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Major city · Philippines

Tabuk, KalingaTabuk

Spend 1–2 days in Tabuk for white‑water rafting, heritage village and local markets; arrive via Tuguegarao airport or bus.

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Tabuk is the provincial capital of Kalinga, a gateway to Cordillera culture and adventure sports. Most attractions are a short drive from the town centre, so a single day covers rafting, Naneng Heritage Village and the market, with a second day for nearby tunnels or river dam views.

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Weather
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Currency
PHP
Best months
Dec–May (dry season)
avoid Jun–Nov (rainy season, road closures possible)
Airport
TUG
Nights
1–2
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  • Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
  • Philippines ↗Complete the free eTravel registration on the official government site within 72 hours before arrival; ignore lookalike sites that charge.
  • Philippines ↗Typhoon season runs roughly June to November: flights and boats are cancelled at short notice; buy flexible tickets and keep a spare day.
  • Philippines ↗Carry pesos in small notes; many stalls, jeepneys and taxis are cash-only.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Tabuk, Kalinga117 ▾
  • Police117
  • Fire and ambulance117
  • National emergency911

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Tabuk, Kalinga, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Budget bedHomestay room, a night, per person₱600 (≈ US$11)
  • Mid-range bedStandard hotel room (double), a night, per room₱1,800 (≈ US$35)
  • High-end bedStandard hotel room (double), a night, per room₱2,500 (≈ US$45)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱800 (≈ US$15) · Mid ₱1,500 (≈ US$30) · High ₱2,500 (≈ US$45)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Chico River white‑water raftingNaneng Heritage VillagePatiking TunnelLocal Kalinga handicrafts
Airports
TUG Tuguegarao Airport (1–2 h drive north via provincial road)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  5. May

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Nov. Month by month →

Warmest May (33°C (91°F)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Tabuk, Kalinga: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

2 rd

Feb

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

2 rd

Mar

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

3 rd

Apr

32°C (90°F)

22°C (72°F)

4 rd

May

33°C (91°F)

23°C (73°F)

5 rd

Jun

31°C (88°F)

23°C (73°F)

12 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

13 rd

Aug

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

13 rd

Sep

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

12 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

9 rd

Nov

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

5 rd

Dec

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

3 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Tricycles are the main intra‑town transport; hire by the hour or per trip. For attractions outside town, hire a van or rent a motorbike (check local licences).

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Patiking Tunnel

go

Door to door: ≈45 min round trip

Hire van from Bulanao, 30 min drive

Scenic rock tunnel along Chico River road

Chico River Dam viewdeck

go

Door to door: ≈40 min round trip

Drive from Tabuk, 20 min

Panoramic view of the dam and valley

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Golden Berries Hotel and Convention Center

Central Bulanao, basic rooms, suitable for short stays

Davidson Hotel

Bulanao Norte, budget option

Grand Zion Garden Resort Hotel

Bulanao, garden setting, easy access to market

Homestays in Naneng

Community‑run, cultural immersion

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₱800–₱1,200 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
Mid
₱1,200–₱2,000 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
High
₱2,000 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Standard hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × ₱1,800₱1,800
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₱1,500₱3,000
Victory Liner bus Manila‑Tabuk (one‑way)2 × ₱1,200 · check schedule₱2,400
Tricycle ride within town (per trip)2 × ₱50 · check₱100
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₱730
Trip total≈ ₱4,015 per person per day, bed included₱8,030≈ US$150

2026 estimate in PHP; flights and inter‑island ferries excluded.

Prices of common things

Meal at Ethnic Bothique Café (local dish)₱150–₱250 (≈ US$3–5)
Bottle of local gin₱120–₱180 (≈ US$3–4)
Tricycle ride (short distance)₱30–₱60 (≈ US$1–2)
White‑water rafting (half‑day)₱1,200–₱1,800 (≈ US$25–35)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe in town; main risk is police checkpoints on outbound roads—keep ID handy and avoid illegal drug offers.
  • Police checkpoints on roads leaving Tabuk; carry ID and avoid any drug‑related offers.
  • Roads can be washed out during heavy rains; verify access to Chico River Dam viewdeck.

Emergency numbers

Police
117
Fire and ambulance
117
National emergency
911

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Emergency

  • Police117
  • Fire and ambulance117

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Manila → Tabuk (Victory Liner): about ₱1,200 (≈ US$25) one‑way, 12–14 h (check)
  • Tricycle in Tabuk: ≈₱30–₱60 per short ride

Say or show

  • Pasensya na — Excuse me / Sorry (pa‑sen‑sya na)
  • Salamat — Thank you (sa‑la‑mat)
  • Tagpila? — How much? (tag‑pi‑la?)
  • Nasaan ang banyo? — Where is the bathroom? (na‑san ang ban‑yo?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tabuk, Kalinga. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Dec–May (dry season) · avoid Jun–Nov (rainy season, road closures possible) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add bus schedule details for Victory Liner (check times).
  2. Include motorbike rental options and price bands.

Meanwhile

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