The provinces of Cagayan and Isabela are part of Region 2, while the province of Apayao is part of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Though, these provinces are part of Luzon, due to its location, it's really hard to experience and discover the gorgeous tourist spots and destinations. Just recently, we visited Cagayan, Apayao, and Isabela and now sharing the most updated itinerary.
Total Expenses:
- 6,668 Pesos
Day 0 and Day 1 - Itinerary
- 7:45 PM departed Manila to Tuguegarao City
- Bus Fare: 886 pesos | Travel Time: 11 hours
- Breakfast at the carinderia near Robinsons: 72 pesos
- Tuguegarao City to Sta. Ana | Van Fare: 250 pesos | Travel Time: 3-4 hours
- Lunch at San Vicente Fish Port: 50 pesos
- Environmental Fee DENR: 70 pesos
- 12:50 PM departed San Vicente port
- 1:58 PM arrival Cape Engano | Guide Fee at Cape Engaño Lighthouse: 100 pesos (300:4)
- 4:30 PM departed Cape Engaño
- 5:30 PM arrival Crocodile Island
- 6:00 PM departed Crocodile Island
- 6:30 PM arrival Punta Verde and met Ate Elsa, rested, tidy up, dinner, socials, overnight.
Day 1 - Other Expenses:
- Island Hopping | Boat Rental: 633 pesos (3800/6) | Contact: Mark Angelo Sucuano Ph: 09759869110
- Ate Elsa Homestay: 250 pesos overnight. Contact Number: 09052832559
- Food: dinner and breakfast (paluto kay Ate Elsa): 250 pesos
- Day 1 Summary of Expenses: 2,561 Pesos
Day 2 - Itinerary
- 6:30 AM final packing, breakfast and tidy up
- 7:30 AM picture taking at I Love Palaui signboard
- 7:50 AM departed Punta Verde
- 8:35 AM arrival Anguib Cove. Entrance Fee: 150 pesos
- 11:30 AM departed Anguib Cove
- 12:15 AM arrival San Vicente port
- We txted Kuya Dany, the UV Express van driver to make sundo. Dahil medyo makapal mukha namin, nag-paantay pa kami na maka-pag-lunch sa Dampa in Centro.
- Lunch: 240 pesos for a sumptuous deli.
- Headed back to Tuguegarao City | Van Fare: 250 pesos
- Forgot the timestamp for the arrival in Tuguegarao City.
- Alighted in Petron gas station near Victory Liner terminal.
- Rode in a tricycle to a tricycle terminal | Trike Fare: 20 pesos per head
- Chartered a tricycle to the jump-off of Callao Cave | 200 pesos (600/3) two-way
- 5 PM arrival at the jump-off of Callao Cave
- Rode on a boat | Short distance for 20 pesos two-way.
- Stayed at Callao Cave for almost an hour, guided by Kuya Gary. Guide Fee: 50 pesos per head.
- 6 PM headed back to the jump-off for souvenirs and proceeded to Hotel Joselina.
- Rested, tidy up, and walked on the streets to search for the best Pancit Batil Patong.
East Sumptuous Pancit Batil Patong:
- We asked a few people, and they recommended CHONG'S PANCITERIA located at Centro 10 Riverside near the Barangay Hall. You can contact Ate Roan on 09366668440. They serve the best and most sumptuous homemade Pancit Batil Patong in Tuguegarao.
Pancit Batil Patong: 100 pesos, plus 27 for soda.
Then, had a coffee at McDo for 29 pesos.
Headed back to Hotel Joselina.
Then, had a coffee at McDo for 29 pesos.
Headed back to Hotel Joselina.
Day 2 - Other Expenses:
- Hotel Joselina: 300 pesos (600/2) room with electric fan.
- Souvenir: 190 pesos
- Day 1 Summary of Expenses: 2,561 Pesos
Day 3 - Itinerary
- Tidy up and prepare for a day tour in Apayao province
- Breakfast in McDo near Hotel Hoselina | 112 pesos
- Trike to the UV Express Terminal with a route to Junction Luna | Fare: 20 Pesos
- 8 AM departed Turguegarao City | Van Fare: 230 pesos
- 10:47 AM arrival in Junction Luna
- Chartered a trike to Lussok Cave | Trike Fare: 200 pesos (600/3) two way
- 11:16 AM arrival Lussok Cave | Entrance Fee: 120 pesos
- 11:26 AM started Lussok Cave adventure
- 1:05 PM Lussok Cave adventure ended
- 1:46 PM at I Love Apayao signboard
- 2:01 PM at Apayao Provincial Capitol
- Late lunch at Junction Luna | 100 pesos
- Headed back to Tuguegarao City | Van Fare: 230 pesos
- Dinner at the carinderia near Robinsons | 50 pesos
- Trike to Tuguegarao Cathedral for photo ops | 12 pesos
- Walked to Hotel Hoselina
- Rested, tidy up and bonding.
- Day 3 - Total Expenses: 1,074 Pesos
Day 4 - Itinerary
- Tidy up and prepared for backpacking in Ilagan, Isabela Province
- Check out at Hotel Joselina | 300 for the second overnight
- Breakfast at McDo | 112 pesos
- Trike to Victory Liner | 15 pesos
- O | 20 pesos
- Bus from Tuguegarao City to Ilagan City | 161 pesos
- 7:48 AM departed Tuguegarao City
- 10:20 AM arrival Ilagan City, Isabela
- Photos ops at the Giant Butaka
- Trike to Ilagan Japanese Tunnel | 25 per head
- 10:50 AM arrival at Ilagan Japanese Tunnel | Entrance Fee: 50 pesos
- Kimono rental | 50 pesos
- 12 NN departed Ilagan Japanese Tunnel | Trike Fare to Jolibee: 20 pesos per head
- Lunch at Jolibee: 134 pesos
- Beside Jollibee, we waited for the bus to Manila | Bus Fare: 720 pesos
- Day 4 - Total Expenses: 1,607 Pesos
TOTAL EXPENSES: 6,668 PESOS