The Province of Batanes is situated in the northernmost province in the Philippines; it's actually nearer to Taiwan than Manila. In spite of that, this province is one of the top tourist destinations in the country because of its stunning natural wonders, magnificent rolling hills, heritage churches, century-old stone houses, picture-perfect lighthouses, unique culture, warm people, and delicious foods. Below is the list of the tourist attractions, the actual itinerary, and expenses.
Recommended Attractions in Batanes:
- Basco Lighthouse
- Stone houses in Sabtang Island
- Morong Beach
- Batanes National Museum
- Honesty Store
- Fountain of Youth
How to Go to Batanes: Book a flight from Manila or Clark to Basco Airport. Philippine Airlines has regular trips to BSO. Travel time is an hour and 45 minutes. Ride in a cogon trike to your hotel. Airport pick-up can be arranged with your hotel.
Day 0 Itinerary
- Commute to Pasig (26 Pesos)
- Rode InDrive Car, Pasig to NAIA 2 (Php 429/2).
- Our flight was on Saturday. Due to bad weather conditions in Basco, we were unable to land at the airport, so the plane returned to NAIA.
- Since there are no available seats for the next day in NAIA, we have rebooked our flight to Clark International Airport (Sunday).
- Rode InDrive Car from NAIA 2 to Pasig (Php 433/2).
- Day 0 Expenses: 457 Pesos
Day 1 Itinerary
- 3:00 AM, rode InDrive from Pasig to Trinoma (Php 273/2).
- 4:30 AM rode in a Genesis P2P Bus to Clark Airport (310 Pesos).
- 6:00 AM arrived at CRK Airport. Explored the stunning airport.
- Breakfast and coffee at 711.
- Root Beer at Uncle John's.
- 10:35 AM flight.
- 12NN arrived at BSO Airport.
- Ms. Ashley from Tourism contacted available hotels.
- The tourism cogon trike brought us to Casa Feliciano.
- Day 1 Expenses: 646.50 Pesos
Due to bad weather, our Itbayat Island tour was canceled.
We have acquired 6 Days, 5 Nights Land Arrangement Package
Amount: Php 10,500 * 2 Pax (See details at the bottom)
Includes: North Batan, Sabtang Island, South Batan
Day 2 Itinerary - North Batan Tour
Below are 11 Top Tourist Spots in North Batan:
- Tukon Chapel
- PAGASA Weather Station
- Japanese Tunnel and Hideout
- Basco Idjang Fortress
- Valugan Boulder Beach
- Casa Real
- The Kilometer “0”
- Basco Cathedral
- Vayang Rolling Hills
- Basco Lighthouse
- Naidi Hills
Day 3 Itinerary - Sabtang Island Tour
- 4:30 AM Breakfast.
- 5 AM headed to Ivana Port.
- 7 AM Departure, Ivana Port to Sabtang.
Below are the Top 10 Recommended Destinations in Sabtang Island:
- Brgy Savidug stone houses (Walking tour)
- Lime Kiln and Savidug Idjang
- Sto. Thomas de Aquinas Chapel
- Chamantad-Tinyan viewing point
- Walking tour at Brgy. Chavayan (vernacular houses)
- Sabtang Weavers Association
- Sta. Rosa De Lima Chapel
- Morong Beach
- Ahaw Natural Arch Formation
- Lunch at Da Figura Cafe
- 12NN Departure, Sabtang to Ivana.
- 12:29 PM Arrived in Ivana Port.
- Back to the Hotel.
- Early dinner at Beehan (80 Pesos).
Day 4 Itinerary - South Batan Tour
- 7 AM Breakfast
- 8 AM Start of South Batan Tour
Below are 19 Top Tourist Attractions in South Batan:
- Chawa Viewdeck
- Mahatao Shelter Port
- San Carlos Borromeo Church
- Spanish Lighthouse & Blank Book Archive
- Racuh a Payaman (Marlboro Country)
- San Lorenzo Ruiz Chapel
- Batanes Museum (National)
- Alapad Hill
- Our Lady of Miraculous Medal in Itbud
- Sung Sung Ruins
- Mutchong Viewpoint
- San Antonino de Florencia in Uyugan
- Honesty Coffee Shop
- San Jose de Obrero in Ivana
- House of Dakay
- Tuhel Spanish Bridge
- White Beach
- Lunch by the highway
- Hohmoron Blue Lagoon
- End of 3 Days Trike Tour
- Oatmeal for dinner.
Day 5 Itinerary - Other Destinations
- 7 AM Breakfast
- Separate Tour: Php 1,500 / 2 Pax
- 8:30 AM, a visit to the Fountain of Youth
- 11 AM at Tayid Lighthouse
- 12NN at Basco Lighthouse
- Lunch at Beehan (360 Pesos)
- Day 5 Expenses: 1,110 Pesos
Day 6 Itinerary
- 7 AM Breakfast
- 10 AM Headed to the Airport
- 12:40 PM Flight, BSO to CRK.
- 2 PM Arrived at CRK Airport.
- Late lunch, 95 Pesos.
- 3 PM Departure, Genesis P2P, airport to Trinoma (310 Pesos)
- 6 PM Arrived in Trinoma.
- Rode InDrive to Pasig (225 Pesos)
- Commute to House (56 Pesos)
- Day 6 Expenses: 686 Pesos
Batanes Trip Actual Expenses:
- Total: 27,977.50 Pesos
- Flight: MNL to BSO - 4,609 Pesos
- Flight: BSO to CRK - 9,897 Pesos
- Land Arrangement Sub: 13,471.50 Pesos
- Day 0 Expenses: 457 Pesos
- Day 1 Expenses: 646.50 Pesos
- 3 Days Tour 10,500 Pesos
- Day 3 Expenses: 80 Pesos
- Day 4 Expenses: 0
- Day 5 Expenses: 1,110 Pesos
- Day 6 Expenses: 678 Pesos
Batanes Tour Package:
- Amount: Php 21,000 for 2 Pax
- Accommodation for 6D5N
- Airport Transfer
- 5 Breakfasts
- 3 Lunches during tours
- 3 Days of Private Trike Tours (North, South, Sabtang Island)
- Tour guide
- Round-trip Boat Transfers
- All Gov't Fees and Registrations
- Ecotourism Fees
- PA Entrance Fees/ DENR
- Mahatao Environmental Fees
- Sabtang Environmental Fees
- Ivana Port Fees
Tour Guide in Batanes:
- Name: Cris Asa
- Ph: 09185295391
- Casa Feliciano
- Troy Lodge
- Baletin Hometel
- Marfel's Lodge
- D'Jeds Hometel
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Initially, we planned to arrive in Basco on Saturday. Sunday tour in North Batan. Monday and Tuesday in Itbayat Island. Wednesday - a tour of Sabtang Island. Thursday, tour in South Batan. Friday, back to Manila. Due to bad weather, our Itbayat trip was canceled. So, we have acquired 6 Days, 5 Nights Land Arrangement Package with Casa Feliciano.
Top 10 Itbayat Island Tourist Spots:
- Rapang Cliff
- Torongan Cave
- Torongan Hills
- Small Lagoon
- Stone Bell
- Paganaman Port
- Mt. Karoboboan View Deck
- Lake Kavaywan
- Chinapoliran Port
- Town Proper
