Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur, Philippines
(3D and 2N) PACKAGE : Php 5,300.00 per person + -
INCLUSIONS
• 2 Nights accommodation at SAUD / Blue Lagoon BEACH (Saud, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte) • Round trip air conditioned van transfer (Metro Manila – Ilocos – Metro Manila) • Permits and Entrance Fees • Toll Fees, Gasoline, Driver Meals, and Accommodation • Friendly and Courteous Driver and Tour Coordinator
ITINERARY
DAY 0 9:30 PM Call time 10:00 PM ETD Manila
DAY 1 6:00 AM Arrival at Bantay, – Breakfast 6:30 AM Bantal Bell Tower and Church 7:00 AM ETD For Batac 8:30 AM ETA Batac, Ilocos Norte (Batac Church and Marcos Museum) 9:30 AM ETD for Paoay 10:00 AM Paoay Church 11:00 AM Paoay Sand Dunes (Optional 4x4 ride) 12:00 NN Malacanang of the North (Lunch – on pax account) 1:00 PM ETD for Laoag 1:30PM Laoag City Tour (St William Cathedral, Sinking Bell Tower, Ilocos Museum, Ilocos Capitol) 3:00PM ETD for Pagudpod –Tour at Cape Bojeador, Kapurpurawan Rock Formation, and Bangui Windmills. 5:30 PM ETA Pagudpud – Check in at Rooms– Free Time, Socials
DAY 2 7:00 AM Breakfast Tour – Kabigan Falls, Patapat Viaduct 11:00 AM ETA at Maira-Ira Cove (Blue Lagoon) Free time, Beach Bumming Lunch at Maira – Ira Cove (Blue Lagoon) – (on pax account) 4:00 PM Back To Rooms – Swim, Free Time, Socials
DAY 3 7:00 AM Breakfast 8:30 AM Check out. 9:00 AM Bacarra Church, Bell Tower and Musuem 9:30 AM ETD for Vigan 11:30 AM Heritage Village, Empanadahan, Plaza Salcedo, Vigan Cathedral 12:00 NN Lunch (on pax account) 12:30 PM Calle Crisologo 2:00 PM Baluarte ni Chavit 4:00 PM ETD for Manila – Dinner along the way 11:00 PM ETA Manila
SITES TO VISIT
ILocos Norte • Bacarra Church • Cape Bojeador Light House • Kapurpurawan Rock Formation (inclusive of entrance fees) • Bangui Windmills • Pagudpud Beach (inclusive of entrance fees and cottage) • Kabigan Falls (inclusive of entrance fees and tour guide) • Patapat Viaduct
Laoag City Tour • Provincial Capitol • St William’s Cathedral • Sinking Bell Tower • Ilocos Norte Museum (Inclusive of entrance fees) • Marcos Museum (Inclusive of entrance fees) • Paoay Church • Malacanang and Paoay Lake • Paoay Sand Dunes
Ilocos Sur • Heritage Village • Calle Crisologo • Baluarte ni Chavit • Vigan Cathedral • Bantay Bell Tower and Church • Plaza Salcedo (Empanadahan)
TIPS
TRIP • Travel Time will be 8 to 10 hours, depending on traffic conditions (average of 2 to 3 stopovers) • You can inform our coordinator or driver just in case you want to do CR Breaks • Take as much sleep as you can, especially on Day 0 to Day 1 travel. • Always prepare your cameras for scenic views and picture moments • In Ilocos, there are PLENTY of tourist spots and attractions, expect a lot of walking and “akyat-baba” in Van. • Please wear comfortable outfits and foot wear.
FOOD
Ilocano Dishes are really EXCELLENT! The following dishes are a Must TRY! • DINENGDENG • DINARDARAAN • DINAKDAKAN • IGADO • POQUE- POQUE • BAGNET • EMPANADA • PIZZA DELICACIES (topped with various Ilocano Dishes)
There are also a lot of restaurants in Ilocos . We can’t rate them because all of them are Awesome! Here’s a short list of where you can spend your lunch / dinner!
Ilocos Norte • Saramsam Ylocano Restaurant • La Preciosa • Johnny Moon Café • Herencia Café
Ilocos Sur o Café Leona • Kusina Felicitas • Uno Grill • Hidden Garden
WHAT TO BRING • We suggest you pack light, since almost all day, you’re out strolling. A belt bag is also handy for your cameras, wallet, and other essentials. • Medical Supplies and Toiletries (Paracetamol, Bonamine, Diatabs, Kremil-S, etc) • Comfy shoes, clothes, hat/cap, shades, shawl, shorts and swimming attires • Sun Block and Insect repellant • Cameras, Video Cams, Powerbanks
