Ilocos Itinerary: Three Days and Two Nights in Laoag, Vigan and More

Ilocos Itinerary

Travel back in time and explore the best of Ilocos Region with its centuries-old chuches, heritage towns, sand dunes, waterfalls, mouthwatering delicacies and other attractions, the Provinces of Ilocos will definitely not disappoint. Here is a suggested three days and two nights itinerary from Laoag to Vigan and beyond for those who want to experience or re-experience the timeless charm of Ilocandia.

Vigan
Vigan’s Calle Crisologo at blue hour

Ilocos Itinerary

Day 0: Departure

2000H: Depart by bus from Cubao

Day 1: Laoag

0800H – 0830H: Arrive in Laoag / Proceed to hotel to leave bags
0830H – 0930H: Breakfast at Cuisine de Iloco
0930H – 1200H: Stroll in and around the historic plaza: see the sinking bell tower, St. William’s Cathedral, Provincial Capitol, Tobacco Monopoly Monument and Museo Ilocos Norte
1200H – 1300H: Lunch at Saramsam Ylocano Restaurant
1300H – 1500H: Rest at hotel / Waash-up
1500H – 1800H: La Paz Sand Dunes
1800H – 1900H: Back at hotel / Wash-up
2000H onwards: Dinner at Kahel de Luna / Socials / Lights off

Day 2: Paoay and Santa Maria

0600H – 0800H: Call time / coffee / pack-up / check-out / proceed to jeepney terminal
0800H – 0830H: Laoag to Paoay
0830H – 1000H: Explore Paoay Church / Breakfast at Herencia Cafe
1000H – 1200H: Proceed to Bus Stop / Paoay to Vigan
1200H – 1300H: Check-in at hotel / Rest
1300H – 1400H: Lunch in Cafe Leona
1400H – 1800H: Proceed to Santa Maria Church and Pinsal Falls
1800H – 1900H: Return to hotel / Wash-up
1900H onwards: Dinner at Lampong’s Restaurant / Night walk at Calle Crisologo, Socials /Lights off

Day 3: Vigan

0500H – 0600H: Blue hour at Calle Crisologo
0600H – 0730H: Breakfast! Empanada!
0730H – 1200H: Vigan Cathedral, Calle Crisologo, Simbaan a Bassit, St. Augustine Chuch of Bantay, Crisologo Museum, Father Burgos Residence and Museum, Religious Museum, Leona Florentino Ancestral House, Fil-Hispanic Friendship Park, Buridek Museum, etc.
1200H – 1400H: Lunch / Proceed to Bus Terminal
1400H: Departure for Manila

Laoag
St. William’s Cathedral of Laoag

How to Get to Ilocos

Manila to Ilocos

Laoag is a 6 to 8-hour ride from Manila while Vigan is 8 to 9 hours. Several bus lines serve the route including Florida Bus Line, Partas Liner, Baliwag Transit and Fariñas Transit. The trip is via North Luzon Expressway and Manila North Road passing through the provinces of Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Pangasinan, La Union and fare is around P400 – P700.

By air, Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific fly to Laoag daily from Manila, travel time is an hour. From Laoag International Airport.

You can book your bus or plane ticket from Manila to Laoag and vice versa below.

BOOK YOUR BUS/PLANE FROM MANILA TO LAOAG

Clark to Ilocos

For those coming from Diosdado Macapagal International Airport in Clark Field, Pampanga, ride the shuttle or jeepney going to Dau Integrated Bus Terminal, fare is around P50. In Dau Terminal, look for buses going to Vigan and Laoag.

Baguio to Ilocos

There are numerous departures (buses and vans) daily from Baguio City Bus Terminal to Vigan and Laoag, travel time is not more than four hours, fare ranges from P200 – P300.

You can book your bus ticket from Baguio to Laoag and vice versa below.

BOOK YOUR BUS FROM BAGUIO TO LAOAG

Tuguegarao to Ilocos

If you’re coming from Tuguegarao, GMW Liner and Florida Liner operate buses to Laoag, fare is not more than P300.

Bantay Church
The old bell tower of Bantay Church

Where to Stay in Laoag & Vigan

Top Rated Hotels in Laoag

Fort Ilocandia Resort Hotel

Fort Ilocandia Resort Hotel
Town Proper, Laoag
Starts at 3,000 PHP

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Java Hotel

Java Hotel
Town Proper, Laoag
Starts at 2,500 PHP

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Rivermount Hotel and Resort

Rivermount Hotel & Resort
San Nicolas, Laoag
Starts at 2,000 PHP

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Viven Hotel

Viven Hotel
Town Proper, Laoag
Starts at 2,000 PHP

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Top-Rated Budget Accommodations in Laoag

AA's Travelers Pad Hotel

AA Travellers Pad Hotel
Town Proper, Laoag
Starts at 600 PHP

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Rosewell Hotel

Ilocos Rosewell Hotel
San Nicolas, Laoag
Starts at 800 PHP

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Top Rated Hotels in Vigan

Hotel Veneto de Vigan

Hotel Veneto de Vigan
Pantay Daya, Vigan
Starts at 2,000 PHP

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Hotel Luna

Hotel Luna
Pantay Daya, Vigan
Starts at 2,500 PHP

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Hotel Felicidad

Hotel Felicidad
Pantay Daya, Vigan
Starts at 2,000 PHP

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Ciudad Fernandina

Ciudad Fernandina Hotel
Town Proper, Vigan
Starts at 2,000 PHP

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Top-Rated Budget Accommodations in Vigan

Escolta Homey Lodge

Escolta’s Homey Lodge
Town Proper, Vigan
Starts at 700 PHP

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Hotel ni Among

Hotel ni Among
Pantay Daya, Vigan
Starts at 750 PHP

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*Originally Published: 01-Jul-2012 | Updates: 26-Apr-2018; 09-Apr-2020