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  1. PIkayaker avatar

    RE: Lots of Questions about North Luzon and Bohol.

    by PIkayaker 12 May 2012

    Going via Bontoc-Baguio would be way roundabout, easiest way would be to take jeepneys (could even rent one) down to Bagabag or Solanao…

  2. Herbie47 avatar

    RE: Lots of Questions about North Luzon and Bohol.

    by Herbie47 11 May 2012

    No day bus from Banaue, you may have to go to Bontoc and get a bus from there, probably have to change in Baguio.

  3. mshelmic avatar

    Lots of Questions about North Luzon and Bohol.

    by mshelmic 09 May 2012

    Hi, I really would like some help in planning our 3,5 weeks stay in the Philippines in Febr-March 2013. We are a late-middleaged couple…

  4. michaelr0 avatar

    RE: North Luzon Questions

    by michaelr0 03 April 2012

    Thanks the the advice! After another day of research, here's my new itinerary so far. I've decided I'll probably enjoy North Luzon more…

  5. asean2011 avatar

    RE: North Luzon Questions

    by asean2011 02 April 2012

    www.airphilexpress.com fly from Clark to Puerto princesa 3 x times a week. and from next month Air asia will also be flying Every day…

  6. michaelr0 avatar

    RE: North Luzon Questions

    by michaelr0 02 April 2012

    Okay, great. I had another question about Vigan. I'd really like to check it out. What are your thoughts on this route? I'd take a fligh…

  7. 2bedrooms avatar

    Re: North Luzon Questions

    by 2bedrooms 02 April 2012

    The route should be Manila - Banaue - Batad - Banaue - Bontoc - Sagada - Baguio - Vigan - Angeles - Manila 2. Cut Angeles and Vigan…

  8. michaelr0 avatar

    North Luzon Questions

    by michaelr0 02 April 2012

    I start out in Manila and I want to see Angeles, Banaue, Batad, Sagada, and Vigan before I head south. From what I've read, this seems…

  9. surfboy avatar

    RE: Travelling to North Luzon the whole month of April 2012

    by surfboy 11 March 2012

    $100 US a day is about 4200php, should be plenty! I found reasonable places to stay for around 6-800 peso in most places in both Banaue…

  10. sololo avatar

    Re: Travelling to North Luzon the whole month of April 2012

    by sololo 10 March 2012

    Here's my [north luzon itinerary|http://adventurevacationtrip.com/north-luzon-philippines-1-introduction] for your reference. My route…

  11. PIkayaker avatar

    RE: Travelling to North Luzon the whole month of April 2012

    by PIkayaker 10 March 2012

    Holy Week will suck, super crowded everywhere. Have reservations. I'd probably skip Subic and go straight to Zambales. Pundaquit for…

  12. gwapo avatar

    RE: Travelling to North Luzon the whole month of April 2012

    by gwapo 10 March 2012

    From Clark you could go to Subic bay then Zambales for beaches,on to 100 islands then up to San Fernando,La Union. Then either go north…

  13. PIkayaker avatar

    RE: Best of North Luzon in 21 days

    by PIkayaker 15 December 2011

    Ah ok, Ilagan in Isabela... kind of off the beaten track. That's more on the Sierra Madre side of Isabela than the Cordillera side, no?…

  14. PIkayaker avatar

    RE: Best of North Luzon in 21 days

    by PIkayaker 15 December 2011

    If you want "the nicest mountain experiences" and are willing to rough it a little, Kalinga is a must. Iligan is on Mindanao, guess Bount…

  15. TouristDriver avatar

    RE: Best of North Luzon in 21 days

    by TouristDriver 15 December 2011

    If i was given the chance... 1st day Clark to banaue. 2nd banaue to batad 3rd batad to sagada 4th to 6th sagada 7th to 8th baguio 9th…

  16. surfboy avatar

    RE: Best of North Luzon in 21 days

    by surfboy 15 December 2011

    Did the bike trip from Clark to Baguio, Bontoc, Sagada, Banaue and Batad. Had an awesome time up in the mountains, you could do that for…

  17. bounty98 avatar

    RE: Best of North Luzon in 21 days

    by bounty98 15 December 2011

    I once did the loop around from Vigan up to Laoag and Pagudpud and then down to I guess it was Iligan I believe where I attempted to cut…

  18. PIkayaker avatar

    RE: Best of North Luzon in 21 days

    by PIkayaker 15 December 2011

    One possibility: Clark - San Juan (surfing) - Baguio - Sagada - Bontoc - Tinglayan - Bontoc - Banaue - Baler - Clark Another: Clark…

  19. jimmerjames avatar

    RE: So, I have 6 free days- help me, please!

    by jimmerjames 12 November 2011

    If you're heading to the mountains of North Luzon, why not head up to Pagudpud and Laoag? You could then get a flight back to Manila from…

  20. TouristDriver avatar

    RE: Philippines: North Luzon vs Mindanao

    by TouristDriver 05 November 2011

    a week would suffice a banaue - bontoc - sagada - baguio - pinatubo... the best for luzon tour. around 1100kms in total.

  21. PIkayaker avatar

    RE: Philippines: North Luzon vs Mindanao

    by PIkayaker 04 November 2011

    They are very very different places, as surfboy says. Banaue, Sagada, and Kalinga (worth seeing if you're going that far) are deep in…

  22. surfboy avatar

    RE: Philippines: North Luzon vs Mindanao

    by surfboy 04 November 2011

    Really depends what you like to see. Bontoc, Sagada and Banaue are great places to visit if you enjoy mountain scenery and obviously the…

  23. slonoslon avatar

    Philippines: North Luzon vs Mindanao

    by slonoslon 04 November 2011

    Hi, I know it's comparing apples to oranges, but anyway: I've got a week to spend somewhere (I'll be in Manila on 6th of January and…

  24. Herbie47 avatar

    RE: North Luzon - some questions

    by Herbie47 11 October 2011

    Yes Sagada and Batad are the best places, Banaue is not very pleasant town. The road from Bontoc to Banaue is interesting. Get a jeepney…

  25. PIkayaker avatar

    RE: North Luzon - some questions

    by PIkayaker 10 October 2011

    If you're going as far as Banaue it really makes sense to go to Sagada as well; as beautiful, more to do, and many find it a more congenial…

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