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. lilibeth lanuza

    bigyan nyo nman po kmi ng mtutuluyan s laoag or kung ano po magandang maiiadvice nyo s amin n magandang magstay for 15 pax with 1 2yrs old & 6 yrs old. khit po 2 room for 3 days and nyt of stay.sna ung mura lng bsta may matuluyan lng kmi .aprl 5-8 2012 pasyal kmi s windmill ng pagudpud. plzz contact # 09273446195, 09335042990,

  2. DArryl Gonzaga

    How much ang fare from pagudpud to vigan?

  3. japoy

    Hello sa mga lakwatsero’s…. Welcome to ilocos! …

    Any trip bound to ilocos? vigan & pagudpud…. i will accomodate ur tour…

    Call & Text 0905-3505090

  4. mark guevara

    Magkanu ang fare from pagudpud to vigan?

  5. mark guevara

    Magkanu ang Traysi tour? and how many person dun?

    1. leo mark lagundino

      They have two types of tour, the North and South bound tour.

      North Bound will cover the following:

      1. Kabigan Waterfalls
      2. Patapat Viaduct
      3. Agua Grande
      4. Paraiso ni Anton
      5. Timmangtang Rock
      6. Bantay Abot Cave
      7. Blue Lagoon
      8. Dos Hermanos Islands

      Southbound would be:

      1. Bangui Windmills
      2. Kapurpurawan White Rock Formation
      3. Café Bojeador Lighthouse

      The Northbound and Southbound cost Php 600/tour. If you would take the 2 Tours, it would take you a whole day of exploration ( Php 1200)

      You can negotiate pricing with Arcel Calipjo, here is the contact number.. 09283281193 or 09395665904

      1. Paul

        in that package tour, kasama n b yung mga entrance fee ng mga places?thanks

  6. avie

    hi inquire ko lng kung OK ba mag stay sa chalet bami, pagudpud? tnx

    1. mark guevara

      anu number ng contact mu sa chalet bami

      1. avie

        (+63) 908 4842233 look for angelo.

  7. mark guevara

    Maganda ba yun john ronald beach resort?

  8. mark guevara

    from pagugpud to vigan magkanu ang fare?

  9. babe23

    meron b for march24 n murang stayan dyan? 1d lng..tyaka sino pwedeng kontakin..

    1. robert

      try cathys homestay search nyo na lang sa net..cp#09195716680

  10. eleni

    Hi! Pag pauwi na ba ng manila galing pagudpud saan pwde sumakay? Anong bus mas okay sakyan pauwi?

    1. robert

      florida bus 6pm & 7pm daily from pagudpud,ganun din ang rcj bus lines

  11. avie

    hi ask ko lng po san may affordable room for 9adults and 4 kids sa pagudpud overnight stay april 7, 2012. tnx – avie

  12. dean

    Hi. I’m planning to have a vacation with my cousins in Pagudpud. I’ve been trying to call the phone number of Mean and Steven Santos but I can’t get thru. Always unattended. How can I reserve in Polaris Beach then. Is there any other way I can contact them?

  13. mark guevara

    hi good day im planning to go in pagudpud with my cousin, san kaya pwede mag stay yun mura lang ang hotel? 4days and 3nights, anyone na may ma reffer sakin pakibigay naman ang contact number at contact person im willing to pay agad.. tnxs

    1. robert

      try nyo cathy’s homestay in pagudpud(saud),cp# 09195716680.. If you also need affordable & negotiable VAN for your ilocos tour you can also contact me@ 09276549903..

      1. mark guevara

        ok tnxs sir robert, 3days and 2nights na lang kme dun wer planning to transfer sa vigan ng april 7 para dun mag easter sunday.. may mga masusuggest kabang place sa vigan?

        1. robert

          try nyo CORDILLERA FAMILY IN may dormitory type sila w/free breakfast

    2. eric

      contact ate cathy (09195716680), catherines, homestead, and mang arnel, (09265880666) , last friday lang ako galing , pagudpud, nag enjoy ako sobra, sa company , nina ate cathy and mang arnel.
      regards
      eric

  14. Helo po! Plan po namin pumunta ng pagudpud for 2d/1n on march or april ng weekends.. We’re couple po. Mgkano po aabutin s accom0dations pti n rn po sana ung vigan at pagudpud tour.kindly reply. Tnx!

    1. japoy

      Hi mam.. meron pong stayan sa pagudpud mura na 800 per night aircon ang room… den kung malaki ang budget meron din sa hannah. e2 ang site http://www.hannahsbeachresort.com/accommodations.

      tapos sa tour mam. 3,500 per day. call n text # 0905-3505090

      1. mark guevara

        hi i would like to ask mr.japoy kung san yun room na sinasabe mu..

  15. yappie

    hi ask ko lang magisa lang po ako pupunta sana sa pagudpud, san po ba yung okey na mura mag stay… 3 nights and 4 days….

    thank you

    1. japoy

      hello.. kelan ang punta nyo sir? pag holy week.. fuly book ang mga murang stayan…

  16. masarahga

    hi mr. lakwatsero.. i would like to ask if how much will cost for a couple to stay in pagudpud for 2d/1n? plus vigan-pagudpud tour?

  17. jamjam

    ask k lan po how much kya mggstos for 3nyts good for 8person..balak po nmng pumunta ng pagudpod by april 4-7..sn ppo my murang lodging??thanks po..

    1. japoy

      hello jamjam… i will send it to your e-mail add. anong email address mo? or you can call/text me at 09053505090.

      1. archieds

        Hi Japoy,

        any recommendation saan pwede mag stay na low budget but beach front sa pagudpod? 7 persons on april 4-5 or maybe till 6th ng april.

        thanks
        archieds

        1. archieds

          hi Japoy,

          correction on date april 6-7 maybe till 8th

          thanks
          archieds

          1. japoy

            hello…

            sir meron Php 800 – 2pax air conditioned room
            Php 1,500 – 4pax air conditioned room

  18. japoy

    hello sa mga lakwatsero’s…. Welcome to ilocos! …

    Any trip bound to ilocos? vigan & pagudpud…. i will accomodate ur tour…

    1. mitch

      may alam ka bang accomodation good for 12 persons with tour packages na din and how much?

  19. andi

    Hi! May irerecommend ka ba na hotel sa pagudpud? Yung mura lang sana ranges 800-1200 per night sana. Good for 2! thanks! I’ll be waiting for your reply! thanks!

    1. robert

      hello andi,,Meron ako marerecomend,,kailan ba yon date ng tour nyo? kasi peak season na by mid march magsisitaasan na lahat ng rates ng hotel sa pagudpud at boung ilocos…

  20. robert

    Yes may mga bus from manila to pagudpud like: florida bus,rcj lines & maria de leon terminal nila ay nasa lacson corner espana..

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