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Philippines wellness on a budget
Doing Philippines on a budget means the cheapest third of what is worth doing: Pamitinan Protected Landscape, Bataan National Park. Activities in this plan start from about $7.
Your 5-day wellness plan for Philippines
Where you stayManila 3 nightsMalay 2 nightsabout 315 km between them
5 days · packed · 9 of 16 bookable now · activities from about $169
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Day 1 Manila
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morning
Pamitinan Protected Landscape
Protected area in Philippines. Dates from 1996.
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afternoon
Bataan National Park
National park. Dates from 1945.
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evening
Luljetta's Hanging Gardens Spa Day Pass
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evening
Mount Purro Nature Reserve Day Tour in Antipolo
Where to eat
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Lunch
Silingan Coffee
The cafe also serves as a venue for the victims to tell their stories to customers, thus keeping their narrative about the drug war alive.
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Day 2 Manila
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morning
Asian Massage Experience in Manila
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afternoon
White Knight Electric Chariot Intramuros Day Tour
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evening
Mont Albo Massage Hut Spa Experience in Manila
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eveningalso worth doing
Dangwa flower market
Fresh flower market in the Philippines.
Just turn up
Where to eat
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Breakfast
Legazpi Sunday Market
A morning market, open 7am to 2pm.
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Lunch
New Toho Food Center
The To Ho Panciteria Antigua is a historic Chinese food restaurant in Manila, Philippines, established in the 19th century that claims to be the oldest in the country.
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Dinner
Helm is known for its multi-course tasting menus served in an intimate setting, and it has garnered international recognition for its innovative cuisine.
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Day 3 Manila
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morningalso worth doing
Balanga Cathedral
Roman Catholic cathedral in Balanga, Bataan, Philippines. Dates from 1793.
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afternoonalso worth doing
San Agustin Church
Roman Catholic church in Intramuros, Manila, Philippines. Dates from 1571. National Historical Landmark.
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eveningalso worth doing
Angono Petroglyphs
Prehistoric petroglyph in the Philippines. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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eveningalso worth doing
Camaya Coast Day Pass
Where to eat
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Breakfast
Makati Street Meet @ Leviste
A daily market, open 8am to 8pm.
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Lunch
Northeast Greenhills Sunday Market
A morning market, open 6am to 12pm.
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Dinner
HangOut Market McKinley West
Kitchens under one roof, open 9am to 4am.
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Day 4 Malay
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Travel day
Manila to Malay
Journey time is an estimate rather than a timetable - check the operator before you book anything tight on either side of it.
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afternoon
Upperhouse Spa Experience at The District Boracay
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evening
Boracay Helmet Dive Experience
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Day 5 Malay
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morningalso worth doing
Northwest Panay Peninsula Natural Park
Protected area in the Philippines. Dates from 2002.
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afternoonalso worth doing
Station X Experience at Hue Hotel Boracay
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Prices are indicative and in Australian dollars. Flights and accommodation are not included. Distances between stops are straight-line, so a walking or driving route will be longer, and they are shown only where both stops have a known location. Items marked also worth doing sit outside the wellness theme and are there because they are among the best things to do in Philippines.
Before you fly to Philippines
The part an itinerary app leaves out. These are Philippines's rules for Australian passport holders, re-read from the official source and dated below.
Entry
No - Australian passport holders can enter the Philippines without a visa for up to 30 days.
Passport
Philippines wants 6 months of validity beyond the day you arrive. A fare is non-refundable long before a passport renewal is.
Your checklist
21 things to sort for Philippines, built from these same rules, 3 of them essential.
- Passport valid - at least 6 months from your date of arrival
- Complete the eTravel
- Take out travel insurance
Last reviewed 2026-10-04. Entry requirements change without notice. Always confirm with the official sources below before you book or fly.
Sort these before you go
The two things worth having arranged before a wellness trip to Philippines, compared on price.
Philippines travel insurance
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Travel insurance
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Fast Cover Best value
Standard Saver
9k$20.90 AUD
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Philippines eSIM plans
Airalo
1GB · 7 days
32k$6.50 AUD
Saily Cheapest 10GB
10GB · 15 days
6k$11.50 AUD
Airalo Recommended
10GB · 15 days
32k$13 AUD
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Budget wellness questions
What counts as budget here?
The lowest-priced third of everything worth doing in that country, measured against that country's own prices rather than a fixed dollar figure. A budget day in Norway and a budget day in Vietnam are not the same number, and pretending otherwise would just describe the exchange rate.
Does a cheaper plan mean a worse one?
No, and the ordering is the same either way: everything is ranked on its review score first, so a budget plan is the best-reviewed cheap things rather than the cheapest things. Flights and accommodation are not included in any of these figures.
Is a wellness holiday just spas?
Not here. A wellness plan mixes restorative days - hot springs, spa, bathhouses - with active ones like hiking, cycling, kayaking and open-water swimming, and with studio fitness where it exists. The planner deliberately alternates them rather than booking you four massages in a row.
How far ahead should I book wellness activities?
Spa and onsen slots are the ones that sell out, particularly at weekends and on public holidays. Guided hikes and classes usually have more room. Anything the plan marks as bookable can be held now; the rest you can arrange when you arrive.
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Some rest, some scenery, some good eating. For the trip you have not decided the shape of yet.
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