Batanes Travel Requirements for Tourists COVID-19 vaccination card or certification issued by LGU, vaxcert.doh.gov.ph or legitimate vaccinating establishment Approved Travel Permit from S-PaSS Certificate of Acceptance issued by Provincial Tourism Office (PTO) upon submission of above requirements …
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Snapshot: Mahatao’s Sea of Green

So I biked… from Basco to Naidi Hill and back, onward to Chinarayan and then up to Tukon, passing by the beautiful chapel on the hill. In every screech and turn of my pedal along …
Continue readingThe Hills are Alive in Batanes

The landscape of Batanes is characterized by gently rolling hills which are virtually everywhere. Whether you are in Batan, Sabtang or Itbayat, your eyes will feast on the refreshing greens that carpet the waving Earth. The …
Continue readingBiking in Batanes: Batan Island Loop

Route: Basco Town Proper – Mahatao Plaza – Ivana Town Proper – Uyugan Town Proper – Songsong Ruins – Alapad Rock – Marlboro Hills – Tayid Lighthouse – Mahatao Town Proper – Basco Total Time: …
Continue readingBatanes by Bike: North Batan Tour

Route: Basco Town Proper – Naidi Hills – Vayang Rolling Hills – Valugan Bouklder Beach – Tukon – Mahatao Town Proper – Tayid Lighthouse – Mahatao Town Proper – Basco Total Time: 8 hours Saddle Time: 5 hours (approx) Batanes welcomed me with a perfect weather. …
Continue readingSnapshot: Batanes, A Biker’s Haven

Racuh a Payaman (Marlboro Hills) Mahatao, Batan Island, Batanes If I will list the places in the Philippines that I find great for biking, Batanes will definitelt be on my list! Imagine riding your two-wheeled …
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