Highlights
- Explore the famous Banaue Rice Terraces carved into the mountains of Ifugao
- Meet indigenous people of the mountain region and learn their customs
- Spend the night in Batad—a village within a rice terrace amphitheater
- Discover Sagada's hanging coffins, displayed high on cliffs
Brief Itinerary
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Manila, Overnight to Banaue | Banaue |
| Day 2 | Hike to Batad | Batad |
| Day 3 | Visit Bontoc, Transfer to Sagada | Sagada |
| Day 4 | Explore Sagada | Sagada |
| Day 5 | Discover the Sumaguing caves, Overnight Bus to Manila | Sagada |
| Day 6 | Depart Manila |
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Manila, Overnight to Banaue
Welcome to the Philippines. Upon arrival, you'll board an overnight bus and make your way through winding mountain roads. When you wake, you'll meet your guide in Banaue, home to the famous rice terraces often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world.
Day 2: Hike to Batad
This morning you'll trek to Batad, a village within an amphitheater of rice terraces. Hike amid ancient rice paddies as you work your way to the Tappiya waterfalls before retiring for the evening in Batad.
Chat with a local specialist who can help organize your trip.
Day 3: Visit Bontoc, Transfer to Sagada
Today you'll hike out of Batad and then drive the scenic road to Sagada. Along the way, stop in Bontoc to learn about the customs of the Indigenous people of the mountain region. Once in Sagada, you'll have the opportunity for a quick overview tour of the village and its picturesque surroundings.
Day 4: Explore Sagada
Today is a full day of discovery, exploring Sagada's many attractions. These include a sacred waterfall, the hanging coffins of Echo Valley, an underground river, and local handicraft shops.
Day 5: Discover the Sumaguing Caves, Overnight Bus to Manila
Saving the best for last, spend an exhilarating morning underground traversing a bizarrely beautiful cave system of Sumaguing.
In the afternoon, say goodbye to the Cordillera mountains and catch your overnight bus back to Manila.
Day 6: Depart Manilla
you'll arrive at the same bus station where the trip started very early in the morning. Depending on your departure details, you may wish to explore more of Manila before catching your return flight home.
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