Just hearing the place BATANES for every travel lovers gives off this kind of beautiful sensational vibe or feeling. We cannot deny that Batanes is really a one of a kind town here in the Philippines.
Even the most high-end camera can’t define and picture out how beautiful the landscapes were as compared on how you’ll see it with your own eyes. It has this “Beauty that cannot be describe with just one photo“. The place was really fascinating and no other words can illustrate this amazing town.
Without any further a do, I am gonna share with you my soulful experience in the smallest town of the Philippines–Batanes.
Since I am 100% sure that this whole travel experience can be a very long post, hence, I am going to do it part by part.
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Batanes Province is composed of 3 inhabitable islands: Batan, Sabtang, and Itbayat. Their town proper Basco is located at Batan Island, where most of the homestays and hotels are located.
Month of Travel
Our travel was around mid-January. According to the forecast that day, we have 14 C as the lowest and 25 C as the highest temperature in Batanes, with also a windy and very light rain showers in the morning.
Make sure you packed your jacket if you plan to visit during this time.
Flights to Basco Airport
We have three main airlines that offers flight to Basco: PAL, Skyjet, and Cebu Pacific.
As far as I observed during our travel(you can correct me if I’m wrong), they only have 1 flight(RT) each day per airline and it is only in the morning which is actually good. With Skyjet having the earliest flight, next is PAL, and lastly Cebu Pac
Our flight was through Cebu Pacific and their flight is at 6:20 am. Travel time is approximately 2 hours and 20 mins.
What kind of tour is the most recommended in Batanes?
For me, my most recommended is DIY of course. You can say I’m bias but I’m going to share with you the pros and cons as well. It’s still up to you what kind of tour you want to experience in Batanes. And it depends also on who are you with during the tour.
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Via Travel Tours/Agency
There are a lot of travel agencies that offers affordable tours in Batanes. If you are travelling with a lot of kids or senior citizen, I recommend that you should avail this type of tour.
Pros: Hassle-free
Cons: Limited view via Van during travel, has time-limit
Tour Packages
North Batan Tour – 1000 PHP (2-3 pax)
South Batan Tour – 1500 PHP (2-3 pax)
Lastly, DIY – via Motor Rental or Bike Rental
If you are an adventurer, you should definitely avail this type of tour. I don’t have to explain anymore since I’m sure you know already what are the pros if you chose this, right?
Motor Rental
Per Hour – 150 PHP (common rate)
Per Day – 1000 PHP (only offered by some rentals)
Note:
*There are rental shops that won’t allow you to rent the motor per day
*You just needs to take a look around the area
Lodging/Homestay
We’ve booked our stay at Savatan Homestay located in Basco. The location is very nice and has a balcony with the Mt. Iraya view. ATM machine is just a few steps away and walking distance to some convenience store as well.
Room Rate: 1500 PHP per night (Good for 4 pax)
*Breakfast rate is 150 PHP per serving
Day 1: Relax + Semi-North Batan Tour
We really want this trip to be very relaxing and just take everything in a slow pace. This is one of our dream destinations which is why we wanted to appreciate the place more and blend with it rather than us just being a tourist.
So we’ve arrived at around 9 am in our homestay, eat breakfast, stroll around the village and look for motor rental and rest. We’ve started the tour at 3 pm in the afternoon and planned to visit only the Basco Light House and Vayang Rolling Hills.
Just a reminder as well, when you arrive at Basco, don’t forget to drop by to their ecotourism office and pay for 400 PHP each. You will be given a leaflet and that will serve as your pass for every attraction in Batanes.
First Stop: Vayang Rolling Hills
Last Stop: Basco Lighthouse + Sunset

Locals say that North Batan is just a sneak peak of what Batanes can offer you. That ends our first day in Batanes. See you on the next part.
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Krysten Quiles
March 24, 2020Oh man, it looks beautiful there! I would love to check it out someday. Thanks so much for sharing this with all of us!
Jos folio
March 24, 2020Wow I really need to spend time here. Definitely a place to detox. And plus I am a beach guy.
Under Flowery Sky
March 24, 2020So beautiful, the places and the views. The lighthouse is so original..
GiGi Eats
March 24, 2020Looks so so so insanely peaceful. I definitely want to practice social distancing THERE!
Julia Hess
March 24, 2020The photos make this area look amazing. Such a pretty destination to visit. The lighthouse would be a fun place to visit.
Angie
March 24, 2020Oh, those pictures.. Amazing! It’s so beautiful and looks like you had a great experience
Amber Myers
March 24, 2020This looks like a gorgeous island! It’s so green. I hope I can visit one day.
Tara Pittman
March 24, 2020This place looks so pretty. Thank you for the virtual trip.
Amila
March 25, 2020It seems like a great place for a visit.I like the views of Lighthouse.Helpful article for anyone who plans traveling to Batanes.
Shruti
March 25, 2020Philippenes has such amazing and exotic places to offer. Stuck in this quarantine, I can only dream of getting out there someday. The images are amazing
Marie Phillips
March 25, 2020Everything is so beautiful. The grass is so green and the hills are idyllic.
Sophia
March 25, 2020Wow it’s so pretty there! I would love to go there. Maybe when all of this craziness is over.
Candace Hampton
March 26, 2020Wow, you did your travelling just in time! You are so lucky that you finished up when you did. I would love to look into this when things aren’t so crazy around the world. Beautiful!
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen
March 26, 2020wow it is absolutely beautiful there! hopefully after this pandemic we get the chance to travel there!
littlemisadvencha
March 27, 2020I might go back to this list when I find the time and money to travel to Batanes. haha. your pictures are really beautiful.
Sheriden Stokes
April 1, 2020This place looks beautiful, I’ve never heard about it before but will be adding it to my list! Thank you for sharing! 🙂 X
angie
April 14, 2020what a beautiful place… would love to visit one day