Fascinating 7-Day Ilocos Region History, Heritage & Nature Tour Package

The first tour of this trip will allow you to explore Fort Ilocandia Resort, St. William's Cathedral, and Laoag Sinking Bell Tower, all of which are historical places in the city. You will also head to Paoay, where you will stop at Malacañang of the North, a two-story mansion that used to be the holiday house of the Marcos family, and Paoay Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The church boasts Baroque architecture reinforced to adapt to the Philippines being earthquake-prone. 

Before your tour ends, you'll also visit the Nagbacalan Loom Weavers Cooperative, where you can see and purchase traditional woven products, and the Suba Sand Dunes, where you will enjoy a 4x4 vehicle experience on the sands of Paoay.

Check out of your Laoag City hotel and head to Pagudpud for your tour. Be ready for a day of exploring Pagudpud and nearby municipalities as you will visit the Pasuquin salt makers to see how salt is harvested from the seawater and the Bangui Windfarm to appreciate how renewable energy is harvested in Ilocos Norte. 

You will also visit stunning tourist attractions like the Cape Bojeador Lighthouse, the Kapurpurwawan Rock Formation, and the Patapat Viaduct. Make sure to have your cameras ready, as you'll want to snap some photos to commemorate your visit.

At the end of the tour, your driver will drop you off at your hotel in Pagudpud so you can rest and recharge.

Enjoy your free day in Pagudpud on your own. If you are up for an adventure, you can visit natural tourist attractions like the beautiful Blue Lagoon Beach, the picturesque Saud Beach, the enchanting Kabigan Falls, or the relaxing Agua Grande.

You also have the option to book an add-on tour to the municipality of Adams. If you book this tour, you'll enjoy visiting the Inuwayan Winery and the Inuwayan Farm, where you can try farm-to-table cuisine and local wine.

Check out of your hotel in Pagudpud and make your way to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vigan City. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day on your own.

If you still have the energy to explore, you can visit tourist spots like Plaza Salcedo, where you can enjoy a dazzling fountain show at night, or Baluarte Zoo, where you can see animals like lions, tigers, ostriches, and kangaroos. 

You may also sample the local cuisine, including Ilocos empanada and pinakbet, by visiting popular restaurants like Irene's Empanada and Café Leona.

Vigan is rich in history and culture, and you'll see that firsthand when you go on this city tour. You will visit the Vigan National Museum, which is also known as the Padre Burgos House, as it is the birthplace and ancestral home of priest patriot Father Jose Burgos. You will see paintings and artifacts on display here. 

You will enjoy a ride in a kalesa, a horse-drawn carriage used during the Spanish colonial period. You'll also take a walking tour of the historic Calle Crisologo, a cobblestone street lined with houses dating back to the Spanish era. 

Foodies will also enjoy this tour, as an empanada- and okoy-making demonstration at Plaza Burgos is also part of the itinerary.

Enjoy the free breakfast at the hotel. If you still want to explore, you can visit other tourist attractions like the Crisologo Museum or the Syquia Mansion on your own, or try more delicacies at a local restaurant like Cafe Uno. Just remember to return to the hotel in time for checkout.

Afterward, wait for your transfer to pick you up so you can catch your return flight to Manila at the Laoag International Airport.