LAOAG & ILOCOS NORTE TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS for TOURISTS & VISITORS

Traveling to Laoag and Ilocos Norte soon? Here are the latest Laoag and Ilocos Norte travel requirements, entry protocols, and travel guidelines for tourists, visitors and other types of travelers!

The Province of Ilocos Norte is under Alert Level 1 from Match 1-15, 2022, in accrodance to the latest IATF Resolution. According to the Department of Tourism Philippine's website, the province is currently open for tourism. As it eases its restrictions on leisure travel, tourists from many parts of the country are welcome to visit Ilocos Norte. Below are the travel and entry requirements for tourists and other types of travelers (Residents, APOR, ROF, etc.) to Ilocos Norte.

Fly now to the "Sunshine City of Laoag" via SEAIR-Tiger Airways!

Southeast Asian Airlines (SEAIR) - Tiger Airways launched their Manila-Laoag route with its inaugural flight last April 4, 2013. The flight departed from Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 4 in Pasay City using an Airbus 320 which can accommodate up to 180 passengers. Daily flights leaves Manila for Laoag at 1:00 PM, while Laoag to Manila flight departs at 3:00 PM. This increases their flights to 10 destinations around the Philippines.

ILOCOS NORTE TRAVEL GUIDE: DIY Itinerary, Things to do, How to Get There, Accommodations, Transportation, Travel Expenses, Contact Details

Ilocos Norte Budget Travel Guide

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How to get to Ilocos Norte from Manila
By Bus. Take a bus bound for Laoag. Travel time is 10-12 hours, so I would recommend a night trip for this. Several bus companies such as Partas, GV Florida Transport, Dominion Bus Lines, Philippine Rabbit and Fariñas Transit have regular trips that will take you directly to Laoag City. Check out their websites for the trip schedules.

By Plane. Take a direct flight from Manila to Laoag via Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines. Travel time is about an hour. Flights are usually at night, so better make the necessary adjustments on your itinerary.

THINGS TO DO IN ILOCOS NORTE: A Walking Tour Around the City of Laoag

Laoag is a 1st class city in the province of Ilocos Norte. It is the province's political and industrial center where the region's only commercial airport is located. Hence, it is considered a major hub for international trade and commerce in the entire Ilocos region.

Within the city limits, there are several interesting places worth visiting. So after having a very challenging sand boarding experience at the La Paz Sand dunes and a visit to Paoay Church and the Malacañang of the North, I roamed around the city to check out these landmarks and attractions.

THINGS TO DO IN LAOAG, ILOCOS NORTE: Sand Boarding and 4x4 Ride in La Paz Sand Dunes

Sand boarding at the La Paz Sand Dunes has been long overdue in my "to do" list of adventures. Aside from visiting Paoay Church, this is one of the main reasons I've been dying to visit Ilocos Norte.

The La Paz Sand Dunes is an 85 sq. km. of protected sandy coastal desert located in the capital city of Laoag. It is part of the Ilocos Norte Sand Dunes which stretches from the town of Currimao all the way to the town of Pasuquin, north of Laoag City. As a distinct land formation, it was declared as a National Geological Monument by the National Committee on Geological Sciences in 1993.

Ilocos Norte - My 3rd Solo Trip

Last December, I was able to book a round trip airfare ticket with Cebu Pacific through their Christmas Sale Promo. It was scheduled last April 17-20, 2011. But I was informed that there were some flight changes, so I had an option to re-book it for a later date with no extra charge.

I'll be leaving for Ilocos Norte tonight. To date, this will be my 3rd solo trip and my 26th province to be visited. The first two solo trips were in Albay and Negros Occidental last year.