Pagudpud Travel Guide: Paradise of the North

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. nic

    I just want to know how much would be the cost of staying there for 2 days this may? i’m planning to ask my parents to go to pagudpud, but on a tight budget =l

    Depends actually on your itinerary, but you can survive for a 3d/2n in Pagudpud for a rough estimate of P4000.00 per person

  2. abby

    okay lang ba magvisit ng pagudpod sa november? sembreak.. ngayon lang kasi namin naisipan ang pumunta dun.. yun resort na tinutukoy mo included na ba dun ang meals? per day ang rating, right?

    Hi Abby, November sounds good. Just be aware of the typhoons. Meals are not yet included and yes, the rate is on daily basis.

  3. SA VILLA DEL MAR NA KAU PU2NTA..MARAMING HOTEL DON.VILLA DEL MAR ANG PINAKA MAGANDANG BEACH SA PAGUDPUD…DON PA NAGANAP ANG BIKINI SUMMIT.

  4. KEN

    Ask ko lang po kung rainy days n din sa pagudpud?? kasi punta po kami dyan sa 22-24 May, atsaka ano po ba mas ok at budget wise na resort, Villa del Mar o Polaris o Apo Idon??

    The sun is still up, and the last breath of summer is still around the corner. Just keep posted of the latest weather bullettin, and pray that no typhoon during that time. Haven’t been to Villa del Mar and Apo Idon, but I’ve been to Polaris and I do recommend this resort. 🙂

  5. jayson

    sino na nakapunta dito?..

    Agua Seda Beach House
    0920-243-1832 (Lety)
    0921-807-9703 (Lalaine)

    Maira-Ira Beach Resort

    Kapuluan Vista Resort
    0920-952-2528 (Mike)
    0920-928-5273 (Alma)

    Pannzian Hidden Charms

    dito ko sila nakita:

    http://www.virtualtourist.com/hotels/Asia/Philippines/Province_of_Ilocos_Norte/Pagudpud-1388142/Hotels_and_Accommodations-Pagudpud-BR-1.html

  6. aj

    nobody recommends punta azul beach…is it because of the rate? white sand po ba ang saud beach? which is better saud beach or maira ira beach? hayy..nahihirapan na ko :(( helppp pls

  7. HIGH
    PLS HELP ME TO INQIURE IN TIFFANY HOTEL IF HOW MUCH THE PAYMENT OF 5 DAYS TO STAY THERE WE ARE ONLY TWO TO STAY IN FIVE DAYS ME AND MY HUSBND AND ABOUT MY PARENTS BROTHER SISTER THEY JUST ONLY 4 PERSON TO STAY ONLY FOR I DAY HOW MUCH ALL IN ALL THE PAYMENT SEND ME IN MY YM ACCOUNT

    LOVE LADYMARICEL

    Thanks for visiting, but please refrain from flooding the comment page and using all caps. Anyway, to answer your questions, Tiffany Hotel is in Laoag City, approximately two hours away from Pagudpud, where some of the famous beaches can be found. Room rate is around P1000 for Standard Room, P1800 for Junior and P2100 for Family Room. Rates is as of April 2009. You may contact (077) 7703550 or 09266945221. If you plan to stay in Pagudpud, I recommend Polaris or Northridge, see contact numbers above.

  8. PLS. SEND ME A CHEAP HOTELS HERE IN PAGUDPUD PLSSSSSSSS WE HEV JUST 5 DAYS ME AND MY HUSBAND AND MY FAMILY IS HEV ONLY 2DAYS

  9. high me and my husband will travel by airplane but my family travel by land how much the fare what buss will use to travel or i just borrow the car of my uncle including his driver hmmmmmmmmmmmmm im ambitious coz my husband is an american and im searching a nice beaches here in NORTHERN LUZON TO HEV VACATIONS

  10. HIGH

    HOW MUCH THE BUDGET OF STAYING IN TIFFANY HOTELS FOR 5 DAYS 2 BEDROOM AND 6PERSONS

  11. kung pupunta kami pagudpud on may 16-17 at mag home stay sa saud, gaano kalayo papunta sa maira-ira..? alin ang mas okay kay mang henry o mang nath..? 4 kami all girls…saan resort un powdery ang sand..?

    Saud to Maira-ira is approximately 20 minutes by land. Haven’t try both Mang henry and Mang Nath, but someone from there recommended Mang Henry’s.

  12. nette

    Hi, thanks for the response..need anybody’s help please!! we are going to vigan/pagudpud this june via plane..so airport namin is sa laoag.i just realized now that laoag is in between vigan and pagudpud. so here’s our itinerary: laoag-vigan-pagudpud.:)arrival time in laoag is at 7pm. how long will it take us to go to vigan? are there buses/jeep available sa time na yun and if you know, how much? I have read in the reviews above that there are some buses going to Pagudpud from Vigan. Gano po kahaba ang byahe? we are on a 3d/2n vacation..just want to maximize my trip! pls pls help super thanks tlga!!

    …u know wat? i’ve been reading this blog paulit-ulit na..i wish i could create my own blog site like this..:)

    hehehe! thanks nette! Anyway, Laoag to Vigan is a 2-hour drive, Vigan to Pagudpud is approximately 4 hours. Public transpo are limited, especially at night. If you arrive Laoag at 7PM, for sure you will be starting your tour the next day.

  13. ghevo

    sana may 8 kayo para hati hati na lang tayo sa bayad ng tour para akaputa pa tayo ng paoay church. dalawa lang kasi kami ng asawa ko.

  14. ghevo

    hello sana magkita kita tayo! LAI alang rlema sa tutuluyan! dalawang hotel napareserve ko. sa inyo na lang yung isa! 09275500339

  15. Lai

    Hi, Me and my friend is planning to be in Pagudpud maybe mid month of May. We’re going ther by land.We will leave Manila by friday till sunday cguro kami dun. As per review above maybe we try to contact Polaris for possible rooms there. But our problem is what will be our itirenary during our stay? Can you help us? And also is there available persons who can help us get to the best spots in pagudpud to compensate our stay there? and how much rate they offer?
    Please help us..Thanks

    Hi Lai, for accomodation, contact Polaris or Northridge Resort ASAP. Peak season ang May so you better reserve your rooms ASAP. Assuming you leave Manila by Friday, I assume Saturday and Sunday na lang talaga ang time nyo for tour. You can include the following in your itinerary: Kabigan Falls, Blue Lagoon, Bantay Abot Cave, Patapat Viaduct, Bangui Windmills, Bojeador Lighthouse, Laoag and Malacanang of the North, you may also add Paoay Church if time still perimts. You don’t need a guide, just ask the driver (of trike/van/jeepney that you will be renting) to take you to those places in two days, they know how to budget and maximize the time.

  16. mitch

    thank you!

  17. ghevo

    actually ganito kasi yu ang NORTHRIDGE nag offfer sa amin ng 2k, MAY 8 ng umaga ang dting namin. den may 10 ng tanghali na siguro ang alis namin.

    and ang solaris na 2500 same din ang time. ano po ba ang maganda. sayang din naman kasi ang 500 madami a ring magagawa sa 500 pesos pero kung ang pagiging comfortable and ang pag eenjoy naman namin ang nakasalalay eh ok lang na magbayad ako ng additional 500 pesos. Maaga pa lang kasi eh nagtatanong tanong na ako sa mga hotel at sa mga possible TriDrivers na magtotour sa amin. Sa mga nakapunta na ng pagudpud at nakasubok na doon sa mga hotel eh, sana matulungan niyo naman po ako.

    Both resorts are situated in Saud, so we are comparing apple-to-apple, both have good reviews and cheaper price. It just happened that Northridge’s offer this time beats Polaris’. I haven’t been to Northridge actually but with the good reviews, I might try their service. I read somewhere that Northridge sometimes lend their open type owner jeep for about P1,000 per day. Polaris on the other hand has trike drivers they recommend.

  18. ghevo

    GUYS patulong naman…. hindi kasi ako makapagdecide… saan ba maganda and wise mag stay. Sa NORTHRIDGE ba na nag ooffer ng 1000 per night or sa POLARIS na 1500 per night…. hindi ako makapagdecide.. gusto ko kasi comfortable. and sulit naman and wise. sana matulungan niyo naman ako. and may ma ooffer ba kayong mag totour sa amin sa pagudpud

  19. ghevo

    sa mga pupunta ng pagudpud this may ana ay magkitakita tayo. im ghevo 24 m from baguio. May 8 ng umaga hangga may 10 ng umaga kami doon. balak ko pa kasing mag stop over muna sa vigan ng buong araw then biyahe papuntang baguio pag hapon na

    wow! enjoy ilocandia 😀

  20. brian

    hi sir, im brian, i just want to ask and give me some itinerary coz, me and my team is planning to have a team building in ilocos, and we will used plane to tuguegarao, ok lng po ba un to trip the ilocos norte for may 23 – may 25, to be exact, hope u cud give me some places, where cud we stay for the fews days, gusto po kc sna nila puntahan is vigan, some churches, falls and of course pagudpod….
    and lastly cud u gives us a contact no. of a van for hire for that days..

    thanks..
    brian

    hi brian, Tuguegarao, Cagayan is still 4 to 5 hours away from Pagudpud, around 6 hours away from Laoag and approximately 7 to 8 hours from Vigan. If you only have three days, it will definitely be a hectic itinerary. But it is still doable.

    Via Tuguegarao:

    Day 1: Travel Tuguegarao to Pagudpud, explore Kabigan Falls, Blue Lagoon, Bantay Abot and Agua Paraiso – (Stay in Saud)
    Day 2: Patapat Viaduct, Bangui, Bojeador (Burgos) Lighthouse, Laoag, Malacanang of the North – (Stay in Laoag)
    Day 3: Paoay Church, Vigan

    The itinerary is quite insane for three days, especially if you plan to stay in Pagudpud and return there every night. It would be better though to take the plane to Laoag, and the itinerary would be like this.

    Via Laoag:

    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

    I like the Via Laoag itinerary more. For accomodations in Pagudpud, both Polaris and Northridge have good reviews. For vans, you can always ask the hotel to recommend one for you. Play with the itinerary, mix and match it depending on your schedule.

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