All year round, touring the island of Batanes is perfect for the reason the island has four season similar to Taiwan. From December to February, it is winter season. March to May, it is spring season. June to August, it is summer season and from September to November, it is fall season. From time to time, weather changes. It usually shift from sunny day to rainy day or from hot to cold weather. Occasional rain shower occur during any season. But still tourist enjoy the island.
Batanes, a protected land located at the northern part of the Philippines, is truly a haven for individuals who are into nature’s beauty and great outdoor adventure. The province not only offers you breathtaking sceneries but an experience of a resilient and serene community. Batanes practices sustainable living/lifestyle which helped preserve the natural beauty of the province as well as tvheir culture for centuries. With limited marine and agricultural food resource Ivatans have strived on sustainable living.
The locals also cares for their environment by amending sustainable land use based on IvatanCooperative System which helped maintain diverse species and ecosystem. Aside from protecting nature, their housing is made out of local materials such as limestone and rocks which shows sustainable existence is possible. But for past recent years, the province experienced declining state of conservation due to limited natural resources and external influences. Ivatans are more than welcome to have you to experience Batanes at its finest. Enjoy your stay at Batanes and don’t forget to take care of the surroundings too just like the local people do.
Batanes Tour Itinerary for 4D/3N
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1
Arrival...
Batan Island Northern Part Tour
Start of Tour is After Lunch:
Tukon (Mt. Carmel Chapel),
Tukon (Radar Station),
Basco Ijang (Ancient Ivatan Fortress),
Japanese Tunnel,
Valugan Boulder Beach,
Basco Cathedral (Sto. Domingo),
Vayang Ranch (Rolling Hills), Sunset viewing,Basco town proper.
Day 2
Sabtang Island Tour
5:30AM Pick-up time and Travel to San Vicente Port ,
6:00AM Boat ride to Sabtang Island (30-45 mins.)
Registration at Sabtang Heritage House:
Visit San Vicente Ferrer Church,
Visit Barrio Savidug (Traditional Vernacular Houses),
Visit Sto. Thomas Chapel,
Lime Kilns,
Visit the famous Idjang (Ancient Ivatan Fortress),
Trekking/Picture taking at Chamantad-Tinian Viewpoint,
Visit Barrio Chavayan (UNESCO Nominated Site),
Refreshments/Picture taking wearing of vacul/kanayi (ivatan protective headgear),
Go swimming at Morong Beach and picture taking at the famous rock arch formation.
Lunch
Travel back to Sabtang port for boat ride back to Batan Island
Day 3
Batan Island Southern Part Tour
8:30AM Start of Tour
Picture taking at Paderes Viewpoint,
Go Down at Mahatao Chawa View Deck,
Quick Stop at All Weather Boat Shelter Port,
Mahatao Town Proper, Spanish Lighthouse & San Carlos Borromeo Church,
Trekking at Tayid Lighthouse,
Visit Diura Fishing Village and trekking to the Fountain of Youth,
Lunch
Alapad and Lo-Ran Station,
Visit Brgy. Imnajbu & San Lorenzo Chapel,
Ruins of Songsong,
Municipal Park of Uyugan (Motchong Viewpoint),
Uyugan Town Proper,
Visit San Antonino De Florencia Church,
Ivana Town Proper,
Honesty Coffee Shop,
Visit San Jose de Obrero Church,
House of Dakay (oldest traditional house),
Spanish Bridge,
White Beach & Spaniards Blue lagoon,
Disvayangan Beach
Exit to Mahatao town and Back to Hotel
Day 4
Departure...
