24/03/2026
B.U.S.C.A.L.A.N Tribe Experience
Deep in the mountains of Kalinga lies Buscalan, a remote village that has captured the imagination of travelers from around the world. Home to the legendary Apo Whang-Od, the oldest and last mambabatok (traditional Kalinga tattoo artist) of her generation, Buscalan offers a rare and intimate cultural experience that very few destinations on earth can match.
When: May 1-3, 2026
Where: Buscalan, Kalinga
Setup: Joiner/Group Tour
Highlights
🔑 Apo Whang-Od up Close
🔑 Experience the signature "three dot" tattoo
🔑 Explore full traditional Kalinga Tribal Tattoo designs
🔑 Visit a nearby Falls (optional)
🔑 Eat, walk, and mingle with the warm and welcoming people of
Buscalan.
🔑 See the Banaue Rice Terraces up close.
🔑 Experience the breathtaking view of Heights Farm.
Itinerary:
3:00 AM-Assembly/meet-up at designated pick-up point
3:30 AM - ETD
10:00 PM - ETA (Banaue Rice Terraces) lunch pax account
3:00 PM - ETA (Kalinga, Buscalan)
4:00 PM - Visit nearby waterfall
7:00 PM - Dinner time bonding with fellow joiners at the
homestay
7:00 AM - (second day) BATOK Session 3 dots
9:00 AM - (Batok session traditional designs) at the homestay
12:00 PM - lunch time
1:00 PM - ETD
5:00 PM - Haights Place (Atok) Entrance pax account
12:00 AM- ETA (Manila)
