Nestled between the provinces of Ilocos Norte & Cagayan lies Apayao. This hidden paradise was once part of the sole Kalinga-Apayao province since 1995. Now as a independent province and solely represents their own indigenous people, Apayao offers the most diverse, note-worthy sites that the Cordilleras have. Apayao is chosen to be PH First’s next #PH Random Journey!  Look at this place, we will definitely go there:

Manacota Underground River & Cave

(c) Photos by Provincial Government of Apayao

Here’s our proposed itinerary for the trip:

8pm Assembly at any EDSA Northbound point (safe for our van/s to park)

Day 1

7am Breakfast (Probably at Laoag City, Ilocos Norte) (Sidetrip at Patapat Viaduct & Paraiso ni Anton)

10am ETA at Luna, Apayao, short briefing with Apayao’s Tourism Office, Check-in

11am Early Lunch then proceed to Marag Valley

12nn Explore Marag Valley and it’s notable rock formations, ideal for rock climbing

1pm Proceed to Manacota Cave & Underground River, Spelunking, Swimming

4pm Head back to Accommodation, Rest, Socials

Day 2

6am Breakfast

7am Proceed to Lussok Crystal Cave & Lagoon, Spelunking, Swimming

10am After caving, proceed to Bayugao Falls, Luna, Apayao

12nn Lunch

1pm Proceed to Pudtol, Apayao (30 minutes away from Luna)

130pm ETA at Pudtol Church/ Mataguisi Church Ruins

2pm Proceed to Pudtol-The Nagan & Maton rivers, swimming

3pm Proceed to Santa Marcela, Apayao

320pm ETA at Santa Marcela, Apayao’s Bacut Lake (Photo-op) (Optional: Boatride crossing the lake)

4pm Buy Pasalubong at Apayao’s Souvenir Shop at Luna Town Proper

5pm Head back to Accommodation, Dinner, Socials, Rest

Day 3

5am Wake-up call, Check-out

8am Breakfast (Probably at Pagudpud) (Sidetrip at Bangui Windmills)

12nn Lunch (Probably at Vigan City, Ilocos Sur)

10pm ETA at Manila

The fee for the whole Random Journey is P3,200 per person for 3Days 2Nights! Inclusive of Van Transfers Manila-Ilocos-Apayao-Ilocos-Manila, 3Days 2Nights tour around Apayao and sidetrip at Ilocos, 2 Nights Accommodation at Apayao, Entrance, Environmental Fees & Guide Fees. To reserve and register a slot, we require a deposit of P1,000 per person through our bank account; BPI Karla Jean Yadao 0469-3822-57, the rest will be collected on the trip itself. For more updates, check our official website and our facebook community page; www.fb.com/groups/phfirst.