Province of Ilocos Sur Travel Forum

how mich are the entrance fees in Ayala Museum,Crisologo Museum in Original Vigan Ancestral House,Archbishop’s Palace,Pagburnayan,St.Paul’s Metropolitan Cathedral,Plaza Burgos,Plaza Salcedo,Burgos Light House, Bangui Viewdeck and Windmills,Paoay Church,Malacanang of the North,Marcos Museum,Sinking Bell Tower,Sarrat Church. PLEASE REPLY. LET ME KNOW ALL THE FEES..

Hi. This is my first time to go to Vigan and I would appreciate much if I could get some ideas.
Is it easier if I'll bring my own car or just take bus ride. Can you give me some estimations on how much would be the cost If I'll just take a bus?
Thanks so much.

Hi guys! Does anyone know of a local driver/tour guide who has a van who will pick us up in our hotel either from Vigan or from Laoag. There are 3-4 of us and we will either go first to Cordillera Inn at Calle Crisologo, Vigan. From there the driver/tour guide will drive us to the famous spots from Ilocos Sur going to North then back to hotel. Or, if we decide to go by plane frm Manila and land to Laoag, then he'll be picking us up frm. our hotel in Laoag going to the different spots in both Ilocos Norte and Sur. Please email me their contact nos. and email addresses if you know of anyone. Thanks!

hi again, i really want to maximize the 2 days ilocos trip... is there a direct bus ride from pagudpud to vigan? or do i have to go to laoag first and take a bus going to vigan? and how much will be the bus ride?

should i stick with vigan for the whole Sat. and just go to laoag on sunday morning?

if i would go to pagudpud first, then overnight in vigan on a saturday, then go to laoag on sunday, will that be ok?

i still dont have a concrete IT and the trip will be on Aug. 7.. i badly need your help guys... tnx a bunch

"what are the best sites to visit for a 2 days ilocos tour" tnx

hi, how much will be the most conservative budget when going to ilocos for just two days? and what is the best sites to visit to maximize the 2 days (arriving at vigan/pagudpud sat am and departing from laoag at 7pm)tnx

hi guys, i need your help, this will be my first time to go to ilocos, is it possible to go to pagudpud then to vigan then laoag for just two days? here's my IT:

8:30 pm Friday Aug. 7, 2009 depart from manila via florida bus going to Pagudpud
ETA 8:30 am Sat. Aug. 8 (not that sure for the ETA) then visit the Bangui windmills and Burgos Lighthouse

10 am go to vigan via bus (is there a direct bus ride from pagudpud going to vigan? if yes, what bus line and how much will it cost from pagudpud to vigan)

1pm ETA Vigan, check in (is gordion's inn ok?)
have lunch and tour vigan and stay there for a night

1 pm Sunday Aug. 9 after lunch travel to laoag since we booked a flight around 7pm for manila;
will there be ample time to tour laoag considering we have to go to laoag airport before 7 pm?


or should we just stay in vigan for the whole saturday Aug. 8 since we will be arriving in the morning and just go to laoag sunday morning?

and is it possible to go to paoay church via jeep or bus?

what's your suggestion for just 2 days of ilocos tour, how can i maximize my stay there and visit pagudpud, laoag and vigan in just 2 days?


tnx a bunch...your reply will be highly appreciated :)

hi VT FRIENDS!

i really need help!

i just want to surprise my bf for his bday and our 7th year anniversary on the last week of may...my first option is baguio but we went there not once.i decided to bring him to vigan, laoag and pagudpud or pagudpud, laoag, vigan even if he knows that we will go to baguio again.hehehe..as i read the previous questions here in vt forum, i have gathered an idea but still confused..can u help me and give me suggestions about this trip if u are in my situation .i want to make this trip a very memorable one!(kindly consider the budget because this is my gift to him) all expenses paid for him!treat ko kasi!hahaha!
QUESTIONS:
---transportation from manila?fee?
---what is the best route? vigan, laoag and pagudpud or vice versa or do we miss a beautiful place in laoag or pagudpud if we just stay in vigan (i think kasi sayang ang fare and time if di namin grab yung opportunity to go to those places)ryt?
---for cheap accommodation but safe and clean?inn?transient house?
---IT? we will stay maybe for 3 days and 2 nyts...

xensya na daming quesions!this is my first time to plan for a long trip..thanks for the reply in advance!Pls. help!

Hi guys! im new here.. i would just like to ask help because i would like to surprise my gf on her bday by spending it in vigan and pagudpod this May 27-30, 2009.

- can anybody help me with my iterinary, what place should we visit?
- cheap place to stay in vigan and pagudpod
- how much does it cost for this trip

thanks!

hi everyone!

i hope you can help me out here.

my family is having a tour this end of may. can you help me where to go first. we have our own car.

we want to visit
pagudpod
fort ilocandia
batac
baluarte

then we will go to bagiuo

we'll leave manila on the 29th of may at around 1am.
we have a reservation in grandpas on the 29th of may, check in time is 2pm
then check-out time is 12nn the next day, May 30.

then a reservation in teachers camp on the 30th of may..no check in time given.

i hope you guys can help me...pls, pls, pls.

thanks, enjoy your summer!

hello VTmembers please help.
how many hours the Laoag City - Vigan journey by bus?
and Laoag City to Pagudpud by bus?

thanks

How much is a ride on a kalesa? Is the fee per ride or per person?

Hi..i'm planning a 3-day vacation in Vigan with my boyfriend this May..is Villa Angela a nice place to stay while at?And would it be a total waste of time if we plan a day trip to Laoag during our vacation?I also need help on my itinerary..I know Vigan is such a great tourist attraction, but i need help in knowing where to go and what to do once we get there..thanks a bunch! =)

what is the cheapest inn in vigan where i can book at? Is there still vacant room for april 9,2009 for 4 persons

hi vt peeps!

we are planning to take the flight from manila-laoag then take a bus to vigan. are the buses during midnight?....in going back to manila, we plan to stop over in bagiuo. how long it will take? what are the bus sched? which bus is comfy and safe?

travellingcouple

I'm planning to do a road trip going to vigan, laoag and pagudpod. I would probably leave tuesday or wednesday (April 7/8-12) early morning so it won't be too late when i reach my destination/s. I'm willing to do stop overs in neighboring provinces that are on the way to Ilocos Sur. I would appreciate it if you guys can help me fix my itinerary from Manila-stop overs-Vigan-Laoag-Pagudpod-Manila. I'll be bringing a camera to document my trip so suggest good places to get the best pictures.

I've read some of the replies from other posts and its really helpful. I hope I can get tips from you guys. Take care and have a good day!

Hello VT people!
Am planning a trip for two and here's what I have in mind, need your comments please...

Apr 4 (Sat) leave Manila at night bound to Pagudpud
Apr 5-6 Pagudpud tour
Apr 7 leave early for Laoag and Vigan tour, then head to Manila at night

What bus should we take for a comfortable ride to Pagudpud? What time is the last trip?

What places to go to in Laoag and in Vigan? We only got a day to go about these places and we want to cover as much as we can..

What bus and where can we take a ride going to Laoag then to Vigan? And to Manila? What time is the last trip?

Thanks in advance.. =)

Hello everyone!

It's almost holyweek and plans are underway for our Vigan trip. One question though, can anyone suggest which bus company we can take going to Vigan. I know we have Partas, Dominion and Maria De Leon. But the question is, which one should we take to have a comfortable trip going to Vigan?

Thank you all!!! =)

Hi guys!

New here in this forum and I'm so happy to be here. I need advise for our tripon April 9 to 12 but we will leave manila at night of April 8. We dont have any itinerary so if u can help me to do that just let me know. I will surely appreciate your kind effort. To be honest i really wanted to make this trip a nice one.

We wanted to visit the vigan first and proceed to pagudpud. Give me some places to visit, to stay and of course a nice beach cause we wanted to swim.Our estimated budget is 5000 per head but we wanted to make sure that our budget will not exceed with that amount. And anyone of you who has a ym account i love to hear from you and u can share ur experience to me. Thank you in advance

hello,

i'm planning a trip to vigan to attend a workshop. however, since i get sick when i travel long hours by land, i will be taking the pal flight to laoag instead. my questions are the ff:

1. from laoag airport, where can i find the van rentals to take me to vigan and how much would it probably cost? i'm sure there are plenty outside the airport but i would appreciate it if anyone can suggest a reliable company that will not overprice me.

2. what is the most comfortable hotel in vigan which offers full amenities? i am not particular with the price, just with the amenities and service.

3. i plan to have a car at my disposal for the whole weekend in vigan. i will not be staying at the workshop's venue, baluarte, so i think it is practical to rent a car to bring me back and forth from the venue. does anyone have any idea where i can get the numbers of reliable car rentals?

i hope someone can help me with my inquiries, thanks!

Hi! Me and my hubby plans to visit Vigan Ilocos Sur but we will bring our car, we will first go to Subic and then will proceed to Vigan afterwards.I'd like to know how long is the travel time and what is the best possible time to travel. We also dnt know how to go there via Subic. Thanks very much

How far is Vigan to Sinait to visit Apo LAKAY SANTO CRISTO?

We will be going there after our 2 days stay in Pagudpud, what is most probably the time we will arrive in VIGAN? if we're going to pass by the PAOAY churcH, we will be traveling by commuting.

We will be in Vigan maybe by Holy Wednesday(Apr 8) or Maundy Thursday(Apr 9). Any infos what are the comfortable buses and their schedules and rates going to Pampanga(DAU)-Manila. We might travel going home by night after our tour Agustine "Bantay" Bell Tower, Pagburnayan, Calle Crisologo, Plaza Salcedo, & Baluarte... Thank YOu in advance for your reply

We will be in Vigan maybe by Holy Wednesday(Apr 8) or Holy Thursday(Apr 9). Any infos what are the comfortable buses and their schedules and rates going to Pampanga(DAU)-Manila. We might travel going home by night after our tour Agustine "Bantay" Bell Tower, Pagburnayan, Calle Crisologo, Plaza Salcedo, & Baluarte... Thank YOu in advance for your reply

Friends,

We have been told there's going to be a triathlon in Ilocos Sur on March 22nd but us city brats from Manila have no idea about the logistics. All we know is that the swim leg (1.5 kms) will be in Cabugao then the bike leg (40 kms) will be towards Vigan where the run leg (10 kms) and finish line is supposed to be. The organizers will provide a bus from Manila and back but we still have other questions, like:

- Can you recommend any place to stay in Cabugao preferrably since the start of the triathlon will be there? We're told to check out the Cabugao Beach Resort but we would like to know what kind of accommodations are available there? Are there cottages good enough for 4-6 people with gear such as road bikes & other support equipment? What are the prices like (is the Cabugao Beach Resort affordable in terms of room rates & food etc)?
- How far is Cabugao and Vigan? What's the road condition like? Hilly, flat, smooth, rough? In terms of geographic orientation, what's closer to Manila - Cabugao or Vigan?

Would appreciate any info / help from you friendly folks.

Thanks much.
Rizz Cloma-Santos

hi guys,

I'm visiting Vigan this coming March with a friend. We are just backpackers.... what nice but cheap lodge Inn, hotel can you recommend us? we are just staying there for 1 night...what attractions can we see there aside from the heritage village and the Baluarte? what time does it open and close in the afternoon... I guess we will be arriving in Vigan around 3pm from pagudpud...what can you recommend to do guys? thanks

My family is planning to experience Christmas in Vigan at Ilocos on Dec. 23-26, 2008. We'll be staying around Burgos Plaza area. Any suggestions on what to plan, where & when to go, and what to expect during the season? Is it a very safe place to be at the peak of Christmas? We also want to go to the beach, is Cabugao Beach Resort one of the best if not the best?

Hi! I'm planning to go to vigan on Dec 26-30 2008. Would there be anyone who might know if people in Vigan especially children plays with firecrackers already?(labintador, bamboo canon if any.. etc..) I'm kinda frightened by these things and I would want my vacation ruined.. I'd appreciate your reply. Also, would it be a good time to visit the place? Thanks!

does any body know address of this sunflower farm in Vigan?

It's one of the interesting places I missed when I first went to Vigan 2 years ago.

ill be back in vigan this december.

Hi everyone, post in this forum is such a help in planning our vigan adventure.
But I need some info:
>where is the best place to stay for 2? fan room is okay but al least with nice and clean room. we are on tight budget.
basically, this is the important issue i need to addressed to in order for me to plan out our adventure.
this is the first escapade we are going to venture and i am hoping we can enjoy this trip.
and, would you advice me to stay at Playa de Oro? how far is the resort to the heritage village? i am also considering this place for our stay for more outdoor experience since on the day we will be spending it on the heritage site might ass well have a calming environmnet at night and early morning. it is nice to wake up hearing the sounds of the waves.
thanks so much for all the people who will take time to answer my inquiry.
God Bless!