Northern Invasion- Vigan Laoag Pagudpud

We had our much awaited Ilocos trip last July 7-11. Thanks to the roundtrip airfare for P350 which we got from Cebu Pacific's P188 peso fare last year. Unfortunately, only two of us were set for our July trip. 

Check our 5-day (July 7-11) DIY Itinerary for 2pax

Day 1

7:55pm Check-in Naia 3

9:00pm Arrival at Laoag Airport

9:30pm Jeep to Partas Bus station (15minute ride)

10:00pm Rode Baguio bus to Vigan

11:45pm Drop-off Vigan- Rode tricycle to Grandpa's inn

Tambay at Crisologo street

Expenses:

NAIA Terminal Fee-200

Airport to Partas P150 rental jeep- P75/ head

Bus to Vigan- P141

Tricycle to Grandpa's Inn P50- P25/head

Grandpa's Inn P900 with breakfast for 2- P450

Day 2

8:00am Breakfast at Grandpa's Inn

9:00am Pictorial at Crisologo

11:00-1:30pm Calesa Vigan City Tour

(Padre Burgos House, Belfry Tower, Saint Augustine Parish Church, Pottery Place, Baluarte)

2:00pm Bus to Laoag

4:30pm Bus to Pagudpud

6:20pm Pagudpud arrival

7:00pm Dinner

Expenses:

Calesa Tour P150/hr (had tour for almost 3 hours) P450- P225

Burgos Museum Entrance- P20

Pasalubong Shirt- P170

Magnet 3 for P100- P100

Bus to Laoag- P100

Bus to Pagudpud- P60

Market for cooked meals c/o Ate Cathy's homestay P500- P250 each

Crisologo Street at night

Breakfast at Grandpa's Inn

Crisologo Street Pictorial with Cara

Pottery making

Tiger pic @Baluarte

Wacky Dinosaurs

Camel

Day 3

9:00am Saud Beach Bumming

11:00am Lunch

1:00- 5:00pm South Pagudpud Tour

(Kapurpuran Rock Formation, Bangui Windmills, Cape Bojeador Lighthouse)

7:00pm Dinner

Expenses:

South Tour P600- P300

Empanada for merienda P60

Beachfront view of Ate Cathy's Homestay

Kapurpuran Rock Formation

Cape Bojeador Lighthouse

Bangui Windmills

Day 4

10:00-3pm North Pagudpud Tour

(Kabigan Falls, Patapat Viaduct, Agua Grande, Timantang Rock, Bantay Abot Cave, Blue Lagoon)

4:00pm Saud beach bumming

7:00pm Dinner

Expenses:

North Tour P600- P300

Entrance Rocks- P20

Kabigan Falls entrance- P5

Kabigan falls tour guide P100- P50

30minute trek to Kabigan Falls

Patapat Viaduct

Aqua Grande

Bantay Abot Cave

Timangtang Rock

Blue Lagoon

Saud Beach

Day 5

10:00am Brunch

12:00nn Bus to Laoag

1:30pm Laoag Walk 

(Museo Ilocos Norte, Sinking Bell Tower, Ilocos Norte Capitol)

3:00pm Market for pasalubong 

5:00pm Saramsam early dinner

6:00pm Pasundo kay Manong

9:00pm Fly to Manila

Expenses:

Ate Cathy's homestay- P2400 for 3 nights for 2 pax- 1200

Additional for TV and cooking (optional)- P300

Tricycle to bus station P50- P25

Bus to Laoag- P60

Bagnet- P220/kilo

Cornick 3 for P100

Dinner at Saramsam P400- P200

Bus to Laoag

Adobong Sili

Bagnet

Empanada and Special Miki

Travel Tips:

1. There is an old man waiting outside the airport with his jeep. He offers a ride to the city proper for P150. You could also ride a tricycle and it will cost P50 per head.
2. Visit Vigan at night. You will appreciate and love the old feel of the place.
3. Buy cornick at Vigan. The rates are cheaper and they have more availability compared to  Laoag.
4. There are no public vehicles that goes straight from Vigan to Pagudpud. You should go back to Laoag and ride another bus to Pagudpud.
5. You would pass by Paoay if you will be going to Laoag from Vigan. You could stop by Paoay- opt to visit Paoay church then ride another bus back to Laoag.
6. Buy empanada from the old man who drives the jeepney at the airport. His store is just in front of the airport. You could order ahead of time and pick-up just before your flight home. Try the special empanada just for P30.
7. Try the empanada at Pagudpud market. You would only see one stall. They open 3pm and also accept orders.
8. Bring food for your Pagudpud North Tour. Food available at the blue lagoon are pricey.

Contact Numbers:

Jeepney Driver/ Seller of empanada at Laoag airport (sorry didnt get his name:(- 09325049138

Grandpa's Inn- This is very near Crisologo street. They have the best interiors and accommodating staff.

Manong Ian- Calesa driver- 09104253094

walang piktyur si manong ian. pero heto ang very posh calesa niya. haha

Kuya Lenzer- 09068185735

Kuya Lenzer less the trike. Best Pagudpud Tourguide.

Ate Cathy (Ate Cathy's homestay)- 09195716680

(Sayang hindi nakuhanan si Ate Cathy. Pics will show how accomodating they are at the homestay. 3 large beds Aircon room with cable TV at Paluto)