💰 Full Cost Breakdown of Our 3-Week Philippines Trip for Two! 🇵🇭 ✨ Breakdown by Category ✨ 🏝 Activities: ₹1.01L Exploring the Philippines was an adventure of a lifetime! 🔹 El Nido Island Hopping – ₹23.8K 🔹 Canyoneering in Badian – ₹7K 🔹 Sardine Run in Moalboal – ₹4.2K 🔹 Swimming with Whale Sharks in Oslob – ₹2.4K 🔹 Cambugahay Falls (Siquijor) – ₹1.5K 🔹 Coron Island Tour – ₹16.9K 🔹 Snorkeling in Puerto Princesa – ₹4.2K 🔹 Sandbar Trip (Secret Paradise!) – ₹1.5K 🔹 Exploring Intramuros, Manila – ₹2.6K 🔹 Scuba Diving (Multiple Sites!) – ₹25.5K 🔹 Spa & Massages – ₹11.4K 🏨 Stay: ₹95.6K From beachfront stays to cozy island bungalows – our stays were a mix of comfort and adventure! ✈️ International Flights: 80K miles + ₹10K (Saved ₹1.40L using miles!) 🔹 Bangalore to Cebu – 40K miles + ₹7K taxes 🔹 Manila to Bangalore – 40K miles + ₹3K taxes 🛫 Internal Flights & Travel: 10K miles + ₹59.6K (Saved ₹10K using miles!) 🔹 Puerto Princesa to Manila – ₹7.6K 🔹 Cebu to Busuanga (Coron) – ₹8.6K 🔹 Extra Luggage Fees – ₹7K 🔹 Coron to El Nido Ferry – ₹9.3K 🔹 Siquijor to Bohol Ferry – ₹2.8K 🔹 Cab (Lapu Lapu to Moalboal) – ₹4.5K 🔹 Cab (Moalboal to Santander) – ₹3K 🔹 Shuttle to Puerto Princesa – ₹3.2K 🔹 Porter Tips & Extra Baggage Costs – ₹2.2K 🔹 Ferries (Various Routes) – ₹3.3K 🔹 Cabs & Tuk-Tuks – ₹15.3K 🔹 Bohol to Cebu Ferry – ₹2.85K 🍽 Food: ₹65.7K From fresh seafood to the best pizza, sushi, and ice cream – we ate our hearts out! 🍕🍣🍦 🚗 Vehicle Rentals & Related Costs: ₹18.7K 🔹 Car Rentals – ₹6.8K 🔹 Petrol – ₹3.3K 🔹 Scooter Rentals – ₹7.5K 🔹 Parking Fees – ₹1.1K 🛂 e-Visa: ₹11.5K Philippines e-visa, sorted in advance. 📶 International Roaming: ₹1.5K Airalo Eurolink E-sim for 10GB data, 30 days validity Minimal cost thanks to e-SIM & Wi-Fi! Get $3 off your first purchase, use code SANKET4742 when you sign up or apply it at checkout: ref.airalo.com/zxiP 🏆 Total Trip Cost: ₹5.14L Total cost to us: ₹3.64L + 90K miles 💳 Savings with Points & Miles: ₹1.5L From swimming with whale sharks to exploring secret islands, the Philippines left us in awe! This trip wouldn’t have been possible without leveraging credit card points & travel hacks. ✈️🔥 Note: This was not a budget trip. We prioritized comfort, packed our itinerary with incredible activities, and even indulged in a bit of luxury along the way. That said, the Philippines can absolutely be explored on a budget for those seeking a more economical adventure!