The Dos Hermanos Islands are two rock formations located off the northern coast of Maira-ira Point in Pagupud, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. The twin islands are often visited by tourists, and are a natural landmark of Pagudpud.
Dos Hermanos is easily accessible offshore islands with great snorkelling. Local legend claims the islands are the remains of two sibling fishermen lost at sea
Dos Hermanos" or "Two Brothers" islands. This is a wonderful place to soak up the beauty of Pagudpud! Sand, waves for surfing, plenty of seafood, little huts to hangout. The more relaxed area just past Blue Lagoon.
How to get to Ilocos Norte:
by air: Laoag International Airport, making it more accessible to local and international travelers.
PAL Express, from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to Laoag Airport once a day every Mondays to Thursdays, and twice daily from Friday to Sunday. Travel time from Manila to Laoag is about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Or, you can fly straight to Clark International Airport in Clark, Pampanga, then board a bus from Dau Terminal to Laoag. Travel time by bus from Dau to Laoag is about 4 to 6 hours.
By Land: Laoag is about 487km from Manila, and it takes an average of 10 hours to travel to the city.
Private Car From Manila: Private car or hire a private van. The fastest way to drive to Laoag is via the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), then take the exit to SCTEX/Clark Airport.
Follow the signs for Tarlac/Baguio/TPLEX, continue onto the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway, and traverse the Mac Arthur Highway to get to the city. Total driving time from Manila to Laoag is about 8 hours.
By Bus from Manila: GV Florida Transport buses depart from Sampaloc, Manila terminal to Laoag every four hours daily. Partas Bus Line also has daily trips to Laoag from Cubao, Quezon City.
Choose from a regular aircon, luxury, and super deluxe bus. From the bus terminal, you can catch a jeepney or taxi to your hotel, or to other towns and cities near Laoag.
From Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, take the Pan-Philippine Highway/AH26 heading north-east. Once you reach the Barangay Balaoi welcome sign, make a left turn then drive straight ahead. You will pass by Bantay Abot Cave, Hannah’s Beach Resort, and Casa Consuelo. Your drop-off point is the beach resorts along the Blue Lagoon.
General information: Address: Maira-ira Point, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte
Domestic tourists coming from Luzon can only enter Laoag via its Badoc and Pagudpud gateways, including the Laoag International Airport (LAO), The visitors’ assistance centers in these provincial borders can only process the arrival of tourists from 6 AM to 10 AM only.
Where to Stay in Laoag
Fort Ilocandia Resort Hotel
Java Hotel
Vybe Hotel
Viven Hotel
Casa de Renzo Hotel
People’s Inn
Farm Side Hotel
