Pagudpud Travel Guide: Paradise of the North

By Lakwatsero On
Pagudpud

About Pagudpud

Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte is the place to be if you love the beach less the crowd.

Situated on the northern shore of the main island of Luzon, Pagudpud’s white sand and pristine beaches are the main reasons why the town continuously draws tourists.

Pagudpud
Bantay-abot Cave

But Pagudpud is not only about the beach, this coastal town, formerly a part of its neighboring town of Bangui, greets its visitors with its panoramic sceneries and other natural attractions. Stop in Patapat Viaduct, trek to Kabigan Falls, swim in Maira-ira Blue Lagoon, go surfing, watch the picturesque sunset and experience the hospitality of its people.

Pagudpud
Patapat Viaduct

Truly, Pagudpud promises everyone an unforgettable experience in this secluded paradise.

How to Get to Pagudpud

From Manila

Partas Transit has a direct trip to Pagudpud daily, fare ranges from P750 to P970 for a travel time of around 10 hours. You can book your bus from Manila to Pagudpud or vice versa below:

BOOK YOUR BUS FROM MANILA TO PAGUDPUD

Alternatively, you can take a bus or a flight to Laoag. Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific fly to Laoag from Manila, travel time is approximately an hour. Meanwhile, G. V. Florida, Partas , Baliwag or Fariñas Transit have daily bus departure going to Laoag, fare is around P600 – P700 and travel time is around eight hours. From Laoag, transfer to a bus or van going or passing by Pagudpud for two hours of travel time. You can book your bus from Manila to Laoag or vice versa below:

BOOK YOUR BUS FROM MANILA TO LAOAG

From Tuguegarao

If you’re coming from Tuguegarao, GMW Liner and Florida Liner buses bound to Laoag, Vigan or Abra pass through Pagudpud, fare is not more than P250.00.

From Clark

For those coming from Diosdado Macapagal Airport in Clark Field, Pampanga, ride the shuttle or jeepney going to Dau Integrated Bus Terminal, fare is around P50. In Dau Terminal, look for buses going to Laoag. From Laoag, there are local jeepneys serving Laoag-Pagudpud route or you can take the buses bound to Cagayan that pass through Pagudpud.

Pagudpud
Maira-ira or Blue Lagoon in the early morning

Where to Stay

Most tourists stay at Saud Beach where numerous hotels and resorts can be found including Polaris Beach Resort (Contact No: +639193078803 – Mean Santos / +639202396138 -Steven Santos),  Northridge Resort (Contact No: +639202205089 – Tessie) and Saud Beach Resort. Hotel Accommodation at Polaris can go for as low as P1500.00/room during off-peak, good for three to four persons. There are also transient houses in the area including the one owned by Sir Henry Udon (Contact No: +639202859087).

Book Your Hotel in Pagudpud

Casa Victoria Resort

Casa Victoria Resort & Restaurant
Saud Beach
Starts at 1,500 PHP

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 Terra Rika Beach and Dive Resort

Terra Rika Beach & Dive Resort
Saud Beach
Starts at 1,700 PHP

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Pagudpud
Kabigan Falls

What to Do

  • Swim, surf and see the sunset at Saud Beach
  • Tour Pagudpud on a trike (at least P600 as of January 2016) and see Kabigan Falls, Patapat Viaduct, Bantay Abot Cave and Agua Paraiso
  • Ride the wave and enjoy the white sand of the pristine Blue Lagoon (Maira-ira Beach)
  • Visit the Wind Mills of Bangui, as well as Kapurpurawan Rock Formations and Cape Bojeador Lighthouse of Burgos
  • Explore Adams, Curimao, Laoag, Paoay and other attractions of Ilocos Norte
  • Head south and check out the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Vigan
Pagudpud
Bangui Wind Mills

Sample Itinerary: Pagudpud – Laoag in 3D/2N

Day 0: Arrival
Take the night bus from Manila and arrive in Pagudpud in the morning. Charter a tricycle to take you around the town. See Kabigan Falls, Patapat Viaduct, Bantay-Abot Cave and the sunset at Saud Beach.

Day 2: Pagudpud
Spend the morning in Maira-ira Beach or Blue Lagoon. See Kapurpurawan Rocks and Cape Bojeador Lighthouse in the afternoon, then end your day in Bangui Windmills.

Day 3: Laoag
Proceed to Laoag in the morning. Check out La Paz Sand Dunes in the afternoon until the sun turns gold before dusk. Stroll in and around the historic plaza at night and see the sinking bell tower, St. William’s Cathedral, Provincial Capitol, Tobacco Monopoly Monument and Museo Ilocos Norte.

Pagudpud
Cape Bojeador Lighthouse

Comments

  1. BABY
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    HI, WE ARE 21 ALL IN ALL PLANNING TO STAY FOR 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS IN PAGUDPUD, THIS 29TH-31ST OF MAY, LEAVING MANILA @ 1 AM OF 29TH. OF COURSE WE WILL INCLUDE TOURING AROUND VIGAN AND LAOAG. CAN U HELP ME FIND A HOUSE IN PAGUDPUD? ITS SO EXPENSIVE IF WE’LL STAY IN A HOTEL BECAUSE WE’RE SO MANY. AND ATLEAST IN A HOUSE WE CAN DO OUR FAMILY ACTIVITIES, AND WE CAN COOK ALSO. PLS INCLUDE SUGGESTIONS FOR TOURING SCHEDULE SINCE WE HAVE OUR OWN TRANSPO, THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SIGHTS, THE FOOD AND RESTAURANTS WE SHOULDNT MISS. PLS PLS HELP…THANKS A LOT AND MORE POWER.

    Try inquiring in Polaris and Northridge, they offer cheap yet good front beach accomodation, they might give you discounts, or try the home stay listed on the post. For the itinerary, i envision it to be like this.

    Day 1: Vigan, Paoay (Stay in Laoag)
    Day 2: Bangui, Bojeador (Burgos) Lighthouse, Laoag, Malacanang of the North, travel to Pagudpud by night – (Stay in Pagudpud)
    Day 3: Explore Kabigan Falls, Blue Lagoon, Patapat Viaduct, Bantay Abot and Agua Paraiso

    Just play with it 🙂

  2. nette
    Posted on

    Hi,thanks a lot guys for sharing this knowledge about the beautiful pagudpud. I have a question though, have you heard of Kapuluan Beach resort? I saw a lot of stunning pictures of the resort. Can somebody tell me more about this resort? 🙂 We are planning to visit pagudpud this June and we are thinking if we will take polaris resort in saud beach or the more secluded kapuluan vista? Please let me know….Super thanks!! 🙂

    Kapuluan Beach Resort is located near Maira-ira Beach aka Blue Lagoon, and I love that beach, more than Saud. But, I don’t have a first hand information about Kapuluan Resort, it is actually a newer resort. I’ve only been to Polaris, and I was satisfied with their service. Anyway, wherever you stay, you can always have a day tour of the other.

  3. bing
    Posted on

    hi! we’re planning to go on may 1 and we’ve called polaris and told us that they’re fully booked already. can you recommend other cheap resort on the same shore…many thanks!

    Northridge Beach Resort, also in Saud has good reviews.

  4. mitch
    Posted on

    Hi,, this is an informative site huh,, I’m going to pagudpud with my friend this coming may15,, and we’ve decided to go to vigan first, pagudpud and then laoag,, Is there abus from vigan to pagudpud?

    Hi mich! I belive there are, buses from Vigan, Abra, and La Union going to Cagayan pass though Pagudpud.

  5. mitch
    Posted on

    Hi,, this is an informative site huh,, I’m going to pagudpud with my friend this coming may15,, and we’ve decide to go to vigan first, pagudpud and then laoag,, Is there abus from vigan to pagudpud?

  6. aj
    Posted on

    do u have florida bus line contact number? i think the one posted before is not existing anymore… thanks

    here are Florida’s contact numbers in Metro:

    02-7433809 – 803 Earnshaw St., Sampaloc Manila (Sampaloc Terminal – Cagayan Bound)
    02-9125354 – 724 EDSA Brgy. E.Rodriguez St., Cubao, Quezon City (CubaoTerminal – Cagayan Bound)
    02-7314473 – 842 A.H Lacson Ave. Sampaloc Manila (Sampaloc Terminal – Ilocos Norte Bound)
    02-7815894 – 14115 S.H Loyola St., Sampaloc Manila (Manila Office)

  7. Francis
    Posted on

    How can we go to polaris??

    Polaris is in Saud, if you are going there via bus, just get off at Baduang Market and ride a tricycle to Polaris.

  8. Francis
    Posted on

    Hi there!… Were planning an overnight vacation on pagudpod this coming weekend, can you send me the instructions on how to get to polaris and can you estimate the cost of the stay for 4 persons.

    Thanks,

    Polaris is in Saud, if you are going there via bus, just get off at Baduang Market and ride a tricycle to Polaris. How many days are you going to stay there? Your budget depends on your itinerary.

  9. renee
    Posted on

    it is indeed a very informative site. i am also planning to go pagudpud with my husband this may. no place to stay yet, but i already texted Mr. Henry Uddon, 1k/night sa house nila. i am not sure where to go. anyway, we will start our tour in vigan to laoag to pagudpud. is there a bus station in laoag going p pagudpud? please do help. thanks.

    You can go to Pagudpud from Laoag via jeepneys or catch a Cagayan bound bus, it passes through Pagudpud.

  10. justine23
    Posted on

    hi! can you recommend a cheap but decent transient house or hotel in pagudpod? is polaris the exact place?

    I personally recommend Polaris, I’ve been there, cheap and decent place. Polaris is a name of a hotel, it is located in Saud.

  11. issa
    Posted on

    hi! we’r set to go to pagudpud on april 22-25, we’ll e staying at Arinaya Resort in Saud. We’d like to maximize the time by visiting Spanish houses, Baluarte, Pagburnayan, Marcos Museom, FortIlocandia, Paoay Church, Malacanang of the North, Patapat Viaduct, Maira-ira Cove, Kabigan Falls,Bangui Windmills, Burgos Lighthouse, taste special empanada, royal bibingka, cornick, vigan longganisa, everything! in 4 days. But we have to go back to Arinaya Reort every night. We’ll coming in from Cagayan. Can you please make us an itinerary so we can put all those planned destinations in such short duration. Our kids will tAke the beach most of the time so pasingit-singit lang pasyal. Help please!

    How about this:
    Day 1 to Day 2: Go to the farthest spots, since you are still full energy and enthusiasm by that time – Marcos Museom, FortIlocandia, Paoay Church, Malacanang of the North, Spanish houses, Baluarte, Pagburnayan
    Day 3 to Day 4: Go to Saud’s nearby spots Patapat Viaduct, Maira-ira Cove, Kabigan Falls,Bangui Windmills, Burgos Lighthouse

    Don’t worry about the beach, since you’ll be staying in Saud – a beach area

  12. ghevo
    Posted on

    nakakuha ako kay mam mean ng room na good for 2 eh 1500 ang sinabi niya kasi nga naman peak season ngayon. excited na ako makapunta dun. sa vigan naman may alam a kayong cheap but comfortable na mapagsstayan

    Wow! that’s great! In Vigan, try Vigan Hotel, it is a budget yet decent hotel or Vigan Plaza Hotel.

  13. Lilah
    Posted on

    Hi! ask ko lang po.. how much po budget papuntang pagudpud galing pasay? 6 to 7 persons? alis kme ng april 24 then uwi nren kme ng 26 ng tanghali. and ilang oras po byahe from pasay? thanks!

    Due to heavy traffic in EDSA brought by MRT construction, expect the travel time from Pasay to Pagudpud to be 11-12 hours. For six to seven persons, my rough estimate would be 3000-4000 each for 2D/1N in Pagudpud.

  14. yuna
    Posted on

    hello po..im (a.k.a yuna)..plan po nmen sna pumunta sa pagudpud..pero xe ung una nmeng stop dun sa mlapit sa baluarte ni singson..pero hndi ko alam kung panu papunta dun.pano po b muna ang ppunta sa baluarte ni singson?then from there pano nman po ung ppuntang pgudpud?and how much will it cost me?im from taguig city..san po b pede sumakay ppunta dun?thnks ng marami..=)

    Just ride a bus going to Laoag, when you are already in Laoag, you can rent a trike/jeep/van or you can commute via local public transport to go to the spots you want. Going to Pagudpud from there, catch a bus going to Cagayan or ride a jeepney going to Pagudpud.

  15. KC
    Posted on

    Hi! Do you have accomodation on May 1-3, 2009 for 7 persons? Will be staying 3D 2N. thanks!

    Hi KC, sorry but this site is not in any way related to any resort/hotel in Pagudpud. Try contacting Polaris, contact info above.

  16. jayson
    Posted on

    Hello Sir,

    plan ko sana pumunta dun sa May 14-17 kasama gf ko..mga magkano kaya yung magagastos ko nun?..10K is enough the poh bah?..ska mas mahal ba ang mga bayad pg peak season?..

    How long (days/nights)will you be staying in Pagudpud? For a 3D/2N, I think 10K would be enough for the two of you, including the transpo to and from Pagudpud via bus, accomodation, foods and trike tour 😀 But bring extra just in case.

  17. ghevo
    Posted on

    hmmmmm kami ng bf ko punta kami ng pagudpud sa may 9. dun na lang kami mag cecelebrate ng bday ko. haay sana naman may event dun or night life ehhehehehe anyway basta akasama ko siya ok a. ang ganda ng sitedaming malalaman. may mga bago ba kayong updates tungkol sa pagudpud?!??!?!?!

    hi ghevo! adcance happy birthday! anyway, walang night life sa pagudpud, and that’s what i like about the place 😀

  18. William
    Posted on

    Will go to Pagudpud on April 9 to 11. Can you recommend a place for group of 15. Thanks

    Polaris Resort is always my choice 😀

  19. Bheng
    Posted on

    any number to txt or call for homestay on Apr9-11 (3 days and 2 nights)

    Try Henry’s Place for homestay! See contact number above.

  20. Erin
    Posted on

    Any thoughts or comments on northridge resort? We’re planning to stay there and there’s no reviews or photos. Replies will be greatly appreciated! 🙂

    Haven’t try Northridge. But I hope other readers out there who have tried it give their review here. 😀

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