The quaint town of Conner can be found the southern part of the province, skirting the boundary that separates Apayao from Cagayan and Kalinga. Every harvest season, the municipality olds the Panagbunga Festival, a Panksgiving celebration originally arted by Ireneo Ortega, a Vietnam- Taned farmer and owner of the first and biggest fruit farm in Conner He successfully cultivates various local and exotic fruits such as cacao, coffee, dragonfruit, mangosteen, and durian. The festival is then officially adopted by the local government in 2011 Apayao State College, a public institution that leads the research in the fields of forestry and agriculture in the province. can also be found here ASC Museum resides in this college. It maintains a collection of artefacts that reflect the history of the Cordilleras.
The fastest way to get to Apayao is to book a flight with Philippine Airlines or Cebu Pacific to Laoag City or Tuguegarao City (around 1 hr), Both airports have vans and jeepneys bound for Luna, Apayao. A more affordable way is to take a bus to Apayao through any of the bus lines below.
Manila to Luna bus lines: Rivera Transit, RCJ Lines. Northstar, and Florida
Manila to Tuguegarao City: Victory Liner. Baliwag Transit, Dagupan Bus, Auto Bus, and Genesis
Tuguegarao City to Flora: Ballesteros Liner, FTODA Van and Cabulisan Bus Line
Baguio City to Conner: GL Transit
Baguio City to Pudtol: Gabriel Transit
Tuguegarao City to Kabugao: Bros Liner, KATODA Van, and Young Brothers
Tuguegarao City to Pudtol: PUTODA Van and Chona Patrick Bus Line
Tuguegarao City to Conner: COTODA Van and G. Bros Liner
Getting around Apayao is a bit trickier because public transportation is limited. You can opt to negotiate with tricycle and motorcycle operators in the area. If traveling in groups. renting a car or a van from Laoag, Tuguegarao, or Apayao is the most convenient option.