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Welcome to Batanes. Our province is the Northermost and smallest province in the Philippine Republic. The province consists of 10 Islands, only 3 are inhabited which are Batan,Sabtang and Itbayat islands.Our Club will pave the way for an active mountaineering
activities in our islands.The province has 4 mountains most prominent is Mt. Iraya on the northside and Mt. Matarem on the south side.Both mountains has established trails to the
summits.There are 2 mountains in Itbayat island,Mt. Riposed and Mt. Korobonan. To date there is no established trails to both places. Our club will undergo aggressive steps to
paved the way to encourage mountaineers to discover the hidden beauty of this exotic island.We will send invitations by early next year 2010 as soon as we established trails to the said mountains. God Bless to All..
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BATANES: Extreme Adventure- SIAYAN ISLAND:
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BATANES: ITBAYAT MT. RIPUSED TREKKING/BACKPACKING & CAMPING
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Little Brandon- The little boy From Itbayat,Batanes
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BATANES: CLIMBAPALOOZA 2010
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ThumbnailAn invitation by Dr. Allan Sande of Itbayat District Hospital for Team Brandon. A gift to him on his wedding which he shared to us it time for our visit to Itbayat Island, Batanes. An encounter and escapade in a lifetime. This is dedicated to... more
Previous videos:
Jun 7-Batanes Siayan Island.wmv
May 31-Batanes Fascinating.wmv
Apr 14-BATANES: TIMELESS!
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On December 03,2009- Our group headed for Itbayat Island.The northernmost inhabited island of the Batanes group and the biggest coral island in the world. This is  the Chinapoliran Port: A one of a kind Experience! Not for the faint of... more
Previous blog entries:
Dec 28-ERIK WEIHENMAYER-Blind Adventurer
Dec 15-TO ALL OUR FELLOW MOUNTAINEERS: MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Nov 14-BATANES- A Honeymoon Video
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batanesmountaineers wrote on Nov 3, '11
planning on going to batanes SOLO. any suggestions?
No problem. Pls Contact Elmer at # 09215925583. We have a lodge exclusive for mountaineers at a very friendly budget.You can trek and climb or just walking around town. Ivatans are the most friendly folks you may ever meet.
Thanks for your inquiry.
William
Batanes Mountaineers
batanesmountaineers wrote on Nov 3, '11
samjudy said
do you have scheduled climb between feb 9-18, 2011 to mt iraya?thanks! what's the IT and price?
Feb is still winter in Batanes if you want to climb on that Month we can accomodate you, no problem.
Just text Elmer our climb coordinator for special request. Elmers's CP is 09215925583.
Thank You for your inquiry.

William
Batanes Mountaineers
ayelle01 wrote on Oct 12, '11
planning on going to batanes SOLO. any suggestions?
samjudy wrote on Sep 23, '11
sorry, i mean 2012
samjudy wrote on Sep 23, '11
do you have scheduled climb between feb 9-18, 2011 to mt iraya?thanks! what's the IT and price?
batanesmountaineers wrote on Apr 10, '11, edited on Apr 10, '11
10 April 2011

Batanes Tour Package

Tour package without airfare

3 Days 2 Nights Php 7,450.00/Head 2 pax
3 Days 2 Nights Php 5,750.00/Head 3 pax
3 Days 2 Nights Php 4,900.00/Head 4 pax

4 Days 3 Nights Php 9,550.00/Head 2 pax
4 Days 3 Nights Php 7,885.00/Head 3 pax
4 Days 3 Nights Php 6,800.00/Head 4 pax

5 Days 4 Nights Php 12,850.00/Head 2 pax
5 Days 4 Nights Php 9, 735.00/Head 3 pax
5 Days 4 Nights Php 8,835.00/Head 4 Pax


Inclusion of:

Hotel Accommodation (either of the 2 resorts below)
* Batanes Seaside
*Batanes Resort
Full Board Meals (Breakfasts,Lunches,Dinners)
Vans
Tour Guide Fee
Registration Fee
Environmental Fee
Tours ( Sabtang Island tours for 5 days 4 nights only)

Tour Package with airfare

3 Days 2 Nights Php 21,175.00/Head 2 pax
3 Days 2 Nights Php 19,500.00/Head 3-6 pax
3 Days 2 Nights Php 18,250.00/Head 7-10 pax

4 Days 3 Nights Php 24,350.00/Head 2 pax
4 Days 3 Nights Php 22,584.00/Head 3-6 pax
4 Days 3 Nights Php 20,530.00/Head 6-10 pax

5 Days 4 Nights Php 25,784.00/Head 2 pax
5 Days 4 Nights Php 22,984.00/Head 3-6 pax
5 Days 4 Nights Php 21,754.00/Head 7-10 pax

Inclusion of:

Roundtrip ticket via royal star
Vans
Full Board Meals (Breakfasts,Lunches,Dinners)
Hotel Accommodation (either of the 2 resorts below)
*Batanes Seaside
*Batanes Resort
Tours (For 5 days 4 nights sabtang island tours only)
Tour Guide Fee
Environmental Fee
Registration Fee

FUNDACION PACITA PACKAGE

3 Days 2 Nights Php 27,950.00/Head 2 pax
3 Days 2 Nights Php 24,650.00/Head 3-6 pax
3 Days 2 Nights Php 23,450.00/Head 7-10 pax

4 Days 3 Nights Php 35,350.00/Head 2 pax
4 Days 3 Nights Php 30,185.00/Head 3-6 pax
4 Days 3 Nights Php 28,250.00/Head 7-10 pax

You may contact the following numbers for more details and reservation +639053328700 / +639155274463 / +639217390410.
batanesmountaineers wrote on Feb 4, '11
BATANES SPECIAL SUMMER FLIGHTS
Starting March 04,2011- every Mondays to Fridays in conjuction with our mountain climbing open invitations, with our servicing agent Wilmer Adventures Tours and Travel based in Basco,Batanes,philippines.
For inquiries and reservations please call the following numbers:
846-5163 / 0917 8950378 /0927 8722228 /0921 5925583 /0915 5274463 /0921 7390410/ 093 98538803
batanesmountaineers wrote on Dec 20, '10
BATANES MOUNTAINEERING SOCIETY
2nd Floor, BMS LODGE
Babat Street,Bo. Kayvaluganan
Basco,Batanes,Philippines
Tel: 09217390410 : 09155274463
Email: batanes_mountaineer@yahoo.com
wtsbatanes@yahoo.com

OPEN CLIMB PACKAGE 2011: 4 Days -3 Nights
Minimum of 6 Guests:
MT. IRAYA AND MT MATAREM

Day: 01 ARRIVAL BASCO AIRPORT
Meet by coordinator, Check in at BMS Lodge
Orientation and Brunch at Lodge and rest.
Noon time to afternoon activity.(Options)
1. Half day Northern tour.- Valugan stone Beach,Japanese hill tunnel, tukon radar station.
2. Basco Idjang trek and Climb.
3. Basco town tour.Plaza, Capitol,Sto Domingo Church to Basco Lighthouse.
4. Biking tour around Basco and Valugan stone beach, Japanese tunnel and Tukon Radar station.
Note: Bicycle rentals not included.
Dinner at BMS Lodge.

Day:02 MT. IRAYA CLIMB
A 5 hours day Climb, depending on your pace.
Early breakfast at BMS Lodge. Assemble for the climb and trek to the Jump off.
6:00 AM Start of Climb at Jump off. Sitio Chawadi.
8:30 AM Expected arrival at Summit.Photoshoot and enjoy the view of Batan island.
9:10 AM Start of descent. ETA at BMS Campground 11:20 AM Rest and enjoy the view.
12Noon Lunch at campground. Picnic style. Photoshooting.
Rest of afternoon is free time.
Tour Options:
1. Join the Southern town tours.(very minimal fee)
2. Join the tour to Diura fountain of youth. (very minimal fee)
3.Join the Vayang hills and Nakamaya old Ivatan stone shaped burial grounds.(Fees very minimal)
6:00 PM Dinner at BMS Lodge. Rest for the Night.

Day: 03 MT. MATAREM CLIMB
A 5 hrs day climb, depending on pace.
Early breakfast at BMS Lodge. Assemble for the climb and ride Van for the town of San Vicente
and wait at jump off for other climbers.
7:00 AM expected start of trek from the town of San Vicente.Enjoy the breathtaking view of
Sabtang island and surrounding green pastureland and farms divided by hedgerows.
8:30 AM expected arrival at summit. Enjoy the view of Majestic Mt. Iraya on the North and
Marlboro country with Diura Lighthouse, the northern islands visible on a clear day.
Photoshooting and enjoy the crisp air and the view atop the narrow ridge top.
9:00 AM Expected start of descent. 11:00 AM expected arrival at San Vicente jump off site.
Rest and enjoy a quick walk at the beach and port of the town.


12:00 Noon Expexted departure fron San Vicente town towards Basco
enroute to white beach for quick stopover and Mahatao town
and to Marlboro Country.(Rakuh A Payaman)

1:00 PM Lunch at Marlboro Country waiting Hut. After lunch enjoy the view
and trek towards the hills and view the coastlines of Diura and
Valugan stone beach of Basco.
See the horses, cows and carabao freely roaming on the pastureland.
The hedgerows neatly aligned dividing farms from the hills of Mahatao town
all the way towards Basco on the foot of Mt Iraya.
3:00PM Expected departure towards Basco town enroute a quick stop for photoshoot
at Chawa view deck. Enjoy the sea breeze and view the continous rugged
coastlines towards the southern towns and the vast China sea.
4:00 Pm Expected departure and rest at your hotel .

6:00 PM Dinner is served and socializing. Enjoy and upload your pictures.Update
friends on Facebook with free Wi-Fi compliments of BMS Lodge.
Options: After Dinner free time. Time to tour Basco town in the evening.
Rest and enjoy the Evening!!

Day: 04 BASCO DEPARTURE
5:30 AM Check out time.Coordinator will check your baggages in at the airport
while enjoying your breakfast.

Rate per person for Min. of 6 guest: Php 4,980.00:
Inclusive of Accomodations,Land Transport,Fees and permits.
Not included: Airfare,terminal fees ,optional tours,bicycle rental and tips.

Note: If you take advantage of staying at our campground and pitch your own tent
backpacking style, the entrance fee is only Php 350.00 per day.
e-mail us for more informations.

If you choose to substitute 1 mountain climb with our Rakuh a Danum trail
trek (Mt Iraya Water Source) Please let us know before hand.

If you wish to extend beyond the 4 days stay, please e-mail us for the
fees and rates.

Attn: Mr William Antonio, Chairman, Batanes Mountaineering Society


Note: All tours and travel Arrangements of Batanes Mountaineering Society is handled by
Wilmer Adventure Tours and Travel
E-mail: wtsbatanes@yahoo.com


*****WE WELCOME YOU TO OUR ISLANDS OF BATANES*****
***Take nothing but Pictures,Kill Nothing but Time,Leave nothing but Footprints****









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batanesmountaineers wrote on Sep 10, '10
yes we have just email us for specifics. Thnks, william/batanes mountaineers
lordkanocifer wrote on Sep 10, '10
sir, ask lng po if ou have activities this coming oct or nov 2010. thanks
batanesmountaineers wrote on Aug 26, '10, edited on Aug 26, '10
@mcdon84..pls add me sa ym we will chat and give you details. Thanks, william//batanesmountaineers
batanes_mountaineer@yahoo.com email
ym is batanes_mountaineer
mcdon84 wrote on Aug 26, '10
hi, can you recommend a guide for Mt. Riposed or Korobonan, we might be in Itbayat on Tue-Wed (Aug 31-Sept1) thanks.
batanesmountaineers wrote on Aug 16, '10
TO ALL MY FELLOW MOUNTAINEERS: WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS AND INQUIRIES FOR BATANES ADVENTURE TOURS,MOUNTAIN CLIMBING PACKAGES AND INTERISLAND ESCAPADES FOR 2011.
WE STILL HAVE PACKAGES FOR THE COMING SMALL SUMMER WHICH IS FROM 3RD WEEK OF SEPTEMBER THRU OCTOBER AND WINTER IN BATANES PACKAGE FOR DECEMBER THRU FEBRUARY 2011. PLS PM US OR EMAIL US AT: batanes_mountaineer@yahoo.com,wtsbatanes@yahoo.com or batanesadventures@yahoo.com.Thanks and God Bless!
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batanesmountaineers wrote on Jun 16, '10
@anna- Thank you very much. Hoping you will return soon.Please let us know ahead when you do so we bring to places where nature is at its best..unspoiled beaches and towering sea cliffs you have never seeen in a life time...William//Batanes Mountaineers
fartygirl wrote on Jun 15, '10
hi! ganda ng pics. namis ko lang batanes. i can say sobrang bait ng mga taga batanes...... as in super. sad to say nd kmi umakyat.... gala lang s batan at sabtang. nkakatuwa kcng mkita ung mga pix nyo. mas lalo kong naaalala ung ktahimikan s lugar nyo. SUPER GANDA...... Hope marami kaung mguide s batanes.....
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