Top Tourist Spots in Kalinga [And How To Get There]

Sometimes with all the different islands in the Philippines and the provinces within it, it is possible to overlook some places which are actually great destinations for vacation or adventure trips. A province that has been overlooked by many travelers is Kalinga Province. The fun adventures of both natural and cultural experiences here are one of a kind. Learn about the tourist spots in Kalinga, so you can go here and share the experience you had with your friends in discovering a hidden gem in Luzon.

Must-Visit Tourist Spots in Kalinga, Philippines

Tinglayan Village

The village of Tinglayan is a municipality in Kalinga where Buscalan village, is the home of the last Kalinga mambabatok, or also known as a traditional tattoo artist, Whang-Od. If that is not enough for you to want to stop by here, then maybe seeing the mountains of Tinglayan will. Seeing a mountain that has not been overrun by malls and houses, but instead covered by green trees is a pleasant sight.

Balbalasang National Park

Behold the raw and pure beauty of Mother Nature, this park will surprise you on how much wonders this world really has. The diverse flora and fauna here is unlike any other. From every angle you look, you will see rich vegetation growing and if you look even closer, you will see some animals around the area. You can get to see different bird species as well.

Chico River

Get your brave faces on and gather up some courage to try out something that will get your adrenaline going! Chico river is more than just a river where you can go swimming and relax, the most famous activity that can be done here is white water rafting. Those who have gone to the province will never miss out on going to this tourist spot in Kalinga because it is such an accelerating experience.

Lubo and Mangali Rice Terraces

See the horizons at a place that will make you marvel at the greatness of the hardwork, determination, and preciseness of men. The Lubo and Mangali Rice terraces look like they are a stage right on the slopes of the mountains, waiting for the sunlight to hit them just to give you a breathtaking view of the thriving vegetation.

Buaya Caves

There is no need to panic when you are going here, you will not see or have any encounters of any crocodiles. But, what you will see is the formations of stalagmites and stalactites that create this cave and understand what makes it a natural treasure. But Buaya caves is more than just a single cave, it is actually many interconnected caves.

Elephant Hill

The caves and rivers you will see here are astonishing, that is true. But, one thing that you will not usually in other places that you will see and is considered as a tourist spot in Kalinga are the remains of an elephant. Elephants aren’t common in the country, so finding its remains is quite a discovery that it has become a tourist attraction already.

How to get to Kalinga

There are different ways to travel to Kalinga province from Metro Manila. The easiest way to go is to travel from Manila to Bontoc by bus and take a jeep or bus from Bontoc to Kalinga. If you are going to see Whang-Od, we have made a comprehensive guide you can refer to below.

If you prefer to travel via Tabuk, Kalinga, the Victory Liner bus schedule is listed below. The fare is Php800+ for a regular aircon and more than Php1,000 for a first class bus.

Kamias to Tabuk bus schedule: Daily at 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM
Sampaloc to Tabuk bus schedule: Daily 9:45 PM

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