ILOCOS NORTE (from Laoag up to Pagudpud)

[rpatsy]

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Exploring Ilocos Norte is so worth the very long travel to get there (if you're from NAIA or Clark). From historical sites to natural attractions, there are so much to see, so much to experience.

You can go to Ilocos via Manila (10-11 hours), Clark (7-8hrs), or direct to Laoag. For us, it was thru Clark. At the Diosdado Macapagal Int'l Airport's arrival area, there's an aircon jeepney that can take you to Dau Bus Terminal (fare: P50). At the terminal, the north-bound buses can be found at the left side. Be quick when boarding though, since these buses are from Manila so available seats are limited. I don't know the fare from Dau-Laoag since we were bound for Vigan first (Fare: P440, Florida Bus w/ toilet, drop-off Batac).

If you're coming from Manila, the nearest terminal would be at Partas, Pasay Rotonda. Just ride the airport's shuttle (Fare: P20) and drop off at the last stop -- at the back of Chowking/McDo Rotonda. Ride a trike to Partas Bus terminal, just ask policemen for directions.

For our two-day Ilocos tour, we availed the van tour service of Kuya Lenzer (http://www.facebook.com/kuyaLenzer) since it's more advantageous and there are 7 of us to share the cost. We chose Kuya Lenzer since he's highly recommended online -- driver/tourguide/photographer -- then hatid-sundo sa terminal. Then we stayed at Ate Cathy's homestay (0919-5716680) at Saud Beach, Pagudpud (250/head group room).


Paoay Church (under renovation)




ATV at Paoay Sand Dunes -- diri nag shoot ang Panday, Temptation Island, etc


Malacañang of the North


Paoay Lake in front of Malacañang



Laoag Sinking Bell Tower



Cape Bojeador Lighthouse



Kabigan Falls



Bantay Abot Cave



Blue Lagoon



Patapat Viaduct



Kapurpurawan White Rock Formation



emo tah gamay -- Kapurpurawan, side facing the West Philippine Sea



"Walang Hanggan" Bangui Wind Mills



Saud Beach for sunset

[andel]

didto nako aning dapita, nindot jud

[greenlantern]

planning to go there this june...
we already have one-way ticket to Laoag...waiting mode pa for another promo pabalik..otherwise mapugos jd ug buy sa regular tickets from laoag to cebu..

[rpatsy]

if nahan mo mas cheaper japon compared to regular fare na laoag-cebu, clark-cebu na lang na promo fare bro, pero dugay land travel lang jud

[jacinthe0020]

if nahan mo mas cheaper japon compared to regular fare na laoag-cebu, clark-cebu na lang na promo fare bro, pero dugay land travel lang jud

hi rpatsy,

mgtravel mi clark-cebu.. kabalo ka unsaon pagtravel from laoag-clark? sige ko pangita blogs/forums/articles on how to go there pero wala jud swerte please help.

[Eiso]

nag road trip mi sa ako gf last JAN2014.

Plane from Cebu MCIA to Manila Naia 2. Rent a vehicle (Innova) for 6 days then drove up to Vigan.
Spent 2 days in Vigan (went to the following places - Baluarte, Ilocos Norte, Laoag, Bangui Wind farm, Malacanian of the North, Marcos Mansion and his resting place and more....)
From Vigan we head right to Sagada (hanging coffins) - Banawe Rice Terraces then head down to Baguio and stayed for 3 days then head down again and stayed 1 day in Manila. Thats it.

Awesome experience, great places especially people on those places mentioned - they are very friendly.

[rpatsy]

hi rpatsy,

mgtravel mi clark-cebu.. kabalo ka unsaon pagtravel from laoag-clark? sige ko pangita blogs/forums/articles on how to go there pero wala jud swerte please help.

hi miss,

Sakay ra mo Florida or Partas bus bound for Dau, Olangapo terminal, then from there sakay mo aircon jeepney padung clark airport.

[vinceman]

ILOCOS packaged tour Vigan-Laoag-Pagudpud. From Manila. P5,800/pax only! No min.# of pax. Tour dates aug 20-23 2014. Note that aug 21 is a holiday. Pm me for details

[vinceman]

Full board meals, entrance fees, bus, accomodation

[beyee]

nag road trip mi sa ako gf last JAN2014.

Plane from Cebu MCIA to Manila Naia 2. Rent a vehicle (Innova) for 6 days then drove up to Vigan.
Spent 2 days in Vigan (went to the following places - Baluarte, Ilocos Norte, Laoag, Bangui Wind farm, Malacanian of the North, Marcos Mansion and his resting place and more....)
From Vigan we head right to Sagada (hanging coffins) - Banawe Rice Terraces then head down to Baguio and stayed for 3 days then head down again and stayed 1 day in Manila. Thats it.

Awesome experience, great places especially people on those places mentioned - they are very friendly.

Pila ang rate?
Do you happen to have the contact number for this?
Thanks bai