Check weather alerts before any island transfer, because conditions vary by island and season.
The practical options are domestic flights and ferries. Schedules can be unpredictable, so allow buffer time on any transfer day. Your planner confirms the mode and timing for your package, and the transfers included in your package are listed in your itinerary.
Choose Palawan El Nido 5N for one island, with El Nido's coast and an optional underground river visit. Choose Philippines Islands 6N for Cebu's waterfalls and diving access, then the Chocolate Hills and tarsiers in Bohol. Both are land-only, and either can be customised.
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