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Me and my husband plans to visit pagudpud for 2days and we'll be bringing our families. It would be like 3families around 15 adults and 7kids between 10-3yrs old. I have a few concerns since i cannot browse much in the net for some dont have websites to refer to. Hope you guys could help me. Thanks in advance!

• first is which resort is the good place to stay with family and kids at a manageable price?
• place having kitchen as well where guest can cook themselves (save a bit on food) :)
• i also consider hannahs resort since it's a family oriented place and closer to blue lagoon but its a bit pricey. Is there a better place close to it?
• any suggested itenirary for 2days stay? We have our own transpo and may arrive in pagudpud at dawn on the first day. We might not hire a tour guide then so please help how to maximize the time whilst enjoying all the things to do and see in pagudpud.

Thank you so much! It will be a great help. Btw, the family adventure will be on the last week of april(hope its not yet too late to plan) Godbless you all.

DAY 0 (FRIDAY) My girlfriend and I are planning to visit Ilocos this summer. We will depart friday night from NAIA terminal 3 at around 1900H and arrive Laoag Airport at around 2030H. Probably will just spend the night in a hotel. Is Hotel Tiffany a good stay? DAY 1 (Saturday) We are planning to tour around good spots near Laoag. Base from what I read, these are: - Paoay Church - Paoay Lake - Malacanang of the North - Marcos Mausoleum and Muesum - St. Williams Cathedral - Sinking Bell Tower - Museo Ilocos Norte - La Paz Sand Dunes - Sta. Monica Church in Sarrat - After the tour, we will go to Pagudpud Could anyone advise me what should be the order in visiting these places so that we could maximize our time. Or could I ask anyone of a contact number of a tour guide? Is the tour also feasible? We are planning to finish the tour at around 5-6PM. Then go to Pagudpud. DAY 2 (SUNDAY) We are planning to stay either in Punta Azul or Hannah Beach Resort. Which is better of the two? We plan to also to tour around near spots in Pagudpud such as: - Bangui Windmills - Cape Bojeador Lighthouse - Patapat Viaduct - Kaibigan Falls - Timagtang Rock Formation - Batay Abot Cave - Agua Grande - Don Hermanos Islands We're planning to leave the resort at around 6PM because our flight back to Manila is at 2030H. What about the traffic from Pagudpud to Laoag Airport? Is it not so heavy? Is it already enough to allot 2.5 hours for travel time from pagudpud to laoag? Thanks very much guys! I'm a newbie here. I will really appreciate your replies.

Is there any bus that goes straight to manila from pagudpud? please help.. thanks

I am confused where we could try sand boarding in ilocos. Where could I inquire about this?

I am planning to stay in panzzian mountain resort for nights this 1st week of november. Can anyone give me a decent review on the resort...thank you...or if you've got other suggestions on which resort to go to with the same budget range php 2200/night for that week...thanks...

Hello, I`m planning to visit Pagudpud in February 2013 for 2 or 3 days. Could somebody advice an inexpensive hotestay in Pagudpud? So as I`ll be alone therefore Villa del Mar, Terra Rica,Britanya Lodge, Arinaya etc. are expensive even during low season. Hope somebody will help me.I need your suggestions! Thanks.

I WANT TO GO TO FORT ILOCANDIA IN LAOAG DURING OUR ILOCOS TOUR CAN I JUST GO THERE EVEN THOUGH WE ARE NOT STAYING IN THE HOTEL AND TAKES PICTURE.AND FROM FORT ILOCANDIA HOW CAN WE GET TO SAND DUNES??

Hello Good evening! Can you help me regarding with the schedule of the bus/jeep from laoag to pagudpud? Me and my Husband will arrive at Laoag Airport at 6pm so we would love to go directly to pagudpud since we have a limited time to stay to that place. Is there any bus/jeep going to pagudpud during this time?Hope u can help me with this im kind of confuse since i read some blog here that the last trip going to pagudpud from laoag is 6pm.Thats make me worry.Thanks and hope to hear from you!

hi! i'm just wondering if you have photos of the rooms and of the whole place?

Hi,ask me lng po ng murang tour package? we'll be staying at plya resort in currimao for 3d2n,Thank you...

Me and my boyfriend are planning a 3d2n trip to Pagudpud. We also plan in going to Vigan while we are there. What can be our itinerary? We would be coming from Manila. We also don't want the 10hr long travel by land. But some airfare would costs roughly 6k for 2 persons. Any tips? Our budget is 12k. Pls help us. Thank you! :)

Please help me organize this itinerary. Please also help me with the travel costs and entrance fees if any. Thanks! January 29, Sunday (DAY 0) 2:00PM Pampanga Departure to Airport (Terminal 3) 5:00PM Airport Arrival 8:10PM Flight Schedule / Departure 9:10PM Laoag Airport Arrival Laoag Airport to Laoag Centro – 15min (tricycle) Check –in (Texicano Hotel, P740.00) Dinner Stroll if still possible January 30, Monday (DAY 1) 5:30 AM Wake up 6:00 AM Breakfast 6:30 AM La Paz Sand Dunes 7:30 AM Back to Laoag Ride jeep to Sarrat, Ilocos Norte – P13 8:15 AM Arrive in Sarrat Walk to Marcos Museum 9:00 AM Ride jeep to Laoag – P13 Ride tricycle to Batac, Ilocos Norte – Paoay jeepney stop – P13 Ride jeep to Paoay, Ilocos Norte – P33 10:00 AM Arrive in Paoay Paoay Church Paoay Lake 11:00 AM Jeep to Batac – P8 11:15 AM Arrive in Batac Marcos Museum and Mausoleum 12:00 PM Jeep to Laoag City 12:30 PM Back to the hotel and check-out (or get things at desk) 1:00 PM Lunch (Saramsam) 1:45 PM Laoag City Proper Tour St. William’s Cathedral and Sinking Bell Tower Tobacco Monopoly Monument Rizal Street (old house of the Hernandez family, American period houses) Museo Ilocos 5:30 PM Laoag – Pagudpud Terminal 6:00 PM Ride bus to Pagudpud 7:30 PM Arrival at Pagudpud Check-in at Hannah Lou Homestay (Manang Mariefe, P250 / day) Dinner (c/o Manang Mariefe) Stroll / Sleep January 31, Tuesday (DAY 2) 8:00AM North Pagudpud Tour (All c/o Manang Mariefe) Patapat Viaduct Kaibigan Falls Timagtang Rock Formation Batay Abot Cave Blue Lagoon Agua Grande Don Hermanos Islands 1:00 PM Lunch 2:00 PM Enjoy the Beach 6:00 PM Dinner 8:00 PM Sleep February 1, Wednesday (DAY 3) 8:00 AM Wake up 8:30 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM Check-out South Pagudpud Tour (All c/o Manang Mariefe) Bangui Windmills Kapurpurawan Rock Formation Burgos Lighthouse (Cape Bojeador) 1:00 PM Lunch at Pagudpud Proper 1:30 PM Travel by bus to Vigan 4:00 PM Arrival at Vigan Check-in at La Feliza Tourist Inn / Green R Hotel / Vigan Hotel (P900.00) 5:30 PM Stroll at Kalye Crisologo Dinner Sleep February 2, Thursday (DAY 4) 7:00 AM Wake up 7:30 AM Breakfast 8:00 AM Baluarte ni Chavit 9:00 AM Pagburnayan 10:00 AM Saint Paul Cathedral and Bell Tower Plaza Salcedo, Vigan Cathedral, Plaza Burgos Burgos Museum 12:00 NN Back to Hotel, Check-out 12:30 PM Lunch 1:00 PM Crisologo Museum Syquia Mansion Archbishop Palace Public Market 5:00 PM Depart from Vigan to Dau (or Tipco) 10:00 PM HOME

We'll be having a day tour at Laoag City this Jan 30 and our time is tight since we need to go to the terminal bound to Pagudpud at 6:00PM. How can i Arrange the destinations below so that we can go all the places within the day (before 6:00PM)? Are there places that are better than the list below? * Museum of Ilocos Norte * Tobacco Monopoly Monument * Sinking Bell Tower * St. William’s Cathedral * Sta. Monica Church in Sarrat * La Paz Sand Dunes * Mausoleum of Marcos in Batac * Paoay Church * Malacañang of the North and Paoay Lake THanks for your help!!!

We'll be having a day tour at Laoag City this Jan 30 and our time is tight since we need to go to the terminal bound to Pagudpud at 6:00PM. How can i Arrange the destinations below so that we can go all the places within the day (before 6:00PM)? Are there places that are better than the list below? * Museum of Ilocos Norte * Tobacco Monopoly Monument * Sinking Bell Tower * St. William’s Cathedral * Sta. Monica Church in Sarrat * La Paz Sand Dunes * Mausoleum of Marcos in Batac * Paoay Church * Malacañang of the North and Paoay Lake THanks for your help!!!

I really need your help... My girlfriend and I will arrive at Laoag Airport at around 9:15PM. Are there buses at that time bound to Pagudpud? We are in a tight budget so we plan to go directly at Pagudpud and not to spend money in hotels. What is the last trip going to Pagudpud? And just in case there are no buses at that time, what is the cheapest hotel / inn / suite (whatever) that we can stay for the night? Thanks in advance for the help.

Does anybody have personal experience with this property??? Im curious about the beach...Im not sure that its likely that Ill be doing any diving...Im interested in checking out the beach and chillin for a few days. Anybody maybe have some feedback please?? Thanks in advance.. :o)

Hi. Is it possible for 6-8 people to enjoy a 2-day vacation in Pagudpud with a 4000php (per head) budget? We're just after the beach and a few tourist spots like paoay and vigan. Please present us with the cheapest or most sulit itinerary you have (i.e. cheap motels/inns, cheapest food or maybe we can just pack our food, thanks) We'll be travelling late october this year and we need to plan our trip as early as now so I hope you could reply asap. Thanks so much for your help!

We hear a new small boutique hotel has opened in Saud Beach in Pagudpud and looking for contact details

hi, anyone heard of La Casa en Pagudpud? am trying to look for accomodation which can accomodate about 8 persons.2 rooms with a living room if possible.tnx a lot!

aside from ate cathy's homestay, san pa maganda mag stay? yung beachfront tyaka pwede mag paluto? salamat.. fullybooked na kasi kay ate cathy sa aug 26 eh. salamat :D

Hi! my gf and i are planning to go pagudpud on oct 2011.. 4days and 3nights.. can u help us with the IT coz we wanna see all or most of the tourist attractions and enjoy the beach.. tnx!

Hi! Me and my boyfriend are planning to go on a 3 day-2 night vacation in ilocos set on Sept3-5. We are to travel by plane and is set to arrive in Laoag Int'l airport before 12:15pm. Originally, we plan to stay only in Pagudpud for 2 1/2 days and explore the tourist spots in Laoag before we head to the airport (departure time is 9:30pm). But lately, I was thinking if we can also visit Vigan during our second day. Is it possible to visit Vigan and Laoag even if we are to stay only in a resort in Pagudpud since we have already booked a 2 nights in a resort in Pagudpud? How long is the travel from Pagudpud to Vigan? Can we visit the tourist spots in Laoag if we were to ride only in jeepneys? Thanks for the reply in advance..^^

Hi. ask ko lang kung sino makapagbigay advice kung paano pumunta sa pagudpud pref. sa white beaches duon from laoag airport? Salamat.

By August po sana namin balak to ng BF ko.. DAY 1(FRIDAY) 10 PM – ETD MANILA (SAMPALOC) bus to PAGUDPUD(P500.00) DAY 2 (SATURDAY) 8 AM – ETA in Pagudpud, tricycle from Municipal hall to beach resorts P40.00 9 AM – Check in Resort (1,500) NORTH TOUR (600) **Kabigan Waterfalls **Patapat Viaduct **Agua Grande **Paraiso Ni Anton, **Timmangtang Rock **Bantay Abot Cave **Blue Lagoon **Dos Hermanos Islands 1 PM – Lunch (200) 2 PM – SOUTH TOUR (600) **Bangui Windmills **Bangui View Deck **Kapurpurawan **Cape Bojeador Lighthouse 7 PM – ETA in Resort, Dinner (200) 8 PM – Free time, Swimming DAY 3 SUNDAY 7AM – Swimming 8 AM – BFAST (200) 11 AM – Check Out, Lunch (P200) 12 PM – ETD Pagudpud (P100) 2 PM – ETA Laoag Laoag TOUR (700) * Museum of Ilocos Norte * Tobacco Monopoly Monument * Sinking Bell Tower * St. William’s Cathedral * Sta. Monica Church in Sarrat * La Paz Sand Dunes (P100 tric) * Mausoleum of Marcos in Batac * Paoay Church * Malacañang of the North and Paoay Lake 7 PM – ETD Laoag (P200) 9 PM - ETA VIGAN Check in Vigan (P1,500) DAY 4 MONDAY 9AM – BFAST, (200) Vigan Tour Calesa (P150) (1) Calle Crisologo (2) Crisologo Museum (3) Syquia Mansion (20/head) (4) Plaza Salcedo (5) Plaza Burgos (6) St Paul's Metropolitan Cathedral (aka Vigan Cathedral) (7) Plaza Maestro (8) Burgos National Museum(P10) (9) Pagburnayan Jar Factory (P50/tricycle) (10) Hidden Garden (P80/50 tricycle) (11) Baluarte (12) Bantay Church, Belfry 12 PM – Check out, Lunch (200) Continuation of Vigan Tour 5 PM - ETD Vigan to MANILA via Partas Bus( P750) possible po ba yan?? 2 lang kame.. kasya na po kaya ang 8K?? sa computation ko po mukang hindi eh.. any suggestions para makatipiD?? tyaka po, yung arrangement po ng mga lugar okay lang po ba? or malayo sila? SALAMAT.

Hi Ms. Asianbelle, Me and my husband will be in Laoag on Jun 27 and be back Manila on Jun 29. Can you help me out for the best itinerary. JUNE 27 (1ST DAY) 9PM ETA LAOAG AIRPORT 930PM CHECK-IN ILOCOS ROSEWELL HOTEL REST JUNE 28 (2ND DAY) 7:00AM BREAKFAST 8:00AM TO VIGAN THRU BUS 10AM-12NOON ETA VIGAN (VIGAN TOUR THRU KALESA - CALLE CRISOLOGO/HERITAGE VILLAGE, CRISOLOGO MUSEUM, SYQUIA MANSION, BURGOS MUSEUM, PAGBURNAYAN, BALUARTE) IS IT POSSIBLE TO TOUR THIS IN 2 HOURS? 12:00NOON L U N C H 1:00PM TOUR TO KAPURPURAWAN ROCK FORMATION, LIGHTHOUSE AND BANGUI WINDMILLS IS THIS POSSIBLE? WE'RE HEADING TO THESE DESTINATIONS FROM VIGAN? 3PM GOING TO KAPULUAN VISTA RESORT 4PM CHECK-IN AT KAPULUAN VISTA RESORT REST 6PM GO TO HANNAH'S BEACH RESORT (USE OF AMENITIES) JUNE 29 (DAY 3) 7AM BREAKFAST 8AM CHECK-OUT - - - GOING TO SAUD FOR SWIMMING 1200NOON LUNCH 1PM TO LAOAG from PAGUDPUD (ETA 3PM) 3:00PM VISIT MARCOS MUSEUM AND MAUSOLEUM, FORT ILOCANDIA (FOR PICTURE TAKING ONLY), LA PAZ SAND DUNES, MALACANANG OF NORTH, PAOAY LAKE AND SINKING BELL TOWER 6:00PM TO LAOAG AIRPORT FOR CHECK-IN 8:00PM ETD FOR MANILA Please revise our itinerary if necessary..but what we really wanted to see in our tour is the bangui, lighthouse, kapurpurawan rock formation, white sand beach, old town of vigan (not that interested in baluarte), want to experience also kabigan, patapat and the rest of the tour for this area (but i guess time is so limited). I listed the places according to priority... Thank you so much. I really appreciate your answers to the queries/concerns of other members here... God bless..

Hi! Is there a bus going to vigan from pagudpud? If there is, how long will it take and what bus? How much is the fare? Thanks in advance....

Hi po, my friends and I are going to Ilocos next week May 19 -23. lahat kami first timer, need help po on itinerary. Below are my questions po. 1. what time is the last trip bus from Laoag to Pagupud by riding the cagayan bound bus, becoz we're planning to stay at kapuluan vista resort.and how much is the fare po? and how long is the travel time? 2. What time is the last trip bus from laoag to Vigan? and how much is the fare po? and how long is the travel time? thanks in advance...

hi, am planning to treat my mom and inlaws for a getaway on december (still months away but i want to finalize my schedule before i get home).Can anyone please help me with my inquiries? Thanks! 1) how is the weather on december, is it windy? approximate temperature? 2) planning to stay in evangeline beach resort, is the beach near it okay enough for swimming? 3) any massage place/spa we can go and around how much will it cost? Thanks a lot guys.

hi! anyone who knows how much is the latest fare (florida aircon bus)from mla to pagudpud? been trying to contact their landline but no one is answering. Also, if we take an aircon bus in pagudpud, can we go down in vigan? what time does the bus leave pagudpud? planning to see vigan before heading back to mla. many thanks. this site is very informative, tnx!

Hello Everyone! We are planning to have a vacation in Ilocos this comming July or August probably going there by bus from Manila. My fiancee and I we're thinking of visiting Pagudpud, Laoag and Vigan. I already searched the net for possible accommodation for us to stay. I am considering staying at Evangeline Beach Resort in Pagudpud because of their romance package which includes room accommodation for 2, half day pagudpud tour, 3 set meals for 2 (breakfast in bed, lunch and dinner by the beach) and body massage for 2 for only 4,700 during off season. For Laoag we plan to stay at Balay Da BLas and thinking of staying also at Grandpa's Inn in Vigan. My questions are: 1. Which place is the best for us to go 1st? which place must we stay longer? 2. How long it will take us to tour around Laoag and Vigan? 3. Is it possible to cover Laoag and Vigan in one day? 4. Is it advisable to hire a car/van for our tour around Laoag and Vigan? If yes, How much it cost? Can anyone refer car for hire. Your answers, advice and suggestions are welcome and will be of great help. Thank you so much in Advance!