- Basco
- Itbayat
- Ivana
- Mahatao
- Sabtang
- Uyugan
The Province of Batanes is the northernmost and the smallest province of the Philippine Republic, both in terms of population and land area. The provincial capital is Basco.
The province is composed of ten islands (called the Batanes Islands) located about 162 km north of the Luzon mainland in the Luzon Strait and is part of the Cagayan Valley region in Luzon. Of this island group, the largest and most economically important are Itbayat, Batan and Sabtang.
The Batanes Islands are separated from the Babuyan Islands of Cagayan Province by the Balintang Channel and from Taiwan by the Bashi Channel.
Batanes Municipalities
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How to get in there?
By Sea: Take a sea trip at MV Ivatan Princess which runs the Currimao, Ilocos Norte - Basco, Batanes route. It leaves Ilocos Norte at 8pm on Wednesdays and Sundays and arrives in Basco at 4pm the next day. From Basco, it leaves at 3pm on Tuesdays and 10pm on Fridays. Fare is PhP1,200 and travel time is about 18 hours.
By Air: Take SEAIR, this 19-seater plane flies to Batanes from Manila three times a week, with the following schedules: Manila 6am - Laoag City 7:30am, Mondays, PhP2,000; Laoag City 8am - Basco 9am or Basco 9:30am - Laoag City 10:30am, Wednesdays, PhP1,950; Laoag City 11am - Manila 12:30pm, Fridays, PhP2,000. Fare excludes Insurance Fee of PhP150 and Security Fee of PhP15.
By CHEMTRAD: This 10 seater aircraft flies the Tuguegarao-Basco route. Schedule of flights vary especially during peak season but normally flies on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Travel time is around 1 hour and 30 minutes. Travel fare is around P2,300 one way as of October 2002.
To confirm schedules and reservations, please call CHEMTRAD in Tuguegarao City telephone number 844-3113.
ASIAN SPIRIT:
For reservations and further information please call telephone number (02) 533-34-44 / 535-48-51 /535-48-99 or email demy.narag@batanes-ifdci.com.ph
In Manila you can call Asian Spirit sales office at telephone (02) 851-8888
BATANES SEASIDE LODGE & RESTAURANT
National Road, Kaychanarianan, Basco,
Batanes, Philippines
PACKAGE TOUR WITH ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE “Minimum of 4 Persons” Inclusions: - 4 Days & 3 Nights Aircon Room Accommodation - Full Board Meals - Roundtrip Airfare via Asian Spirit (Manila/Batanes/Manila) - - - Visitors Fee - Tour Guide Terms & Conditions: - Prepayment basis is required to avail this special rate. - Same rate will apply to adult/s & child/ren. - No refund of payments after confirmation. - Not valid during peak season. Itinerary: Day 01 Basco Proper Tour Ø Arrive at Ø Proceed at the Batanes seaside Lodge and restaurant for check in. Ø Freshen at your room, rest stroll at the beach. Ø Prepare for the tour. (Change for appropriate attire). Ø 12:00 – Lunch at Ø 1:00 pm- Start of tour. Ø Ride to the North of Basco at the Department of Agrarian Reform beneficiary Land, overlooking at the Rocky Beach of Chadpidan, facing the Northern Island towards Taipei viewing the pasturelands of the Ivatan Folks. Ø View the ridges at the boundaries with similarities of the pasture lands of Ø Proceed to the Light House with breathtaking g view on its surroundings. Ø Proceed to the Ø 5:00 pm – Back to the lodge at 7:00 pm. Day 02 (Picnic Lunch at the beach) (Wear slippers, shorts, long sleeves, hats and apply sun lotion, may also bring swimsuit). Ø 4:30 am – Wake –up call Ø 5:00 am – Breakfast Ø 5:30 – Ride to Ivana port (45 minutes to catch the 6:00 ferry crossing to Sabtang) Ø 6:00 – 7:00 am – Cross Sabtang in banca. Ø Arrive in Sabtang port. Ø Ride all day through the 4 towns of Sabtang, which all like they were frozen in time. Ø Proceed to Barrio Savidug and Idjang, an old settlement, where local wine making is made and where people take refuge when attack by others clans during the old times. Ø View the Bundok Susong Dalaga (Sleeping Beauty) in Sumnanga where the Duvek Bay is found, also locally known as “Little Hongkong”. Where you can see the breathtaking cove and that one would want to stay for fresh air and tranquil beauty. Ø See the beautiful place of Chavayan, known for its preservation and protection. Ø 2:00 pm – Catch without fail the last trip of ferry back to Ø Cross the sea to the mainland Ø Return trip to the Lodge. Ø Freshen up, may rest in your room or view the sunset. Ø Freshen up, may rest in your room or view the sunset. Ø Dinner at the lodge. Day 03 Tour to the Rest of (Picnic Lunch- Marlboro Country or Ø 8:00 am – Breakfast Ø 9:00 am – start of Tour. Ø Ride to Tukon and enjoy 360 degrees view the Basco on the West China Sea and on Ø Pass by the Wind Turbine at Mahatao, also known as the Mahatao Idjang Windmill only found and commercially found in Batanes. Ø Visit Diura, a fishing village. Ø A ride to Marlboro Country, local version, which breathtaking panoramic view, velvet green grass and tamed farmed animals that could share pictures with you. Ø Exit to Imnajbu, pass by Loran Cost Guard station then to the Ghost Town. Ø Visit the Saint Joseph the Worker Church of Ivana, which is the Oldest Roman Catholic Church in 1860. Ø Visit the old existing Spanish bridge, which was built in 1850 and completed in 1860. Ø Proceed to the existing Old House called the Dakays, a home that was built –in 1887. The Cogon on its roof changed every 30 years. Schedule to change 2007. Ø 5:00 pm – Back to the lodge Ø Rest and dinner at the beach.(Ihaw-Ihaw) Day 04 Return to Ø 5:30am – Breakfast Ø 6:30 am – Check out at the lodge and transfer to the Airport. Ø “DIOS MAMAJES”
4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS