Pagudpud Two-Day Itinerary



Saud Beach, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte.

Pagudpud can be reached by a 10-12 hour drive or bus ride from Manila. Another alternative is by plane through the Laoag City Airport.

Pagudpud is part of most Ilocos tour packages. Here's a sample itinerary on how one could maximize a two-day stay in this northern paradise.

To Do's
     Day 1
          0930PM Estimated Time of Departure from Manila.
          0830AM Estimated Time of Arrival in Pagudpud.
          0930AM Check-in at hotel, resort or homestay in Saud Beach, Pagaudpud.
          1030AM Explore the beach.
          1200PM Lunch in one of the beach-front restaurants.
          0100PM Rest at hotel.
          0300PM Explore the beach and enjoy the sun, sand and water of the West Philippine Sea.
          0600PM Enjoy the view of the sunset.
          0700PM Dinner in one of the beach-front restaurants.
          0900PM Party, party, party.
          1100PM Sleep at hotel.

     Day 2
          0700AM Breakfast at hotel.
          0800AM Start of South Pagudpud Tour.
          0900AM Buy fresh produce from Bangui Market.
          1000AM Explore Bangui Windmills.
          1100AM Back to hotel for lunch using fresh buys from Bangui market.
          1200PM Lunch at hotel.
          0100PM Start of the North Pagdpud Tour.
          0130PM Start of a 30-minute trek to Kabigan Falls.
          0200PM Enjoy the cold water of Kabigan Falls.
          0230PM Start of trek back to the main road.
          0330PM Stopver at Patapat Viaduct.
          0400PM Visit Paraiso ni Anton and the Agua Grande River Park.
          0430PM See the Bantay Abot Cave.
          0500PM Explore the Blue Lagoon beach.
          0600PM Enjoy the sunset at Blue Lagoon.
          0700PM Check out.
          0800PM Bus ride to Manila.

Budget
     Transportation
          Bus (RCJ Lines or Florida) - P600.00 (one-way)
          Tricycle (from Town Proper to Saud Beach) - P50.00
          Traysi Tour - P1,200 (includes South and North Pagudpud Tours good for 3), P800.00 (South and North Pagudpud tour excluding Burgos Light House and Kapurpurawan)
         
     Accommodation
          Homestay (Cathy's Homestay) - P800.00/day (air-conditioned room good for 4).

     Food
          Restaurants in front of the beach - P100.00 to P200.00 per meal.

     Estimated Budget
          P4,000.00 to P5,000.00 per head.

Contact Information
     Florida Bus Lines
          Sampaloc, Manila
          +63 2 749 4862
          Manila to Pagudpud Schedule: 930PM
          Pagudpud to Manila Schedule: 800PM
          Fare: P500.00 (De Luxe with Comfort Room)

     RCJ Lines
          Sampaloc, Manila
          +63 2 781 9306
          Manila to Pagudpud VV: 430PM, 630PM, 830PM
          Fare: P600.00 (Regular Air-Conditioned)

     Cathy's Homestay
           Saud Beach, Pagudpud

           +63 919 571 6680