Batanes [Thread 4]

[blackgreen]

Hi sisses! Nalock na yata yun old thread http://www.femalenetwork.com/girltalk/index.php?topic=278887.0

Pashare naman accommodation in sabtang. I am preparing for our trip this October 28 to November 5 8d8n.
Kopyahin ko na lang itinerary na nakita ko sa net.

Day 1 North Batan half day tour
Day 2 Travel to Itbayat then half day tour
Day 3 Whole day Itbayat tour
Day 4 Travel to Batan free time
Day 5 Travel to Sabtang  whole day tour
Day 6 Travel to Batan free time
Day 7 South Batan half day tour
Day 8 chill/free time
Day 9 back to Manila

Since meron kami day na free time saan kaya maganda magstay? Ang mahal kasi nung sa fundacion. Di ko keri.

[itsrizzi]

^^ looking at your program na mas maraming days to spend sa Batan, i think Basco is the best base for you. Sabtang kasi is 30-45min boat ride from Basco and ang lalaki ng alon kaya madalas day trip sya from Basco or other tourists daw stay for 1 night then Basco na the whole duration of the trip.

We stayed at Batanes Casa Feliciano. Walking distance sa mismong bayan so nakakaikot kami sa hapon sa bayan. Maliit lang naman ang Basco. Also, ang maganda dito sa accommodation na to private room, private toilet and bath tapos may TV din.  Just check with them if they have wifi connection. During our visit wala kasi kakatapos lang ng bagyo (halos buong bayan yata wala kasi even other tourists wala sila wifi (at least daw kami may TV sa room).

Day 1 -3 namin nagbook kami ng tricycle tour then nung 4th day na, nagrent na lang ng motor si husband para makaikot on his own. He had fun naman (was not able to join kasi i got sick during the trip).

[blackgreen]

^yep sis. Thank you. Meron na kasi ako napagtanungan sa batan and itbayat. Sabtang na lang yun wala pa kami accommodation.

[Hevn]

^ Hi sis, alam ko puro host lang sa Sabtang. I mean makikitulog ka lang sa mga bahay kasi wala ata talagang proper homestay dun. If you have tour guide sa Sabtang pwede na rin kayo sa kanya magtanong.

Sa free day nyo sa Batan, you can stay sa Marfel's. Super lapit sa airport as in maglalakad ka lang.  Not sure if I already  mentioned activities but you can try having a picnic somewhere or going to the Spring of Youth to swim. Or pinaka enjoyable activity sakin is going to Spanish Lagoon and swimming lang (bring floats para masaya!). Si hubby naman gusto sa tabi ng Spanish Lagooon, yung White Homoron Beach, madami kasi mga sea creatures na nakikita dun.

[mrbudgetraveler]

This is still one of my dream destinations. Sana maka-score the lowe fare this coming travel madness expo 

[monkeybusiness]

Hi Sis! Skyjet has an ongoing promo for airfare.

[Maein]

Hello mga sis, going batanes dis december.. Anyone tried midtown inn? Or can u suggest accomodation na okay? Tia

[Hevn]

Hi sis mukang okay naman ang Midtown Inn. I've never seen it but since may private bathroom okay na siya. If you want cheaper though try Marfel's Lodge pero dun sa Mac Homestay branch nila which is very cheap at 1000 and private bathroom rin but without breakfast. What they do have is a mini honesty store and free to use fridge.  They can also arrange your tours. Try to check their website if you want. Enjoy Batanes!

[blackgreen]

Hi sisses! Natuloy kami last week mag Batanes. Ang ganda!! Stranded lang kami for 2 days. So yun 8 days namin naging 10 days. Di pa kami nakapag Itbayat kasi natakot kami dun mastranded yun pala sa Batan naman kami di makakaalis. Puro staycation ginawa namin after namin matapos lahat ng tourist destination. Sa Ysabelle homestay kami tsaka Batanes seaside nag-stay. Sa Sabtang naman sa Neyala homestay naman. Sayang nga di namin napabook yun accommodation sa may lighthouse mukhang maganda din dun magspend overnight. Recommended ko yun homestay namin, masarap pa magluto si Ate Elma. 100/head ang food. Sabihan lang sila beforehand na gusto mo sa kanila mag breakfast, lunch or dinner.  For me mas masarap pa luto niya kesa sa Octagon.  Sa days na wala kaming tour, lighthouse lang kami either sa umaga or sa hapon.

[meimei]

Based on your experience traveling to Batanes, when is the best month to go there?

PS. Kung binagyo kayo sa travel niyo, what month was that?

[leihin]

^Went to Batanes last August. Weather was cloudy with intermittent rain

[Hevn]

Based on your experience traveling to Batanes, when is the best month to go there?

PS. Kung binagyo kayo sa travel niyo, what month was that?

March, April, May sure shot no rain. All other months may chance of rain. August is nice although it rains maganda pa rin kasi green ang grass compared sa summer.

Went there August, February and April.

[michi247]

Question lang sa mga nakapunta nang Batanes. TIA

1.  Kamusta yung data and phone signal? Mahina lang ba o dead spot talaga.
2. Okay lang ba boat ride nang papunta ng Sabtang, may kasama kasi kami bata.
3. May nababasa ko na nacacancel ang flight dahil sa hangin, if ever may ganung case, paano yung accommodation while waiting for flight? Sagot ba ng airline o passenger ang bahala?

3 whole days lang ang meron kami.

Day 1 North Batan
Day 2 Sabtang Tour
Day 3 South Batan

or

Day 1 North Batan
Day 2 South Batan
Day 3 South Batan
Day 4 Back to Manila

[blackgreen]

^hi! nung pumunta kami last year november, sobrang hina ng data, kahit phone signal hirap din. Ok naman experience namin to Sabtang, basta dun kayo pupwesto sa gitna para di masyado ramdam. 2 days kaming stranded kasi malakas ulan, hindi kita ng pilot ang runway kaya nag-cancel ng flights. Hindi sagot ng airline. Kami nagbayad ng acccommodation namin.

Ok na to sis..
Day 1 North Batan
Day 2 Sabtang Tour
Day 3 South Batan

Dun sa 2 days ang south batan mo saan mo plan pumunta ng 2nd day?

[michi247]

^ just in case hindi kasya yung 1 day na trip. So kaya ng 1 day trip ang South Batan?

Dapat pala may extra cash just in case may canceled flight.

May lifevest naman sa boat?

[Starliiight]

Thinking of gong to Batanes in November. Is this a good time to go? Fear ko kasi is baka ma-cancel ang flight last minute. Sobra ba yung 12 days to stay? Baka kasi ma-bore naman kami if super tagal kami mag-stay.

[winkar22]

^ Depende sa weather. Pray ka na lang na walang bagyo on the date of your trips.

Kung relaxation ang goal nyo, sobrang sarap nyang 12 days. Ang dami nyo din pwedeng explore and puntahan. I also suggest to immerse with the locals. Gustong gusto ko sumama noon sa fishing kaso wala na kami time.

[Starliiight]

^Thanks, sis! The boyfriend is insisting on Palawan and ako naman Batanes. Hopefully, I win. Haha.

[huit]

Thinking of gong to Batanes in November. Is this a good time to go? Fear ko kasi is baka ma-cancel ang flight last minute. Sobra ba yung 12 days to stay? Baka kasi ma-bore naman kami if super tagal kami mag-stay.

I've been to Batanes mga December 1 noong 2016. Ok naman siya. mga 5 days ako dun. Kakatapos lang ng bagyo so medyo limited ang signal. Try niyo rin magbaon ng sariling food kasi limited food sa kanila lalo na if kakadaan lang ng bagyo. Naghihintay pa kasi sila ng dating ng barko for their supplies.

Nagba bike lang ako from Bernado's Hotel to Plaza. =)