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ILOCOS NORTE + SUR

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VIGAN OVERNIGHT

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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.

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  • ✔ 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.

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  • ✔ 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

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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.

Vigan top attractions

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.

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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."

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Ilocos Itinerary: Three Days and Two Nights in Laoag, Vigan and More

Ilocos Itinerary

Travel back in time and explore the best of Ilocos Region with its centuries-old chuches, heritage towns, sand dunes, waterfalls, mouthwatering delicacies and other attractions, the Provinces of Ilocos will definitely not disappoint. Here is a suggested three days and two nights itinerary from Laoag to Vigan and beyond for those who want to experience or re-experience the timeless charm of Ilocandia.

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Ilocos Itinerary

Day 0: departure.

2000H: Depart by bus from Cubao

Day 1: Laoag

0800H – 0830H: Arrive in Laoag / Proceed to hotel to leave bags 0830H – 0930H: Breakfast at Cuisine de Iloco 0930H – 1200H: Stroll in and around the historic plaza: see the sinking bell tower, St. William’s Cathedral, Provincial Capitol, Tobacco Monopoly Monument and Museo Ilocos Norte 1200H – 1300H: Lunch at Saramsam Ylocano Restaurant 1300H – 1500H: Rest at hotel / Waash-up 1500H – 1800H: La Paz Sand Dunes 1800H – 1900H: Back at hotel / Wash-up 2000H onwards: Dinner at Kahel de Luna / Socials / Lights off

Day 2: Paoay and Santa Maria

0600H – 0800H: Call time / coffee / pack-up / check-out / proceed to jeepney terminal 0800H – 0830H: Laoag to Paoay 0830H – 1000H: Explore Paoay Church / Breakfast at Herencia Cafe 1000H – 1200H: Proceed to Bus Stop / Paoay to Vigan 1200H – 1300H: Check-in at hotel / Rest 1300H – 1400H: Lunch in Cafe Leona 1400H – 1800H: Proceed to Santa Maria Church and Pinsal Falls 1800H – 1900H: Return to hotel / Wash-up 1900H onwards: Dinner at Lampong’s Restaurant / Night walk at Calle Crisologo, Socials /Lights off

Day 3: Vigan

0500H – 0600H: Blue hour at Calle Crisologo 0600H – 0730H: Breakfast! Empanada! 0730H – 1200H: Vigan Cathedral, Calle Crisologo, Simbaan a Bassit, St. Augustine Chuch of Bantay, Crisologo Museum, Father Burgos Residence and Museum, Religious Museum, Leona Florentino Ancestral House, Fil-Hispanic Friendship Park, Buridek Museum, etc. 1200H – 1400H: Lunch / Proceed to Bus Terminal 1400H: Departure for Manila

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How to Get to Ilocos

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Laoag is a 6 to 8-hour ride from Manila while Vigan is 8 to 9 hours. Several bus lines serve the route including Florida Bus Line, Partas Liner, Baliwag Transit and Fariñas Transit. The trip is via North Luzon Expressway and Manila North Road passing through the provinces of Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Pangasinan, La Union and fare is around P400 – P700.

By air, Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific fly to Laoag daily from Manila, travel time is an hour. From Laoag International Airport.

You can book your bus or plane ticket from Manila to Laoag and vice versa below.

BOOK YOUR BUS/PLANE FROM MANILA TO LAOAG

Clark to Ilocos

For those coming from Diosdado Macapagal International Airport in Clark Field, Pampanga, ride the shuttle or jeepney going to Dau Integrated Bus Terminal, fare is around P50. In Dau Terminal, look for buses going to Vigan and Laoag.

Baguio to Ilocos

There are numerous departures (buses and vans) daily from Baguio City Bus Terminal to Vigan and Laoag, travel time is not more than four hours, fare ranges from P200 – P300.

You can book your bus ticket from Baguio to Laoag and vice versa below.

BOOK YOUR BUS FROM BAGUIO TO LAOAG

Tuguegarao to Ilocos

If you’re coming from Tuguegarao, GMW Liner and Florida Liner operate buses to Laoag, fare is not more than P300.

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Where to Stay in Laoag & Vigan

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7 Days Ilocos Itinerary: Vigan, Laoag, Pagudpud, Adams and More

7 Days Ilocos Itinerary: Vigan, Laoag, Pagudpud, Adams and More

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Day 1: Travel to Laoag

  • Day 2: Laoag Tour

Paoay Church

La paz and paoay sand dunes.

  • Malacañang of the North

Laoag Sinking Bell Tower

Fort ilocandia resort.

  • St. William's Cathedral

Nagbacalan Loom Weaving

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.

  • Lover’s Peak

Adams waterfalls and hanging bridges

Inuwayan nursery and farms, day 5: travel to vigan.

  • 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.

Paoay Sand Dunes and Vigan City

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:

Facade of Paoay Church in Ilocos Norte

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

Malacanang of the North

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Ilocos sur vigan city heritage & sightseeing tour with horse-drawn carriage ride & transfers, vigan historical sightseeing city day tour with transfers & kalesa ride.

Sinking Bell Tower

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.

Nagbacalan Loom Weaving blankets

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:

Bangui Windmills

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Cape Bojeador Lighthouse in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte

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.

Blue Lagoon Beach in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte

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.

Adams Hanging Bridge

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. 

Kalesa strolling along Calle Crisologo in Vigan

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, Vigan

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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Calle Burgos inside National Museum

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.

Pot made in the RG Jar Factory in Vigan, Ilocos Sur

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

Patapat Viaduct

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Kapurpurawan Rock Formation

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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The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

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The State Tretyakov Gallery (usually being called Tretyakovka) is an art gallery in Moscow, specialized in Russian visual arts and it’s one of the world’s biggest collections. The Gallery is named after Pavel Mikhailovich Tretyakov, Moscow merchant and patron of arts, and it’s been bearing his name with proud and gratitude for over a hundred years. In 1856 Tretyakov started his collection by acquiring two works by Russian artists, "Skirmish with Finnish Smugglers" by V.G. Khudyakov and "The Temptation" by N. G. Schilder.

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Already planning to see the next solar eclipse in 2026? What travelers need to know.

Umbraphiles feeling the post-eclipse blues should start checking the expiration date on their passports.

The next total solar eclipse is set to happen on Aug. 12, 2026, over Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia and a small part of Portugal, according to NASA . 

In North America, only a partial eclipse will be visible, so if April’s event made you an eclipse chaser and you want to see totality, you’ll need to head overseas.

Here’s what you’ll need to know before packing your bags:

Do you need a passport or visa for the best destination?

The path of totality for the 2026 eclipse mostly goes through places Americans can travel visa-free with their passport, so long as they’re planning to stay for less than 90 days.

Spain, Portugal, Iceland and Greenland all allow visa-free tourist travel for U.S. passport holders.

Spain, Portugal and Iceland are also members of the Schengen Area, which allows for visa-free travel in much of Europe, meaning if you decide to make a multi-country trip out of your eclipse adventure, you won’t need to clear customs if you’re coming from much of the rest of Europe, either.

One major change for travelers to Europe from the U.S., however, is that electronic preauthorization will become a requirement beginning in mid-2025. The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) requirement will apply to all four open countries in the path of totality. 

Depending on the state of the Ukraine war, travel to Russia may or may not be an option for most Americans by 2026, so it’s unclear what the paperwork requirements will be by then.

Is it better to see it from the beach?

Beaches can be a great place to see the eclipse because there are few natural obstacles blocking observers’ views of the sky. The 2026 path of totality passes over beaches on Spain’s northern and southeastern coasts, as well as over islands in the Mediterranean Sea including Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza. The eclipse will also pass over coastal areas in Greenland and Iceland, according to the National Solar Observatory . 

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Will there be eclipse cruises or flights?

Almost certainly, although most operators have not announced specific plans yet. 

Cruise lines will also offer more viewing opportunities. Princess Cruises “has created a bespoke itinerary aboard Sky Princess to position the ship near Spain on that date,” according to a spokesperson for the line. The cruise will open for bookings on Princess’s website on May 23.

Cunard Line has sailings on its Queen Mary 2 , Queen Victoria and Queen Anne vessels that will put passengers in prime spots to watch .

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Holland America Line is also planning multiple sailings around the event, though details are still to be announced. “Guests have reacted positively to our 2024 eclipse cruises and with the next full eclipse in 2026 we plan to have three sailings in Europe that will align with the path of the eclipse,” Paul Grigsby, the line's vice president of Deployment & Itinerary Planning, previously told USA TODAY in an email.

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