Time to go on an adventure and explore the aesthetic creations in Sagada & Banaue Rice Terraces! Sagada, a fifth-class municipality in the Mountain Province, as of 2015 had only 11,000 inhabitants. The life of this small community is pretty calm and simple but it features an all-year-round cool climate that is far colder than Baguio, which draws domestic travelers. Aside from that, it has a lot to offer travelers, history fans, and adventurers alike. Travel using public transportation from Manila to Cordillera Region located approximately 400km North of Manila. The journey begins in Sagada, a town in the Mountain Province known for its stunning scenery, delicious cuisine, imposing caves, and intriguing hanging coffins. Feel the ambiance of Sagada at night with its simplicity and peace, fantastic selection of restaurants, local craft brews, and you shouldn’t miss the renowned Sagada Coffee. Sagada claims itself to be a walking town as a result of the residents’ desire to stay away from many vehicles. Visit Sumaguing Cave, also referred to as the “Big Cave” due to its huge cave chambers, and get a taste of the renowned Igorot tribes’ culture and traditions. From the Mountain Province, we’ll take a private vehicle to Ifugao Province, home to the famous rice terraces – part of five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, that are still being preserved and used by the locals for farming. Today, the province draws thousands of tourists because of its rich culture and traditions. You will get to experience the best of the Ifugao rice terraces over the course of the following two days, as well as the chance to witness a sunset and awaken to a vista of the Batad Rice Terraces. Our first day in Ifugao included a four-hour journey to the Tappiya Falls and the Batad Rice Terraces, as well as a few stops to visit both traditional and modern Ifugao homes in Batad Village. On our second day, we make a three-hour climb to Bangaan Terraces, where there was an adorable tiny community with preserved Ifugao homes.
What is included in the tour
- Accommodation
- Private Guide
- Meals
- Transport
What is NOT included in the tour
- Travel Insurance
- Short hike to the Hanging Coffins and the Echo Valley
- Arrive at Sumaguing Cave
- Visit the Ifugao House museum
Day 1: Depart from Abraham Manila
21:00 – Depart from Abraham Manila 22:00 – Get on the public bus to Sagada Overnight on the bus Arrive in Sagada, meet your guide at the bus stop 09:30 –
Day 2: Arrive in Sagada, meet your guide at the bus stop
09:40 – Breakfast, check into your guesthouse room 11:30 – Short hike to the Hanging Coffins and the Echo Valley 13:00 – See traditional women weavers 13:30 – Lunch at a restaurant in Sagada 15:00 – Leave for Sumaguing Cave 15:15 – Arrive at Sumaguing Cave 18:15 – Exit the cave 18:30 – Back to the guest house in Sagada, dinner on your own, free evening. Optional evening activities: Local Brewery & Distillery and Ceramic Workshop Overnight at Rock Inn Hotel in Sagada
Day 3: Travel to Batad
07:00 – Breakfast at the guesthouse 08:00 – Check out ot your room, start driving 09:15 – View point stop of the rice terraces 09:45 – Visit the Ifugao House museum 10:45 – Arrive at the trailhead to Batad, walk to Batad (20~ minutes walk) 11:15 – Arrive in Batad. Check in your room and have lunch 12:30 – Hike of Batad Rice Terraces, Tappiya Waterfalls, and Old Batad village 17:30 – Arrive back at the guest house, free evening & dinner on your own Overnight at Hillside Inn, Batad
Day 4: Visit Banaue
07:00 – Breakfast at the guesthouse 08:00 – Start a 3 hours hike to the village of Bangaan 11:30 – Lunch at Bangaan Village 12:30 – Jeepney ride to Banaue 14:45 – Arrive in Banaue, stop at a hotel-restaurant for drinks and shower 16:00 – Get on the public bus back to Manila 00:00 – Arrive in the bus station in Manila 00:30 – Arrive back in Abraham Manila NB: All times are approximate
