Tag: Itinerary

Pagudpud Tour Cycle: See Pagudpud Wonders for 600 Pesos

I spent the third day of my Ilocos Tour in the north of Laoag, Ilocos Norte. That includes the towns of Bangui, Burgos, and Pagudpud. The Laoag-Pagudpud v/v terminal is located near the corner of Gen. Antonio Luna and Gov. Julio Agcaoili Streets (back of Ilocos Norte Capitol). First Trip leaves at 8AM, travel time is 2 hours, and costs around ₱60.

Make sure to prepare the exact fare, bus conductors don’t usually return your change when you don’t ask for it especially when they know you’re a tourist.

Pagudpud Tour Cycle Rates
Pagudpud Tour Cycle Rates

I took the first trip, and the arrived in Pagudpud town proper past 10 o’clock. I got off in front of Pugudpud Municipal hall (locals call it Centro).

I then took a tricycle ride to Saud Beach to take some photographs of Pagudpud’s most scenic treasures. The fare was ₱60.

Along the way, Mang Amante, the trike driver, showed me the placard of Pagudpud Tour Cycle that offers a tour to Pagudpud’s 8 tourists spots for only ₱600 (good for 2-3 persons). I took it, and since I was alone, I ask Mang Amante to include my trip to Saud Beach as a discount.

The pagudpud Tour Cycle, by the way, is a local government project that involved the tricycle drivers in their tourism program.

Pagudpud Tour Cycle Northbound Tour

Our First stop (well, technically, second…to Saud Beach) was Kabigan Falls. I did not bring any swim wear with me so I wasn’t able to experience the cold and relaxing waters of the falls. The entrance was ₱10 while the tour guide was ₱100 for the 30-minute trek to the falls.

After Kabigan, we then headed to Patapat Viaduct, Agua Grande, Paraiso ni Anton, Timmangtang Rock, Bantay Abot Cave, Blue Lagoon, and Dos Hermanos Islands.

The tour I availed was the Pagudpud Northbound Tour.

Pagudpud tour
Patapat Viaduct

Pagudpud Tour Cycle Southbound Tour

The Southbound tour, which stops include Bangui Windmills, Bangui View Deck, and Cape Bojeador Lighthouse in Burgos, also cost ₱600.

I did not take the southbound tour because the enlisted tourist spots are just along the way of Pagudpud to Laoag trip. Though the sites are few kilometers away from the bus’ drop off points, there are tricycles that offer trips to these spots at lower price.

Going to Bangui Windmills, for instance, costed 100 pesos for a v/v trip. An this goes the same for a trip to Kapurpuran Rock Formation. Cape Bojeador Lighthouse, on the other hand, is just few meters trek from the highway.

Blue Lagoon, Pagugpud
Saud Beach Pagudpud

If you have plans to spend the night in Saud Beach, Pagudpud, the room that is good for 3 pax is ₱2000 to ₱2600. Room rates depend on the season which, of course, peak seasons have higher fees.

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Baguio City One Day Itinerary

My first visit to Baguio was unplanned, and I only had a day to complete my tour. My work schedule ended at 6:00 of Saturday morning. I was on a night shift, so I had to sleep first before going to any trip.

I allocated my entire Sunday to tour around the city and cross out the spots on my list. Before heading for the solo jaunt, I did some research. I looked for places that are approximately close to the downtown.

An Igorot Family Sculpture at Baguio Botanical Garden

On my list were: Baguio Cathedral, Baguio Botanical Garden, The Mansion, Wright Park, Mines View Park, Good Shepherds Convent, Port del Pilar or the Philippine Military Academy, Camp John Hay, Tam-Awan Village, Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, and Burnham Park.

Cafe by the Ruins

Below is the itinerary I followed during the tour. It was different from my original plan, though. I actually made some changes to accommodate other interesting sites, and in order for me to witness the graduation ceremony of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA), which was schedule in the morning. I suppose to visit PMA in the afternoon.

Tourists rented Local Costumes for PhP10.00 at mines view park for Photograph purposes

One Day Itinerary

  • 10:00PM – Victory Liner bus from Pasay City Terminal [previous day]
  • 04:50AM – Arrival in Baguio City, and then a short walk to session road.
  • 05:15AM – Baguio Cathedral visit.
  • 05:30AM – Breakfast. I planed to have it at Café by the Ruins , however, I had no idea about their opening schedule, so I settled at a local cafeteria.
  • 06:10AM – Ride a jeepney to botanical Garden. The jeepney that will bring you to Botanical Garden is the same jeepney that will lead you to Good Shepherds Convent, Mines View park, and Wright Park. The route stated below the windshield is BAGUIO-PLAZA-MINES VIEW v/v which terminal is located at Mabini Street.
  • 06:25AM – 07:00AM – Stroll around the Botanical Garden.
  • 07:00AM – 07:30AM – Photo ops at The Mansion. The Mansion is walking distance (I spent 10 minutes) away from Botanical garden.
  • 07:30AM – 8:30AM – Walk around the Wright Park, which is right in front of The Mansion. You can also rent a pony at 300 pesos per hour or 200 pesos for a half hour ride. 
  • 08:30AM – 9:30AM – Picture taking at Mines View Park.
  • 09:30AM – 10:00AM – Buy some bring-home presents at Good Shepherds Convent, which is a walking distance away from the Mines View.
  • 10:00AM – 12:00PM – Port del Pilar (Philippine Military Academy). You can journey through the history of PMA just by viewing the galleries at the PMA museum.
  • 12:00PM – 01:00PM – Lunch. Try to drop by at Café by the Ruins.
  • 01:00PM – 03:30PM – Camp John Hay. You have an option to take your lunch at Camp John Hay. From PMA, you can ride a jeepney that travels back to the city. This will pass Camp John Hay (Ayala Hub side).
  • 03:30PM – 04:30PM – Witness the wonder of Tam-Awan Village, the garden in the Sky.
  • 04:30PM – 06:30PM – Lourdes Grotto. Have a 252-step hike to the Lourdes Grotto, and then say a prayer.
  • 06:30PM – 7:30PM – Burnham Park. Stroll around, go boating, rent a bike, and buy some souvenirs.
  • 07:30PM – 08:30PM – Dinner
  • 08:30PM – 10:30PM – Wander around the Session Road and SM City Baguio.
  • 10:30PM – Bus back to Manila

If you choose to commute in your city tour, I have prepared a guide for you.  Please visit the article entitled; “How to commute in Baguio“. During my trip I spent less than a hundred pesos [for transportation] to tour around the city.

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