How to Travel from Manila to Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte – Backpacker Style
Saud Beach
Pagudpud is a scenic, coastal town located on the northern tip of Luzon. It is one of Ilocos Norte’s most visited towns and is a great jump off point to many interesting historical and ecological attractions in the region including the Bangui Wind Farm, Kapurpurawan Rock Formation, Maira-ira Beach, and the Patapat Viaduct. If you’re planning a trip to Pagudpud, below are directions and useful tips on how to get there.
Getting There By Plane
The most convenient way to travel from Manila to Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte is by plane. The closest airport to the town is Laoag Airport, which is around 78 kilometers away. The travel time is around 45 minutes and the airfare depends on the date of booking. Book weeks or months ahead of your trip to get a cheaper fare,
Laoag International Airport
How to Get to Pagudpud from Laoag Airport
- Upon arriving at Laoag Airport take a tricycle to the bus terminal.
- At the terminal, take a bus or shuttle to Claveria Province. These shuttles pass through the town of Pagudpud. Advise the driver to drop you off at Pagudpud.
- The travel time is around 1.20 hours.
- At the town of Pagudpud, the cheapest and most readily available means of transportation are tricycles. You can go sightseeing by hiring a tricycle for a half-day or whole-day tour.
Upon arriving in Pagudpud, you may be fazed by the wave of tricycle drivers that offer their services. Take your time in making arrangements and don’t hesitate to negotiate. You may also ask your hotel to arrange a tour for you or you can arrange it yourself, just make sure to negotiate the price and itinerary with the driver beforehand.
Getting There by Car/Bus
The Patapat Viaduct
Travelers can take the longer route to Pagudpud by driving there or taking a bus. Driving from Manila to Pagudpud takes around 10 to 12 hours depending on stopovers and on traffic.
By bus, travelers can take Victory Liner, Florida, or Partas lines which all serve the Manila-Pagudpud route. Bus terminals are located in Pasay, Taft, or Cubao, Edsa.
Advanced booking is not necessary although during peak seasons it’s best to go to the stations as early as you can.
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hi, thanks for the info…. Iza Sanchez
Hi ma’am iza, ano po hotel or resort sa ilocos pagudpud or laoag ang pwede mo po mairecommend sakin? Thanks and God bless
Hi Emir, very sorry po sa late reply. Sa Terra Rika beach resort kami nag stay. Okay naman po ang room and location. Thanks!!
Hi Iza, thanks for the info, great help….i would like to know if there is some motorcycle for rent in laog for me to drive around ilocos.. Reply is apprciated..thanks..
Hi Gie, thanks for visiting my website. Unfortunately, I have no idea if there are shops that rent out motorcycles in the area. We got around by hiring a tricycle. It would be extremely cool exploring the region by motorcycle. Good luck in your search.
hi,
how sure po na may biyaheng manila to ilocos norte?
thanks.
Hi iza Kung beach lang walang hotel or hdi resort saan mo ako ericommend balikan po. Thanks sana masabi mo sa akin. God bless you.
Thank you
Hi! Our flight from Mla to Laoag will arrive ETD at 6 pm (hopefully without delay). I have 2 questions:
1. Will there be buses/mini vans that still go to Pagudpud at those times
2. If we are dropped off from the main highway, will there still be motorcycles/jeeps to bring us down to Maira-ira?
Thanks!
Hi Royce, I’m not sure if there are trips to Pagudpud later than 6pm but that’s not very late so what I suggest is once you land, take a tricycle straight away from the airport to the town proper which isn’t very far. Get off at the bus terminal and catch the next bus or van that will be leaving. The trip from Laoag to Pagudpud takes about 1 and a half hours.
My friend and I stayed at a hotel in Saud Beach. There were many tricycles in queue waiting for passengers once we got off the bus so going to our hotel was rather easy. It took about 15 minutes. On the other hand, Maira-ira beach is quite far. We rented a tricycle to take us there the next day and it was a long way from Saud. Perhaps you should make arrangements with the hotel you’re staying at in Maira-ira to have someone pick you up once you arrive in Pagudpud. Hope that helps. Cheers!
hi po ma m iza u have facebook i wanna ask more about this place i wanna visit ilocos this july
Me mairerecommend ka ba na cheap hotel sa pagudpod?
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