Small-Group Weekend Hiking Tour to Banaue-Ifugao from Manila
Overview
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96 hours
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Enjoy this weekend hiking group tour to the land of the Ifugao. 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 the grandeur of the Ifugao province extends far beyond Banaue. This 4 day guided adventure with a small group of maximum 7 travelers, takes you through the stunning scenery of mountains, rice terraces, and forests and stops at native communities along the way. You interact with the fascinating Ifugaos and get a deep appreciation of their culture by making a village your home one night.
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A maximum of 7 people per booking
Minimum age is 12 years
The physical demand of the trip is very high, with each day involving six (6) to seven (7) hours of hiking on moderately hilly to steep terrain
You will need to carry a backpack with two (2) days worth of clothes, though you have the option of hiring a porter
Accommodations will be in very basic village inns that have running water but communal bathrooms
Packing guide will be sent post booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
One night accommodation in village inn
Professional guide
Group tour open to other travelers
1 breakfast
All land transportation for the duration of the trip
All fees associated with the specified activities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Other food and beverage.
Travel insurance.
Personal trekking gear (backpack, hiking shoes/boots, etc.
Tips to restaurant waiters, local guides, etc. are not expected but appreciated.
What To Expect
Travel to Banaue
Banaue
The group assembles in Manila in the evening and you get some shut-eye while you travel through winding mountain roads. When you wake up you will be in Banaue, home of the famous rice terraces, often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world.
Cambulo and Batad
Accommodations
Batad, accommodations are basic. A villager’s house converted into an inn with private rooms but shared bathrooms.
Banaue Rice Terraces Hiking Tours
Before starting the hike you will ride a tricycle (motorcycle with side car) and visit the Banaue Rice Terraces view deck.
Your trek through the Ifugao mountains begins at the town of Kinaking. You stop by the Banaue Rice Terraces view deck on the way there. You hike 4 hours to Cambulo, the first Ifugao village. The rice terraces of Cambulo are characterized by their pyramid-like appearance, with the terraces cut almost 360 degrees around the mountains.
Batad Rice Terraces
From Cambulo it is another 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.
Bangaan
In the morning you hike 3 hours to visit Tappiyah waterfalls and explore the village and rice terraces of Batad. After lunch, you hike 3 hours to Bangaan, the final village of your adventure. On the way, you pass through more rice paddies and see picturesque villages and rice terraces in the distance. you reach Bangaan in mid-afternoon and drive back to Banaue to get some well-deserved food and booze before catching your evening bus to Manila.
Arrival in Manila
Manila
At around 3am you arrive at the same bus station where your trip started.
Options
Group tour
Immerse yourself in the land and culture of the Ifugao. Trek from Banaue and visit four different Ifugao villages. Hike through spectacular rice terraces, mountains and waterfalls.
Batad Hillside Inn
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The terraces an my guide Marvin were remarkable.
UllaMaija L,
Feb 25, 2024
- Viator
5.00The most memorable moment was actually to see the rice terrace open up infront of you. Hiking there made an impression.
Great experience and views
Sophie B,
Jan 15, 2024
- Viator
4.00It was such a great and unusual experience, and even better than I imagined. As a hiker, this was pretty moderate level of difficulty, but also a bit challenging due to some slippery parts because it rained when we were there. But the views are amazing and the food we ate in the different villages was always good. Jody, our guide, was really considerate and told and showed us all he know about the history and making of rice. If I could, I would definitely do it again. The only thing that bothered me, is that one breakfast should have been included, but it wasn't.
Absolutely Beautiful
KirstenLynn T,
May 22, 2019
- Viator
4.00Jonathan was an absolutely fantastic tour guide, he was very friendly and knew lots about the region. The people running the homestay in Banaue were also amazingly friendly, and it had the best homemade yogurt I've ever tried! The only reason I gave this experience 4 stars instead of 5 was that the homestay in Batad took well over an hour to prepare my meal when I stayed there, which was only a rice and vegetables. Overall, would highly recommend, Jonathan as a guide especially.
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