Nurse Edythe’s Sea Turtle Preserve

The primary mission of the Tuk Tuk is to create sustainable, local employment opportunities and to improve food security for our remote fishing village.

Christmas at the Tuk Tuk

No matter what time of the year you decide to visit us, when your family enjoys the Tuk Tuk, you are helping our neighboring families get to enjoy the Tuk Tuk too.

Our annual Christmas dinner party has been entertaining approximately 600 of our neighbors since 2019. The party is followed up with a food delivery to approximately 265 households. Just prior to the party, medical, dental and vision check ups are available courtesy of our dear friends at the Rotary Club of Vigan in partnership with numerous "Secret Santas" from Northern California.

Attention Santa’s Helpers:
Interested in helping Santa buy rice, canned foods, medicine and toys?
If so, here’s a Venmo link to Santa’s business agent, Frank Gayaldo:

“When you drink the water, don’t forget who dug the well”.
- ancient Chinese proverb

The Tuk Tuk Inn by the Sea is located on several hectares of the ancestral property of the late and great Nurse Edythe.

Like so many Filipino oversea workers, Edythe received her nurse training in the Philippines and then went to work in the United States of America. After achieving the American Dream, she never forgot where she came from. Although her life was cut short by brain cancer in 2019, her legacy of service above self continues.

Interview with a Master capiz seashell window maker and his son

Turtle Room

Santa’s Room

Our Premium Rooms

Room Features:
• Accommodates 2 adults + up to 3 children
• Detached but private bathroom
• Starlink Wi-Fi
• Remote-controlled air-conditioning
• 1 remote-controlled ceiling fan
• Private access to the fourth-floor view deck
• Unobstructed coastal sunrise and sunset views

Just outside your door:
A large, covered rooftop gazebo with a wraparound bar counter—perfect for coffee, cocktails, or soaking in the breeze. Shaded, elevated, and peaceful, it feels like your own sky-high lounge above the sea.

Room Features:
• 1 king bed + optional queen mattress
• In-room mini museum with historic artifacts
• Private bathroom with hot and cold water
• Starlink Wi-Fi
• Remote-controlled air-conditioning
• 3 ceiling fans
• Garden views with graceful coconut trees and soft ocean garden light
(Note: Not recommended for families with small children due to fragile antiques)

Room Features:
• 2 king beds, 1 sleeper sofa, and optional queen mattress
• Fits up to 6 guests
• 63 sqm (678 sq ft)—nearly double a standard hotel room
• Private bathroom with hot and cold water
• Starlink Wi-Fi
• Remote-controlled Carrier air-conditioning
• 3 ceiling fans for full-room circulation
• Garden views with partial ocean glimpses

Our signature room—and the heart of our turtle sanctuary.
Spacious and serene, the Turtle Room is perfect for families or close groups looking to relax in comfort. Watch filtered ocean light drift through lush greenery while enjoying plenty of space to spread out and settle in.

All rooms have a private bathroom, hot and cold water and AC. We currently do not offer WiFi and the rooms do not have television sets. We currently do not have a generator, and depending on weather, electricity occasionally can be an issue. We offer battery light and battery fans as back up.

A rooftop hideaway with the best and highest ocean views in the region.
Perched on the third floor of a hillside inn, Santa’s Room offers unmatched elevation and panoramic views of the West Philippine Sea. It’s a serene and scenic retreat ideal for couples or small families looking for privacy and perspective.

Sweet, quiet, and unlike anywhere else.
Designed for couples or solo travelers, the Sugar Room is both restful and culturally rich. It features a curated display of antique pottery from the Manila Galleon era and a centuries-old sugar crusher carved from malabe wood.

Sugar Room

Those whom come from Manila via PARTAS bus should exit at Vigan. This is an approximate 8 hour ride. The Tuk Tuk offers free Vigan bus pick up and/or drop off for our guests.

How to get here

While only fifteen minutes away from the UNESCO World Heritage Site City of Vigan, (and even closer to an excellent hospital), the Tuk Tuk is a very unique, quiet and private beachfront paradise.

Currently the closest regional commercial airport is in Laoag (LAO) Both Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific offer one hour daily flights from Manila (MNL) for approximately $100 USD one way.

The Tuk Tuk is located 1.5 hours south of LAO by car.

LAO does not offer a robust taxi service, so we strongly recommend contacting us in advance for our private car pick up service. We charge $60 USD one way to pick up one to four guests. For larger parties, call us for quote.

Stay tuned as Vigan will be expanding their airport soon!

For those traveling in a group of five to 10 guests, a private van service is a great way to come. Contact us for a recommended provider and up to date quote.

Mr Bachuchu

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