Things to Do in Batanes (feat. Batan & Sabtang) | Philippines
Travel to the Philippines' northernmost paradise: BATANES — my beloved hometown! And if you wanna make the most of your (DIY) trip itinerary?
12 Best Tourist Attractions in Batanes Philippines
Batanes is a province in the Philippines situated in the Cagayan Valley region. It is the northernmost province in the country, and also the smallest, both in population and land area. Its capital is Basco located in the island of Batan. Almost one-half of Batanes are hills and mountains. Batanes is subdivided into 6 municipalities, all encompassed by a lone congressional district: Basco, Itbaya, Ivana, Mahatao, Sabtang and Uyugan.
What are the best places in the Philippines? In this video I share my top 10 of this beautiful country! You’ll find a list of tours and hotels down below!
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► Sleep at Guindulman Bay Tourist Inn:
Go see:
► Waterfalls of Candijay (can-umantad falls)
► Rice fields of Candijay
► Lamanok island tour
► Hike behind the hotel and see the amazing valley! Just walk the road inland from Guindulman bay tourist inn for 20 minutes or so!
--LINAPACAN--
I did my tour with Buhay Isla!
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►Hotel: I honestly think there are so many new places, I do not dare to make a recommendation!
►Tours: Jeremy & Jake tours is the one I’d recommend! Did you know I made and organize their FB page? Just a fun fact! I made it cause I really believe in them!
--SIARGAO--
There are multiple hotels I can recommend.
►Surfing Carabao:
My favorite!
►Ocean 101:
►Kawili: (also for food)
►Tourcompany I used and recommend is My Siargao Guide (book with them through Bravo resort).
Other places to check out (especially if you rent your own bike):
►Pacifico, long drive but popular surf spot and beach
►Magpungko Rock pool, which is apparently very stunning when the sun is out!
►Tayangban Cave Pool
►Tak tak waterfall
--SIQUIJOR--
►Hotel: Garden Bungalows resort (loved it!)
►Tours I booked through the hotel. Though I would recommend getting a motorcycle and find the waterfalls, beaches and good spots all yourself!
--SIPALAY—
► Sleep in Takatuka resort (featured in the video):
►Take a tour to Danjugan Island (arranged by hotel)
►Tour the main attractions of Sipalay itself (1000 pesos half a day or 1500 whole day). Excluding fees along the way.
Including Perth resort (infinity pool), the cave, one more resort and special places along the way.
You can arrange this tour with Roland Dequina – rolandtours.wordpress.com or 09489358749
--BATANES—
Visit Sabtang, Batan and Itbayat.
►Batan hotel: Nanay cita’s Homestay:
►Sabtang hotel: ask to stay at the lighthouse!
►Itbayat: arrive and ask for the mayor or miss Cano (when I was there these were the only homestays)
►Tours Batan: there is a northern and a southern tour on Batan. Do both of them! You can fit them in 1 day but rather take 2.
►Tours Itbayat: do the general island tour but ALSO the sunrise tour! That one is the BEST!
►Sabtang: go for the standard half a day tour or sleep at the island and take the extended tour! :D Both are good, it depends on how much time you have.
--ISLAS DE GIGANTES--
No recommendings for hotels. For tours: do the island tour for sure! It’s the best out here, and very close to each other.
Also go for the caves and lighthouse if you have time to spare, otherwise just stick to the islands.
--SIBALTAN (EL NIDO)—
►Sleep in Tapik Beach:
You can do all the tours in El Nido from here, just ask at the resort. Also I’d recommend to do an island tour around Sibaltan, ask for the good corals! Mangrove tour is nice, only if you have time to spare.
--CORON—
Not found a specific hotel I can recommend here.
DEFINITELY do the ULTIMATE island tour! You’ll see the lakes and good corals, the shipwrecks and the islands. If you do Buhay Isla or an other Linapacan tour, ask what they already cover cause there might be overlap here.
Climb mount Dalara if you’re done with islands
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BATANES TRAVEL GUIDE
TRAVEL DATES:
December 4, 2017 – December 11, 2017 (Yes! Naabutan ko si Miss Universe 2017 doon.)
MY TOTAL EXPENSES:
Approximately P20, 568
This is just based on my 7D/7N trip to Batanes. It’s possible to be more or even less depending on your air tickets, food preference, tour preference. Please read further to find out more
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I found a landscape photography paradise in The Philippines. Batanes is incredible!
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I went off on a solo photo mission to Batanes, Philippines to do some landscape photography. And, honestly, I was blown away by this little island in the north of The Philippines. It's stunning. I was told this would be a playground for landscape photographers, and they were right. It's paradise.
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Batanes Tourist Attractions: 15 Top Places to Visit
Planning to visit Batanes? Check out our Batanes Travel Guide video and see top most Tourist Attractions in Batanes.
Top Places to visit in Batanes (Philippines):
Basco Lighthouse, Marlboro Hills, Naidi Hills, Vayang Rolling Hills, Sabtang Beach, Mahatao Tayid Lighthouse, Mt Iraya, Valugan Beach, Dipnaysupuan Japanese Tunnel, Mount Matarem, St Dominic de Guzman Cathedral, House of Dakay, Tukon Church, Mahatao Port and Boat Shelter, Nakabuang Arch
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Batanes | Basco | Batan | Philippines 2016 | Female Solo Traveler
We visit Batan in beautiful Batanes! Exploring Basco, Ivana and all of the surroundings - North and South tour.
Note: Itbayat ans Sabtang are on their way in an other movie! Keep your eye on this channel not to mis out on them.
Where we slept:
At Nanay Cita's homestay. A lovely woman and a lovely homestay! Definitely recommended, also for the budget traveler.
Where we ate:
I love Cafe du Tukon near La Funcation Pacita. It is a bit expensive, but the views are amazing! Go for some fresh fish, it's amazing.
Also take a look at Honesty Coffee Shop - you'll visit this in your south tour. Where no one will take your order, they just trust you to pay the right amount in the donations box. How cool is that!
Favorite place:
Vayang Rolling hills and Marlboro Country. Can you tell I'm a nature lover? ;) But also the Batan / Basco (naidi) lighthouse is nice to see. Especially when it's dark and the stars take over! At an island as safe as this one, you can do some serious stargazing, even as a girl alone.
Also Valugan Boulder Beach is amazing when you visit early morning. Ask your guide to take you here first!
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