Historical & Cultural Heritage Tour: Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte

Interregional private transportation from Manila heading north to Ilocos Sur.

Taste local Ilocano specialties such as Vigan longganisa and poqui-poqui.

What to see: Preserved 16th-century Spanish colonial merchant houses, cobblestone pathways, and antique horse-drawn carriages (kalesas). Best features: Atmospheric streetscapes lit by ancestral lamp posts offering a distinct window into the Spanish colonial era of the Philippines.

Scenic northbound drive across regional boundaries into Ilocos Norte.

What to see: A masterpiece of Earthquake Baroque architecture featuring massive coral stone walls and enormous side buttresses. Best features: UNESCO World Heritage status, unique fusion of Gothic, Baroque, and Oriental architectural designs, and a separate coral-stone bell tower.

Sample authentic local dishes including the famous Paoay-style pinakbet and crispy bagnet.

What to see: An imposing 45-meter tall bell tower built independently from its church on sandy foundations. Best features: Famous for sinking incrementally into the earth over the centuries while remaining structurally intact as a symbol of resilience.

What to see: Historical memorabilia, diorama exhibits on the Basi Revolt, and cultural artifacts housed in the ancestral home of Father Jose Burgos. Best features: Deep insight into local Ilocano history and the Philippine reform movement.

Interregional return journey southward back to Manila.