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Batanes

Batanes

The Batanes island group is the smallest province in the Philippines in terms of population and land area, and its capital is Basco. Batanes consist of 10 tiny islands of which only the islands of Batan, Sabtang, and Itbayat are inhabited.

The people who inhabit these islands are called Ivatans who descended from Austronesians who migrated to the Batanes Islands 4000 years ago.

They lived in fortified mountain areas called idjangs and drank sugar-cane wine, or palek. They also used gold as currency and produced a thriving agriculture based industry. They were also seafarers and boat builders. Ivatans are honest, gentle and polite, but also brave and robust. They are proud of their heritage and their land.

The main languages spoken in Batanes are Ivatan, which is spoken on the islands of Batan and Sabtang, and Ichbayaten, which is spoken primarily on the island of Itbayat. The Ivatan which is dominant in the province is considered to be one of the Austronesian languages.

The landscape of Batanes is quite distinct from other Philippine provinces due to the steep cliffs, rolling hills, deep canyons and boulder-lined shores. These natural characteristics make Batanes a very exciting place to visit, and a place to be at one with nature.

Batanes weather is relatively cool and windy, and it rains in any month of the year.

Compared to the rest of the country, the Batanes weather is rather pleasant - it has an almost temperate climate from December to February, and it enjoys practically four seasons, the best one being summer which is from March to June.

Undoubtedly, the wind swept islands of Batanes are as beautiful as they are enchanting, and quite unlike any other in the Philippines.

San José of Ivana

The province of Batanes has a wide area open for agricultural expansion. Due to its terrain, it is a major livestock producer with cattle, carabaos and goats the popularly raised. Another major industry for the area is fishing, which reaches its peak during the summer months of March to June, when the sea is relatively calm.

Despite its reputation as a backward region, Batanes now has modern conveniences like mobile phones, electricity, and cable television, although it has comparatively little motor transport.

There are numerous activities that await intrepid visitors to the islands of Batanes. They can swim at any one of its magnificent beaches, visit authentic fishing villages, explore historic churches and lighthouses, enjoy island hopping, and most importantly, simply take it easy, unwind, and be at one with nature!

The people, the place, and the surroundings of Batanes are enough to make any visitor appreciate the joy of trouble, and stress-free living.

World Heritage

Batanes is a unique island group nominated by UNESCO Paris as a World Heritage site. It is a place where traditions are well preserved.
The local government of Batanes aims to promote the cultural heritage of Batanes, and is working with various agencies to help promote Batanes into becoming one of the prime destinations in the Philippines. The Department of Tourism has Batanes listed as an emerging destination and a prime ecotourism zone.

Spectacular scenery

Travel Packages

We offer personalised travel packages for cultural tourist, nature tourists, eco-tourists and adventure tourists.

Cultural Tourists are those that appreciate authentic material or non-material local culture, look for traces of interchange of human values over time, are interested in artifacts and other testaments of local history, and like to mingle with local folks and appreciate native expressions of universal human values.

Nature Tourists, (both Eco-Tourists and Adventure Tourists) get highs from natural landscapes and seascapes, understand and appreciate basic ecology, support biodiversity conservation, like the outdoors, are into physically challenging activities and like to test their stamina and strength.

Eco Adventure Packages

We offer Adventure Package Tours of Batanes comprising 3 Days & 2 Nights, 4 Days & 3 Nights, and 5 Days & 4 Nights.

Packages include:

• Hotel Accommodations
• Land Transportation

• Tour Guide Fee

• Tours (Batan & Sabtang Tours), For 3 Days 2 Nights (Batan Tours Only)

• Permits

• Registration Fees

• Boat Ride

• Environmental Fee

• Breakfasts

• Lunches

• Dinners

Eco Adventure Packages with Diving

We offer Adventure Package Tours of Batanes, with Diving, comprising 3 Days & 2 Nights, 4 Days & 3 Nights, and 5 Days & 4 Nights.

Packages include:

• Hotel Accommodations

• Permits

• Tour Guide Fee

• Breakfasts

• Lunches

• Dinners

• Registration Fees

• Environmental Fee

• Tours (Batan & Sabtang Tours), For 3 Days 2 Nights (Batan Tours Only)

• Boat ride

• Land transportation

• Scuba Diving
Age Limit: 15 years old above with certification (Junior open water diver)
Divers are required to sign waiver before dive.

Sample Itinerary:

Day 1

• Airport Arrival / Pick-up

• Check in

9:00 am - 11:30 am

• Breakfast

• Introduction

• Orientation

• Rest

12:00 noon - 1:00 pm

• Lunch

1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

• Batan Island Tour (Northern Part)

• Tukon Radar Station

• Idjan (Ivatan Fortress)

• Valugan Boulder Beach

• Naidi Hills (Old Settlement/Light House)

• Vayang Ranch (Rolling Hills)

• Sunset Viewing

Day 2

5:30 am - 6:00 am

• Early Breakfast

6:15 am - 6:45 am

• 30 to 45 minute travel to San Vicente Port Boat Station

7:00 am - 8:00 am

• Boat Ride to Sabtang 45 Mins Ride (Batan Island - Sabtang Island)

• Tourist Registration

8:00 am - 11:00 am

• Savidug Vernacular Houses/Traditional Lime Kilns. Can enter houses (Just Ask Permission)

• Savidug Ruins

• Savidug Idjang

• Chavayan Community Tour (UNESCO Nominated Site)

• Chavayan Traditional Ivatan Village

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

• Travel to Nakabuang Beach

• Picnic Lunch, Swimming, Sunbathing, Rest

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

• Travel back to Batan Island

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

• Travel to Basco Town Proper

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

(Onwards/as per request)

• Souvenir Shops (Shopping Spree/Optional Activity)

Day 3

6:30 am - 7:00 am

• Early Breakfast

8:00 am - 12:00 noon

• Batan Island Tour (Southern Part)

• Chawa View Deck

• Mahatao town tour

• Mahatao Old Church

• Breateria

• Spanish Light House

• Homoron Blue Lagoon/White Beach Area

• Ivana town tour

• Vernacular Houses (House of Dakay)

• Old Spanish Bridge

• San Jose Church Ruins

• Honesty Coffee Shop

12:00 noon - 1:00 pm

• Lunch

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

• Batan Island Tour (Southern Part, remaining parts)

• Uyugan town tour

• Song-song Ruins (Ghost Town)

• Alapad of loran station ruins

• Itbud community

• Racuh-a-payaman (Marlboro Country)

• Sumhao Windmills

Day 4

• Return to airport (Check-in time depends on carrier)

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