Travel Guide: Pagudpud
Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte on the northern shore of the main island of Luzon, Philippines is the place to be if you love the beach minus the crowd. Its white sand, pristine beaches and crystal blue waters are the reasons for tagging this place as “Boracay” of the north. It is said to have the longest contiguous white sand with mighty waves and strong winds in the Philippines, making it another haven for surfers.
But Pagudpud is not only about the beach, this coastal town, which was formerly a part of its neighboring town of Bangui, greets its visitors with its beautiful sceneries and serene atmosphere, thus slowly making its own niche in the tourism map of the Philippines. Stop in Patapat Viaduct, trek to Kabigan Falls, swim in Blue Lagoon, surf the waves, watch the picturesque sunset and experience the hospitality of its people.
Truly, Pagudpud promises everyone an unforgettable experience in this secluded paradise.
How to Get There:
By Land
Going to Pagudpud from Manila is an 10 hour bus ride. Florida Bus Line (Contact No: 731-4473, 781-5894) has a direct trip to Pagudpud daily for P500.00 (~$12), its terminal is in Sampaloc, Manila. Partas (Contact No: 725-1740, 725-1256, 725-7303, 724-9820), Baliwag (Contact No: 524-7111, 525-1067, 525-3064, 525-6769, 525-2338, 525-2294), Fariñas (Contact No: 743-8582) and other bus companies offer Manila-Laoag trips. From Laoag, it is a two hour jeepney/bus ride to Pagudpud.
If you’re coming from Tuguegarao, GMW Liner and Florida Liner buses bound to Laoag, Vigan or Abra pass through Pagudpud, fare is not more than P250.00.
By Air
Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific fly to Laoag from Manila, travel time is an hour more or less. From Laoag, jeepney and buses bound to Cagayan pass through Pagudpud.
Where to Stay:
Inexpensive resorts are located along the shores of Pagudpud, they offer cottage rental for as low as P500.00 (~$12.50) or even cheaper. But Lakwatsero recommends Saud Beach. If you are staying in Saud, try Polaris Beach Resort, it is in the same shoreline as the famous Saud Beach Resort but the rates are cheaper and the staffs are warm and hospitable. Hotel Accommodation at Polaris can go for as low as P1000.00/room during off peak, good for three to four persons. Contact number is 09193078803 (Mean Santos)/09202396138 (Steven Santos).
Northridge Resort also in Saud has good reviews, contact number is 0920-2205089 (Tessie).
Transient houses are also available in Saud. Try Henry Udon (09202859087), his family owns a house near Polaris.
To go to Saud Beach, go to Baduang Market then take a Traysi to Saud.
Activities:
Here is the list of the activities you can do to appreciate Pagudpud.
- Swim and surf in the breathtaking Saud Beach
- Traysi tour of Pagudpud for P600.00
- Thirty minutes trek to majestic Kabigan Falls
- Stopover at Patapat Viaduct with blue skies and blue sea waters as backdraft
- See Bantay Abot cave, where waves hit the cliffs
- Drop by Agua Paraiso, where waves hit the rocks
- Enjoy huge wave and white sand in pristine Blue Lagoon (Maira-ira beach)
- Witness Pagudpud sunset
- Visit Bangui Wind Mills, Bojeador (Burgos) Lighthouse, Curimao, Laoag, Paoay and Vigan
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Hi sir! Me and my boyfriend are planning to go to Pagudpud this coming feb 8-11. What could be our itinerary? We would be coming from Manila. Our budget is 12k. Any tips? And where should we stay kaya? Kasi pag sa Saud yata, expensive compared to other resorts. Any recommendations? Thanks sir!
ma’am,baka pwede ibigay nyo yon e-mail address nyo or pwede kayo magmail sa lengyel_robert@yahoo.com para mabigyan ko kayo ng ilocos sample itinerary..thank you
Thanks for this. I was searching the web for a transient house in Pagudpod/Saud and I got Henry Udon’s contact number here! We might stay there for our barkada trip this summer.
Hi lakwatsero,
Great post… Dami ko nakuhang info…thanks much
Happy travels!!!
Sir, I nag send po ako ng sms sa inyo. Pa email na lang po ng details. Thank you.
magkano kaya aabutin ng 2 persons for 3days 2 nights with tour? estimated budget?
7500php w/gas viga,laoag & pagudpud.
7500php w/gas vigan.laoag & pagudpud.
hi,im robert..pagudpud base ako meron akong van for rent here in ilocos & trike dito sa pagudpud,pwedeng package or daily rate… you can visit me at fb ‘van for rent in ilocos’ or you can call me at 09276549903.thanks
Hi robert,
Can u please send me package price, tour to vigan, pagudpod and laoag.. pati n rin po ung itenerary. We are planing to go there this coming Dec 20-23, we’re still undecided if we will bring the whole family or 2 of us will go first to see the place. pki sabi n lang po how much it will cost pag van (9 adult + 3 kids (6 yrs old) and how much po pag trike (2 person).
many thanks
Hello lhem,sa van rental is 8K(vigan,laoag & pagudpud tour) akin na ang GAS non & sa trike is 1200php for PAGUDPUD north & south tour.. you can e-mail me at lengyel_robert@yahoo.com for more info & inquiries.thanks
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help naman, im planning with my gf to celebrate our annvrsary to pagudpud and vgan, 1st destinati0n is pagudpud, kaya bang mtour ang h0tsp0t ng pagudpud like kabgn falls,bntay abot etc within a day? Then h0w many h0urs ang travel time pagudpud to vigan and san ang skyan ng bus papunta vigan?anytime b my bus n masakyan to vigan?
elow..just wanna know kung ung mga tourist spots ng pagudpud ay magkakalapit lang..salamat po…
Tanong ko lang po sana kung sino po may nakakalam ng phone number ng florida liner sa Tuguegarao. Thanks po in advance sa mga magrresponse. cheers!
Great post! Looking forward to our weekend trip. Hope the weather cooperate *crossing fingers*
new number of partas – 7278278 fare to laoag: 821php ; schedules: 530pm and 12mn only
Thanks for the info.
hi,i’m robert. may van for rent ako dito sa ilocos. pwedeng daily rates or package tour pagudpud,laoag & vigan. here is contact # 09276549903.thanks
hi Robert,
Can u send me package tour mo sa laoag, pagudpud at vigan.
pls include ur itinerary.
thanks…
hi,i’m robert. may van for rent ako dito sa ilocos. pwedeng daily rates or package tour pagudpud,laoag & pagudpud. here is contact # 09276549903.thanks
hi there! i’ll be travelling with my husband and my family this march to laoag thru PAL. we’ll be arriving before lunch. we plan to maximize our 3 day stay there so we can visit all the sites.i need your help for our itinerary.thanks