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Batanes questions

Name: LetsGoBatanes
Address: Basco, Basco, Batanes, 3900, PH
Telephone: +63 947 436 5493
Price range: ₱₱₱

Flights, boat crossings, permits, weather, and what happens when the sky closes. The same answers we give on the phone.

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Frequently asked questions

Direct answers on flights, boat crossings, permits, weather, and Ivatan etiquette.

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What trip packages are available for Batanes?

LetsGoBatanes offers 4D3N All-In (₱34,599), 5D4N All-In (₱37,999), 5D4N Land Arrangement (₱12,999), and 5D4N Tours Only (₱6,999) packages. All-In packages include roundtrip Clark-Basco flights, AC hometel room in Ivana, meals, Sabtang boat transfers, and van tours.

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Do I need a permit or pre-registration to visit Batanes?

Yes, online visitor pre-registration and Visitor ID registration (₱405 fee) are mandatory for all tourists entering Batanes. LetsGoBatanes assists all guests with permit registration and municipal clearance prior to departure.

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When is the best time to visit Batanes?

The best weather is from March to May (dry season) with clear skies, calm seas, and temperatures between 22°C and 28°C. December to February is cooler and windy, while June to November brings typhoon season.

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What flights operate to Batanes?

Direct flights operate from Clark International Airport (CRK) and Manila (MNL) to Basco Airport (BSO) in Batanes via Philippine Airlines. LetsGoBatanes All-In packages include roundtrip Clark-Basco flights.

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What islands are included in the LetsGoBatanes tours?

Our standard packages cover Batan Island (North and South Batan, including Basco, Mahatao, Ivana, and Uyugan) and Sabtang Island (stone villages of Chavayan and Savidug, plus Nakabuang Arch).

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What is traditional Ivatan food?

Authentic Ivatan cuisine includes Luñis (slow-cooked salted pork preserved in its own lard), Uved / Uvud (banana-pith meatballs with local herbs), Dibang (flying fish), Supas (turmeric rice), and Vunes (dried minced taro stalks).

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Who operates LetsGoBatanes?

LetsGoBatanes is powered and operated by J-Line Paradise Tours Inc., an SEC-registered travel agency dedicated to small-group, unhurried Batanes travel experiences.

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How do I plan or book a trip to Batanes?

You can click 'Plan your trip' on our website, call +63 947 436 5493, or email jlineparadise@gmail.com with your preferred dates and group size.

Let's plan yourBatanes trip.

We arrange the flights, the hometel, the boat to Sabtang, and every transfer in between, so you travel unhurried. Tell us your dates and how many are coming, and we take it from there.

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