When visiting vigan, it is highly recommended you stay here overnight to be able to explore most of its tourist spots. Find the perfect vacation package for ilocos sur province on tripadvisor by comparing ilocos sur province hotel and flight prices. My ilocos vacation tour vigan, laoag, pagudpud fitz villafuerte. Our mission was to see the famous places in ilocos sur and ilocos norte while experiencing the joy of travelling on. In 2014 the city was named as one of the worlds new7wonders cities, which increased its popularity immensely. Lets check out the things to do and places to see in this place. The 15 best things to do in ilocos region 2020 with. Find the perfect vacation package for ilocos sur province on tripadvisor by. Planning this august on my birthday i know 3 days and 2 nights ia not enough to explore the wonders of ilocos been there not on tour but to visit my lola for 2 days and in batac to see the marcos place. The northern part of the philippines is the perfect escapade if you have a weeklong break from work. Roundtrip manila land transportation all throughout the tour. In this trip, we were able to hit the three most popular places in ilocos norte and survigan, laoag and pagudpud. The unique topography of the region coupled with the oldworld charm makes ilocos a unique vacation spot. Asia philippines luzon ilocos region ilocos sur province.
Destinations apply to a variety of spatial scales a country, region, local, to an individual. Our ilocos tour itineray in day 1 was more on visiting historical and wonderful attractions. Ilocos rdp 20172022 as of 17oct the national economic and. The 10 best things to do in ilocos sur province 2020. Ilocos sur itinerary diy tour of vigan and santa maria. Sure i had heard about ilocandia and all the raves about it before on tv but in all honesty, it did not really appeal to me. Apr 25, 20 the whole ilocos region is a great destination, but you will appreciate it even better if you can focus on each region at a given time. The major spots in vigan can be visited in one whole day if you are willing to let go of some destinations. Heres how our ilocos surilocos norte road trip 2017 turned out. The guide will take you on a 30 minute trek towards the falls.
Guide to ilocos letting go in the wonders of ilocos. Budget itinerary for ilocos norte and ilocos sur wandering. Top things to do in ilocos sur province, ilocos region. Spent my few hours of remaining daylight orienting myself to the city proper area of vigan. Theres is an obligatory tour guide fee costing 100php a minimum of 5 people to guide every succeeding person will cost 20php plus an entrace fee of 10php.
The whole ilocos region is a great destination, but you will appreciate it even better if you can focus on each region at a given time. Visit historical sites old churches, houses and museums in vigan and paoay. Nature sightseeing in pagudpud rock formations, beaches, sand dunes famous landmarks windmills, lighthouse, patapat viaduct. Ilocos tour package sample itinerary and inclusions day 1 manila to laoag co guest arrangement arrive laoag morning pickup from laoag airport or bus terminal checkin laoag hotels, free time to use the hotel facilities day 2 laoag hotels breakfast start laoag to vigan tour laoag to pagudpud tour with private transportation and guide.
After a very long and tiring nine hours of travelling from manila to ilocos, we finally arrived at our first destination which is vigan city. Located in the province of ilocos sur, situated close to. Tours in ilocos take a step back in time when you go for an ilocos travel and tour package. Day 2 paoay, batac to vigan for an overnight stay breakfast at the isabel suites 7 am. Looking for vigan tour packages can be one of the best ways to. Bus fare from cubao, manila to laoag is php 805 usd 16. Ilocos sur and ilocos norte are the two of the four provinces in ilocos region. After 7 long years, my wife and i finally got a chance to revisit ilocos sur and ilocos norte last december 2017.
The 10 best tourist spots in ilocos sur province 2020. This vibrant city is the capital of ilocos sur and one of the few surviving old historic cities in the philippines. Traveling on a limited budget is a challenge for every solo traveler especially for those who are first timers like me. Let me share with you the highlights of our grand road trip up north. The ilocos region is a region on the island of luzon in the philippines. Without further ado, let me share with you my memorable experiences and my very first travel tour for 2016. Begin your tour after lunch, and head straight to the burgos museum. Simply because, when i travel i wanted to enjoy and i dont want to be a slave to my own schedule, hence i put a lot of flexibility in my plan. Dec 10, 2014 whether youre a cultural junkie or a history buff, youd probably be interested in visiting the capital city of vigan. It seems that my prayers were answered when i got the chance to have a trip with my colleagues and with my mom to wonder in ilocos. From the fair winds of the selfproclaimed true north, ilocos norte boasts of graceful, historic churches, deep aquamarinecolored seas, panoramic vistas of rugged mountains, hidden waterfalls and a multihued history that whispers of gold mines, bloody revolts and an interesting window to philippine national politics. By bus several bus lines like partas and florida bus travel between cubao manila and laoag ilocos norte and manila and vigan ilocos sur. Ilocos tour package allin 3 days 2 nights tour package rate per person. The schedule was really packed, but we managed to squeeze everyones wishes into the itinerary.
Ilocos tour package via laoag city airfare not included tour highlights. Sep 29, 2014 need a tripadvice of planning a 45 daytrip to vigan city hi. Need a tripadvice of planning a 45 daytrip to vigan city hi. Just recently, i went on a road trip vacation to ilocos. Complete ilocos tour for laoag, vigan and pagudpud limited slots only suggested tour itinerary laoag tour malacanang of the north, paoay sand dunes, paoay church, batac museum, laoag sinking bell tower saint william cathedral, tobacco monopoly, ilocos musuem vigan tour. This is the doityourself diy itinerary i took during my trip to ilocos sur for 2 days.
Its basically a driving tour taking you from sur to norte south to north, with so many places to see, that you will not have a moment of boredom. With its gorgeous natural landscapes and historical destinations, it is no wonder why travelers are captivated by its beauty. I will definitely not see baluarte or it will only. Nov 02, 2016 the ultimate guide to exploring ilocos for 3d2n there is no doubt that ilocos is one of the most beautiful provinces in the country. Tourism statistics manual for local government units. When the poor traveler was planning this trip to ilocos, i did not have much expectations. If you want to give yourself a break then try to explore the north where ilocos is located. Grab a dose of history in the photo gallery of famous ilocanos on. Our mission was to see the famous places in ilocos sur and ilocos. Destinations apply to a variety of spatial scales a country, region, local. Tourism act of the philippines mandates the collection of data from tourism establishments and. Ilocos sur is a treasure trove of history and culture which is a truly amazing destination for fans of philippine history. Jan 31, 20 ilocos diy itinerary highlights of the day.
Ilocos norte, philippines is a beautiful province found in the ilocos region. Ilocos tour package via laoag city 8wonders travel and tours. Package inclusions and itinerary may change without prior notice. Tagged how to go to laoag, ilocos sur vigan, ilocos tour, ilocos tour itinerary, ilocos tour package. Looking for vigan tour packages can be one of the best ways to get away on the cheap if you know the right tricks. Originally composed of a single province known as ilocos province, it used to cover.
When a large number of tourists is arriving at the same time, the ilocos sur. We are tertiary students a lady and gentleman, have searched from websites to learn that there will be a weeklong celebration of artfestival in may in vigan city, ilocos sur, philippines, two of us tourists from hong kong attempt to travel vigan city to join such an amazing experience for a four to fivedays 4 5. The historic town of vigan unesco world heritage centre. Philippines northernmost frontier is totally doable and so worth it. The other day a friend asked me if i was able to keep my ilocos tour itinerary and if she could borrow it for their planned holy week and summer vacation. Know your limits, but never stop trying to exceed them. Complete itinerary guide 3 days2 nights this is our itinerary during our visit in vigan, ilocos sur with baguio city side trip. Theres is an obligatory tour guide fee costing 100php a minimum of 5 people to guide every succeeding person. Collection of itineraries made by the kaladkarins of two monkeys travel group. Vigan city tour package 2020 vigan is acknowledged by unesco as the best example of a spanish colonial planned city in asia, dating back to 1572. Tourism infomercial analyzer for metro vigan, philippines ijrte.
The 15 best things to do in ilocos region 2020 with photos. Ilocos tour package from p1,899head culture cravers tour. Ilocos sur does not have that urbane appeal of the more industrialized philippine cities and provinces, but its charms come mostly from its quaint, provincial feel. The best ilocos sur province vacation packages 2020. Vigan, laoag, pagudpud travel guide part1 ilocos edit in the northern portion of ilocos region ilocos norte and ilocos sur is the original ilocano homeland.
May 26, 2016 without further ado, let me share with you my memorable experiences and my very first travel tour for 2016. For five whole days, we took our car to visit the provinces of cagayan, ilocos sur and ilocos norte. Find out the best time to go, top tourist spots and activities you shouldnt miss, musttry food, best hotels to stay in, and how to plan your itinerary with this guide. My major destinations were vigan and the towns of bantay and santa maria. Tourism guidebook philippine department of tourism. If ever you find yourself in the capital of ilocos sur, heres a walking tour itinerary for you. Laoag, ilocos nortes capital is dubbed as the place of light. Airlines like cebu pacific and philippine airlines fly between manila and laoag in ilocos norte. Cities of vigan, laoag and pagudpud in ilocos norte, philippines a mustdo roadtrip 10 hrs away from manila. I said yes and also decided to share it to everybody.
Augustine church, san nicholas church and paoay sand dunes are some of the picturesque sites you. Ilocos tour itinerary day 0 on the night before your tour preferred dates. If you are doing a diy tour of ilocos norte, the best way to get around is by tricycle. Since its our first outoftown trip, we want it to be hasslefree so we decided to avail a package from a travel agency. What makes this trip special for me is that for this road trip, we already have a daughter along with us. Union, ilocos sur and nueva ecija ilo country office for the philippines. Laoag international airport is the only airport in ilocos norte. Budget itinerary for ilocos norte and ilocos sur february 17. This was a timely diversion that i feel will help me in some wayfrom a humdrum routine life, to a place that i havent been to yet.
Check out at isabel suites for we plan to sleep over in vigan in our 2nd day. Vigan city tour package 2020 philippines travel packages. Ilocos has been known for its own tourist attractions. Whether youre off for a romantic vacation, family trip, or an allinclusive holiday, ilocos sur province vacation packages on tripadvisor make planning your trip simple and affordable. Home travel blog letting go in the wonders of ilocos philippines truly, we will only realize the importance of someone or something once it is already out of sight.
Heres a sample 3 day 2 nights itinerary of ilocos sur batacpaoayburgosbanguipagudpud with. North tour usually includes kabigan falls, bantay abot cave, blue lagoon beach, patapat viaduct, paraiso ni anton and aqua grande. The beach is the perfect place to stay if you want to rest your tired bodies from the days event in ilocos. We had a grand tour of ilocos norte and sur with the help of our kind. We trekked to experience the enchanting kabigan falls. Ilocos tour package official website of gjm international. It is attracting many tourists both local and abroad. Ilocos tour 42 sites to visit php1950 3d2n parana tours. Here are my expenses for my 4d3n tour in ilocos sur and ilocos norte last december 2730, 2012. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in ilocos region, philippines on tripadvisor. After graduating with a masters degree, i felt that i had nothing more to ask for.
Our ilocos tour package is perfect for roadies and ig snappers. Ilocos tour package 3d2n ilocos tour package with manilailocosmanila transfer private tour no. City, ilocos region, in percent census years 19902015. Discover vigan city in ilocos sur, a unesco world heritage site and one of the new7wonders cities. We will definitely take you to the places that youve never been into. Can you send me a 3d2n itinerary for an ilocos tour, that leaves manila were from alabang on may 24, at night. Jun 09, 2014 vigan, ilocos sur vigans appeal is timeless. Mar 19, 2019 just recently, i went on a road trip vacation to ilocos. Since we were a big group, we had to rent a van for the weekend, which surely paid off given our group size, plus we saved a lot of time going from point a to point b. The poor traveler and his friends only had one destination in our itinerary for the third day of our ilocos tour vigan.
Rateshead, package inclusions and itinerary may change without prior notice. December 25 day 1 our adventure started in the house of my brotherinlaw in cavite. Unlike another travel blogger with due respect to them i dont really tie myself to a very strict schedule. This is a fast oneday tour of the region, and of course with that plan, we were not able to see.
Please inquire at the ilocos sur tourism information center for more details. Economically, the cities of vigan, laoag and pagudpud appear untouched. Jul 06, 2014 call me and my friends crazy, but we explored ilocos in just a weekend. For instance, ilocos sur is perhaps the best representative of ilocos significant contribution to history. Php 2,500person for a minimum of 12paxphp 2,650person for a minimum of 11paxphp 2,750person for a. An architectural walking tour prepublication draft. Marcos trail when in manila, a roadtrip to ilocos norte. Jun 30, 2011 3d2n complete itinerary of viganlaoagpagudpud tour. We actually had spent some time in this beautiful city on our first day but we had very limited time to see much of it. Ill be sharing with you our travel experiences and itineraries weve had with our ilocos escapade last november 2015. Mar 17, 2014 ilocos tour package overnight package package rate. The trip was quite fast thanks to the tarlacpangasinanla union expressway or tplex. Me and three other friends drove all the way from manila to vigan, laoag, pagudpud and back in a span of four days. Ilocos itinerary diy travel guide trvlng, for mt l, a l activity.
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