{"id":1635,"date":"2019-08-23T14:11:45","date_gmt":"2019-08-23T06:11:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/?p=1635"},"modified":"2019-09-13T11:50:08","modified_gmt":"2019-09-13T03:50:08","slug":"batanes-travel-guide-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/2019\/08\/23\/batanes-travel-guide-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Batanes: Heaven&#8217;s Beloved"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Batanes Travel Guide | Philippine Primer Travels\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JwA2Kkjfwk0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mystery blankets this northernmost Philippine province as it detaches itself from the modern world, as if the many storms that have shaped it were sent by the heavens to protect its beloved land. While the rest of the world constantly changes, Batanes is left unbothered, moving slowly at its own pace\u2014steered by its keepers who have high regard for nature and heritage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The province is composed of eleven islands, only three of which are inhabited. Its unparalleled beauty and well-preserved culture is awe-inspiring, making it one of the country\u2019s fifteen biogeographic zones, protected to preserve the land and marine life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Batanes reveals to be more than just a tourist spot, with lighthouses, fishing villages, stone houses, and panoramic pasturelands and seascapes kindling a clear sense of appreciation not just for nature but for its community. The Ivatan community, who is resilient by their very nature, places great value on their Creator, their neighbors, and the many harvests they receive through farming and fishing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Spending time with the locals gives you a good taste of the simple life. They are some of the most humble people to ever greet you, either with a shy smile or a wave upon passing by. One would be compelled to reciprocate their utmost respect for local culture by being mindful of the environment and being sensitive to local customs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The simplicity of life and nature is best witnessed while strolling on National Road, along\u00a0 Chanarian Beach. Riding a rented push-bike or a motorbike, you can find the island\u2019s genuine soul under the grace of the stunning sunset.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Upon reaching the town and its surrounding areas, you\u2019ll find homestays and cafes serving nothing but heart-warming Ivatan dishes that, although may come as simple to the eye, boast fresh and organic goodness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Batanes radiates beauty beyond what is visible to the eye\u2014there is an endless journey across luscious greens and blues, and one will surely produce countless stories to tell and photographs to show.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Travel Tips<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Best time to go: April to June<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2708 NAIA \u2192 Basco Airport: 1 hr 20 mins via Skyjet Airlines<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\ude97 BSO \u2192 Batan proper: 3-5 mins<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u26f5Ivana Port (South Batan) \u2192 Sabtang Island Port: 20-30 mins<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The most practical way to tour around Batanes is by availing a tour service. Also, in the future, the local government will require visitors to have a tour provider.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">List of usual fees in Batanes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> To be paid at the Provincial Capitol upon arrival:\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ecotourism Fee &#8211; P350<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0DENR\/PAMB Fee &#8211; P50<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Mahatao Registration Fee &#8211; P50<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Sabtang Island Tour Fees:\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Registration &#8211; P200<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ivana Port Fee &#8211; P5<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Boat Fare &#8211; P200 (roundtrip)<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 3-Day Cogon Tricycle Tour c\/o Batanes Travel &amp; Tours &#8211; P6,500 for solo; P5,500\/pax for 2 persons; P5,000\/pax for 3 persons *inclusive of lunch, municipal fees &amp; boat fees<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Recommended airline:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1666 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/08\/Skyjet-Adjusted.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/08\/Skyjet-Adjusted.png 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/08\/Skyjet-Adjusted-300x100.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>SkyJetAirlines.com | 8-SKYJET (8-759538)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended tour provider:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1667 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/08\/BTT-Adjusted.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/08\/BTT-Adjusted.png 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/08\/BTT-Adjusted-300x124.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>batanestravelandtours.com | Manila line: 02-633-0859 \/ 0998-568-2637 | Batanes line: 0998-531-1908 \/ 0917-343-2420<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Map<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1688\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/08\/Map-of-Batanes_Philippine-PrimerBatanes_Philippine-Primer.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/08\/Map-of-Batanes_Philippine-PrimerBatanes_Philippine-Primer.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/08\/Map-of-Batanes_Philippine-PrimerBatanes_Philippine-Primer-249x300.jpg 249w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/08\/Map-of-Batanes_Philippine-PrimerBatanes_Philippine-Primer-768x925.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Map images owned by Philippine Primer may not be used and\/or modified without permission.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mystery blankets this northernmost Philippine province as it detaches itself from the modern world, as if the many storms that have shaped it were sent by the heavens to protect its beloved land. While the rest of the world constantly changes, Batanes is left unbothered, moving slowly at its own pace\u2014steered by its keepers who [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1672,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1635","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1635","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1635"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1635\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1705,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1635\/revisions\/1705"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1672"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1635"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1635"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1635"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}