Planning a trip to La Union? Let me help you plan your trip with this La Union blog post by sharing to you sample La Union itineraries that you could copy or follow for your next trip.
Fortunately, there are destinations near Metro Manila where we could go for a quick escape or a memorable weekend getaway. Just an easy bus ride away or a 4-5 hours drive from Metro Manila is the beautiful Province of La Union. Fondly called by the millenials and gen Zs as "ELYU" which means "L. U.", short for "La Union", this province is definitely a must-visit for any kind of traveler. An amazing beach and surfing destination in Northern Luzon, it offers a lot of exciting things to do, marvelous tourist spots, lovely hotels and beach resorts, natural wonders and attractions, and so much more.
In this La Union Travel Guide Blog 2024, I will share to you Sample La Union Itineraries for 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 days or more.
TRAVEL TIP: For ease and convenience, you may book your Manila to San Juan, La Union bus tickets in advance and choose between Pasay or Cubao as your terminal pick-up or drop-off. You may also book and reserve online a one-way or roundtrip bus tickets ahead of time.
Sample La Union Itineraries for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Days Tour for 2024
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2D/1N: Sample La Union Itinerary (2 Days and 1 Night)
For a quick weekend getaway or overnight trip, here is my suggested 2 days and 1 night La Union itinerary.
DAY 1 - ARRIVAL, SURFING & BEACH BUMMING
- Arrival in San Juan, La Union
- Have lunch
- Hotel/Resort Check-in √ See hotels and resorts in La Union here
- Learn how to surf
- Enjoy Urbiztondo Beach
- Watch the sunset
- Dinner
- Enjoy La Union's night scenes
- Back at the hotel
- Sleep
DAY 2 - MA-CHO TEMPLE, HALO-HALO DE ILOKO & DEPARTURE
- Breakfast at the resort/hotel
- Enjoy the hotel/resort facilities
- Check-out
- Visit Ma-Cho Temple
- Lunch at Halo-halo de Iloko
- Visit Pagoda Hill
- Visit Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point
- Snacks
- Departure
3D/2N: Sample La Union Itinerary (3 Days and 2 Nights)
If you have a long weekend or could spend at least 3 days and 2 nights, here is my suggested 3D2N La Union itinerary.
DAY 1 - ARRIVAL, SURFING & BEACH BUMMING
- Arrival in San Juan, La Union
- Have lunch
- Hotel/Resort Check-in √ See hotels and resorts in La Union here
- Learn how to surf
- Enjoy Urbiztondo Beach
- Watch the sunset
- Dinner
- Enjoy La Union's night scenes
- Back at the hotel
- Sleep
DAY 2 - TANGADAN FALLS, BARORO RIVER & LUNA [ SEE RATES & AVAILABILITY ]
- Breakfast at the resort
- Proceed to San Gabriel, La Union
- Arrival at San Gabriel Plaza, Register
- Proceed to Tangadan Falls via Jeep
- Trek to Tangadan Falls
- Arrival at Tangadan Falls
- Enjoy free time swimming and explore the area
- Departure from Tangadan Falls
- Arrival San Gabriel Plaza
- Proceed to Riverfarm and Seafood Restaurant in Bacnotan
- Lunch
- Experiencing fishing or River Cruise
- Proceed to Baluarte Watch Tower in Luna
- Arrival at Baluarte Watch Tower, explore and take photos
- Stroll along the Pebble Beach
- Watch the sunset
- Departure from Luna
- Back at the hotel/resort
- Dinner
- Sleep
DAY 3 - MA-CHO TEMPLE, HALO-HALO DE ILOKO & DEPARTURE
- Breakfast at the resort/hotel
- Enjoy the hotel/resort facilities
- Check-out
- Visit Ma-Cho Temple
- Lunch at Halo-halo de Iloko
- Visit Pagoda Hill
- Visit Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point
- Snacks
- Departure
4D/3N: Sample La Union Itinerary (4 Days and 3 Nights)
If you want to enjoy and experience what La Union has to offer, why not spend 4 days and 3 nights in La Union? Here is my recommended 4 days and 3 nights La Union itinerary.
DAY 1 - ARRIVAL, SURFING & BEACH BUMMING
- Arrival in San Juan, La Union
- Have lunch
- Hotel/Resort Check-in √ See hotels and resorts in La Union here
- Learn how to surf
- Enjoy Urbiztondo Beach
- Watch the sunset
- Dinner
- Enjoy La Union's night scenes
- Back at the hotel
- Sleep
DAY 2 - TANGADAN FALLS, BARORO RIVER & LUNA [ SEE RATES & AVAILABILITY ]
- Breakfast at the resort
- Proceed to San Gabriel, La Union
- Arrival at San Gabriel Plaza, Register
- Proceed to Tangadan Falls via Jeep
- Trek to Tangadan Falls
- Arrival at Tangadan Falls
- Enjoy free time swimming and explore the area
- Departure from Tangadan Falls
- Arrival San Gabriel Plaza
- Proceed to Riverfarm and Seafood Restaurant in Bacnotan
- Lunch
- Experiencing fishing or River Cruise
- Proceed to Baluarte Watch Tower in Luna
- Arrival at Baluarte Watch Tower, explore and take photos
- Stroll along the Pebble Beach
- Watch the sunset
- Departure from Luna
- Back at the hotel/resort
- Dinner
- Sleep
DAY 3 - LA UNION NORTH TOUR [ SEE RATES & AVAILABILITY ]
- Breakfast at the resort
- Hotel/Resort pick-up (start of tour)
- Proceed to Bangar Abel Weaving
- Arrival at Bangar Abel Weaving
- Experience Abel Weaving or watch the locals do the actual weaving of Abel
- Proceed to Nacionales Special Royal Bibingka
- Arrival at Nacionales Bibingka and have a taste of the authentic royal bibingka of La Union
- Proceed to Baluarte Watch Tower in Luna, La Union
- Arrival at Baluarte. Explore the Pebble Beach and take some instagrammable photos of you at the Watch Tower
- Proceed to Bahay na Bato or Bato de Luna which is just few minutes away from Baluarte.
- Proceed to Immuki Island
- Arrival at Brgy. Paraoir Barangay Hall in Balaoan for registration to the island
- Proceed to the island and enjoy its pristine beauty while BAMBOO RAFTING around the SEA URCHIN FARM & SEA GARDEN PROJECT.
- Sumptuous seafood lunch (Fish, Sea Urchin, Rice and Bottled Water) while on the raft
- Proceed to the Man-Made Forest and experience nature at its best
- Proceed to San Juan Pottery, with running tour along Darigayos Cove
- Arrival at San Juan Pottery
- Pottery making (optional)
- Proceed to San Juan Urbiztondo Beach and relax while walking along the seashore
- Back to the hotel/resort
- Dinner
- Sleep
DAY 4 - MA-CHO TEMPLE, HALO-HALO DE ILOKO & DEPARTURE
- Breakfast at the resort/hotel
- Enjoy the hotel/resort facilities
- Check-out
- Visit Ma-Cho Temple
- Lunch at Halo-halo de Iloko
- Visit Pagoda Hill
- Visit Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point
- Snacks
- Departure
5D/4N: Sample La Union Itinerary (5 Days and 4 Nights)
If you have more time, spend 5 days and 4 nights in La Union to visit and enjoy most of the best tourist spots and top things to do in La Union. Here is my recommended 5 days and 4 nights La Union itinerary that you could follow.
DAY 1 - ARRIVAL, SURFING & BEACH BUMMING
- Arrival in San Juan, La Union
- Have lunch
- Hotel/Resort Check-in √ See hotels and resorts in La Union here
- Learn how to surf
- Enjoy Urbiztondo Beach
- Watch the sunset
- Dinner
- Enjoy La Union's night scenes
- Back at the hotel
- Sleep
DAY 2 - TANGADAN FALLS, BARORO RIVER & LUNA [ SEE RATES & AVAILABILITY ]
- Breakfast at the resort
- Proceed to San Gabriel, La Union
- Arrival at San Gabriel Plaza, Register
- Proceed to Tangadan Falls via Jeep
- Trek to Tangadan Falls
- Arrival at Tangadan Falls
- Enjoy free time swimming and explore the area
- Departure from Tangadan Falls
- Arrival San Gabriel Plaza
- Proceed to Riverfarm and Seafood Restaurant in Bacnotan
- Lunch
- Experiencing fishing or River Cruise
- Proceed to Baluarte Watch Tower in Luna
- Arrival at Baluarte Watch Tower, explore and take photos
- Stroll along the Pebble Beach
- Watch the sunset
- Departure from Luna
- Back at the hotel/resort
- Dinner
- Sleep
DAY 3 - LA UNION SOUTH TOUR [ SEE RATES & AVAILABILITY ]
- Breakfast at the hotel/resort
- Hotel/resort pick-up (start of the tour)
- Proceed to Bagulin - Kudal View Deck
- Arrival at Kudal View Deck
- Enjoy Kudal View Deck
- Proceed to Naguilian Silver Products Manufacturing
- Arrival at Naguilian Silver Products Manufacturing
- Witness first hand how a silver jewelry is being made
- Proceed to Ciano Umok in Bauang, La Union
- Art appreciation at Ciano Umok
- Proceed to Agoo Eco-Fun World
- Enjoy Agoo Eco-Fun World
- Proceed to The Farm Agoo La Union for lunch
- Enjoy a sumptuous Ilocano Lunch
- Proceed to Bauang Grape Farm
- Taste the freshly picked grapes directly from its branch (Pick & Eat experience)
- Proceed to Thunderbird Resort at Poro Point (Optional)
- Arrival at Thunderbird Resort
- Proceed to Poro Point Baywalk
- Enjoy the sunset at the baywalk
- Back to the hotel/resort
- Dinner
- Sleep
DAY 4 - LA UNION NORTH TOUR [ SEE RATES & AVAILABILITY ]
- Breakfast at the resort
- Hotel/Resort pick-up (start of tour)
- Proceed to Bangar Abel Weaving
- Arrival at Bangar Abel Weaving
- Experience Abel Weaving or watch the locals do the actual weaving of Abel
- Proceed to Nacionales Special Royal Bibingka
- Arrival at Nacionales Bibingka and have a taste of the authentic royal bibingka of La Union
- Proceed to Baluarte Watch Tower in Luna, La Union
- Arrival at Baluarte. Explore the Pebble Beach and take some instagrammable photos of you at the Watch Tower
- Proceed to Bahay na Bato or Bato de Luna which is just few minutes away from Baluarte.
- Proceed to Immuki Island
- Arrival at Brgy. Paraoir Barangay Hall in Balaoan for registration to the island
- Proceed to the island and enjoy its pristine beauty while BAMBOO RAFTING around the SEA URCHIN FARM & SEA GARDEN PROJECT.
- Sumptuous seafood lunch (Fish, Sea Urchin, Rice and Bottled Water) while on the raft
- Proceed to the Man-Made Forest and experience nature at its best
- Proceed to San Juan Pottery, with running tour along Darigayos Cove
- Arrival at San Juan Pottery
- Pottery making (optional)
- Proceed to San Juan Urbiztondo Beach and relax while walking along the seashore
- Back to the hotel/resort
- Dinner
- Sleep
DAY 5 - MA-CHO TEMPLE, HALO-HALO DE ILOKO & DEPARTURE
- Breakfast at the resort/hotel
- Enjoy the hotel/resort facilities
- Check-out
- Visit Ma-Cho Temple
- Lunch at Halo-halo de Iloko
- Visit Pagoda Hill
- Departure
6D/5N OR MORE: Sample La Union Itinerary (6 Days and 5 Nights or More)
If you could stay more days in La Union, you could also do a pilgrimage tour, enjoy the beaches in Bauang, explore San Fernando City, or go on a Aqua Farm Tour.
- Aqua Farm Tour in La Union - Get a glimpse of La Union’s farm life with this interactive aqua farm day tour!
- Serenity Beach Retreat in La Union - Reset your mind, body, and soul with this yoga & healing retreat in La Union that seamlessly fuses work-life elements.
- Beachiserapi in San Juan, La Union - Reconnect with your mind and body with Beachiserapi, an ideal beach healing activity which involves walking along the beach, coupled with yoga to relieve your anxiety and stress.
- San Fernando City Tour - Explore the city of San Fernando, La Union and be mesmerized by its historical, natural, and beach-side wonders!
- La Union Pilgrimage Tour - Go on a spiritual journey and discover La Union’s pilgrimage sites with a full-day tour!
TRAVEL TIP: For ease and convenience, you may book your Manila to San Juan, La Union bus tickets in advance and choose between Pasay or Cubao as your terminal pick-up or drop-off. You may also book and reserve online a one-way or roundtrip bus tickets ahead of time.
These are just sample La Union Itineraries that you could follow in creating your own itinerary. Feel free to adjust it depending on the things you want to do and activities you want to experience in La Union. Also, please adjust it depending on your arrival and departure times.
For more travel tips, top things to do in La Union, tourist spots, recommended hotels and beach resorts, please check out my LA UNION TRAVEL GUIDE BLOG FOR FIRST-TIMERS.
WHERE TO STAY IN LA UNION? Check out this list of Best Hotels and Beach Resorts in La Union!
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