Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan
Spanish colonial heritage, UNESCO-listed Vigan, surf towns, and the windswept northern coast of Luzon.
Step back in time in the Philippines' best-preserved Spanish colonial city
Budget: $25-50 a day (estimate)
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Budget: about ₱610-1,090 ($9.80-18) per person for the boat and registration, two to four sharing (official rates, September 2026)
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