Your Batanes adventure commences with a morning arrival. After settling in, you'll begin your journey at Fundacion Pacita, a luxury hotel with breathtaking hillside views of the sea. Explore the property and the indoor museum, featuring Pacita Abad's artworks.
You'll head out to visit the PAG-ASA Radar Station, where you can enjoy the panoramic views. The day continues in Didawud Idjang, a historic fortress once used for protection during times of war. After that, you’ll discover the Dipnaysupuan Japanese Tunnel, a relic of the Japanese occupation, and explore the Chanpan/Valugan Boulder Beach, famed for its unique rock formations.
The day’s adventure unfolds at Homoron Blue Lagoon, an intriguing spot where only the Spanish were permitted to swim back in the Spanish era. You’ll also visit Diura Fishing Village, where traditional fishing practices continue. Don't miss the captivating beachfront!
Explore the iconic House of Dakay, a well-preserved Ivatan house, and San Jose de Obrero Church, a historical site related to the Katipunan revolutionaries. Discover the Songsong Ruins, once ravaged by a tsunami but now a thriving coastal community.
Before the day ends, you'll explore the LORAN Station, a remnant of the US Coast Guards, now a branch of the National Museum.
A visit to the Savidug Community lets you experience traditional Ivatan houses and might give you a sighting of the endangered black-faced spoonbill. In the Chavayan Community, the cradle of Ivatan culture, you’ll get to explore rows of old houses and visit the chapel roofed with cogon grass. A stone’s throw away from the chapel is a picturesque shoreline for you to meditate and marvel at nature.
Today, you’ll embark on a journey to the ancient dwelling of Turungan Cave & Hills, believed to be the first landing place of the Austronesians. Explore Rapang Cliff, a natural park with unique rock formations, and visit Manuyuk, a sinkhole with a historical past. You’ll also witness the architectural genius of the Vernacular Houses, a fusion of European and Ivatan styles, which can withstand the harshest weather conditions.
Bid farewell to Batanes as you transfer to Basco airport for your next destination, carrying cherished memories of this remarkable journey.
