Batanes is the destination that many people dream to visit but few get to see. Its geographical location, unpredictable weather condition, and expensive airline fare keep most tourists away. It is also for those reasons that Batanes kept its old-world splendor.
Travellers to this Heaven on Earth are rewarded to friendly people and a culture different from the rest of the country. Find out how, here.
Day 1 (North of Batan Island)
AM
545am - flight to Basco
730am - arrive Basco
735am - check-in at lodging house
830am - bfast
930am - start tour
- Valugan Boulder Beach
- Japanese Tunnel
- Fundacion Pacita
- Tukon Radar Station
- Tukon Church
- Basco Idjang
1230pm - Back to town proper
PM
1pm - lunch
130pm - back at the lodging house
3pm - start tour
- Rolling Hills
- Naidi Hills/Basco Lighthouse
5pm - wait for sunset at the Basco Lighthouse
6pm - dinner
Day 2 (South of Batan Island)
AM
830am - bfast
930am - start tour
- Chanarian Viewdeck
- Mahatao Church
- White Beach
- Diura Fishing Village/Crystal Cave
- Racuh-a-Payaman (Marlboro Country)
PM
12nn - lunch (bring packed lunch) at Racuh-a- Payaman
130pm - continue with tour
- Imnajbu (Stone Houses)
- Uyugan/Sungsung Ruins (ghost Town)
- Ivana/Honest Coffee House/House of Dakay/Spanish Bridge
- Basco LIghthouse
5pm - wait for sunset at the Basco Lighthouse
6pm - dinner
Day 3 (Sabtang Island)
AM
530am - off to Ivana Port
7am - off to Sabtang Island
730am - arrive Sabtang Island
8am - bfast at Heritage House
830am - start tour
- Chamantad-Tinian Viewpoint
- Lime Kilns
- Barrio Savidug (Vernacular Houses)
- Barrio Chavayan (UNESCO Nominated Site)
- Nakabuang Beach/Murung Beach (Ahau Arch)
- Sabtang Lighthouse
PM
12nn - lunch at Heritage House
1pm - back to Ivana Port
115pm - off to Basco
6pm - dinner
Day 4 (Basco Town)
AM
8am - explore town of Basco
830am - bfast
930am - back to Rolling Hills
1130 - souvenir shopping
PM
1230pm - lunch
1pm - back to lodging house
4pm - visit Port of Basco
5pm - wait for sunset at the nearby beach
7pm - dinner at Casa Napoli
Day 5
AM
630am - off to Basco Airport
745am - flight back to Manila
*** Travellers may opt to remove Day 4 from their itineraries.
*** Click here for an accounting of our expenses.
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ReplyDeleteHi, I am really enjoying reading your blogs. I am very interested with visiting Batanes. What airline did you take?
ReplyDeleteI noticed that you are looking for a travel buddy to Surigao. I have visited Surigao with a travel club. The place is great too. Very blessed. The following are the places I visited there:
- Enchanted River
- Cabgan Island/Snake Island
- Tinuy-an Falls
- Britannia Islands
- Sohoton Cove
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ReplyDeleteBatanes - presently, only Seair flies to Batanes.
Thanks for listing all the interesting places you visited in Surigao. My busy schedule prevents me from doing my research. Can you share your itinerary with me?