Overview
Tabuk is the capital of Kalinga province in the Luzon Cordilleras, serving as a strategic junction connecting northern Kalinga, Apayao, Abra, Cagayan, and Mountain Province. The city is best known as the launch point for whitewater rafting adventures on the Chico River, which runs through the Cordillera highlands.
Budget Travel · Culture · Day Trips · Nature · Transit Hub
Before you go
Accommodation
Homestays in Naneng offer cultural immersion with Kalinga village communities.
Activities
Chico River whitewater rafting is the primary adventure activity available near Tabuk.
Safety
Police checkpoints are common; avoid any involvement with marijuana cultivation which is illegal and prevalent in upland Kalinga areas.
Transport
Victory Liner buses run daily from Manila to Tabuk with terminals in Bulanao and Dagupan Oestre.