“Around Ilocos Region in Three

Days”

• Ilocos Region, as the primary region in the Philippines has its share of beautiful “wonders”.

Did you Know…– that the shooting of your favorite teleserye

“Walang Hanggan” is being taken in the Ilocos region?

– Ilocos also has stretches of undulating sand dunes, the setting of Mel Gibson's "Mad Max" series and Tom Cruise's "Born on the Fourth of July."

Expected total of expenditure:

₱ 25,000 is more than enough

Recommended date of trip:

April 30 – May 4, 2012

Recommended booking of flight:

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The Route

The Route

The TripVoyage Fare Time

Flight from Zamboanga to Manila (Cebu Pacific)

(₱1400)

w/ terminal fee

3:00 p – 4:15 p

Flight from Manila

to Laoag (₱ 1,132) 5:30 p – 6: 10 p

Check in (North View Hotel with free breakfast)

(₱ 1, 200) 7:00 p – 7:00 a

NVW (Laoag City) to Paoay Church (Bus) (₱ 60) 7:00 a – 7:30 a

The Trip Part 1

Paoay Church• is the Roman Catholic parish

church of the municipality of Paoay, Ilocos Norte in the Philippines.

• Completed in 1710, the church is famous for its distinct architecture highlighted by the enormous buttresses on the sides and back of the building.

• In 1993, the church was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as one best examples of the Baroque Churches of the Philippines.

ExpensesRestaurant in Paoay

Lunch : ₱ 350

1. Special Empanada

2. Pinakbest

3. Pansit Miki

Souvenirs:

1.Well designed Sampaguita

Flowers

2.Well designed rosaries

3 Abel (Ilocano Cloth)

The Trip Part 2

Paoay City to Pagudpud City (Bus)

(₱ 120) 12:00 p – 1:15 p

Bus terminal to Pagudpud Resort (₱ 25) 1:00 p – 1:10 p

Check In (Saud Hotel) (₱ 2,850)

with meals1:10 p – 12:00 p

Pagudpud Beach

- Boracay of the North- Its white sand

beaches and crystal-blue water make Pagudpud a haven for tourists.

- The scenery around is a pleasure to the eye.

- A fabulous place to watch the setting of the sun

There are also the golden white sand

beaches where you can swim, snorkel, scuba

dive, ride bancas, wind surf, play beach

volleyball and badminton to your heart's content. Beach huts and beach lounges are provided

free of charge for check-in guests..

The Trip Part 3

Pagudpud to Vigan, Ilocos Sur (Bus)

(₱ 350) with terminal fee

12:15 p – 7:00 p

Check in Travelers’ Hotel (₱ 2,600) with

catering7:00 p – 12 p

Mestizo District• The mestizo district has

architecture and atmosphere that harkens back to the town’s trading days.

• There are many antiques for sale at shops in the mestizo district. Though most of these are not authentic, they make good souvenirs as long as the price is not too high.

Things you can experience in Vigan

• Riding a kalesa

• Wandering in Spanish Period City

• Looking at antique things

• Buying antique souvenirs

• Pottery is also important

Final Trip (Going Home)

From Ilocos Sur to Laoag City, Ilocos Norte

(₱300) 1:30 p – 6:30 p

From Laoag City to Manila

(₱1, 132) 7:30 p – 9:00 p

From Manila to Zamboanga (₱ 1, 400) 9:00 p – 9:40 p