Ilocos Trip Guide
How to go there?
BY AIR - You can book a flight to Laoag from Manila via Philippine Airlines. Flights to and from Laoag are available daily and twice a day during the weekends but the flight times may vary. As of now, there is no other direct domestic flights to Laoag other than Manila, the best option is to fly to Manila first then take a flight to Laoag, if you are not from Manila, might as well go around and see Manila for a few hours or a couple of days.
Duration - 1 hour and 10 minutes [One Way]
Cost - Php4,000-6,000 on average [One Way]
BY LAND - Land travel to Ilocos is obviously longer than flying, but is definitely more cheaper. Due to recent road improvements especially on Philippine Expressways the travel time has been shorten.
Public Transportation -You can ride a bus going to Vigan or Pagudpud which is both a good place to start your trip. Manila to Vigan, you can choose any of the following bus liners, Partas, Fariñas and Florida. It is best you call the Bus Company and book tickets ahead of time especially during peak and holiday season. [Bring your Valid ID and Vaccination Card/Certificate]
Duration - Vigan -7 hours | Pagudpud - 11 hours [Standard for Bus Trips]
Cost - Php800-1,200 on average depends on the bus class you want [One Way] Bus Classes according to price [Deluxe | Super Deluxe |Sleeper Bus]
Bus Schedule [Recommended Departure Time]
Partas [Cubao-Vigan]
10:00 PM Deluxe Php740
10:15 PM Super Deluxe Php1,000
10:30 PM Super Deluxe Php800
11:00 PM Deluxe Php740
Partas [Pasay-Vigan]
10:00 PM Super Deluxe Php820
Florida [Sampaloc-Pagudpud]
9:15 PM Php900
Useful Contact Numbers
Partas - 0917-631-3706
Florida - 0945-226-7310 | 0928-987-5990
Fariñas - 0917-327-9665 | 8749-9645
Private Transportation -Bringing your own vehicle will definitely be more fun if your trip will be longer than three days, you will have to put into account that it will be tiring for the driver, it will definitely help if there will be more than one driver for the trip. What is best about bringing your own transportation is that you can move around quicker or even slower to better enjoy the scenery, you can stop whenever and wherever you want.
Duration - 6-7 hours
Cost - Depends on what vehicle you have and what the current fuel price is. Based on our suggested itinerary and current fuel price [May 2022]
Diesel Php8,000-Php10,000 [Toyota Hiace] | Gasoline Php7,000-Php9,000 [Toyota Wego]
***Prices, duration and schedules above are updated as of 6/25/2022
BY AIR - You can book a flight to Laoag from Manila via Philippine Airlines. Flights to and from Laoag are available daily and twice a day during the weekends but the flight times may vary. As of now, there is no other direct domestic flights to Laoag other than Manila, the best option is to fly to Manila first then take a flight to Laoag, if you are not from Manila, might as well go around and see Manila for a few hours or a couple of days.
Duration - 1 hour and 10 minutes [One Way]
Cost - Php4,000-6,000 on average [One Way]
BY LAND - Land travel to Ilocos is obviously longer than flying, but is definitely more cheaper. Due to recent road improvements especially on Philippine Expressways the travel time has been shorten.
Public Transportation -You can ride a bus going to Vigan or Pagudpud which is both a good place to start your trip. Manila to Vigan, you can choose any of the following bus liners, Partas, Fariñas and Florida. It is best you call the Bus Company and book tickets ahead of time especially during peak and holiday season. [Bring your Valid ID and Vaccination Card/Certificate]
Duration - Vigan -7 hours | Pagudpud - 11 hours [Standard for Bus Trips]
Cost - Php800-1,200 on average depends on the bus class you want [One Way] Bus Classes according to price [Deluxe | Super Deluxe |Sleeper Bus]
Bus Schedule [Recommended Departure Time]
Partas [Cubao-Vigan]
10:00 PM Deluxe Php740
10:15 PM Super Deluxe Php1,000
10:30 PM Super Deluxe Php800
11:00 PM Deluxe Php740
Partas [Pasay-Vigan]
10:00 PM Super Deluxe Php820
Florida [Sampaloc-Pagudpud]
9:15 PM Php900
Useful Contact Numbers
Partas - 0917-631-3706
Florida - 0945-226-7310 | 0928-987-5990
Fariñas - 0917-327-9665 | 8749-9645
Private Transportation -Bringing your own vehicle will definitely be more fun if your trip will be longer than three days, you will have to put into account that it will be tiring for the driver, it will definitely help if there will be more than one driver for the trip. What is best about bringing your own transportation is that you can move around quicker or even slower to better enjoy the scenery, you can stop whenever and wherever you want.
Duration - 6-7 hours
Cost - Depends on what vehicle you have and what the current fuel price is. Based on our suggested itinerary and current fuel price [May 2022]
Diesel Php8,000-Php10,000 [Toyota Hiace] | Gasoline Php7,000-Php9,000 [Toyota Wego]
***Prices, duration and schedules above are updated as of 6/25/2022
Where to stay?
After a long trip, you need to have a comfortable space where you can get a rest. Before traveling, make sure that you have a place to stay. Here are some hotels and lodges you can book before going to Ilocos.
List of Accommodations in Vigan
Grand Pa's Inn
Address: 1 Bonifacio, Vigan City
Contact: [077] 722 2118
Price Range: Php2,500-4,500/night/room
Vigan Plaza Hotel
Address: Plaza Burgos, Mena Crisologo Street
Contact: [077] 722 1527
Price Range: Php2,500-4,500/night/room
List of Accommodations in Laoag
The Guesthouse Laoag
Address: Magat Salamat Street East
Contact: 0947 974 1241
Price Range: Php2,500-4,500/night/room
Universal Inn
Address: Brgy. 6, J.P Rizal Street
Contact: 0915 447 5894
Price Range: Php2,500-4,500/night/room
List of Accommodations in Pagudpud
3M's Hotel and Restaurant
Address: Brgy. 6, J.P Rizal Street
Contact: 0915 447 5894
Price Range: Php2,500-4,500/night/room
After a long trip, you need to have a comfortable space where you can get a rest. Before traveling, make sure that you have a place to stay. Here are some hotels and lodges you can book before going to Ilocos.
List of Accommodations in Vigan
Grand Pa's Inn
Address: 1 Bonifacio, Vigan City
Contact: [077] 722 2118
Price Range: Php2,500-4,500/night/room
Vigan Plaza Hotel
Address: Plaza Burgos, Mena Crisologo Street
Contact: [077] 722 1527
Price Range: Php2,500-4,500/night/room
List of Accommodations in Laoag
The Guesthouse Laoag
Address: Magat Salamat Street East
Contact: 0947 974 1241
Price Range: Php2,500-4,500/night/room
Universal Inn
Address: Brgy. 6, J.P Rizal Street
Contact: 0915 447 5894
Price Range: Php2,500-4,500/night/room
List of Accommodations in Pagudpud
3M's Hotel and Restaurant
Address: Brgy. 6, J.P Rizal Street
Contact: 0915 447 5894
Price Range: Php2,500-4,500/night/room
Where to eat?
Hidden Garden in Vigan
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Herencia in Paoay
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La Preciosa in Laoag
La preciosa serves unique delicious food that is right to its price. It serves Ilocano dishes like poqui-poqui, Ilokano style kare-kare which they call chicken a la pepian, and they also serve moist cake and many more! Not just that, they also have a buffet with an affordable price.
Bergblick Restaurant in Pagudpud
A restaurant where you can experience Filipino-German cuisine! But do not worry, you can still enjoy Ilocano dishes because Bergblick restaurant also serves Ilocano delicacies.
Hidden Garden in Vigan
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Herencia in Paoay
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La Preciosa in Laoag
La preciosa serves unique delicious food that is right to its price. It serves Ilocano dishes like poqui-poqui, Ilokano style kare-kare which they call chicken a la pepian, and they also serve moist cake and many more! Not just that, they also have a buffet with an affordable price.
Bergblick Restaurant in Pagudpud
A restaurant where you can experience Filipino-German cuisine! But do not worry, you can still enjoy Ilocano dishes because Bergblick restaurant also serves Ilocano delicacies.
Places to Visit?
The Ilocos Province have more than 40 sites you can visit, this is the reason why a day trip or even an overnight trip is not enough to experience this Province rich in culture and history. We have below some of the sites to be visited in Ilocos.
The Ilocos Province have more than 40 sites you can visit, this is the reason why a day trip or even an overnight trip is not enough to experience this Province rich in culture and history. We have below some of the sites to be visited in Ilocos.
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Calle Crisologo
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Vigan Heritage Village
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Paoay Church
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Bangui Windmills
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Kapurpurawan
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Blue Lagoon
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What to do?
4x4 Ride in Paoay Sand Dunes
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Swim in Blue Lagoon and/or Saud Beach
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Visit Museums
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Kalesa Ride in Calle Crisologo
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4x4 Ride in Paoay Sand Dunes
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Swim in Blue Lagoon and/or Saud Beach
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Visit Museums
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Kalesa Ride in Calle Crisologo
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Tale of the Trip
Ilocos is definitely one of the top tourist destination in Luzon, with it's reach culture and history, it is a trip for all ages. We highly recommend you visit with friend and/or relative to cut cost. Traveling by plane to be honest is impractical, but if you hate long drives and being stuck in a car for a long time and you have the money to spare, by all means travel by plane.
The most fun way to visit Ilocos is by drive, can bring you vehicle to be able to move on your own pace, as long as you have the time to alot. Doing this needs a lot of planning to maximise your trip, for there are a lot of places to cover. We highly recommend you have to designated driver for it will be a long drive.
If you decide to travel by bus and do a DIY trip for two it will cost around Php4,500 to Php7,000 by Bus. See Rough estimate based on a 3 day trip using this Suggested Itinerary. Please note that some tourist sites are far from each other. Vigan to Pagudpud is 3-4 hours drive.
Bus - Php800-1000/person
Hotel - Php1,000-2,500/room
Food - Php1,500-2,000 [10 meals at 150-200 per meal]
Tour - Php1,000-1,500/person [includes transpo]
Misc - Php500
***Please understand that this computation does not include snacks, souvenirs and other activities you may add to the trip.
The most practical way to travel to Ilocos, hassle free is to get a Travel Package. Tour Operators have well designed itinerary and drivers that knows the province inside out. You will save time and be able to maximise your trip.
Please see available packages for Ilocos below.
Ilocos is definitely one of the top tourist destination in Luzon, with it's reach culture and history, it is a trip for all ages. We highly recommend you visit with friend and/or relative to cut cost. Traveling by plane to be honest is impractical, but if you hate long drives and being stuck in a car for a long time and you have the money to spare, by all means travel by plane.
The most fun way to visit Ilocos is by drive, can bring you vehicle to be able to move on your own pace, as long as you have the time to alot. Doing this needs a lot of planning to maximise your trip, for there are a lot of places to cover. We highly recommend you have to designated driver for it will be a long drive.
If you decide to travel by bus and do a DIY trip for two it will cost around Php4,500 to Php7,000 by Bus. See Rough estimate based on a 3 day trip using this Suggested Itinerary. Please note that some tourist sites are far from each other. Vigan to Pagudpud is 3-4 hours drive.
Bus - Php800-1000/person
Hotel - Php1,000-2,500/room
Food - Php1,500-2,000 [10 meals at 150-200 per meal]
Tour - Php1,000-1,500/person [includes transpo]
Misc - Php500
***Please understand that this computation does not include snacks, souvenirs and other activities you may add to the trip.
The most practical way to travel to Ilocos, hassle free is to get a Travel Package. Tour Operators have well designed itinerary and drivers that knows the province inside out. You will save time and be able to maximise your trip.
Please see available packages for Ilocos below.