HOW TO GET THERE
How to get to Ilocos Norte from Manila
By Bus. Take a bus bound for Laoag. Travel time is 7-8 hours, so we would recommend a night trip for this. Several bus companies such as
have regular trips that will take you directly to Laoag City. Check out their websites for the trip schedules.
Fariñas
Manila Terminal: (02) 743 7582
Laoag Terminal: (077) 772 0126
Florida
Manila Terminal: (02) 749 4862
Laoag Terminal: (077) 770 3645
GMW
Laoag Terminal: (077) 771 7382
Maria de Leon
Manila Terminal: (02) 731 4907
Laoag Terminal: (077) 770 3532
Partas
Manila Terminal: (02) 725 1740
Laoag Terminal: (077) 771 4898
RCJ
Manila Terminal: (02) 741 2994
Laoag Terminal: (077) 771 3308
By Plane. Take a direct flight from Manila to Laoag via Cebu Pacific, Pal Express or Philippine Airlines. Travel time is about an hour. Flights are usually at night, so better make the necessary adjustments on your itinerary.
MUST-DOS
→ gastronomical adventure
→ horseback riding, bike cruising, extreme 4×4 and sandboarding
→ birdwatching, boating and bamboo rafting in Paoay Lake National Park (a protected area under the National Integrated Protected Areas System or NIPAS)
→ nature immersion, photography and/or horseback riding in Palpalokada and Kapurpurawan, Burgos
→ spelunking in the caves of Tanap, Burgos
→ authentic farm experience in REFMAD Farms (Ilocos Norte’s first dragon fruit farm)
→ swimming, diving, surfing, kite surfing, snorkeling in Pagudpud
→ birdwatching, trekking and extreme mountain biking in Adams
→ nature and cultural appreciation at the Nueva Era Eco-Cultural Park
→ ziplining in blue lagoon
GETTING AROUND
Tricycles and calesas are easy, safe and inexpensive ways to get around Laoag. Walking is advisable around downtown Laoag. To and from Laoag, you may take a jeepney, mini bus, or bus at designated terminals or pick-up points. Jeepney and van rentals are also available.
WHERE TO BUY PASALUBONG
Museo Ilocos Norte Sarusar Shop
Gen. Luna St., Laoag City
Laoag City Supermarket
J.P. Rizal St., Laoag City
Choco’s Lechon (Ilocos longaniza, embutido and other processed meats)
Main Store Bacarra Road, Laoag City
National Highway cor. Airport Rd. (beside Asia Construction), Brgy. Nangalisan, Laoag City
Batac Branch (at the back of the Batac City Hall near, the Philippine National Bank)
Casa Consuelo, Sitio Baniaran, Balaoi, Pagudpud
Tayamen’s Longaniza
Don. E. Ruiz St., Laoag City
Dap-ayan ti Ilocos
J.P. Rizal St., Laoag City
Cormel Foods
54 Andres Castro St., Laoag City
Tel No: (077) 772-1274
Fax: (077) 217-3914
Malabed’s Miki and Longaniza
Brgy. Caunayan, Batac City
Nagbacalan Loom Weavers Multi-Purpose Cooperative Inc.
Brgy. Nagbacalan, Paoay
Nana Rosa’s Cornik
Paoay
Victor Angel’s Cornick and Food Products
Brgy. 3 Salbang, Paoay
Pasuquin Bakery
Brgy. 3, Pasuquin
REFMAD Farms
Brgy. 1-Paayas, Burgos
Lolo Ingga’s Tapuey and Bugnay Wine
Adams
Adams Winemakers Association
Adams
MODi (fashion-forward abel fashion accessories)
Ground Level, Robinsons Ilocos, San Nicolas
Tropical Living / Ilocos Putopao
221 Rizal St., Laoag City
Islands Souvenirs
Robinsons Ilocos, San Nicolas
Namnama’s Food Products
#3 Salbang, Paoay
CP Nos: (0916) 6808 201 / (0999) 7527 975
Choco’s Pasalubong Shop (New)
National Highway, Gaoa, Pagudpud
Petrina’s pastries & delicacies (New)
National Highway, Brgy. 22- Bani, Bacarra, Ilocos Norte (8 kms north of Laoag City)
Tel. No.: 077 676 0161 CP No.: 0922 815 9203
How to get to Ilocos Norte from Manila
By Bus. Take a bus bound for Laoag. Travel time is 7-8 hours, so we would recommend a night trip for this. Several bus companies such as
have regular trips that will take you directly to Laoag City. Check out their websites for the trip schedules.
Fariñas
Manila Terminal: (02) 743 7582
Laoag Terminal: (077) 772 0126
Florida
Manila Terminal: (02) 749 4862
Laoag Terminal: (077) 770 3645
GMW
Laoag Terminal: (077) 771 7382
Maria de Leon
Manila Terminal: (02) 731 4907
Laoag Terminal: (077) 770 3532
Partas
Manila Terminal: (02) 725 1740
Laoag Terminal: (077) 771 4898
RCJ
Manila Terminal: (02) 741 2994
Laoag Terminal: (077) 771 3308
By Plane. Take a direct flight from Manila to Laoag via Cebu Pacific, Pal Express or Philippine Airlines. Travel time is about an hour. Flights are usually at night, so better make the necessary adjustments on your itinerary.
MUST-DOS
→ gastronomical adventure
→ horseback riding, bike cruising, extreme 4×4 and sandboarding
→ birdwatching, boating and bamboo rafting in Paoay Lake National Park (a protected area under the National Integrated Protected Areas System or NIPAS)
→ nature immersion, photography and/or horseback riding in Palpalokada and Kapurpurawan, Burgos
→ spelunking in the caves of Tanap, Burgos
→ authentic farm experience in REFMAD Farms (Ilocos Norte’s first dragon fruit farm)
→ swimming, diving, surfing, kite surfing, snorkeling in Pagudpud
→ birdwatching, trekking and extreme mountain biking in Adams
→ nature and cultural appreciation at the Nueva Era Eco-Cultural Park
→ ziplining in blue lagoon
GETTING AROUND
Tricycles and calesas are easy, safe and inexpensive ways to get around Laoag. Walking is advisable around downtown Laoag. To and from Laoag, you may take a jeepney, mini bus, or bus at designated terminals or pick-up points. Jeepney and van rentals are also available.
WHERE TO BUY PASALUBONG
Museo Ilocos Norte Sarusar Shop
Gen. Luna St., Laoag City
Laoag City Supermarket
J.P. Rizal St., Laoag City
Choco’s Lechon (Ilocos longaniza, embutido and other processed meats)
Main Store Bacarra Road, Laoag City
National Highway cor. Airport Rd. (beside Asia Construction), Brgy. Nangalisan, Laoag City
Batac Branch (at the back of the Batac City Hall near, the Philippine National Bank)
Casa Consuelo, Sitio Baniaran, Balaoi, Pagudpud
Tayamen’s Longaniza
Don. E. Ruiz St., Laoag City
Dap-ayan ti Ilocos
J.P. Rizal St., Laoag City
Cormel Foods
54 Andres Castro St., Laoag City
Tel No: (077) 772-1274
Fax: (077) 217-3914
Malabed’s Miki and Longaniza
Brgy. Caunayan, Batac City
Nagbacalan Loom Weavers Multi-Purpose Cooperative Inc.
Brgy. Nagbacalan, Paoay
Nana Rosa’s Cornik
Paoay
Victor Angel’s Cornick and Food Products
Brgy. 3 Salbang, Paoay
Pasuquin Bakery
Brgy. 3, Pasuquin
REFMAD Farms
Brgy. 1-Paayas, Burgos
Lolo Ingga’s Tapuey and Bugnay Wine
Adams
Adams Winemakers Association
Adams
MODi (fashion-forward abel fashion accessories)
Ground Level, Robinsons Ilocos, San Nicolas
Tropical Living / Ilocos Putopao
221 Rizal St., Laoag City
Islands Souvenirs
Robinsons Ilocos, San Nicolas
Namnama’s Food Products
#3 Salbang, Paoay
CP Nos: (0916) 6808 201 / (0999) 7527 975
Choco’s Pasalubong Shop (New)
National Highway, Gaoa, Pagudpud
Petrina’s pastries & delicacies (New)
National Highway, Brgy. 22- Bani, Bacarra, Ilocos Norte (8 kms north of Laoag City)
Tel. No.: 077 676 0161 CP No.: 0922 815 9203