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ILOCOS TOUR PACKAGES 2023-2024

ILOCOS NORTE + SUR

VIGAN OVERNIGHT

LA UNION GATEWAY

Ilocos norte and sur 3 days 2 nights.

This 3 days/2 nights takes you to the white sand beach of Pagudpud, the imposing 20-windmill farm of Bangui, the creamy white rock formations of Kapurpurawan, the winding viaduct of Patapat and the towering lighthouse of Cape Bojeador. After visiting the north, the group will be brought to the southern part of the region for a historical and gastronomical extravaganza. Take a trip down memory lane as you stroll the cobblestone alleys of Vigan City, visit the old Baroque churches, Malacanang of the north. Don’t forget to sample their famous bagnet and empanada. Before going home, make sure you have some inabel Iloco for pasalubong.

TYPE: Private trip REQUIREMENT: Vaccination card/proof RATES: The price depends on the number of people in your group.

• ✔ air-con van transfer Manila – Pagudpud – Vigan – Manila
• ✔ two hotel nights at Saud beach, Pagudpud
• ✔ entrance fees of all the sites visited
• ✔ Vigan city tour
• ✔ Ilocos norte tour (Paoay church, Pagudpud beaches, Bangui windmills, Kapurpurawan rocks,..)

VIGAN AND LA UNION 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT

TRIPinas will take you back in time with a guided historical tour of Vigan City, one of the country’s World Heritage Site. We’ll sample the popular and uniquely Bigueño dishes like bagnet, empanada and longanisa, have a go with pottery, visit churches and museums, and buy loads of inabel iloco. You need a little adrenaline before returning to Manila? Fret not as we’ll drop by San Juan, La Union to catch some waves. It’ll be an overnight tour of history, gastronomy and adventures of epic proportions.

TYPE: Private trip REQUIREMENT: Vaccination card/proof

• ✔ air-con van transfer Manila – Vigan, Ilocos Sur – San juan, La Union – Manila
• ✔ one hotel night in Vigan
• ✔ Vigan heritage town tour
• ✔ service of a guide
• ✔ side trip to the beach in San Juan, La Union

Why go there?

The topography of the region makes it a good stage for all sorts of exhilarating adventures like sandboarding at the La Paz sand dunes in Laoag, surfing the waves of Pagudpud or that of San Juan in La Union and hiking Mount Tirad. If you need an adrenaline rush, Ilocos region will not disappoint. If you're looking for a fascinating culinary experience, the Ilocanos boasts of unpretentious, simple but extremely tasty dishes your tongue will ever encounter. Bagnet, empanada, dinengdeng, pinakbet, poqui-poqui, warek-warek, buridibud. You can already work up an appetite by just saying these dishes names. History and culture is a way of life here. Art is manifested through their weave, churches and pottery.

Background information

The Ilocos Region, also known as Region I, is situated between the West Philippine Sea, CAR, the Cagayan Valley and Central Luzon. It was originally composed of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union. Pangasinan, which used to be part of Central Luzon, was only included as part of Region I on 1972 during the time of the late President Marcos. The primary language is Ilokano, followed by Pangasinan then Tagalog. There's this stereotype that Ilocanos (i.e. the people in this region) are much more careful about spending money, hard-working and close-knit compared to their brothers in Luzon. They're also noted to be extremely loyal and brave, and are able to withstand hardships for longer periods of time. Perhaps there is some to truth these claims if you put it in a context that considers their land's geography. If one factors the limited area for agriculture in Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur and La Union, one will see that food production is a real issue. So they are, in a way, forced save as much as they can and find other sources of income to make ends meet. They found these options in spinning and dyeing yarns, weaving blankets, etc., and making clay pots.

Travel inspiration

Read our thoughts on how people are the reason why a destination is worth of interest. "Though I cannot fault people from associating the windmills, white beaches, Baroque churches and cobblestones of historic past to Ilocandia, Ilocos to me will always be about its hardworking people who know how to appreciate the simple joys of life. I am drawn by their dark skin not because it is also my coloring but because I know that their color is a product of diligent work - endless hours of toil under the scorching sun, baking their skin to plant tobacco. I am intrigued by the lines on their hands, a product of complicated hand weaving to make the world-famous inabel that most people in the city adorn their dining tables with. It is fascinating how they are able to make very simple yet tasty dishes most people have dismissed as peasant food in the past yet a quick survey in the menu of most Manila Pinoy restaurants would indicate that these dishes now command a good cost on the table. I guess I like that their life is a lesson lived and shared to all those who cared to learn --- that even though you cannot change the cards that you are dealt with, if you ever so patiently learn how to play the hand you'll end up with something worth admiring."

Cagayan Valley Tour Starting at Php 3750 (3D/2N)

Tour Price Starts At: PHP 3500/PAX

Tour Availability: Contact us for availability

Cagayan Valley is located in the Northeast of Luzon. It is known as home of the Old Spanish Churches. It shows the old sophisticated churches that was built way back ancient times by the Spaniards. Most of the time you can see it in post cards. It is also known for it’s very own “Callao Cave”. People who have been in Cagayan Valley never missed the chance of exploring the seven chambers of the Callao Cave. It is very popular since there is one chamber that was made into a cathedral which has natural holes that allows the sun rays to pass through inside the cave. As soon as you get in you will feel the cold breeze and the peaceful environment which makes it solemn. Each chamebrs is composed of beautiful stalactites and stalagmites particularly in the deeper chambers of it. Stunning rock formations that you need to figure out yourself and be amazed. There are walls that looks like made of crystals. This has been preserve and well taken care of by the natives. There are also some parts of the caves that you can see remains from the past. Another pride of the North will be the Anguib Beach or what they call “Boracay of the North” because of it’s white powdered sand and crystal clear water so as stunning views. It’s a jaw dropping scenery that you wouldn’t want to miss. Perfect place to do jetski , snorkeling, scuba diving and other watersports. It is a very long and calm beach that you can experience since it has cove as well. It is still not fully developed so you can stil have a peaceful water dip. During low tide some tourists do a walk from one part of the beach to another.

Price Package

3750 per pax for a group of 13

4000 per pax for a group of 12

4250 per pax for a group of 11

4500 per pax for a group of 10

• Van Transfer (Toyota Hiace Commuter 15 Seaters) Manila-Cagayan-Manila
• 2 Nights Airconditioned Accommodations (Quad Sharing)
• Entrance Fees
• Boatride for Island Hopping
• 3 Days Tour (Callao cave 7 chambers, Penablanca Church, Jacinto Polonia Church, Appari, Anguib Beach, Palaui Islands. World’s Biggest Butaka)
• Gas, Toll Fees, Driver’s Meals and Accommodation
• Taxes and Surcharges

*Meals are not included for personal preferences *Always remember to pack light *Prices are subject to change without prior notice

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Ilocos Tour Car/van Rentals

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• WiFi on board
• Private transportation
• driver's fee are included
• entrance fees to the tourist spots are not included
• Entry/Admission - Bantay Bell Tower
• Entry/Admission - Syquia Mansion
• Entry/Admission - Marcos Museum & Mausoleum
• Entry/Admission - Malacanang Of The North
• Entry/Admission - Luzon
• Entry/Admission - Cape Bojeador Lighthouse
• Entry/Admission - Kapurpurawan Rock Formation
• Entry/Admission - Kabigan Falls
• Entry/Admission - Blue Lagoon
• We pick up at any hotels in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte We pick up at any hotels/airport and Bus terminal in Laoag City
• Laoag Airport, Laoag, Luzon Philippines
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• Most travelers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
• If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
• If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

• MariaChristinaL9 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Awesome Team for your awesome experience. We highly recommend this team for your DIY travels if you ever wanted to tour around Ilocos and to try out their other locations as well. My family with a couple of family friends had the greatest pleasure of travelling with them around Ilocos (Vigan, Laoag, Pagudpud and Paoay) on a 3D2N trip. We had two seniors aboard and was very particular in providing them comfort and this really delivered. Date of Travel: Feb 14-18, 2024 Physical Van - customized for comfort - The vehicle was well air-conditioned and seats were comfortable. - They provided wi-fi (limited bandwidth of course but it was really a nice surprise for us) - Music/Mic/Karaoke onboard - TV/ YT connected available - Actual electric extensions with a lot of ports for charging is also provided. (Another great surprise) Driver - Kuya Terrence - Accommodating and gives recommendation when needed - He took care of our seniors in places wherein they can't join - super thankful kami d2 - Maingat na driver - super smooth ng travel and we all felt safe - On time always and allows us ample time to enjoy each specific location - Very responsive when we have queries or clarifications - Made sure to coordinate with us - in terms of the places to visit and on changes sa plans Overall Package/Service - Very affordable compared to other packages online we tried - it will help if you already have a list of places jotted down so they can assess - They accommodated the additional asks as Airport Transport Shuttle at a reasonable add on price - Highly commendable si Kuya Ronnie as coordinator - he's responsive and helpful in times wherein we have questions and clarifications. He also greatly helped us save money than originally planned in our 4x4 & ATV Suba Sand Dunes experience. Thank you again, Kuya Ronnie and Terrence! Read more Written February 29, 2024
• Roger W 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent car service in Illoco Sur Great tour/transportation to Vigan City in Ilocos Sur. The driver was on time, provided excellent service and waited for us at each stop. The vehicle was very comfortable and clean. Highly recommend using this service if you need transportation in Ilocos Soe or Norte. Read more Written June 21, 2023

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it is a tour with natural sceneries and historical places to the different locations of Ilocos Region * Duration: 2 days * Starts: Laoag, Philippines * Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours

it is a tour with natural sceneries and historical places to the different locations of Ilocos Region

Day 1: Laoag to Vigan Tour for 90 USD ( around 8 hours of tour)

Stop At: Paoay Church, Marcos Ave, Paoay, Luzon Philippines this is a unesco world heritage site church built during the spanish time in the philippines Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Juan Luna Shrine, Badoc, Luzon Philippines this is the birth place of Juan Luna-famous painter of the philippines Duration: 25 minutes

Pass By: Sinking Bell Tower, A. Bonifacio Street, Laoag, Luzon Philippines this was built in 1580 and it is the famous landmark of laoag city, ilocos norte

Stop At: Bantay Bell Tower, beside St Augustine Church, Vigan, Luzon Philippines built in 1593 and this is the famous film location of ang panday Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Vigan Heritage Village, Vigan, Luzon 2700 Philippines the place of century old houses in vigan city Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Syquia Mansion, Quirino Blvd Corner Salcedo Street, Vigan, Luzon 2721 Philippines the century old house of syquia family and it is the house of memorabilia of president Elpidio Quirino Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Baluarte, 408 kilometers north of Manila, Vigan, Luzon Philippines it is a zoo owned by Gov. Chabit Singson Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Marcos Museum & Mausoleum, Marcos Avenue, Batac, Luzon Philippines the memorabilia house of late President Marcos Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Malacanang Of The North, Paoay Lake Suba, Luzon Philippines this is the official residence of President Marcos in Ilocos Norte Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Paoay Sand Dunes Adventures (Suba), Barangay, Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Philippines this is one of a kind and only in Ilocos to experience the sand boarding adventure. Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Pagburnayan, Liberation Blvd, Vigan, Luzon Philippines a jar factory where you can see how to make a different jar design from clay. Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day. No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Laoag to Pagudpud Tour for 90 USD ( around 9 hours of tour)

Stop At: Bacarra Domeless Belfry, 7J26+FMV, Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines a dignified domeless tower in asia Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Cape Bojeador Lighthouse, Burgos, Luzon Philippines one of the oldest light house in asia Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kapurpurawan Rock Formation, Burgos – Agno Road, Burgos, Luzon 2410 Philippines a distinctive limestone formation in burgos ilocos norte Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bangui Windmills, Bangui, Luzon Philippines the first windmills in the philippines and south east asia to generate electricity Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kabigan Falls, Pagudpud, Luzon Philippines one of the best waterfalls in ilocos norte Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes

Stop At: Patapat Viaduct, Pagudpud, Luzon Philippines the famous landmark of pagudpud with elevated road that connect ilocos norte to cagayan valley region Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Blue Lagoon, Pagudpud, Luzon Philippines a white sand beach aka boracay of the north Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Pasuquin, Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte Province, Ilocos Region, Luzon the place of finest salt factory in Ilocos Norte Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bantay Abot Cave, Pagudpud, Luzon Philippines a sea side mountain with a hole Duration: 30 minutes

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Day 1: Travel to Laoag

• Day 2: Laoag Tour

Paoay Church

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• St. William's Cathedral

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Day 3: pagudpud, pasuquin, burgos & bangui tour, bangui wind farm windmills, kapurpurawan rock formation, cape bojeador lighthouse, patapat viaduct, bantay abot cave, pasuquin salt making, blue lagoon beach, dos hermanos islands, day 4: adams tour.

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• Day 6: Vigan Tour

Calle Crisologo

National museum, vigan cathedral, bantay bell church tower, vigan mansions and museums, plaza burgos food park, pagburnayan jar factory, dancing fountain show at plaza salcedo, day 7: departure.

Vigan , a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the must-visit architectural landmarks in the Philippines , is in Ilocos Sur. The Spanish-era residences have been well-preserved over the years, making it feel like a trip back in time.

On the other hand, Laoag is Ilocos Norte’s business and political hub. Aside from being the location of the Ilocos Region’s commercial airport, it is also home to beautifully preserved colonial architecture.

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If you want to combine the two significant provinces on your itinerary when you book tours on a travel booking website like Guide to the Philippines, look no further! Here’s a handy Ilocos trip itinerary with Ilocos tours you can use for your trip with family and friends once you fulfill the needed Philippines travel requirements .

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To begin your Ilocos itinerary, you can either fly to one of the accessible Philippine airports  in Luzon, the Laoag Airport from the Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport , which will take 1 hour, or go by land travel and get to Laoag in around 8 hours (480KM). Once you arrive, make your way to your hotel and then check-in. Make sure you have prepared all of the necessary Ilocos Norte travel requirements .

Laoag, the “Sunshine City,” is full of religious, historic, and cultural sites. After settling in, you can indulge in the hotel’s facilities, especially if you have checked in at one of the 5-star hotels in the Philippines , or go out and dine in at some of the best restaurants in Laoag. Rest up for the beginning of your Ilocos Norte tour visiting various Ilocos Norte tourist spots the next day.

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The following day, you will be going on a Laoag tour. Get ready to see Philippine sceneries today in your  Laoag tours , you will be able to visit multiple Laoag tourist spots in a single day, including some of the following:

La Paz Sand Dunes, also known as Bantay Bimmaboy by the locals, are a section of the Ilocos Sand Dunes that extends from Currimao to Pasuquin. It covers an area of 85KM. On the other hand, spanning an area of 88 square kilometers, the Paoay Sand Dunes are a continuation of the Ilocos Sand Dunes, with a scenic view of the coast at the top. 

Malacañang of the North

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Fort Ilocandia is a 77-hectare area of fun and adventure with top-quality suites for both local and international travelers. It features history with touches of old-world art and modern conveniences. Fort Ilocandia Resort is one of the well-known luxury resorts in the Philippines . 

St. William's Cathedral

The majestic St. William's Cathedral in the province's capital, Laoag City, is one of its most famous landmarks. It is also called Laoag Cathedral, and it is where the Roman Catholic Diocese of Laoag is based.

Photo by Nagbacalan Loomweavers Multi-Purpose Cooperative

The Nagbacalan Loom Weaving is right across the provincial road from the Paoay Lake Viewdeck, making it very easy to visit. The shop has a lot of abel, a type of weaved fabric, that travelers can buy as souvenirs or to decorate their homes.

After your Laoag tour, you will travel back to your Laoag hotel.

After having your breakfast, you will be checking out of your Laoag hotel and will make your way to Pagudpud, which is around 77KM away, or about 1.5 hours of travel time.

Pagudpud is a town in Ilocos Norte. It is known for its beautiful coastline and for being home to a windmill farm. It also promotes cultural tourism in the Philippines . You will be visiting top Pagudpud tourist spots , which may include the following:

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The town of Pasuquin in Laoag is known for making salt. Salt beds near the sea are made of strong sand and coral and have become a household business. Several people sell fresh sea salt, onion, and garlic in plastic bags at stands along the highway.

Dos Hermanos Island is situated near Barangay Balaoi and two similar mountains form the islands. It is surrounded by stunning and unspoiled beaches, spectacular waterfalls, and Instagrammable picturesque landscapes, making it a true escape from the city.

After your Pagudpud tour, you will spend the night at a Pagudpud hotel.

From your Pagudpud hotel, you will have a quick Ilocos road trip to Adams, which is around 30KM away or 1 hour travel time. Adams, one of the beautiful small towns in Ilocos Norte, is known for its ecotourism sites and wide forests. Some of the top attractions in Adams include the following:

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The famous Lovers' Peak is 30 minutes from the town center. This place is a gateway to a scenic view with thick fog and rich colors of land warmed by the sun. And once the sun is fully up, you'll be greeted by a breathtaking view of mountains and wide rice fields with a clear blue sky as a backdrop.

Inuwayan Nursery and Farms offers fruit tasting, a winery, and a chocolate-making activity. Their specialty is Bugnay Wine, and exotic fruits like plums, durian, lychee, mangosteen, cacao, and rambutan.

After the activities at Adams, you will spend the night at a Pagudpud hotel. 

You will be checking in at one of the Vigan hotels provided you’re complete with Ilocos Sur travel requirements . Pagudpud to Vigan is 160KM or more than 3 hours. You can rest or go out and try the best Vigan restaurants . 

Day 6: Vigan Tour 

After breakfast, you will be participating in a Vigan tour. A Vigan itinerary comprises top Vigan tourist spots , which may include the following:

Calle Crisologo in Vigan, Ilocos Sur province, is one of the most beautiful streets in the Philippines, even though it is only 500 meters long. It's lined with stone homes that are hundreds of years old, beautiful tungsten lamps, and old cobblestone streets where horse-drawn carriages, or calesas, are still used to get around. In fact, the street is only for people on foot, except for calesas, which are used to see the city's historic sites. 

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Plaza Burgos is one of Vigan's two main plazas. It was built to honor Father Jose P. Burgos, who died as a martyr, but now it is best known as a food park, selling tasty dishes known in the Philippines food culture like empanadas and okoy, or shrimp patties. Local ice cream and pandesal, a popular Filipino bread, are also being sold here.

After watching the show, you can go back to your hotel and relax before your trip the next day.

Plan Your Ilocos Trip Now

Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur are both known as one of the most romantic places in the Philippines, because of their melancholic and picturesque spots, but with their historic and cultural relevance, it’s also a history buff's paradise and two of the best places in the Philippines for a family vacation.

Whether you’re looking for travel packages to the Philippines  like  vacation packages for couples or all-inclusive family vacation packages , travelers of all kinds can enjoy the wide range of things to do in the Philippines , especially in top tourist destinations in the Philippines like Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur.

If you're wondering how long to spend in the Ilocos region visiting Luzon tourist spots especially when you’re about to book in a Philippines travel agency like Guide to the Philippines, this guide is for a 7-day, 6-night visit, but you may adapt it to a shorter one if you prefer a quick Ilocos Norte and Sur itinerary. 

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Travel Itinerary: Cagayan Valley

by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 27, 2011 | Cagayan North , Itinerary , Philippines | 0 comments

Suggested 3 Day Itinerary

Cagayan Valley sits in Northeastern Luzon in the Philippines ,  between the Cordilleras and the Sierra Madre mountain ranges. There are several cheap flights to Tuguegarao City offered by budget airlines, and I recommend that you take advantage of it during family holidays or endure that long bus ride (roughly 12 hours from Manila) like what we did!

Cagayan is home to many old Spanish churches , thus a good starting point is a tour of the centuries-old Cathedral of St.Peter and Paul , the biggest Spanish-built church in Cagayan Valley located in the city proper.

For a glimpse of ancient culture, ethnography, artifacts, fossils of animals that once roamed the valley, and liturgical works in the province, head to Cagayan Provincial Museum And Historical Research Center .

Another interesting place to visit is the Basilica Minore of  Our Lady of  Piat, which is significant pilgrimage site of the devotees of the people of Cagayan Valley. You can hire a tricycle to take you there.

Callao Cave photo

Aside from old churches, Cagayan Valley abounds with caves, and your trip  wouldn’t be complete without a visit to  the seven-chambered Callao Cave (entrance fee Php 20 for adults and Php 10 students & children below 12 years old).  It is said that in this cave, a much older version of the Tabon Man was unearthed here by archeologists.  I suggest visiting this place at the height of the sun so you can witness the beam of the sun glowing inside the cave from its hole above.  You can either hire a tricycle to take you to  the famous caves or opt to commute with the locals.  Fom the town proper, take a tricycle and ask the driver to drop you off in the tricycle station bound to Callao or take a jeep from Don Domingo Market . Another must-see cave located in the same area is Sierra Cave where use of  a local guide, hard hats and head lamps is required (can be rented for a minimal fee).

Unknown to many  tourists, Cagayan Valley is blessed with beautiful untouched white beaches. From Tuguegarao City , take a Florida bus or van bound to Sta.Ana, Cagayan .  These public transportation will stop at the market where you can buy food, drinks and booze before heading to  Palaui Island .  Then take a quadcycle (tricycle) to San Vicente port , the jump off point to the island. It is interesting to note that the last kilometer marker (642) up north of  Luzon is found in this port.  There, you can hire a boat to take you to the isle of enchantment – Palaui , a protected landscape and seascape nestled in the northeastern most part of  Luzon in Cagayan, Philippines. If you will only be taken  by the boat to Punta Verde (where the trail jump off to the lighthouse is located),  you need to hire a guide for  another 2-3 hour trek to the old colonial lighthouse of Cape Engaño . The trek to the lighthouse will take you through a coastal community, mangrove forest, inter-tidal zone, agricultural area, forest and some grasslands. You can also rent a boat to take you directly to Cape Engaño lighthouse.

Palaui Island photo

Palaui Island ‘ s seascape and landscape is reminiscent of  Batanes, on the northeast side of the island you can see two islands: t he Dos Hermanas (two sisters). Further away you can also see Camiguin de Babuyanes island. Bring your own snorkeling gear since the waters around Palaui Island is part of a marine reserve and famous for game fishing. There is no resort in the island so it is advisable that you bring your own camping gears, tent and flashlight, and if you decide to stay overnight, do not miss the breathtaking sunrise the next day.

For those who have no camping gears, you can chose to stay in the fishing community of  Punta Verde , ask the locals for rooms for rent and experience life at night in the community. If you’re not comfortable with this idea, you can arrange with your boatman to either wait or pick you up in  Cape Engaño lighthouse and take you back to San Vicente port . Check out Jotay’s Resort or Jerolyn Resort for rooms to stay overnight.

Sta.Ana, Cagayan is home to  Cagayan Special Economic Zone, where you’ll find a casino resort, an 18-hole golf course, a theme park, and other recreational and tourism amenities.

Along Maharlika highway back to Tuguegarao City , you can get off the van or bus to the towns with old Spanish churches and do your own Visita Iglesia tour .  Camalaniugan is home to the Old Bell in the Far East, and in the town of  Lal-lo, Cagayan you’ll find another old structure- St. Dominic de Guzman Parish.  St. Philomene Church is located just along the highway in the town of  Alcala. There’s actually more Spanish churches in Cagayan which could take one day of your itinerary.  End your CagayanValley tour in the town of  Iguig (just one jeep ride away from Tuguegarao Airport ) where the Church of San Antonio de Galicia is located, the only church in the Philippines to have traditional flying buttresses.  Walk towards the side of the church in the hill where you can meditate at the serene and scenic Iguig  Calvary Hills, well-known for its massive life-size statues of  14 Stations of the Cross in a sprawling rolling hills overlooking the Cagayan River or Rio Grande de Cagayan , the longest and widest river in the Philippines, a  relaxing way to end your Cagayan Valley experience .

Pancit Batil Patong originated in Tuguegarao , Cagayan is a stir fried noodles mixed with vegetables, crushed chicharon and sunny side up egg.

Pansit Cabagan originated in Cabagan,Isabela but can be found in pansiteria in Cagayan Valley .  It’s a stir fried noodles with heavy sauce mixed with crushed chicharon and vegetables and topped with quail egg and crispy lechong kawali .

Tinubong is a cooked sticky rice cake in bamboo with coconut milk.

Pawa is a milled  galapong (a dough made with ground rice and left standing overnight to partially ferment) with sweetened ground peanut filling inside. (variants sold by vendors in Basilica Minore of  Our Lady of  Piat)

Carabao milk candy in Alcala, Cagayan .

Cagayan cocoa (hot chocolate)

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DIY Itinerary and Travel Guide: Weekend in Baler, Aurora

Baler is a quaint and coastal town in the eastern side of the Philippines. Its location is a bit off from Manila and you need to travel for 5 or 7 hours, private or commute, just to experience the surf-able waves. But aside from surfing, Baler also proves itself as a tourist destination with the presence of historical sites and some natural attractions within its vicinity.

Our plan was to spend 3 days and 2 nights but we managed to squeeze it into a weekend getaway. Here’s a simple guide; itinerary and expenses, where to stay and eat, and things to see and do during a weekend visit to Baler. You can click on the photos to open the separate posts.

BALER ITINERARY

DAY 1 2AM – 6AM Travel to Baler. NLEX – SLEX – TPLEX – Cabanatuan – Pantabangan – Baler 6AM – 8AM Early check-in accommodation 8AM – 11AM HISTORICAL TOUR (Quezon Park, Museo de Baler, Baler Marker, Baler Church, Aurora Quezon House, LT Gilmore Rescue Party Marker, Baler Town Hall) 11AM – 12NN Lunch Kusina Luntian 12NN – 230PM Snooze 230PM – 5PM Surfing in Baler 5PM – 6PM Dinner Baler Surfer Grill

DAY 2 7AM – 9AM Ditumabo Falls, San Luis Aurora 9AM – 1030AM Dicasalarin Cove 1030AM – 12NN Daguisit Area (Aniao Islet, Daguisit Falls, Daguisit Beach, Ermita Hill, Hanging Bridge) 12NN – 1PM Lunch Yolly’s Seafood Restaurant 1PM – 3PM Prepare to leave 3PM – 330PM Travel to Maria Aurora 330PM – 4PM Balete Tree 4PM Travel back to Manila

WHERE TO EAT

Just like any other destination in the country, Baler has numerous restaurants to choose from that offer, aside from good meals, unique dining experience. During our visit, we were able to try the following restaurants.

WHERE TO STAY IN BALER

Several accommodations dot the stretch of Sabang Beach but expect that the rates are a bit higher because they’re located in the main hub of the town. Backpacker lodges, mid-range to high-end resorts are available. There are also inns and lodges in the town center that are 3-5 minutes away from Sabang Beach.

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What to see and do.

SAMPLE EXPENSES

Travel Notes: 1. Regular Aircon Bus to Baler c/o Genesis is Php450 per way and Php750 for the Deluxe. 2. For the accommodation, we didn’t stay in Sabang Beach but in a lodge near the market 5 minutes away from Sabang. 3. Surfing rates is actually Php350 but the staff gave us a Php50 off. 4. Entrance Fee in Dicasalarin Cove is Php300 for walk-ins. Some of the group stayed in Costa Pacifica that’s why we were able to secure a vehicle pass and paid Php100. 5. If you plan to rent a van, you still need to get a local tour guide because they will not allow you to go to Ditumabo Falls. 6. Since our lodge allows cooking, we managed to cook our breakfast to save some.

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Hi, my friends booked for our van from Manila to Baler. Based pa kasi ako ng Cebu dati when we visited Aurora.

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