Itinerary

Day 1– VIGAN & LAOAG CITY TOUR

Welcome to Laoag: after long time on private vehicle, you will reach Laoag – a vibrant and dynamic growth center in the north, a truly unique destination offering surprises, panoramic sand dunes, lush vegetation, scenic beaches, high land lures, historical and heritage sites.

In the Morning

Before heading to Laoag, the group will first make a side trip to Vigan City, one of the country’s most well-preserved heritage towns.

• Explore the top attractions such as Calle Crisologo and museum, a cobblestone street lined with Spanish colonial homes and ancestral buildings that showcase the city’s timeless charm. Enjoy Souvenir shopping for local crafts and food items (longganisa).

• Explore Plaza Burgos which is located at the heart of Vigan. It has a paved open spaces and trees. It surrounded by beautiful Church such as St Paul's Metropolitan Cathedral whichbdisplays both Spanish and Asian influences. Juan Salcedo himself ordered the first temporary church to be built, making it the first parish in Northern Luzon.

• Try authentic Vigan empanada at a local restaurant (Irene’s empanada) and can participate in hands-on Vigan empanada cooking. These experiences teach the traditional, crispy, bright-orange rice flour shell-making, filling it with Vigan longganisa, grated green papaya and egg, then deep-frying

• After the cooking lesson, our driver will bring you to Laoag City for the hotel check-in and resting.

• The hotel will also serve a lunch for the group with the famous Ilocano dishes.

In the Afternoon

• After lunch at the hotel , the group will start to travel to , UNESCO-listed San Agustin Paoay Church - a masterpiece of Earthquake Baroque architecture. Its massive buttresses and coral stone walls have stood the test of time, offering a dramatic silhouette against the Ilocos sky.

• After that, go directly to the Malacanang of the North - presidential museum offers a glimpse

  into the life of the Marcos family. Originally a residence, the two-story mansion has been preserved to showcase period furniture, personal memorabilia, and historical exhibits.

• The driver will then transfer to St. William's Cathedral - Originally built in the 1500s, it has since evolved into its current Italian Renaissance form with a grand facade and elegant interiors.

• Nearby is Sinking Bell Tower - is an architectural marvel that dates back to the 1600s. This Baroque-style structure was built on sandy ground, which explains its steady descent into the earth at about one inch per year. Despite this, the tower remains remarkably well-preserved and continues to ring its bells during Sunday mass.

• The group will start to travel to Apicius Culinary Arts and Hotel Management, Inc. located at Gen. Segundo Ave, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte for the school look and see.

• After the activity driver will pick up at Apicius Culinary Arts and Hotel Management, Inc. the group will have the opportunity to visit the Sand Dunes for photography, walking the dunes, and sandboarding near the entry points. (Optional for a 4x4 rides).

• The driver will transfer the group to Grand Octagon Resort to have your own free time

In the Evening

• Enjoy dinner prepared by Grand Octagon Resort