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PICTURES
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Fort Ilocandia
St. Williams Cathedral
Malacañang of the North
Paoay Lake
Paoay Church
Marcos Museum
Bangui Viewdeck
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ILOCANDIA TOUR
(4 days/ 3 nights)
Manila > Laoag > Vigan > Pagudpud > Manila
Departure: Daily (plane), Everyday (bus)
DESCRIPTION
Visit the land of the
hardworking Ilocanos of the Northern coast of
Luzon Island and revisit its cultural and
historical sites. You'll surely fall in love with its town's preserved 17th
century architecture.
This tour features the
baroque churches of the coastal towns of the region and the heritage town of
Vigan. Massive stonewalls and bricks
that are characteristic of the architecture of the region,
inspired the theme of Fort Ilocandia Resort Hotel where travelers experience
the life of the past.
ITINERARY
Day 01. Arrival in
Laoag
Take evening departure
by public bus from Manila to arrive in Laoag in the
morning. Upon arrival transfer to Fort Ilocandia for accommodation.
Afternoon tour of Laoag City visiting St. Williams Cathedral and its
sinking Bell Tower, the city market, Malacañang of the North,
Paoay Sports Complex, Paoay Church, and the Marcos Museum.
Return to Fort Ilocandia Resort for the night.
Day 02. Laoag >
Vigan > Laoag
Breakfast at the resort
then leave for Vigan. Upon arrival tour Vigan Town by calesa (horse-drawncarriage),
visiting the heritage village of Old Spanish colonial houses and antique
shops. Learn about the great men of Vigan by visiting the Burgos, Crisologo, and
Juan Luna Museum. Stop at the burnay making area
and at St. Paul's Cathedral. Enjoy lunch at the Aniceto Inn. Afternoon
return to Laoag.
Day 03. Laoag >
Pagudpud > Laoag
Breakfast at the resort
then proceed to Pagudpud known as the Boracay of the North. En route stop at
Pasuquin to observe salt harvesting, then a short stop at Bangui View Deck
for a panoramic view of the South China Sea and the nearby coastal towns.
Proceed to Pagudpud for swimming and lunch by the beach. Afternoon return to
Laoag.
Day 04. Laoag >
Manila
Breakfast at the resort.
Morning transfer to the bus station for the return trip to Manila via a deluxe air-conditioned
bus.
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RATES:
Php 15,000.00 / USD 375 (Validity: December2008)
INCLUSIONS:
• Three nights
standard accommodation at Fort Ilocandia Resort (Twin Sharing)
• Roundtrip transfers from
Laoag Airport or Bus Terminal to the Hotel and
vice-versa
• Guided half day Laoag City Tour
• Guided Pagudpud Tour with lunch
• Guided Vigan Tour with
lunch
• Daily buffet breakfast at Fort Ilocandia
Golf and Country Club
EXTRA:
• Meals not mentioned
• Bus fare Manila/Laoag/Manila -
• Air fare Manila/Laoag :
Bus and airfare rate are
subject to adjustment.
HOW TO GET THERE:
• From
Manila you can go to Laoag either by bus, private
car (private
arrangement), and plane (daily).
Bus Schedule: 5AM to 11PM
• Farinas (Sampaloc)
Departure every hour
• Partas (Cubao)
Departure every hour.
Flight Schedule:
• PR 226 - T/TH/Sat
10:10/11:20
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PR228 M/W/F Sun 17:45 / :18:55
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2008