Sabtang Island and Chavayan Village
About
Sabtang is where the old Batanes still lives. A faluwa boat takes you from Ivana Port to Sabtang, then a tricycle loops the island: Savidug and Chavayan villages with rows of old Ivatan stone houses and cogon roofs, the Chamantad-Tinyan viewpoint, Morong Beach with the Nakabuang Arch, and the Sabtang Lighthouse near the port. In Chavayan, some elders sell handmade vakul, the palm-fiber headgear Ivatan women wear against sun and rain. Be respectful: people live in these houses, so ask before taking photos of residents. The big lesson is timing. Boats leave Ivana from 6 to 7 AM, and trips back run only until about 2 to 3 PM depending on the weather, so start early and be at the Sabtang port by 2 PM, or stay overnight for a slower visit.
- Full day (or overnight)Time to spend
- March to May for calmer seas; take the first boat between 6 and 7 AMBest time to go
- About ₱200 per personSulit · Great value
- Tricycle from Basco to Ivana Port (about ₱220–250 one-way), then a 30–40 minute faluwa to San Vicente Port, Sabtang.Getting there
Why it’s gala-worthy
- Good for history trip, photo walk, adventure, family trip and barkada hangout
- Be respectful: people live in these houses, so ask before taking photos of residents.
- The big lesson is timing.
Know before you go
No parking needed; you leave vehicles on Batan Island. Tour tricycles wait at San Vicente Port.
The faluwa boat from Ivana is about ₱100 per person each way, and a tricycle tour of the whole island starts at about ₱800. An environmental fee is paid at the Sabtang tourism office on arrival. Chavayan and Savidug villages are free to walk.
In Chavayan, some elders sell handmade vakul, the palm-fiber headgear Ivatan women wear against sun and rain.
Where it is
Chavayan, Sabtang Island, Sabtang, Batanes
By commuteTricycle from Basco to Ivana Port (about ₱220–250 one-way), then a 30–40 minute faluwa to San Vicente Port, Sabtang. Register at the Sabtang tourism office, then hire a tricycle or jeep for the island loop.
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FAQ
Anong oras ang last trip pabalik?
Boats back to Ivana run until about 2 to 3 PM depending on the weather, so be at the Sabtang port by 2 PM.
Magkano ang gastos sa Sabtang?
About ₱100 per person each way for the faluwa and from about ₱800 for a tricycle tour of the island, plus the environmental fee paid at the tourism office on arrival.
Basa ba sa faluwa?
It can get a bit wet, so bring a waterproof bag for your phone and essentials. Trips depend on the weather.
Ano ang vakul?
A traditional Ivatan headgear woven from palm fiber. Some Chavayan elders sell handmade vakul as souvenirs.