We plan this travel as seeing with other vlog with 3day 2nights only since we know that long weekend is coming this February 25. We prepare this travel January 2 after the christmas and new year vacation. Let me share to you guys how we explored Vigan, Pagudpud, and Laoag in 3 days for less than Php6,000 per person including pasalubong.
How To Get There:
Seriously, I really do not have to explain it further since I am pretty sure you have seen Vigan on a lot of travel shows, you have googled it, and just like me, you have dreamt of visiting it. But well, there would be a lot of ways to reach Ilocos — either via plane, public bus, or an 8-hour-private-ride.
In this Ilocos Trip, we brought our own car (Hatchback type) with my fiance which was an advantage , since we were able to cut off the usual 14-hour public bus ride to 10-11 hours only (Cavite to Vigan) We were also able to do some stopovers whenever and wherever we want to. We were able to go around and last but not the least, we were able to meet our budget hehe.
Toll Fee Rates
Cavite to Coastal = 24.00
NLEX Balintawak = 45.00
SCTEX Tarlac = 340.00
TPLEX Pozzorubio = 270.00
Total of 679.00 per way
1,358.00 back and fort
We have already easytrip RFID to avoid long lanes especially if long weekends awaits.
FYI Easytrip is for NLEX SCTEX CAVITEX ONLY. (400 Pesos only with 200 initial load)
Since we only have 3 days and 2 nights to explore Ilocos, we carefully chose our Must-Visit Places.
First stop: Vigan, Ilocos Sur
Where to stay in Vigan:
Check in at JP’s Transient
which has a parking area and very clean and has a very accommodating staff.
1 Night = 1,200 for 2Pax
Contact# 0975-651-3017 AND 0917-817-9287
we don’t book in advance we look for the transient when we are already in vigan to look for the better transient and affordable also considering parking spaces.
Located at Rizal Cor. Katipunan St. Vigan, Ilocos Sur
Contact # 0975-651-3017 / 0917-817-9287
https://www.facebook.com/JPs-Transient-Room-634482096705507/
https://goo.gl/maps/TRaX7D3JtTq
What to see in Vigan:
Baluarte
is a zoological park in Vigan, Ilocos Sur Philippines. It is owned by Chavit Singson
This is 500m away from our transient.
Entrance Fee: 50 Adult 40 Kids
Medyo disappointed since the animals are rare, hindi na gaano marami yung animals na makikita and the museum was so crowded
the museum was so crowded kaya hindi makakatagal sa loob it has aircon inside but naka turn off.
If you want to ride the E-Jeep with the additional 50 pesos.
St. Augustine Church
this church was also known as Bantay Church.
Bantay, Lalawigan ng Ilocos Sur
2km away from JP’s transient
beside St. Augustine Church
Need to register and with donation fee parang sapilitan naman hehe
Open Hours 5:30AM to 5:30PM strict operating hours
1.1km away from JP’s Transient
Near Calle Crisologo and infront of Plaza Salcedo
The road near church is in construction (Plaza Burgos)
Infront of Vigan Cathedral with a dancing fountain
Every 6:30PM and 7:30PM
Every 6:30PM and 7:30PM
this is 10mins walk (650m away)from our transient
there are lot of souveniers there.
You can ride Kalesa in Calle Crisologo for
150.00 for 1hr
After how many minutes walk in calle crisologo we went to marsha’s Delicacies for the pasalubong like chicharpop we did not bought bibingka yet since we are going to pagudpud on the next day since we will going back at vigan on the 3rd day before going home we will buy bibingka and Chichacorn at Señorita Dulce there are available rice meals also in Señorita dulce.
After a long day finally we met Empanada of Vigan
It’s so delicious 35.00 per empanada.
After eating empanada we went back to our transient to take a rest and be ready for the second day travel.
Ilocos Sur, Vigan Day 1
DAY 2
PAGUDPUD:
we are traveling from our Transient to Kapurpurawan Rock Formation
it’s 3hrs drive (135km away) from vigan.
20 per head
but you need to walk until you saw this rock formation
they also have Horse Back Riding
Advise to bring your sun protect like umbrella, cap or Hat or Balabal with you since this is an open area walang masisilungan.
supposed to be our next destination is Bangui windmills but since we went into a wrong entry which we need to walk along the shore going to the windmills so we decided no to go down anymore.
From Kapurpurawan it’s another 1hr drive going to Blue Lagoon (Hannah’s Beach Resort) 46km away.
There is an entrance fee going down to Hannahs beach resort
This is per head basis.
There is a lot of home stay near hannah’s beach resort so you don’t need to book in hannahs directly because once you have cottage or homestay you can access the beach also in front of hannahs resort.
we are walk in basis only we search for afforadable and has a parking space
https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Hotel_Review-g676742-d2209165-Reviews-Punta_Azul_Beach_Resort-Pagudpud_Ilocos_Norte_Province_Ilocos_Region_Luzon.html
1,500 per night for 2 pax
Staffs are very accomodatin offering some rice cooker and other utensils if needed.
Free Wifi
Big Room Space
Very Clean
Check in 2PM to 12NN
We arrived here at 1PM so as we wait for the check in time we look for carinderia for our lunch.
We ate our lunch at maritess near from our homestay you can walk around to look for food there is a lot of carinderia there and ihaw ihaw there is a lot of options there.
around 2pm we settle our things in Punta azul and rest until 4pm
4pm we decided to swim and take some aerial shot.
For more photos, videos and Information
Ilocos Norte, Pagudpud Day 2
DAY 3
PAGUDPUD TO LAOAG TO PAOAY
We left in Punta Azul 7:55AM since we walk as the sunrise comes.
heading to Patapat Viaduct 15 mins away from Punta Azul
a viaduct at the municipality of Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, a coastal resort town on the northernmost tip of Luzon Island in the Philippines. The bridge is elevated 31 meters over sea level .
After photo Op and videos in patapat viaduct we went to our next stop supposed to be the Sinking bell tower but sad to say it’s not good tourist sport because of the side vendors who covers it.
1hr and 45mins drive from patapat going to laoag (89km away)
Lunch at McDonalds before going to Paoay Church
30mins drive from laoag amusement park
22km away
after searching for parking area, may nag alok samin ng Paoay Sand Dunes which is optional sa Itinerary namin since nag inquire ako before kami pumunta is 2500 per ride since dalawa lang naman kami medyo pricey sabi namin baka may makasabay kaso nag offer si kuya ng mababang price which is 1,300 pero solo lang naming couple yung 4X4 ride so nag G na kami.
It’s 15minutes drive from Paoay Church
and this is the most activities we both enjoyed.
1,300 – Off peak rates
Please wait for my 3rd day vlog. will input here
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Day 1 (Saturday, Feb 23)
2:00 AM – ETD Imus to Vigan
breakfast in Nlex
11:00 AM – Lunch
1:00PM – ETA in Vigan
2:00PM – Check in at JP’s Transient
Rest/Free time
4:00 PM – Start of Tour
Baluarte
St.Augustine Church
Bantay Watchtower
Vigan Cathedral
Plaza Salcedo
Calle Crisologo
7:00PM – Dinner
9:00PM – Back to hotel
DAY 2 (Sunday, Feb 24)
6:00AM – Check out Jp’s Transient
6:30AM – Breakfast in Calle Crisologo
7:00AM – ETD Vigan to Pagudpud
10:30AM – ETD Kapurpurawaran
11:30AM – Bangui Windmills
1:00PM – ETD Punta Azul and Lunch
2:00PM – Check in Punta Azul
4:00PM – Pagudpud beach
6:00PM – Dinner
Rest
DAY 3 (Monday, Feb 25)
6:00AM – Sunrise at Pagudpud Beach
7:00AM – Breakfast
7:30AM – Check out Punta Azul
7:55AM – ETD Punta Azul to Patapat Viaduct
8:18AM – ETD Patapat Viaduct
11:00AM – Laoag / Lunch
12:30PM – Paoay Church
1:15PM – Paoay Sand Dunes
3:00PM – ETD Paoay to Vigan
4:00PM – ETA Vigan Calle Crisologo
buy pasalubong and eat empanada ulit hehe
6:00PM – ETD Vigan to Cavite
Expenses:
| Gas | 3,500 |
| Toll | 1,358 |
| Accomodation | 2,700 |
| Sand dunes | 1,300 |
| Baluarte | 100 |
| Blue Lagoon | 40 |
| Kapurpurwan | 40 |
| Pasalubong | 1,000 |
| Foods and Others | 2,000 |
| Total | 12,038 |
ILOCOS BLOG 2019 