🇵🇭 The Philippines: 15 nights in a tropical paradise ✅ 😍

Pirates, if El Nido isn't already on your bucket list, then you're mad. It's all over Instagram and for good reason, the dramatic limestone cliffs, the aqua blue water, and lush green palm trees make it the epitome of paradise.

Trips to El Nido are tricky to put together and can be very pricey as a result. Seriously, the cheapest pre-packaged trip to El Nido that we can find is over £8k! 😱 So, we've done the hard work for you... and found you a way to do it on a budget.

We've paired return flights from £396 in Autumn with 15 nights in a bamboo bungalow at El Nido Coco Resort. You'll also get 3 nights to explore Manila before and 2 after your stay in the tropical paradise for £937 per person, which includes breakfast and internal return flights too.

If you're looking for a straightforward trip, then this isn't the one for you. After you land in Manila, you'll have to get a domestic flight to Palawan, where you'll find the heavenly El Nido. BUT it's worth it to spend 15 nights in paradise.

There are four steps to this DIY booking (detailed below), so make sure you complete them all to have the best trip to El Nido! 👇

Details

Dates: 23 September - 16 October 2026 (including travel days)

Duration: 3 nights in Manila, 15 nights in El Nido, 2 nights in Manila

Departure airport: London

Hotel in El Nido: El Nido Coco Resort (4/5 rating on Tripadvisor)

Price breakdown:

£850 (El Nido hotel) + £73 (Manila hotel before El Nido) + £49 (Manila hotel after El Nido) = £972 / 2 (people sharing) = £486 per person

+ £396 (return flights from London to Philippines) + £55 (return flihts from Manila to Palawan) = £937 per person for a 20-night holiday

How to book:

1. Book the flights to Manila

The first option is to fly from London to Manila with Shenzhen Airlines from £396 return. You'll have a stop in China both ways, but there are no direct options and usually flights are at least £700.

23 September - 16 October 2026

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2. Book the domestic flights from Manila to El Nido

28 September - 13 October 2026

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⚠️ If you want to spend more nights in El Nido, you can fly between Manila and El Nido every day. Flights are usually between £65 and £80.

3. Book the resort for El Nido

This is the best value resort we've found. You'll stay in a private 2-person bungalow at the resort, which has a pool, and the price includes breakfast.

Always book by clicking the "our lowest price" button, instead of the first option.

The example dates are 28 September - 13 October 2026, as we've got you staying a few nights in Manila before and after. But this is YOUR TRIP - so adjust these dates as you see fit.

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4. If you plan to spend a few nights either side of El Nido in Manila, then book the hotel below from £24 a night:

25 – 28 September 2026

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13 – 15 October 2026:

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Additional Information

We might be pirates, but we’re an honest bunch. We check all our deals when we review them to make sure everything is available. However, with deals this hot, things change quickly—flight prices fluctuate, hotel rooms sell out, currencies yo-yo. And just so you know, local taxes might still apply – even treasure has its fine print. But mainly, demand for the best deals means the lowest prices don’t last long. If you’ve missed out this time, don’t worry, we’re working on more great offers.

Interested in offsetting your carbon emissions for this flight? Read our guide to help you make an informed decision.

Travelling solo? Check out our single-travel deals here.