10/10/2026
LOOKING FOR MAKAKASAMA!!!!!
BATANES BACKPACKING (BASCO, ITBAYAT, SABTANG)
w/ MOUNT IRAYA (1,009+ MASL) via BACKTRAIL
GOOD FOR THRILL SEEKERS!!!!!
(SOLO JOINERS, COUPLE/TANDEM, SMALL GROUPS)
Category: Pre-Major Climb, 4/9 Difficulty Level, Trail Class 2-4
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TRAVEL PERIOD: MARCH 5-10, 2027 (w/ weekends and EID’L FITR LEGAL HOLIDAY)
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❤️ PACKAGE A (FULL PROVINCE TOUR + MOUNT IRAYA DAYHIKE)
PHP 17,500 PER HEAD (for 10-pax group, price varies if less than 10pax)
INCLUSIONS:
✅ Roundtrip Van Transfers & Driver/Operator's Meal during land tours
✅ Local Tour Guide Fees (Basco, Itbayat, Sabtang)
✅ Registration & Environmental Fees in all tourist spots during the tour
✅ Climb Permit, Climb Certificate Environmental & Trekking Guide Fees and Climb Certificate for Mount Iraya Dayhike
✅ Homestay Accommodation for Itbayat (2 nights), Sabtang (1 night) and Basco (2-3 nights)
✅ Complimentary Breakfast and Lunch Meals while on island tour
✅ Roundtrip Faluwa Boat Transfers for Sabtang tour
✅ One-way Faluwa boat fare from Basco to Itbayat & One-way airfare from Itbayat to Basco via Fliteline
💙 PACKAGE B (FULL PROVINCE TOUR ONLY)
PHP 16,000 PER HEAD (for 10-pax group, price varies if less than 10pax)
INCLUSIONS:
✅ Roundtrip Van Transfers & Driver/Operator's Meal during land tours
✅ Local Tour Guide Fees (Basco, Itbayat, Sabtang)
✅ Registration & Environmental Fees in all tourist spots to visit during the tour
✅ Homestay Accommodation for Itbayat (2 nights), Sabtang (1 night) and Basco (2-3 nights)
✅ Complimentary Breakfast and Lunch Meals while on island tour
✅ Roundtrip Faluwa Boat Transfers for Sabtang tour
✅ One-way Faluwa boat fare from Basco to Itbayat & One-way airfare from Itbayat to Basco via Fliteline
EXCLUSIONS:
❌ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE via PAL (Philippine Airlines) or SKY PASADA and their related add-ons
❌MANDATORY LGU ECOTOURISM FEE (PHP 405 per tourist-to be filled up few days before plane boarding)
❌CAAP-ACCREDITED LOCAL BASED DRONE OPERATOR’s DRONE MEDIA & PERMIT (upon guest’s availment)
❌DINNER Meals & Snacks/Meals not mentioned and Tippings to locals
❌Other Expenses incurred on your buffer day, including souvenirs/pasalubongs
❌Anything not mentioned above
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SIMPLE ITINERARY
Day 1 (FRIDAY-MARCH 5 VIA CRK-BSO & NORTH/SOUTH BATAN TOUR)
00:00 ON TRAVEL FROM MANILA TO CLARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
04:00 ETA CLARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
07:00 FLY FROM CLARK TO BASCO BASED ON FLIGHT SCHEDULE
08:45 ETA BASCO AIRPORT, LGU TOURISM ISSUES IDs with QRs for ARRIVING GUESTS, LOAD GUESTS TO VAN
09:00 START BASCO ISLAND TOUR
14:00 CHECK-IN AT HOMESTAY ACCOMMODATION, SECURE ROOMS
14:30 RESUME BASCO ISLAND TOUR
18:00 DONE BASCO TOUR
Day 2 (SATURDAY-MARCH 6 ITBAYAT, BATANES)
03:00 WAKE UP CALL & BREAKFAST
05:00 ETD ITBAYAT ISLAND VIA FALUWA BOAT
08:00 ETA VALANGA PORT, ITBAYAT BATANES, REGISTER AND CHECK-IN AT HOMESTAY
09:00 START ITBAYAT ISLAND TOUR DAY 1
18:00 END ITBAYAT TOUR DAY 1
Day 3 (SUNDAY-MARCH 7 ITBAYAT, BATANES)
03:00 WAKE UP CALL & BREAKFAST
04:00 RESUME ITBAYAT TOUR DAY 2
18:00 END ITBAYAT TOUR DAY 2
Day 4 (MONDAY-MARCH 8 INTER-ISLAND TRANSFER TO SABTANG, BATANES)
06:00 WAKE UP CALL & BREAKFAST AND HOMESTAY CHECK-OUT
07:00 ETD BASCO ISLAND VIA FLITELINE
08:00 ETA BASCO AIRPORT, RETURN TO HOMESTAY, RESUPPLY FOR SABTANG ISLAND TOUR
09:00 BUFFER TIME, CATCHUP BATAN TOUR SIDETRIPS
12:00 ETD SABTANG ISLAND VIA FALUWA FROM IVANA PORT
13:00 ETA SABTANG ISLAND, CHECK-IN HOMESTAY ACCOMMODATION
14:00 START SABTANG TOUR DAY 1
18:00 END SABTANG TOUR DAY1
Day 5 (TUESDAY-MARCH 9 SABTANG, BATANES)
04:00 WAKE UP CALL & BREAKFAST
05:00 RESUME SABTANG TOUR DAY 2
12:00 ETD BASCO FROM SABTANG PORT
13:00 ETA BASCO ISLAND
14:00 CATCHUP BATAN TOUR & RACUH A PAYAMAN SIDETRIPS, CHILL TIME, RETURN TO HOMESTAY
18:00 END OF BATANES GROUP TOUR
Day 6 (WEDNESDAY-MARCH 10 HOLIDAY TREK AT MOUNT IRAYA)
02:00 WAKE UP CALL & BREAKFAST (for trekkers)
03:00 START TREK TO MOUNT IRAYA
06:00 ETA MOUNT IRAYA SUMMIT
09:00 END TREK AT MOUNT IRAYA, RETURN TO HOMESTAY
12:00 CHECK-OUT AT HOMESTAY PROCEED TO AIRPORT, FLY TO CLARK BASED ON FLIGHT SCHEDULE
14:00 ETA CLARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
18:00 ETA HOME SWEET HOME
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WHAT TO BRING/SECURE:
🧠 BACKPACK OR SMALL LUGGAGE AND DRYBAG/WATERBAG FOR ISLAND HOPPING/DAYTOUR
🧠 WATER TUMBLER/MESS KIT & PERSONAL SNACKS
🧠 EXTRA CLOTHES FOR SWIMMING & OTHER ACTIVITIES
🧠 OUTDOOR OR TREKKING SHOES/SANDALS (activities involve trail, rocks & concrete walking)
🧠 SUN PROTECTION/BUFF/ARM SLEEVES & DEVICE PROTECTION
🧠 PERSONAL HYGIENICS INCLUDING TOWEL & FIRST AID KIT (INCLUDING SICK BAG)
🧠 CASH
THINGS TO NOTE FOR THE ENTIRETY OF TRIP:
📝 INVOLVES OPEN HILL SCENERIES, THE AIR IS COLD BUT THE WEATHER IS LIKELY HOT AND DRY
📝 LISTEN TO GUIDELINES FROM LOCAL SUPPORT REGARDING TOUR ACTIVITIES & OTHER IMPORTANT MATTERS
📝 LNT PRINCIPLES ARE STRICTLY OBSERVED AND PRACTICED
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DROP A MESSAGE IF INTERESTED! DESTINATIONS AND DETAILED ITINERARY WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE WITH CONFIRMED PLANE TICKETS AND SECURED DOWNPAYMENT ONLY. THANK YOU!
PHOTOS BELOW FOR ATTENTION!
