Northern Exposure: Beckoning Batanes

Hi Anton
Batanes is in my must visit list, however, a bit anxious due to definiteness of flights to/from and available accommodation. For this tour, what flight will you be taking? what kind of accommodation can be expected? Would there be private toilet and bath, in case we are a couple going? Are we supposed to be fit and to be swimmers?
Thanks.

We are taking the highend resort in Batanes, Lafuncion Pacita and booking Seair flight. Expect hassle-free service throughout. Yes, if you are a couple, we will assign one of the rooms. We book the entire resort so we will allot it appropriately to the participants.

You don't really need to be fit or to be a swimmer to join this tour.

grest shot at the Marlboro Hills with the cliffs in the background. WOW! i didn't know Lafundacion Pacita ( TUKON )is open for rent. If only i knew then we could have stayed there instead of the batanes Seaside Resort. :)I agree..it has the best view.

My family and I (party of 4 people) are interested in joining your May heritage tour of Batanes. Do you already have confirmed dates? Would appreciate your immediate feedback.

anton, AM I ALREADY in this one??

Hi!
I've been to Batanes twice . I am curious about your "ultimate culinary….. of Batanes. When I was there four years ago, it was off-season for the popular local garlic of the province.It was such a sad sight to see garlic from China being sold in the Basco Public Market. Except for the coconut crab, which was available only in Sabtang., the most exotic food served to us was fried flying fish. Can you please include in your itinerary and tour description the food that will be served during the tour? I tell my freinds and relatives that Batanes is beautiful but food is pretty boring.Maybe your menu will change my perception about Batanes food.

We are aiming to change this perspective about all the places in the Philippines!

We are sending the detailed info to all the people who reserved and inquired about the tour.

Batanes food…boring?

Hmm. yes flying fish in different kinds of cooking styles. kalamansi infused coconut juice (first time i tried ever), lobster, coconut crab, strange fish….

I think you need to eat out with a family in batanes to find out what else can be eaten –basically anything they catch can be-and they don't sell it.

jomar

could you pls give me other tour dates for batanes? Can 6 yr ols join the tour? How much for children?

May 23-26 is the next tour…

Thanks Jomar for the comment

could you sign me up –for the may 23-26?

please reserve 2 slots for March 21-24. Would it be possible to extend?

hi. I am interested in joining the batanes tour. Can you please email me more info about the trip? thank you.

please email the itinerary. thanks

hi, could you pls send me the details for batanes tour and if you have other dates…thanks so much immediate response is appreciated.

Is there a website for Lafuncion Pacita Resort? May I have the website please

hi! my first time to check your site and i woul be interested to learn about the details of the batanes package.

Here is the website of Fundacion Pacita:
http://www.fundacionpacita-batanes.com/ppc/

Email me for the answers on these 10 FAQs about the Batanes Tour:

1. What is the Website of Fundacion Pacita?
2. Can you send me detailed itinerary of the tour?
3. When is the deadline for payment?
4. Where do we deposit payment - bank account number / Do you accept credit cards?
5. When is the Deadline for reservation cancellation (in case some unforseen circumstances come about)?
6. Your Batanes tour appears to cover essentially the same things from XXX Express Travel which offers a Valentine's Day Batanes Special for P24,000 per person but at a cost of P28,000 per person, a substantial difference of P4,000 per person. Is it possible to have a rationale for this difference? Of course, your advantage is that we already know you and your group…
7. What are the types of room/accommodation in Fundacion Pacita?
8. Can 6 yr old join the tour? How much for children?
9. Could you pls give me other tour dates for batanes?
10. What are the types of food to be served?

hi, here's the updated Fundacion Pacita website

http://fundacionpacita.ph/

thanks, alan

Hi Anton is it possible I get one room for me? and btw how long is the stop over from places to places the reason is I'm a photographer and if stop over sobra bilis not enough time to take good pics thanks!

Hi, we are a group of 4 who are interested to join the tour. Pls advise on terms of payment and will appreciate a detailed itinerary of the tour. we are also keen to join this tour as you mentioned it is also a culinary tour and we are foodies! Pls also give us details on this aspect. Many thanks and more power!

I AM FLYING IN FROM LAS VEGAS ON MARCH 8. I WANT TO SECURE A PLACE IN YOUR BATANES TRIP. CAN I PAY BY CREDIT CARD? IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE SEND A DETAILED ITINERARY OF THE TRIP. MY WIFE WILL PROBABLY JOIN ALSO. INCIDENTALLY, AN ARTICLE ABOUT A TRIP TO BATANES WRITTEN BY ME WAS RECENTLY PUBLISHED IN THE PHILIPPINE STAR MAGAZINE ISSUE OF MARCH 14 0R 15,2009. THIS IS A RETURN VISIT TO THE PROVINCE. THANKS.

Hi everyone! we decided to hold back on the Pampanga and Tagytay tour to save up for Batanes!!! do you still have slots for the April trip? Just for 2 hope to hear from you soon thanks!

Tin

Hi! We are interested to join the Batanes trip in May. We will be a group of 10 persons. Please advise on the complete itinerary and food iti that will be included.

Mode of payment and details on when the payment should be made. Thanks!

am interested in the batanes trip in may? details please.

Hello,

Sayang tlga,gusto ko sana mag join,kaso sa MAY pala yung trip for batanes? september pa kase uwi namin sa pinas.I really want to go there,kase taga batanes papa ko,pero wala pa sa family namin nakakapunta sa hometown nya…

si pacita abad ay 1st degree cousin sya,sila ni butch abad sa papa ko who's from batanes,yung lola nila pacita at yung lolo ng papa ko is magkapatid.marami kwento yung papa ko tungkol sa batanes,pero ni isa samin wala pa nakapunta dun ….promise ko pupunta ako sa batanes this year talaga…

hindi pala 1st degree cousin yun , pag lolo ni papa lola nila pacita is magkapatid noh?..

Hi Anton, can you please email me the itinerary for the May 23-26 trip? We already have round trip tickets so is it alright if we only pay for the tour? We're only 2 people going. And could you please also send me the cost of the tour without the plane tickets (if available). Thanks.

And I'll also appreciate the answers to the 10 FAQs above sent to my email. Thanks a lot!

Hi,

I heard the weather on May for Batanes is unpredictable. How true is this?

Susan

I heard that it takes 6 months to book flights to Batanes. And I also heard that the best time to visit Batanes is between Dec to May, or during the non-rainy months to avoid being stranded on the island due to foul weather. Are these info true? In this regard, would you have by now next year's Batanes tour schedules since I plan visiting some time mid- to late-Feb 2010. Would appreciate more details on the tour and payment arrangements especially if one books from outside the country. Thank you so much.

HI,

would you have schedules for your march or april 2010 trips to Batanes? Would like to join your group. We will be 4 people, possibly 9.
Thanks

any batanes tour again? i heard summer na daw dun?

hi you have a schedule on jul 17 -20. we'll be flying from the province and i'm hoping you have a trip scheduled

hello anton. i guess P32,000. per pax is too pricey for a 4 day tour in Batanes and 20 people in a tour group is kind of too crowded. don't you think? this kind of tour basically catters for a cetain group of people I coined 'comfort travellers'.

Hello Ultimate Philippines Team,
I badly need a vacation and ever since I’ve wanted to visit Batanes. The problem is no one would like to join me because of their tight budget. My friends always end up traveling abroad since the expenses are almost the same.
Is there any way you could fit me to your waitlist for May’s travel period.
Send me the details ahead of time since I need to file a leave once you confirmed.
Hope to see you guys.