Day 1 – Arrival in Manila
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- Arrive at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), transfer to hotel in Manila (suggest staying in Ermita/Malate/Makati area for convenience).
- Check-in and relax. Evening: you may suggest a casual stroll along the waterfront at Roxas Boulevard to catch the sunset. Wikipedia
- Dinner at a local restaurant, then overnight stay in Manila.
Day 2 – Manila City Highlights & History
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- Morning: Visit the historic walled city of Intramuros, including Fort Santiago and San Agustin Church. ItiMaker+2Outlook Traveller+2
- Midday: Lunch in Intramuros or nearby.
- Afternoon: Visit Rizal Park (also known as Luneta) and perhaps the nearby National Museum complex. ItiMaker+1
- Evening: Free time for shopping or exploring Manila’s nightlife or food scene. Overnight stay in Manila.
Day 3 – Chinatown & Modern Manila
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- Morning: Visit Binondo (Manila’s Chinatown) — historic area, food-crawl opportunity. ItiMaker+1
- Afternoon: Head to the more modern parts of Manila — for example shopping in Makati or at the Ayala Museum or in Bonifacio Global City (BGC). ItiMaker
- Evening: Suggest dinner at a rooftop restaurant or a stylish venue. Overnight stay in Manila.
Day 4 – Day Trip / Excursion
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- Choose one excursion outside Manila (to add variety). Options:
- Return to Manila for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5 – Departure
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- After breakfast, free time for last-minute shopping or a quick city stroll.
- Check-out and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Inclusions & Suggested Add-ons
Suggested inclusions:
- 4 nights accommodation (3- or 4-star hotels, city centre)
- Daily breakfast (you might include 2 dinners)
- Transfers airport ↔ hotel, and for the day trip
- Sightseeing as per itinerary with local guide/transport
Suggested add-ons:
- Upgrade hotels (5-star)
- Additional meals (lunch/dinner with special experiences)
- Optional tours: Manila Bay sunset cruise, shopping tour, food-crawl in Binondo
- Travel insurance, visa assistance (for Indian travellers or other nationalities)
- Pre-paid SIM / local mobile data
- Tips for driver/guide
Approximate Costing & Notes (for Indian market)
- From sample packages I found: e.g., a “Pleasurable 5 Days/4 Nights Manila” Sri sample price around ₹80,000 per person (though 3-star etc). HelloTravel
- For a more budget or mid-range version, you could target ₹45,000-60,000 per person depending on hotel standard, meal plan, group size.
- Note: Indian travellers should check visa requirements, flight connectivity from India to Manila, and best season.
- Tip: Manila traffic can be heavy — plan excursions accordingly and allow buffer for travel time. Reddit+1
Why Manila is a Good Option
- Manila offers a mix of history (Intramuros, Rizal Park) and modern city life (shopping, dining) so it’s a compact city break.
- Since your agency specialises in Vietnam tours, adding a Philippines city-stop gives diversification and appeals to clients looking for SouthEast Asia.
- It’s suitable for a short 5-day itinerary if clients have limited time. Guides show this is feasible.