They say I should look forward to the journey from Batan Island to Sabtang. They say it is unforgettable. The waters between Batan and Sabtang Islands have a reputation of being rough, turbulent, frightening. This is where the currents of the vast West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) and the even bigger Pacific ocean clash. Sabtang is accessible via a 30-minute ride aboard the faluwa, the bigger traditional Ivatan boat. like the tataya, the Ivatan dory, they do not have outriggers (katig), either. They say every ride is quite an experience.
I slept through it. Dang it! Blame the weather.
Sabtang Lighthouse
I arrived at Ivana Port as early as 6:30am. The balmy morning turned drizzly in an instant. From the port I could already see the dark clouds hovering over Sabtang Island. When we landed at the San Vicente Port in Sabtang, drizzly turned rainy. but the trip must go on.
I was greeted by our guide, driving a unique tricycle. In Sabtang, their version of the trusty tricycle has a cogon-roofed sidecar. Our first stop was the tourism Office, where we registered and paid the P200 (USD 5) environmental Fee. One can easily complain it is a steep rate, but considering that none of the attractions on the island collect entrance fees and that Sabtang will wrap and smother you with all kinds of beauty, I believe it is more than fair.
The faluwa that ferries passengers from Ivana to Sabtang, and the cogon-roofed tricycle.
Tourists are encouraged to spend at least one night on the island for a fuller experience, but day tours are a good option for those who don’t have time on their side. However, given that the last trip back to Batanes is at 1pm, day trippers will find themselves staying shorter at each stop and haunted by the threat of missing the last boat.
We waited for the rain to subside a little, and when it did it was on! here are the highlights of the tour.
WHAT’S covered IN THIS GUIDE?
1. Savidug Village
2. Chamantad-Tinyan Viewpoint
3. Chavayan Village
4. Morong beach / Nakabuang Beach
5. Sabtang Lighthouse
6. San Vicente Ferrer Church
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1. Savidug Village
Savidug is one of the traditional villages in Sabtang. three types of Ivatan houses flank the streets of Batanes: the maytuab, stone house with four-sloped thatched cogon roof; the sinadumparan, stone house with two-sloped cogon roof; and the jinjin, wood and cogon. Savidug harbors sinadumparan houses. The stone walls of these houses are all identical, but the doors and windows provide avenues for personal creativity. They add color to the otherwise monotonous structures.
An Ivatan woman wearing a vakul in Savidug Village
The Old Beaterio in Savidug
No thanks to the sour weather, the streets of Savidug were almost empty. Every now and then, bikers passed by and chickens sashayed their merry way across the alleys. A woman wearing a vakul, the cogon-covered headwear, led me to St. Thomas Aquinas chapel and the Old Beaterio, where two other Ivatan women were busy sweeping the grounds. even in the rain, I could not help but have a picture taken inside the Beaterio.
2. Chamantad-Tinyan Viewpoint
Or simply Tinyan Viewpoint. like in Batan Island’s Marlboro country (Racuh a Payaman), a foot trail takes visitors across rolling hills to a viewing area. Rocky cliffs rising from the slopes of the hills, creating natural frames for the fantastic vista of Chamantad Cove below.
Down to the cove!
A guy having a moment of transcendence
A couple doing a pre-nup pictorial by the cliff
But the visual spectacle did not stop there. The tricycle sped in between the supple beach and the mountain edges, presenting a showcase of more of Sabtang’s most incredible landscapes. even when the skies were not in the mood for the sunshine, the island’s colors were enough to brighten up our day.
3. Chavayan Village
When we reached Chavayan Village, the atmosphere was in good humor. A small dog dashed toward me and started nibbling on my shirt. Not the welcome I was expecting, but I would take it. I picked up my new canine pal and gave him back to the little girl that was running after him. It was only then that I had a good look at the village.
A boy collecting sticks by the shore
Chavayan Beach
A stone house in Chavayan Village
One narrow street weaves the small settlement, lined with sinadumparan stone houses. A tiny chapel and a house mark the end of the concrete road and the start of the sandy shore. children in the street played a version of piko; those on the beach picked up sticks to help their parents. One corner lodged tataya boats, waiting for another fishing session. The sand here is far from fine but mixed with shingles and small pebbles. The waves, ferocious as usual.
4. Morong beach / Nakabuang Beach
The sea is tamer at Morong Beach, fringing the other side of the island. also known as Nakabuang Beach, it is a short stretch bookmarked by Bukit rendah yang dikelilingi rumput. Fitur yang paling menonjol adalah lengkungan, yang disebut Nakabuang Arch atau Mahayaw Arch (Anda memilih), yang telah menjadi ikon Sabtang dan Batanes secara keseluruhan.
Lengkungan Nakabuang yang ikonik
Ada sebuah restoran di sekitarnya, yang membuatnya menjadi tempat makan siang yang biasa. Pemandu kami, bagaimanapun, membawa kami ke Carinderia yang lebih kecil di dekat pelabuhan setelah tur, di mana kami memiliki beberapa hidangan paling lezat yang kami miliki seluruh perjalanan. (Saya melewatkan nama tempat itu!)
5. Mercusuar Sabtang
Mercusuar Sabtang
Bertengger di tebing tepat di samping pelabuhan, Sabtang Lighthouse adalah struktur buatan manusia pertama yang menyambut Anda saat Anda mendekati Pulau Sabtang dan yang terakhir untuk mengucapkan selamat tinggal dalam perjalanan kembali ke Batan. Menara ini menawarkan lapisan batu puing -puing sampai ke dek galeri, yang memberikan daya tarik organik yang dominan. Ruang lentera merah memahkotai menara utama bundar, yang paling baik dilihat dari pelabuhan tempat ombak yang menabrak mengambil latar depan.
6. Gereja San Vicente Ferrer
Gereja San Vicente Ferrer
Jika Anda masih punya waktu, masuklah ke Gereja San Vicente Ferrer, alias Gereja Sabtang. Berdiri di seberang pelabuhan, yang terbaik untuk yang terakhir, sambil menunggu perjalanan Anda kembali ke Ivana. Struktur pertama di lokasi adalah sebuah kapel kecil, yang dibangun oleh orang-orang Dominikan pada tahun 1785. Sejak itu, kapel batu-dan-kapel telah melalui gelombang tantangan: pengabaian ketika penduduk dipindahkan ke Ivana setelah pemberontakan yang dipimpin oleh lewat Chieftain Aman Dangat pada tahun 1891 dan topan yang menghancurkan menara loncengnya pada tahun 1956.
Turnya pendek, nyaris tidak berlangsung lima jam, tapi itu kaya. Saya ingin tinggal dan menghabiskan setidaknya satu malam, tetapi penerbangan saya ditetapkan pada hari berikutnya. Penerbangan Batanes tidak murah; Pemesanan satu secara spontan akan melipatgandakan biaya.
Pada pukul 1:00 siang, saya sudah kembali ke pelabuhan San Vicente, siap untuk perjalanan kembali ke Pulau Batan dan bersemangat untuk menyaksikan kerusakan lautan yang terkenal kejam.
Tebak apa? Saya tidur lagi. Saya menyalahkan tur. dan cuaca.
Cara sampai ke Pulau Sabtang: Dari Manila, terbang ke Basco. Di bandara (atau kota yang tepat), ambil sepeda roda tiga ke Ivana Port (p440 pulang pergi, bagus untuk 2 orang). Naik Faluwa ke Sabtang (p70/head). Di pelabuhan, tur roda tiga tersedia hanya untuk P800 (bagus untuk 2 pax).
Daftar pengeluaran:
Perjalanan Roda tiga dari Basco Town yang tepat ke Ivana Port: P440 (bagus untuk 2 pax)
Perjalanan Faluwa dari Ivana ke Sabtang: P70
Pariwisata/Biaya Lingkungan: P200
Tur Roda Roda Remaktif dari Sabtang: P800 (bagus untuk 2 pax)
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