Whenever I go to Domestic Destinations here in the
Philippines, I’d like to go to as many places as possible so that I can
maximize my time wisely and discover as many provinces in a few days. I’m
just a regular employee so I don’t have much leaves that’s why I usually book
trips that can be good for the weekend. I usually book my trips from Friday to
Sunday.
I’m a fan of independent travel. I
usually plan my own trips, book my own flights, hotel accommodations and decide
on where to go. I really like to plan my travels and I usually plan trips with
my close friends. I usually don’t purchase travel packages at travel agencies,
or in Deal Sites. I believe that you can find good deals on your own and it’s
also cheaper. The good thing about independent travel is that you get to decide
where to go and have your own time in where you want to go. Unlike in package
tours which are all in schedule and you might get even scammed in areas which
are “tourist friendly”.
If you think travelling in our country
is expensive, well think again. I can suggest to you my Top 10 Philippine
Backpacking Routes where you can only spend under a P5, 500 budget. This
includes everything, from your airfare (promo fare), accommodation, food,
transportation, do it yourself tours and “pasalubongs”. You will not only just
go to one province under this budget but you can go to at least 2 to 3
destinations in just one weekend Trip.
*Prices
of the Budget Tours were based on my own Travel Experiences over the past few
years.
*Prices
are subject to change without prior notice.
*Prices are in Philippine Pesos
3 Day/2 Nights Dumaguete + Siquijor Budget per Person
Roundtrip Airplane ticket Manila to Dumaguete (Promo
Fare)
|
1300
|
Transportation In Dumaguete
|
101
|
Accommodation in Dumaguete (P1600/ 4)
|
400
|
Food in Dumaguete
|
1295
|
Round Trip Ferry Boat Ride From Dumaguete to
Siquijor
|
360
|
Accommodation @ Coco Grove Beach Resort
(P4100/4)
|
1025
|
Late Dinner at Coco Grove Beach Resort
|
250
|
Tricycle Rent for 2 Days (P1500/4) with tour
guide
|
375
|
Pasalubong at Sans Rival
|
320
|
Airport Terminal Fee
|
40
|
Total Cost with Airfare, Accommodation,
Tour, Presents
|
5466
|
2. Bacolod + Iloilo + Guimaras
3 Days / 2 Nights Bacolod +
Iloilo + Guimaras Budget
Roundtrip Airfare Manila to Bacolod ( Seat Sale)
|
1000
|
L Fisher Hotel P1,500 Divided by 3
|
500
|
Zekamps Hotel Guimaras (P 1,500 /3)
|
500
|
Food
|
980
|
Pasalubong
|
300
|
Roundtrip Boat ride from Bacolod to Iloilo
|
500
|
Roundtrip Boat ride from Iloilo to Guimaras
|
30
|
Other Commuting Expenses
|
660
|
Roundtrip Airport Terminal Fee
|
400
|
Entrance Fee at The Ruins
|
60
|
Entrance Fee at the Beach
|
15
|
Total Cost
|
4945
|
4 Days / 3 Nights Sagada + Banaue Budget
Roundtrip Aircon Van Transportation ( Gas+ Toll + Expert Driver with
Tour Gude) ( 23,000/10)
|
2,300
|
Hotel Accommodation 200 per person per night
|
600
|
Food
|
1,500
|
Grocery (Snacks + Drinks)
|
300
|
Entrance Fee and Guide on Tourist Spots
|
200
|
Pasalubong
|
300
|
Total Cost
| 5200 |
4. Cagayan
De Oro + Camiguin
3
Days/ 2 Nights Cagayan De Oro + Camiguin
Budget
Roundtrip Airfare ( Promo Fare) Manila to Cagayan De Oro
|
1000
|
Hotel Accommodation in Cagayan
De Oro 1000/ 3
|
333
|
White Water Rafting in Cagayan De Oro
|
1500
|
Food In Cagayan De Oro
|
600
|
Transportation in Cagayan De Oro
|
300
|
Roundtrip Boat Ride Cagayan De
Oro to Camiguin
|
500
|
Hotel Accommodation in Camiguin (1200/3)
|
400
|
Food In Camiguin
|
500
|
Transportation in Camiguin
|
300
|
Total Cost
|
5433
|
3 Days/ 2 Nights Camarines Sur +
Legazpi, Albay Budget
Roundtrip Airfare Manila to
Naga (Promo Fare)
|
1200
|
Roundtrip Terminal Fee
|
240
|
Food and Drinks
|
1050
|
Accommodation 2 Nights (P3000/3)
|
1000
|
Transportation
|
460
|
Wakeboarding (1 hour)
|
250
|
Lago Del Rey (1 hour)
|
120
|
Entrance Fee at Cagsawa Ruins
|
30
|
Zipline at Lignon Hill
|
200
|
Go-Kart Racing at Embarcadero De Legazpi (2 rounds)
|
150
|
Pasalubong Shopping
|
300
|
Total Cost
|
5000
|
Travel Tips: Cheaper to Drive From
Manila to Naga and just chip in for gas
Related Blog Posts:
6. Sierra
Madre + Real, Quezon
Day Trip Sierra Madre Mountain and Real,
Quezon Budget
Transportation RT Gas (3000/8pax)
|
375
|
Entrance Fee
|
35
|
Food (3 meals )
|
500
|
Open Hut Rental (400/8pax )
|
50
|
Total Cost
|
960
|
Related Blog Posts: Real Quezon Day Trip
Tips: Cheaper if you Drive by yourself to Sierra Madre and Chip- in for Gas.
2 Days/ 1 Night Hamilo Coast + Tagaytay
Transportation Rountrip Gas + Toll Fee (3500/6)
|
583
|
Condo for Rent in Hamilo Coast ( Overnight Stay) (5000/6)
|
833
|
Guest Fee (Lean Season)
|
300
|
Groceries (Chips & Drinks)
|
200
|
Food
|
1200
|
Total Cost
|
3116
|
Travel Tips: On your way to Nasugbu,
Batangas, pass by the new Cavitex Road, stay at Hamilo Coast for overnight. Go
to the other side and pass by tagaytay and have dinner and desserts in the famous restaurants in Tagaytay City.
8. Cebu
+ Bohol
3 Days / 2 Nights Cebu + Bohol Budget
One-way Airfare Manila
to Cebu ( Promo Fare)
|
500
|
Transportation In
Cebu
|
200
|
Hotel Accommodation
in Cebu (P2000/ 4)
|
500
|
Food in Cebu
|
1000
|
Touring Around
Cebu
|
200
|
Ferry Boat Cebu
to Bohol
|
250
|
Hotel
Accommodation in Bohol (P1600/4)
|
400
|
Food in Bohol
|
800
|
Transportation in
Bohol
|
400
|
Touring Around
Bohol
|
300
|
One-way Airfare
Tagbilaran to Manila ( Promo Fare)
|
550
|
Total Cost with
Airfare, Accommodation, Tour, Presents
|
5150
|
Anawangin-Capones Day Trip Budget per Head
One way Bus ride from Manila to Iba, Zambales via Victory Liner
|
213
|
Van ride to Pundaquit
|
150
|
Roundtrip Boat ride to Anawangin – Capones
|
300
|
Food/ Drinks (Andok’s Chicken + Grocery Goods + Rice + Dinner in Subic
+ Softdrinks + Alcoholic Beverages)
|
500
|
Tricycle ride to the town Center
|
50
|
Bus ride from the Town Center to Iba, Zambales
|
40
|
Bus Ride from Iba, Zambales to Manila
|
213
|
Total
|
1466
|
10. Baguio
+ Bolinao + Dagupan
Bolinao + Dagupan + Baguio in 2 Days/ 1
Night Tour Cost
Regular Bus Ride Cubao to Dagupan
|
P350
|
Food
|
653
|
Enchanted Cave Entrance Fee
|
P 90
|
Beach Resort Cottage Use, Parking and Bathroom Fee (300 +100+70)/7
|
P 68
|
Ordinary Bus Ride Dagupan to Baguio
|
P130
|
Taxi Ride in Baguio (4 trips) 400/7
|
P 60
|
Pasalubong
|
P300
|
Accommodation ( Homestay)
|
Free
|
Regular Bus ride Baguio to Cubao
|
P450
|
Total Cost
|
P2101
|
Tips: Cheaper if you Drive by yourself
to Pangasinan and Chip- in for Gas.
Additional Tour:
11. Las Casas Filipinas Acuzar+ Anvaya Cove + Anawangin
4 Days 3 Night Bataan-Zambales Itinerary and Cost per person
|
|
Day 1
|
|
Roundtrip Manila to Subic Gas and Toll (P4000/10pax)
Hotel (P8,000 per Day x 3 Days / 10 pax)
|
P 400
2400
|
Las Casas Filipinas Acuzar Entrance Fee and Food
|
1000
|
Day 2
|
|
Anawangin- Capones-Nagsasa Island Hopping and Food Expense
|
800
|
Day 3
|
|
Anvaya Cove Guest Fee is P 400
with use of Pool Amenities and 250 Consumable of Food and Drinks
|
500
|
Day 4
|
|
Shopping and Food Trip
|
500
|
TOTAL Expense
|
P 5,600
|
Travel Tips
- Finalize
your itinerary, travel companions and budget ASAP.
- Flights
and accommodations are cheaper when you book them in advanced.
- Check
regularly promos (Piso Fare, Zero Fare, 10 Php Fare, 100Php Fare) and discounts
of airline websites.
- When
you see a low-priced airfare, book it immediately. #booklangngbook
- Book
your friends immediately, they will have no choice but to come with you since
they already have a ticket. (Joke)
- Research
on Hotels which are affordable and which is also located at the city centre
- Buy
guidebooks, and read travel blogs to look for the must-see places especially
when travelling abroad.
- Research
as many websites as possible, when looking for destinations that suit you.
- In
order to save money, do walking tour of the city, you can also burn calories as
well.
- If
you have a relative or a friend who lives there, ask if you can stay at their
home.
- To
save more, I advise to travel in a group of 3 in order to divide your expenses.
- You
might save more money if you drive up to a place and chip in for gas
- When
you get to the place, ask for a free map at the airport in order to not get
lost.
- When
booking flights, do not purchase a seat selector anymore, hot meals or even a
15 Kilo luggage. Remember that you’re only travelling for a few days.
- Travel
Light!
Note: Suggested Tours are advisable for backpackers &
adventures seekers ages 16 to 45 Yrs.
