Banaue Rice terraces adventure (3 days 2 nights) from Manila***

Overview

Available languages

English

96 hours

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Ifugao is the name of the region and the people famous for the Banaue rice terraces that stand out among other terraced crop paddies in the world because of their magnitude and beauty. But, unknown to many, the grandeur of the Ifugao province extends far beyond Banaue. This adventure takes us deep into the Ifugao region to places that most tourists do not see. We trek through stunning scenery of mountains, rice terraces and forests and stop at native communities along the way. We interact with the fascinating Ifugaos and get a deep appreciation of their culture by making a different village our home each night.

Highlights and activities

Visit four (4) different Ifugao villages.

See various styles of rice terraces.

Trek through spectacular mountains, forests, rivers and waterfalls.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Food and Drinks (prepare 150-300 Pesos per meal)

What To Expect

Day 1

Travel To Banaue via overnight bus

Accommodations

Overnight Bus

Banaue Rice Terraces Hiking Tours

Overnight bus to Banaue

10 hours•Admission Included

Day 2

Pula

Accommodations

Batad Homestay

Banaue

Our trek through the Ifugao mountains begins at the Awan Igid viewpoint. We hike three (3) hours through richly forested mountains until we get to a high point with a view of Pula, our first Ifugao village. After admiring the houses and rice terraces from afar we hike down to the village and get a more intimate experience of Pula by spending our first night there.

8 hours•Admission Not Applicable

Day 3

Cambulo-Batad

Accommodations

Overnight Bus

Batad Rice Terraces

After breakfast we hike four (4) hours to Cambulo, our second Ifugao village. The rice terraces of Cambulo are characterized by their pyramid-like appearance, with the terraces cut almost 360 degrees around the mountains. From Cambulo it is another three (3) hour hike to Batad, famous for its amphitheater of rice terraces. The night is spent at a village inn with a spectacular view of the terraces.

8 hours•Admission Included

Day 4

Bangaan- afternoon bus ride to Manila

In the morning we hike three (3) hours to visit Tappiyah waterfalls and explore the village and rice terraces of Batad. After lunch we hike three (3) hours to Bangaan, the final village of our adventure. On the way we pass through more rice paddies and see picturesque villages and rice terraces in the distance. We reach Bangaan in mid-afternoon and drive back to Banaue to get some well-deserved food and booze before catching our evening bus to Manila.

8 hours•Admission Not Applicable