Private Tour
Banaue & Batad UNESCO 3days 2 nights Tour ( Private Group Tour Max 6 Travelers)
Overview
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72 hours
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The Banaue Rice Terraces are a breathtaking testament to human ingenuity and harmony with nature. Carved into the mountains of the Cordilleras by the Ifugao people. These terraces are often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World” and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rising to about 1,500 meters above sea level, they stand as living proof of sustainable farming and timeless tradition.
Our Private Tour offers an intimate experience, limited to a maximum of six guests, with comfortable private transportation from Manila.
For over 15 years, our company has specialized in journeys to the north, guiding travelers through the highlands with care and respect. More than just sightseeing, our advocacy is to support the mountain communities by creating meaningful encounters between visitors and locals. In this way, your journey becomes not only memorable and enjoyable, but also part of something larger — sustaining culture, connection, and community.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
2 nights Accommodation
Round-trip Private Air-conditioned van with English speaking driver. Maximum 6 Persons per tour
English Speaking Guide
Private Jeepney Ride to Batad
Department of Tourism Accredited Local Guide
Gratuities
Lunches and Dinners
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Travel to Banaue Ifugao via Private Transportation
Accommodations
Overnight in Banaue Homestay Bed & Breakfast (private room)
Banaue Rice Terraces Hiking Tours
Day 1: Departure from Manila to Banaue, Ifugao (420 km | 9–10 hours drive) Your journey to the mountains begins early in the morning. At 5:30–6:00 AM, our driver will pick you up from your residence. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic drive as we traverse different cities and provinces on the way to Banaue. Along the route, we will stop 2–3 times for breaks and enjoy a hearty lunch at a local restaurant — a first taste of the flavors of the north. By afternoon, we’ll arrive at the Banaue Viewpoint Terraces. Here, you’ll stand before the legendary 2,000-year-old rice terraces, hand-carved by the Ifugao people into the Cordillera mountainsides. Often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World” and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the terraces rise about 1,500 meters above sea level of rugged mountain landscape. After visiting the viewpoint, we will continue to your accommodation in Banaue, where you can rest and prepare for the days ahead in the highlands.
Discover of Batad Rice Terraces a Unesco world heritage and Tappia WaterFalls
Accommodations
1 night in Batad Village Simons Inn (Private Room)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Batad Rice Terraces
Day 2: Discovery of Banaue – Batad Village Begin your morning at 7:00 AM with breakfast overlooking the Banaue Rice Terraces, a serene backdrop to start your day. At 8:00 AM, your guide will meet you for a ride on your private jeepney, the classic mountain vehicle. Along the way, we’ll pause at two village viewpoints for photos of grandeur landscapes. around 9:00 AM, we’ll reach the end of the road. a 15minute walk to Batad Village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the dramatic amphitheater Batad Rice Terraces. After settling into your accommodation, prepare for a full day of discovery. we will continue with a guided trek through the rice paddies, climbing toward the highest viewpoint for the most breathtaking panorama of Batad. The journey then leads us further to Tappiya Waterfalls, where you relax with a swim beneath its cascading waters. By 2:00 PM, we hike back to the village and back to your accommodation. The rest of the afternoon and evening are yours to savor.
Batad to Manila
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Banaue Rice Terraces Hiking Tours
Day 3: Batad – Banaue – Manila Wake up early to the quiet beauty of Batad. At 6:30 AM, enjoy breakfast and coffee with sweeping views of the terraces — a final moment to take in the stillness of the mountains. By 7:30 AM, begin your walk back to the end of the road, where your jeepney awaits for the ride to Banaue. Along the way, take one last look at the timeless rice terraces — a farewell to a landscape carved by hand, spirit, and centuries of tradition. At 9:00 AM, we arrive in Banaue, where you will meet your private transportation. Here, we say goodbye to our local guide and begin the long journey back to Manila. After a full day’s drive, we arrive in the city by 6:30 PM. You will be dropped off at your hotel, marking the end of our service — and the beginning of your memories of the Cordillera highlands, a journey that lingers long after the roads are left behind.
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Banaue & Batad UNESCO 3days 2 nights Tour ( Private Group Tour Max 6 Travelers)
Pickup included
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It's like seeing the Ifugao Rice Terraces with your best mates
Jeff W,
Oct 15, 2024
- Viator
5.00If you're short on time while in Manila but want to take in the wonders of the Ifugao Rice Terraces, then this is the tour for you. We cannot say enough about the team of people who looked after us – from Edmond who drove us from Manila to Banaue and back again, Michael who expertly piloted his Jeepney from Banaue to Batad and back again, Jonathan our guide extraordinaire and took us into the rice terraces themselves, Beatrice who looked after us at her homestay in Banaue, and Simon, who did the same with the help of his daughter in Batad. I am mentioning these people by name because I feel like we became good friends with all of them. And behind the scenes, making sure everything was ok, was JP. He checked on us regularly via WhatsApp (before, during and after), which was so appreciated. And then to the tour itself! We got to see the rice terraces of Banaue (Beatrice’s place looks right over them), Bayninan, Bangaan and Batad (the latter two being UNESCO World Heritage Sites along with their villages). We explored the rice terraces of Batad as well as a hike out to the Tappiyah Waterfall. Guide Jonathan was awesome assessing our fitness levels and tailoring the pace of the hikes accordingly. He also assessed weather conditions to a tee (it rains a lot this time of year) to make sure we got the best photo opportunities. A big part for us though, is that we were trialling a drone for the first time. The team just absolutely embraced and encouraged us using the drone, and helped with suggestions which led to some amazing footage. We just had so much fun! A big thank you to all at VagabondPinas. You guys absolutely rock!
Great experience but needs to provide more details/be more organised
Fiona L,
Apr 25, 2024
- Viator
4.00We enjoyed this tour a lot; we had a lot of amazing experiences such as riding on top of a jeepney (like a local), visiting Tappia Waterfalls and experiencing the rice terraces of Batad and Banaue. Detailed feedback/suggestions are below: - Our driver (Jay) was prompt and arrived early to greet us at hotel. He was friendly & was happy to be flexible with the drive (in terms of stops for lunch or toilet break etc). The van was clean and very comfortable. - Banaue Homestay B&B - nice accommodation ran by a very friendly lady, she also took upon herself to go through what to expect for the next day instead of local guide (when local guide didn't show up for orientation at 5pm) - Local guide (Effy) was knowledgeable and was lovely to have him around showing us the area and explain to us what we were seeing and how plantation works - Batad Simon's Inn was fine, although our room had a side window that could not open, so room was a bit hot/stuffy with the curtains down (to keep bugs out as there were no flyscreens). As there were no flyscreens, bugs were hitting curtain in the dark trying to fly into the room. Shared toilets and showers were OK, although other guests left rubbish after them in the shower which was a bit unpleasant, and toilet paper was not readily available (but luckily we brought some tissues with us). - After we booked this tour, we were messaged by the tour operator with items to bring. We suggest to clearly state that the towel to bring is for showers as they are not provided in Batad (we brought a towel for swimming which we ended up using for showers), and to bring own toilet paper.
Long drive - but WORTH it!
Sarah B,
Nov 28, 2019
- Viator
5.00Wow!! What a great visit to the rice terraces! JP was an excellent guide/driver, and we also spent one day with another local guide. The ride was long, and pretty windy up in the mountains (if you get car sick, take some medicine with you!), but it was totally worth it. The day we had exploring the villages and terraces was so rewarding! Unfortunately we were advised not to stay in Batad on the 2nd night due to rain and risk of landslides blocking the road, but we appreciated JP's concern for our safety/getting back to Manila. The home stay in Banaue was very welcoming, and the food was really good. The homestay did not have Wifi/cell coverage, and it had shared toilets/showers, which can be a deterrent for some people, but it was fine for a couple of nights - It was nice to escape the city! The rice terraces themselves were incredible. We were so glad we made the trek to see them!
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