Private Multi-Day Tour · Cordillera, Kalinga

Private Buscalan
3D2N Tour

Trek into the mountains of Kalinga to Buscalan, home of the legendary mambabatok Apo Whang-Od and the centuries-old art of hand-tapped tattooing. This private 3-day, 2-night tour takes you from Manila straight to the village, with a local guide, accommodation, and all logistics handled for you.

Departing the night before your tour date, you’ll arrive ready to trek, meet the villagers, and — if availability allows — get inked by Apo Whang-Od herself.

Duration
3 Days, 2 NightsDeparts 10:00 PM Night Before
Pick-Up
10:00 PMHotel in Metro Manila
Tour Type
Private Guided Tour
Perfect For
Tattoo EnthusiastsCouples · Small Groups
Transportation
Private VanRoundtrip from Manila
Languages
English

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Buscalan 3D2N Tour

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Departs
10:00 PM · Night Before
Pick-Up
Your Hotel · Metro Manila
Group Size
Private (Your Group Only)
Includes
Transport · Guide · Accommodation
6 Meals · All Registration & Tourism Fees
Language
English
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Tour Itinerary

This tour departs the night before your tour date so you can arrive at the Buscalan jump-off by morning and make the most of your time in the village.

Day 0 — Departure Night
10:00 PM
Hotel pick-up in Metro Manila
Overnight
Overnight travel by private van to Buscalan, Kalinga

Day 1 — Arrival & Trek
Morning
Arrive at the Buscalan jump-off point
Trek
Trek to Buscalan village with your local guide
Lunch
Lunch upon arrival in the village
Afternoon
Rest and free time to settle in

Day 2 — Tattoo Day
Breakfast
Breakfast at your accommodation in Buscalan
Morning
Meet and greet with the villagers
Tattoo
Tattoo session with Buscalan artists
Optional
Signature tattoo from Apo Whang-Od, subject to her availability
Afternoon
Free time to roam around the village

Day 3 — Return to Manila
Breakfast
Breakfast at your accommodation in Buscalan
Morning
Free time until check-out
Midday
Trek back to the jump-off point and travel to Manila
Evening
Drop-off at your hotel in Metro Manila

What’s Included & Not Included

✔ What’s Included

• Roundtrip private transportation
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Metro Manila
• English-speaking guide
• Six (6) meals
• All registration fees
• All tourism and environmental fees

✗ Not Included

• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
• Tattoo fee
• Personal expenses

Good to Know Before You Go

Buscalan accommodations are basic with simple amenities — no luxury options are available in the village.

Restrooms may be shared, depending on room availability at the accommodation.

Mobile signal is limited to none in most areas of Buscalan.

Pack light for easier trekking to and from the accommodation in the village.

Activities involve trekking and uneven terrain. Guests should be physically prepared and wear proper footwear.

Why This Tour?

Buscalan is home to Apo Whang-Od, the oldest and most renowned mambabatok (traditional tattoo artist) in the Philippines, and the village she has put on the map for travelers from around the world. This private tour gives you the time and guidance to trek in, experience village life, and take part in a tattooing tradition that goes back generations — without rushing the journey.

Tattoo Enthusiasts
Adventure Travelers
Couples
Small Groups
Cultural Travelers

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