Found at the northernmost part of Apayao, Calanasan features the limestone mountain Mt. Kilang. Standing at 1,656m, the mountain is the town’s 2nd highest point. It is particularly breathtaking to witness at dawn when sea of clouds rolls in and envelops the summit. Also dubbed the “home of the giants”, the town cradles the mighty Philippine eagle, the towering lauan trees, and the giant rafflesia flower. Don’t leave without tasting the local smoked meats and the bamboo-cooked sinursur. One notable fact about this place is that it’s the hometown of Apayao’s founding father, the late Elias K. Bulut. He pushed for the separation of the conflicting Kalinga-Apayao in 1995.
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: Florida and Cotoda Van
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: Florida and COTODA Van
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.