Batanes is the northernmost province of the Philippines and is considered remote, unspoiled and raw. We wanted to find out for ourselves if this was still true.
If you're in the Philippines, getting to Batanes is easy via Manila. Pal Express (of the Philippine Airlines group) has flights to and from NAIA 3 daily at 6am (!) using the Bombardier Q400. It's a 76-seater turboprop that flies quietly and smoothly.
Regular fare is P7,000. one-way, but we waited and waited for promo flights, and got ours at P7,000. roundtrip. Half-price! Life is good!
Basco is the destination to look for - it's the capital town of Batanes, and is located in Batan, the biggest island in this cluster of islands.
After a smooth 1 1/2 hour flight (we all were asleep through most of the flight), we were excited to see this.
The closer to the airport we got, the more structures we saw...
If you're in the Philippines, getting to Batanes is easy via Manila. Pal Express (of the Philippine Airlines group) has flights to and from NAIA 3 daily at 6am (!) using the Bombardier Q400. It's a 76-seater turboprop that flies quietly and smoothly.
Photo from Pal Express website
Basco is the destination to look for - it's the capital town of Batanes, and is located in Batan, the biggest island in this cluster of islands.
After a smooth 1 1/2 hour flight (we all were asleep through most of the flight), we were excited to see this.
What surprises awaited us, Batanes? We're a long way from Davao City!
The beautiful Mt. Iraya behind Mats welcomed us. Although Mt. Iraya last erupted in 1454, it is still considered an active volcano.
"Travel...the best way to be lost...and found...all at the same time." - Brenna Smith
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