Philippines Honeymoon Tours

Philippines Honeymoon Tours  The Complete 2026–27 Guide for Indian Couples

You have been scrolling through honeymoon destinations for weeks. Maldives feels expensive. Bali feels overdone. Europe feels exhausting. And then someone mentions the Philippines and you think  wait, is that even a honeymoon destination?

It is. And once you actually look at it, you will wonder why you did not think of it first.

When Indian couples book a Philippines honeymoon tour and come back, the first thing they say is: "It felt like Maldives but we could actually afford to enjoy it." The second thing they say is: "We had no idea it was this beautiful." White sand beaches are so fine they squeak under your feet. Limestone cliffs rising straight out of turquoise lagoons. Private bangka boats that take just the two of you into hidden coves where no one else is around. Candlelit beach dinners with the actual ocean five feet away. And as of June 2026  Indians enter the Philippines visa-free for 14 days. No paperwork, no embassy queue, no stress.

This is the only Philippines honeymoon package guide you need. Put together by the team at Travel Junky  we have designed honeymoons in the Philippines for Indian couples for years and we know exactly what makes a trip here unforgettable versus just pleasant.

 WHY THE PHILIPPINES IS THE BEST HONEYMOON DECISION YOU WILL MAKE

The Honest Case for a Philippines Honeymoon

Let us get the Maldives comparison out of the way first, because every Indian couple considering the Philippines will have this conversation.
The Maldives is beautiful. Genuinely beautiful. But it is also one resort, one sandbank, one experience repeated for 5 to 7 days straight. By day three, most couples run out of things to do that do not cost ₹15,000. The overwater villa photographs are stunning. The actual experience  after the first sunset  is more limited than the brochure suggests.

The Philippines is different in a way that matters for honeymooners.

On your Philippines honeymoon tour, you can wake up in El Nido on Monday and kayak through a hidden lagoon that looks like it belongs in a fantasy film. By Wednesday you are on Boracay's White Beach watching traditional outrigger sailboats catch fire in the sunset. By Friday, you are floating next to whale sharks in open water, the largest fish in the ocean, completely gentle, completely breathtaking  in Oslob. Every single day feels different. Every single day has a story.
And the cost comparison is genuinely striking. A beachfront room in El Nido with a direct view of those famous turquoise lagoons costs ₹3,000 to ₹6,000 per night at a very good 3 to 4-star resort. The luxury end  El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island or Amanpulo  tops out at ₹18,000 to ₹25,000 per night. In the Maldives, that buys you an average room. In the Philippines, it buys you a private island villa.

Why Philippines beats the competition for Indian honeymooners:

vs Maldives: Philippines gives you variety, adventure, culture, and landscapes that change every day  plus 40 to 60% lower total cost for comparable quality. Maldives wins only on overwater villa aesthetics. Everything else goes to the Philippines.

vs Bali: Both are excellent. Bali has spiritual immersion and rice terrace scenery. The Philippines has genuinely superior beaches and more dramatic natural landscapes. If your honeymoon dream involves turquoise lagoons, limestone cliffs, and white sand beaches  Philippines over Bali, without question.

vs Thailand: Thailand has more direct flight options from India and a wider street food culture. The Philippines has beaches that are simply on a different level. Boracay's White Beach and El Nido's lagoons are not in the same category as any Thai beach. If you are choosing specifically for beaches and romance, the Philippines wins.

vs Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka is excellent and culturally fascinating but it is primarily a cultural destination. For couples who want tropical beach luxury combined with dramatic natural experiences, the Philippines is the clear answer.

What Makes a Philippines Honeymoon Actually Feel Like a Honeymoon

Some destinations are beautiful but not romantic. The Philippines is both.

Privacy is easy to find. Unlike Bali or Phuket, where beach clubs are packed and resorts share walls, the Philippines has enough spread-out islands that genuine privacy is built into the experience. A private bangka boat chartered just for the two of you, entering a hidden lagoon in Palawan where no resort or café exists. That kind of moment is standard in a well-designed Philippines honeymoon package, not a special upgrade.

The light is extraordinary. Specifically, the golden hour light on the limestone cliffs of El Nido and the sunset over White Beach in Boracay. If you have ever seen a photograph of a beach where the water appears almost phosphorescent blue and the sky behind a sailboat is pure deep orange, that photograph was almost certainly taken in the Philippines. These are not edited. The light genuinely looks like that.

Filipinos are warm in a way that feels real. Unlike some tourist destinations where warmth is professional rather than genuine, the hospitality in the Philippines comes from a culture that places deep value on making guests feel at home. Your resort staff will remember your names by day two. Your island-hopping boatmen will ask about your trip the next time they see you. Small things, but they make a difference when you are trying to feel relaxed and cared for on your honeymoon.

The food is made for couples. Candlelit beach dinners are genuinely available and genuinely affordable, not an overpriced resort gimmick. A private beach dinner for two in Boracay or El Nido runs ₹2,500 to ₹5,000 for a full multi-course meal with flowers, candles, and a dedicated server. Compare that to similar set-ups in the Maldives at ₹20,000 to ₹30,000.

THE BEST HONEYMOON DESTINATIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES

Where to Go on Your Philippines Honeymoon Tour

The Philippines has 7,641 islands. For honeymooners, four destinations consistently stand above everything else. Here is what each one offers and who it is best suited for.

El Nido, Palawan: The Most Romantic Place in Asia

El Nido is where the photographs come from. It is where every "Best Islands in the World" list puts the Philippines when it wants to make the point that somewhere genuinely extraordinary exists.
Massive limestone karst cliffs, some rising 200 metres straight out of clear water, ring the Bacuit Bay. Between them are hidden lagoons that you can only enter by squeezing through narrow gaps in the rock. Once inside, you are in an enclosed world of green-blue water with sheer walls of stone on every side and total silence. It is one of the most intimate natural settings on Earth.

The island-hopping experience is divided into themed tours. Tour A covers the Big Lagoon, Small Lagoon, and Secret Lagoon. Tour C reaches Hidden Beach (accessible only by swimming through a small underwater passage) and Secret Beach (visible from a boat but entered by swimming through a rock crack). For honeymooners, Travel Junky arranges a private boat charter  just the two of you, your own boatman and guide, your own pace, no group waiting for you. You enter the lagoons when you want, stay as long as you want, have lunch on a deserted beach with no other people around.

The sunsets over Nacpan Beach, a 4.5-kilometre stretch of sand at the northern tip of El Nido where there are no beach clubs, no vendors, no sunlounger rows. Just a wide expanse of sand, coconut trees, and the South China Sea turning colours as the sun drops.

Resorts for honeymooners in El Nido:
- El Nido Resorts Miniloc Island (Luxury)  overwater cottages and cliff cottages accessible only by boat. No cars, no other accommodation, completely private island setting. From ₹18,000/night.
- Pangulasian Island Resort (Ultra-luxury)  consistently ranked among the best island resorts in Asia. Private beach, infinity pools, exceptional restaurant. From ₹22,000/night.
- Cauayan Island Resort mid-luxury, stunning setting, candlelit dinners on your own private strip of beach. From ₹12,000/night.
- Frangipani El Nido excellent 4-star boutique resort in El Nido town, with a beautiful pool, great food, close to departure points for island tours. From ₹5,500/night.

Best months for El Nido honeymoon: November to May. June to October brings rain and rough seas; island-hopping tours are frequently cancelled.

Boracay: The Beach That Exists to Make You Fall in Love

Boracay's White Beach is 4 kilometres of sand so fine and white it does not hold heat  even at 2pm in full sun, you can walk on it barefoot. The water is shallow, warm, and clear enough to see the sand bottom 3 metres down. The sunsets here have been described as the best in Southeast Asia, and the description is accurate.

For honeymooners, Boracay offers something El Nido does not: a fully developed, deeply romantic beach experience with exceptional restaurants, cocktails at sunset, and nightlife that is lively but not overwhelming.

The sunset paraw cruise is the defining Boracay honeymoon experience. A paraw is a traditional Filipino double-outrigger sailboat, elegant and quiet on the water. For 90 minutes at golden hour, the two of you sail along White Beach as the sky turns orange, red, and purple behind you. It costs ₹1,200 to ₹1,800 per person, and it is the most romantic 90 minutes you will spend on your honeymoon. Book it through Travel Junky, and it will be arranged as part of your package.

The fire dancing shows happen every evening at sunset along the beach. Performers with flaming props create a visual theatre that feels entirely natural in the setting. You watch from a beachside restaurant table with a drink in hand.

Resorts for honeymooners in Boracay:

- Shangri-La Boracay (Station 1)  the finest luxury resort on the island. Private beach, multiple infinity pools, world-class spa, beautifully designed villas with direct sea view. From ₹20,000/night.
- Crimson Resort and Spa (Station 1)  a genuine honeymoon resort. Beautiful rooms, adults-only pool area, excellent in-house restaurant. From ₹11,000/night.
- The District Boracay is an excellent mid-range boutique hotel with stylish rooms and a rooftop pool overlooking the beach. From ₹6,500/night.
- Henann Regency Resort large, well-maintained resort with multiple pools and excellent service. Great value for the quality. From ₹5,000/night.

Best months for Boracay honeymoon: October to May for the beach. July to September for kiteboarding if one of you surfs.

Cebu  For the Couple That Wants Adventure in Their Romance

Cebu is for honeymooners who want to come home with experiences rather than just photographs. It is the Philippines with its most diverse ancient churches, dramatic waterfalls, whale sharks, and some of the finest seafood you will ever eat, all within reach of the same island.

Kawasan Falls Canyoneering is mentioned in every Philippines guide for good reason. You spend 4 to 5 hours trekking through river canyons, jumping off cliff ledges into deep pools, and swimming through jungle gorges. It ends at Kawasan Falls, pools of electric blue-green water so vivid they look altered. Doing this together is exactly the kind of shared experience that defines a trip. Physically active, completely safe with a licensed guide, and genuinely exhilarating.

Whale shark swimming at Oslob  3 hours south of Cebu City. You get into the open ocean with whale sharks up to 10 metres long. Floating next to an animal that size, watching it move through clear water right beside you is the kind of moment you will describe to people for years.

Osmena Peak sunrise trek is a 2-hour pre-dawn hike to the summit of Cebu's highest point, arriving at the top as the sun rises over a sea of clouds with the Visayan Sea visible far below. A quieter, more meditative alternative to the busier attractions.

Magellan's Cross and Basilica del Santo Niño  standing together at a place where Christianity first arrived in Asia in 1521 has a quiet weight to it that is hard to explain. Worth an hour.

Resorts for honeymooners in Cebu:
- Plantation Bay Resort and Spa (Mactan Island)  the most romantic resort in Cebu. Built around an enormous saltwater lagoon, the rooms and villas face directly onto the water. The spa treatments are exceptional. From ₹9,000/night.
- Shangri-La Mactan Resort  luxury beachfront resort with beautiful rooms, multiple pools, and excellent dining. From ₹14,000/night.
- Abaca Boutique Resort (Mactan)  adults-only, intimate, beautiful. Only 12 rooms. The most personal luxury experience in Cebu. From ₹12,000/night.

Bohol  For Couples Who Want Something Completely Different

 

Bohol is the quiet choice  and for certain couples it is the perfect one. A 2-hour fast ferry from Cebu, Bohol is rural, green, and entirely unhurried. Its two signature attractions exist nowhere else on Earth.

The Chocolate Hills  cover 1,268 perfectly cone-shaped hills stretching across 50 square kilometres of interior Bohol. In the dry season they turn brown. The view from the main lookout of hundreds of identical brown hills disappearing into the horizon in every direction  is genuinely unlike anything else on the planet. Strange, beautiful, and a little magical. Standing here together is a genuinely unique shared moment.

The Philippine Tarsier is a primate that weighs 100 grams and fits in your palm, with eyes larger than its brain that cannot rotate (so it turns its whole head to look at you). Seeing one in person at the Tarsier Sanctuary in Corella, a tiny creature clinging to a branch, staring at you with complete calm  is quietly astonishing.

Loboc River Cruise  a slow floating restaurant drifting down a jungle-lined river with live Filipino folk music. Unhurried, beautiful, completely different from anything in the Philippines's beach resorts.

Alona Beach on Panglao Island (30 minutes from Bohol town)  is a smaller, quieter, more intimate beach than Boracay. Great snorkelling directly off the beach, excellent small restaurants, no overwhelming crowds.

For honeymooners who want romance without the crowds, Bohol combined with a few nights in El Nido or Boracay creates a beautifully balanced itinerary.

WHAT TO DO ON YOUR PHILIPPINES HONEYMOON

Private Island Hopping: The One Thing to Splurge On

If you do one private upgrade on your entire Philippines honeymoon tour, make it a private island-hopping charter in El Nido or Coron. The difference between a shared group tour (PHP 1,200–1,500 per person) and a private boat for the two of you (PHP 5,000–8,000 total) is everything.

On a group tour, you follow a schedule, share snorkelling spots with 10 other people, and have lunch on a beach that three other boats also chose. On a private charter, your boatman goes where you want, stops as long as you want, finds a deserted stretch of sand for your lunch, and waits at a lagoon entrance while the two of you swim through into a private world. Travel Junky includes a private boat charter in all honeymoon packages for El Nido. It is not an optional upgrade, it is the baseline experience every couple deserves.

Sunset Paraw Sailing in Boracay

Already described in the Boracay section and worth repeating here. A traditional outrigger sailboat, golden hour light, White Beach glowing behind you, the two of you with a drink and nowhere to be. ₹1,200 to ₹1,800 per person. Book it for your first evening in Boracay so the trip begins exactly right.

Candlelit Beach Dinner

Available at most good resorts in Boracay, El Nido, and Cebu. Travel Junky arranges these as part of your honeymoon package at select properties: a table set in the sand, candles and flowers, a dedicated server, and a set menu that typically runs ₹2,500 to ₹5,000 per couple. The Maldives equivalent costs ₹20,000 to ₹30,000.

Couples' Hilot Spa Treatment

Hilot is a traditional Filipino healing massage using warm herbal compresses, banana leaves, and coconut oil. It is a genuine centuries-old practice, not a tourist reimagining of it. Most resort spas offer a couples' version of side-by-side treatment beds, dim lighting, gentle music, 90 minutes of deep relaxation. After a long day of island hopping, it is the single best way to end an evening.

 

Good spa options: Shangri-La Mactan (Cebu), Plantation Bay Spa (Cebu), Mandala Spa (Boracay), Breathe Spa at El Nido Resorts.

Whale Shark Swimming Together

There is something about being in open water next to an animal 10 metres long that resets your sense of scale. They are completely gentle  filter feeders that have no interest in anything but the plankton near the surface. They move slowly, they are beautiful, and floating next to one next to the person you married is a profoundly shared experience. Oslob in Cebu guarantees sightings. Donsol in Sorsogon is wilder and more conservation-friendly. Both are extraordinary.

Sunrise at Nacpan Beach, El Nido

Set an alarm for 5am. Hire a tricycle or a car from El Nido town to Nacpan Beach  45 minutes on a bumpy road, completely worth it. Arrive before sunrise. The beach will be empty. Sit at the water's edge and watch the sky go from black to deep blue to pink to gold over the empty South China Sea. No vendors, no other tourists, no noise. One of the most quietly perfect experiences available in the entire Philippines.

Filipino Cooking Class

Several resorts and tour operators in Cebu and Manila offer half-day cooking classes where you learn to make Adobo, Sinigang, and Kare-Kare alongside a local home cook. It is relaxed, fun, and you eat everything you make. A genuinely different shared experience from the usual beach-and-boat itinerary.

Filipino Food for Honeymooners  What to Eat Where

Filipino food is not spicy and it is very easy to love. Built on sour, salty, and savoury  think tender braised meats, bright tamarind broths, fresh seafood, and food that genuinely tastes like it was made to share.

Must-order dishes:

Adobo is the national dish. Pork or chicken slow-braised in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaves. The result is deeply savoury, slightly tangy, and served over steamed rice that absorbs every bit of the sauce. You will order it again.

Sinigang  Sour tamarind broth with pork ribs or prawns and fresh vegetables. Sharp, clean, warming. The perfect thing after a morning of swimming.

Lechon  Whole roasted pig, Cebu-style, stuffed with lemongrass, garlic, and tamarind. The skin is shatteringly crispy. The meat falls apart. If you are in Cebu, eat Lechon at Rico's or La Residencia Al Mar. Eating Cebu-style Lechon together is a genuine food memory that stays with you.

Fresh Seafood Grills  In Boracay and El Nido, restaurants display fresh catch on ice at the entrance. You choose your fish, lobster, or prawns. They grill it with garlic and calamansi (local lime), and bring it to your table. Simple, fresh, perfect for a beachside dinner.

Halo-Halo  The Philippines' famous shaved ice dessert with sweetened beans, coconut jelly, jackfruit, and ube (purple yam) ice cream. Colourful, cold, and exactly right on a warm afternoon.

Best restaurants for honeymooners:
- Nido Grill, El Nido Resorts Miniloc  exceptional food, private island setting. Dinner here is one of the best restaurant experiences in the Philippines.
- Real Coffee and Tea Cafe, Boracay, the best breakfast in Boracay, also famous for calamansi muffins. Every morning if you are based at Station 2.
- Maya Restaurant, Boracay  modern Filipino fusion on the beach. Perfect for a celebration dinner.
- Rico's Lechon, Cebu, the most famous Lechon restaurant in the world. Arrive hungry.
- Abaca Restaurant, Mactan Cebu  consistently ranked among the best restaurants in the Philippines. Seafood, candlelit outdoor seating, extraordinary food.

 PLANNING YOUR PHILIPPINES HONEYMOON PACKAGE

When to Book Your Philippines Honeymoon Tour

November to February  Peak Season and Peak Romance

The dry season. Clear skies, calm turquoise sea, 24°C to 30°C temperatures across the main islands. This is when Philippines honeymoon tours from India are in highest demand and when the light for photography is at its most extraordinary.

 

November is a sweet spot. The dry season has just begun, prices have not fully peaked yet, and the islands are not at maximum capacity. Great for couples who want good weather without the crowds of December and January.

December and January are the most popular months for Indian honeymoon travel. The weather is perfect but resorts and flights book out early. If you are planning a December or January honeymoon in the Philippines, book your Travel Junky package at least 3 to 4 months ahead. Not a soft suggestion  El Nido Resorts properties routinely sell out 4 months in advance during peak season.

February combines excellent weather with Valentine's Day packages that many Philippines resorts design specifically for couples  special dinners, spa packages, and sunset experiences.

March to May  Excellent Weather, Better Value

Hot (up to 35°C in April) but significantly less crowded and 15 to 25% cheaper on accommodation and packages. The sea remains calm and clear. Island hopping is at its best. For budget-conscious couples who want to maximise the quality of their stay, March to May is the intelligent choice. Easter Week (late March to April) is the busiest domestic travel period in the Philippines. Filipinos travel extensively. Book ahead if your dates overlap with Holy Week.

June to October  Not Ideal for Beach Honeymooners

The wet season brings rain and typhoons to the western islands  El Nido, Coron, and Boracay are all affected. Island-hopping tours are frequently cancelled. Not the right season for a beach honeymoon unless you are travelling specifically to Siargao (surf season is August to November) or planning a cultural trip to Manila and Vigan.

Best months for Philippines honeymoon, island-specific:
- El Nido and Coron (Palawan): November–May
- Boracay: October–May
- Cebu and Bohol: November–May
- Siargao: March–June (leisure), August–November (surfing)

Getting to the Philippines  Flights for Indian Couples

From Delhi: A non-stop direct flight to Manila launched October 2025. Under 7 hours, 5 flights per week. The most convenient option from India by a significant margin.

From Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata: One-stop connections via Singapore (Singapore Airlines), Kuala Lumpur (AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines), or Bangkok (Thai Airways). Total travel time 9 to 13 hours.

Cost-saving tip: Bangalore and Chennai consistently offer cheaper fares to Manila than Delhi or Mumbai, sometimes ₹5,000 to ₹12,000 cheaper return per person on AirAsia. If your Travel Junky honeymoon package does not include flights, compare from all nearby airports.

Main arrival airports: NAIA Manila (all international routes), Mactan-Cebu International Airport (direct from Singapore and KL  allows you to fly directly to Cebu if that is your first stop and skip Manila entirely).

Important: If landing in Manila with a same-day domestic connecting flight, allow at least 3 hours. NAIA's four terminals are not physically connected to each other.

Philippines Honeymoon Cost  What Indian Couples Actually Spend

Romantic Budget:  ₹1,20,000 to ₹1,60,000 per couple (7 nights)

Good 3-star beach resorts with sea views, private island-hopping charter for one day, sunset paraw cruise, beach dinner on one evening, all main activities.

 

Premium Honeymoon  ₹2,20,000 to ₹3,20,000 per couple (7–9 nights)

4 to 5-star resorts, private boat charters daily, spa treatments, premium dining, domestic business class.

 

Luxury  ₹4,00,000 to ₹7,00,000+ per couple (7–10 nights)

El Nido Resorts private island, Amanpulo, Shangri-La properties, private seaplane transfers, fully private island access.

Travel Junky honeymoon packages are available across all three tiers, fully customised to your travel dates and budget.

HONEYMOON PACKAGES, ITINERARIES AND BEFORE YOU FLY

Travel Junky Philippines Honeymoon Packages

Every honeymoon package of the Philippines designed by Travel Junky is built around the couple, not a template. Here are our most popular honeymoon package styles. Every one is fully customisable.

The Classic Philippines Honeymoon  7 Nights from ₹70,699 per person

Route: Manila (1 night) → Boracay (3 nights) → El Nido or Cebu (3 nights)

The most popular Travel Junky honeymoon route. It balances the lively beach romance of Boracay  sunset paraw cruises, White Beach evenings, world-class watersports  with the dramatic, intimate natural beauty of El Nido's lagoons or Cebu's waterfalls and whale sharks.

Included: Private airport transfers, boutique beach resort accommodation, island-hopping charter, sunset paraw cruise (Boracay), beach dinner arrangement, 24/7 local support, all inter-island transfers.

The Palawan Luxury Honeymoon  9 Nights from ₹1,10,000 per person

Route: Manila (1 night) → El Nido (3 nights, luxury resort) → Coron (3 nights) → Boracay (2 nights)

For couples who want to immerse completely in Palawan's wild beauty. El Nido's lagoons and Coron's lakes and wrecks back-to-back, finishing with the romance of Boracay's White Beach. Private boats throughout. Luxury resort properties.

The Adventure Honeymoon  8 Nights from ₹80,000 per person

Route: Manila (1 night) → Cebu (2 nights  canyoneering, whale sharks) → Bohol (2 nights  Chocolate Hills, Tarsier) → El Nido (3 nights  island hopping, lagoons)

For the couple that wants to come home with proper stories. Cliff jumps, whale shark encounters, one-of-a-kind landscapes, and the most romantic lagoon setting in Asia. Physically active, genuinely adventurous, and deeply romantic in a way that a pure beach holiday simply cannot match.

The Quiet Honeymoon  9 Nights from ₹75,000 per person

Route: Manila (1 night) → Bohol (2 nights) → El Nido (3 nights) → Coron (3 nights)

For couples who want intimacy, privacy, and natural beauty without the liveliness of Boracay. Bohol's unhurried charm, Palawan's dramatic lagoons, and the quiet magic of Coron's lakes. Travel Junky arranges private boat charters throughout, ensuring the two of you are rarely sharing any experience with other travellers.

Philippines Honeymoon Itinerary  Day by Day

7-Night Philippines Honeymoon Itinerary (Classic Route)

Day 1  Arrive Manila
Land at NAIA. Check into a boutique hotel in BGC or Makati. Rest  you have just been on a long flight. Evening: Manila Bay sunset at Rizal Park. Dinner at a good Filipino restaurant, order Sinigang and Adobo, and share a Halo-Halo for dessert. Celebrate being here.

Day 2  Manila to Boracay

Morning: Quick Intramuros visit if energy allows  Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church. Mid-afternoon: Fly from Manila to Kalibo. Ferry from Caticlan port to Boracay. Check into your beach resort at Station 1 or 2. Walk White Beach barefoot at golden hour. Your first sight of this beach will make you glad you chose the Philippines.

 Day 3  Boracay: Island Hopping
Full day on a private bangka boat  Crocodile Island for snorkelling (turtles are regular visitors), Crystal Cove, Puka Shell Beach for a quiet lunch on a less crowded stretch of sand. Afternoon: come back and do nothing on White Beach. That is allowed and encouraged. Evening: Sunset paraw sailing cruise  do not miss this.

Day 4  Boracay: Your Day
Sleep in. Late breakfast. Order fresh fruit and good coffee at Real Coffee and Tea Cafe. Afternoon: couples' spa treatment at Mandala Spa  hilot massage together. Evening: Dinner at Maya Restaurant on the beach. Watch the fire dancing show afterwards.

 Day 5  Boracay to El Nido
Morning flight to El Nido via Puerto Princesa. Check into the resort. Afternoon: walk the town, have a cold San Miguel on a cafe terrace, watch the limestone cliffs change colour in the late afternoon light. Dinner: fresh seafood grilled at a beachside restaurant, chosen from the ice display at the entrance.

 Day 6  El Nido: Private Island Hopping
Full day private boat charter, your boatman, your pace. Tour A: Big Lagoon (kayak in), Small Lagoon (swim through the entrance), Secret Lagoon (squeeze through the rock gap), Seven Commandos Beach (lunch, swimming, nothing to do but be there). Come back for sunset over the limestone cliffs from your resort.

Day 7  El Nido: Tour C or Nacpan Beach
Option A: Tour C island hopping  Hidden Beach (swim through the entrance), Matinloc Shrine on a clifftop above the sea, Helicopter Island (pink-tinged sand, beautiful reef).
Option B: Early morning to Nacpan Beach  completely empty, 4.5 kilometres of sand, no vendors, no crowds. Spend the morning there just with the two of you.

 Day 8  Fly Home
Morning: Last breakfast with a lagoon view. Transfer to El Nido Airport. Flight to Manila. International connection home.

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9-Night Philippines Honeymoon Itinerary (With Cebu and Bohol)

 Days 1–2: Manila  Intramuros, bay sunset, depart for Cebu
 Days 3–4: Cebu  whale shark swimming at Oslob (Day 3 sunrise), Kawasan Falls canyoneering (Day 4), Lechon dinner
 Day 5: Cebu to Bohol  Chocolate Hills viewpoint, Tarsier Sanctuary, Loboc River lunch cruise
Day 6: Bohol to El Nido  early morning ferry to Cebu, fly to El Nido
Days 7–8: El Nido  private island hopping (Tour A on Day 7, Tour C on Day 8), Nacpan Beach sunset
 Day 9: El Nido leisure, evening flight to Manila
 Day 10: Fly home

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 Practical Things Every Honeymoon Couple Needs to Know

Visa and Entry: As of June 2026, Indian passport holders enter the Philippines visa-free for 14 days. A 30-day extension costs approximately ₹3,000. Complete the free e-Travel form at etravel.gov.ph within 72 hours before departure. It takes 5 minutes and is mandatory. Keep your return ticket and hotel booking confirmation accessible at immigration.

Money

Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP). As of 2026: ₹1 ≈ PHP 0.65–0.68. Think: PHP 1,000 ≈ ₹680.
UPI does not work in the Philippines. Indian Visa and Mastercard work at ATMs and most resort and restaurant payments. Tell your bank about international travel before you leave to prevent card blocks. El Nido has very limited ATMs to withdraw cash before flying there.

For honeymooners, Travel Junky recommends carrying enough cash for tips, small restaurants, and activities in smaller islands. Most resort bills are settled by card.

Tipping: Filipino service workers are gracious and tipping is appreciated but not aggressive. Guides and boatmen for island hopping: PHP 200 to 300 per person per day. These workers make your best experiences possible and a tip is genuinely meaningful to them. Resort housekeeping: PHP 100 per day left on the pillow. Restaurant servers: PHP 100 to 200 on top of any included service charge.

Health and Safety: No vaccinations are mandatory. Recommended: Hepatitis A, Typhoid. Drink only bottled water everywhere. Use DEET mosquito repellent (30%+) at dawn and dusk  dengue is present year-round. Pack SPF 50 sunscreen is expensive and hard to find on smaller islands.

Buy comprehensive travel insurance before departure  medical emergencies, adventure activity coverage, trip cancellation. HDFC ERGO, Tata AIG, and Bajaj Allianz all offer suitable policies for ₹1,500 to ₹3,000 per person for a 7 to 10 night trip. The Philippines' remote island medical facilities are limited. Insurance is not optional.

 Book Your Travel Junky Philippines Honeymoon Package

The Philippines is waiting. A hidden lagoon with limestone cliffs on every side. Sunset over White Beach from the deck of a traditional sailboat. The two of you in open water next to a whale shark. A candlelit dinner in the sand with the South China Sea five feet from your table.
This is what a honeymoon tour of the Philippines actually looks like when it is planned right  and planning it right is exactly what Travel Junky does.
At Travel Junky, every Philippines honeymoon package is designed from scratch for each couple. We match your budget to the best resort options, pre-book everything that fills up (private boats, island-hopping tours, candlelit dinners, spa appointments), and make sure your entire trip is taken care of from the moment you land to the moment you fly home.

What every Travel Junky Philippines honeymoon package includes:
- Customized itinerary built around your specific dates, interests, and budget
- Private island-hopping boat charter (not a shared group tour)
- Candlelit beach dinner arrangement at your resort
- Sunset paraw sailing cruise in Boracay (where applicable)
- Boutique and luxury resort accommodation, personally selected and verified
- All inter-island flights, ferry transfers, and private airport pick-ups
- 24/7 local support with a Philippines-based contact number throughout your trip
- Fully transparent pricing, what we quote is what you pay

Packages start from ₹70,699 per person. International flights can be included or excluded based on your preference.

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