Small-Group Weekend Hiking Tour to Banaue-Ifugao from Manila
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.
ItineraryDay 1: Travel to BanaueStop At: Banaue, Banaue, Ifugao Province, Cordillera Region, Luzon
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.
Duration: 9 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Cambulo and BatadStop At: Banaue Rice Terraces, Banaue, Luzon Philippines
Before starting the hike you will ride a tricycle (motorcycle with side car) and visit the Banaue Rice Terraces view deck.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cambulo, Banaue, Ifugao, Philippines
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.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Batad Rice Terraces, Batad Trail Tappiya Falls Trail, Banaue, Luzon 3601 Philippines
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.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Batad, accommodations are basic. A villager’s house converted into an inn with private rooms but shared bathrooms.
Day 3: BangaanStop At: Bangaan Rice Terraces, Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines
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.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Arrival in ManilaPass By: Manila, Manila, Metro Manila, Luzon
At around 3am you arrive at the same bus station where your trip started.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"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"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability"
Start Time:
09:00 PM
Duration: 4 Days
Start location: Ohayami Trans sampaloc Manila, 1528 Fajardo St, Sampaloc East, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila, Philippines
Cancellations and refunds:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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