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About Northern Island

Built in Batanes, and built for meaningful journeys.

Northern Island Travel & Tours is a locally based travel and events company in Batanes organizing tours, coordinating destination weddings, and supporting local families through community-based tourism.

About Us

A local team you can trust

Northern Island Travel and Tours is a locally based travel and events company in Batanes, specializing in curated tours, destination weddings, and intimate celebrations. We design experiences that respect local culture, prioritize comfort, and adapt to Batanes’ unique pace and weather.

We work closely with local drivers, coordinators, accommodations, creatives, and suppliers, so every booking supports real livelihoods in the community. When you travel or celebrate with us, you’re not only creating memories, you’re helping sustain local families and community-based tourism across Batanes.

Locally rooted

Guided by local knowledge and Batanes-based support.

Thoughtful pacing

Photo-ready stops with comfort and flexibility.

Clear coordination

Honest communication and organized planning.

Community impact

Your booking supports local families and partners.

Our Story

A leap of faith that became a legacy

Northern Island Travel and Tours began as a locally rooted travel agency in Batanes, created to help visitors experience the islands with care, authenticity, and respect for the community.

The turning point came when the founder,

Maricel Alcantara Agana with her son Anthony Alcantara
Northern Island Travel & Tours family moment
Northern Island Travel & Tours wedding coordination

A Personal Note

Built by a mother’s courage, carried by family

This company exists because of a mother who chose to take a leap of faith when her son was about to enter college. What started as a way to support family needs eventually became a business that now supports many families across Batanes.

I am Anthony Alcantara, son of the founder. This project is my way of saying thank you to my mother, Maricel Alcantara Agana for her sacrifices, her strength, and for giving us a life built on love, dignity, and hard work.

When you book with us, you’re not just choosing a service you’re supporting a family-driven business that feeds households, uplifts local partners, and keeps opportunities alive in Batanes.

Maricel Alcantara Agana, faced a defining moment: preparing her son for college. With determination and faith, she expanded into wedding coordination, a leap of faith that eventually helped her family live with stability, dignity, and hope.

I am Anthony Alcantara, son of the founder, and this project is my way of saying thank you. Thank you, Ma for your sacrifice, your strength, and for giving us my siblings the best life you could. It may not be perfect, but with you, it is always perfect.

Today, the work continues, not only to create unforgettable journeys and celebrations, but also to support the local families and partners who make every experience possible.

Travel with purpose, and celebrate with heart

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