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 2000-year old terraces that were carved into the mountains of the Cordilleras by the Ifugaos. The Rice Terraces are commonly referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World”, and a Unesco World Heritage Site. The terraces, built by hand are located approximately 1500 meters (5000 ft) above sea level and cover 10,360 square kilometers (about 4000 square miles) of mountainside. Our Private Tour is limited to a maximum 6 persons Only with a Private Transportation from Manila.
Our Company started bringing travellers up north for more 15 years and counting and we specialised this route. our advocacy is to support the community by engaging our clients with the local people in the mountain region, by this your visit will be more enjoyable and memorable.
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
Seat in Couch Tour
Department of Tourism Accredited Local Guide
Gratuities
All Meals
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 Philippines Via Private Transportation.( 420kms) 9 - 10 hours Drive. 5:30 - 6:00am - Our driver will pick you up in your residence for your tour to the mountains, sit back and enjoy the ride while traversing different cities and provinces going to Banaue. you will have lunch on a local restaurant along the way and we will have 2 -3 stops for this journey. in the afternoon, we will proceed to Banaue view point terraces, 2000-year old terraces that were carved into the mountains of the Cordilleras by the Ifugaos. The Rice Terraces are commonly referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World”, and a Unesco World Heritage Site. The terraces, built by hand are located approximately 1500 meters (5000 ft) above sea level and cover 10,360 square kilometers (about 4000 square miles) of mountainside. After visiting the view point, we will proceed to your accommodation and stay for the night.
Discover of Batad Rice Terraces a Unesco world heritage and Tappia WaterFalls
Accommodations
1 night in Batad Village Simons Inn (Private Room)
Batad Rice Terraces
Day 2 Discovery of Banaue - Batad Village 7:00am - enjoy your breakfast with the view of Banaue terraces. at 8:00am your guide will pick you up with your private jeepney to start your mountain tour. you will have 2 stops for mountain village photos before heading to Batad village.at around 9:00 am you will arrive at the end of the road and your walk will start here to batad village ( approximately 15 mins walk). your first glimpse of Batad Village a Unesco World Heritage, Enjoy Batad Terraces. installation to your accommodation. 10:00am - we will continue our Discovery of Batad ( walk through rice paddies up to the highest point of the terraces) your well trained local guide will take you to the rice paddies up to the most scenic view of the trip and we will continue our trek to Tappia waterfalls for a relaxing swim. 2:00pm - Hike back to the village 4:00pm - Installation in your accommodation, enjoy the view of Batad Rice terraces and enjoy the rest of the evening.
Batad to Manila
Banaue Rice Terraces Hiking Tours
Day 3 Batad - Banaue - Manila 6:30am - Good Morning! Enjoy the view of Batad while having your breakfast and coffee. 7:30am - start your walk to the end of the road and meet your jeepney for your travel back to Banaue. 9:00am - Arrival in Banaue, meet your private transportation and we say goodbye to our local guide as we proceed our journey back to manila. 7:00pm - Drop off in your Hotel and end of our service.
Options
Banaue & Batad UNESCO 3days 2 nights Tour ( Private Group Tour Max 6 Travelers)
Pickup included
Reviews
27 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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