Escorted Tours
Upon arrival at Manila International Airport, meet with your representative and transfer to the hotel for check-in and overnight stay.
This morning, there will be a boxed breakfast due to an early departure at 05:00am where you will be picked up from the hotel for your early morning flight to Cauayan City (under own arrangements, not included). Upon arrival at the Airport, you will be met and transferred by road to Banaue (approx. 3-4 hrs). Banaue is home to the majestic Banaue Rice Terraces, which are 2,000 year old terraces that were carved into the Mountains of the Cordilleras by the Ifugaos. The Rice Terraces are commonly referred to as the 'Eighth Wonder of the World' and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The terraces, built by hand are located approximately 1,500 metres above sea level and cover 10,360 square kilometres of mountainside. They are fed by an ancient irrigation system from the rainforests above the terraces. Here, we also visit the local market located a few minutes from our hotel. After our visit, check in to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure until dinner this evening. Please Note: Flight schedules can change without prior notice. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Today, we have a full day Batad and Banga-an Rice Terraces tour. To reach the terraces, one has to ride the local means of transportation, a jeepney. It's an hour journey to reach the Saddle where you will start your trek and descent to the village along steep terraces. Batad Terraces is shaped as an amphitheatre and has served as a means of survival to the Ifugao people in terms of farming and agriculture. It is said to be the most magnificent of all the rice terraces in the Ifugao province, even though it takes more effort to climb up the hill, the view of this amazing man made wonder that is carved steeply along the side of the mountain is worth it. After our visit, we then ascent back to Saddle Point for a ride to the Banga-an Rice Terraces, which is a traditional village nestled in a panoramic valley of terraces. A 20 minute walk on a descending trail permits a closer look of the Ifugao world. It's short descent to the village along paved trails down the terraces. Walk around and mingle with the friendly natives and visit a typical home to see their way of life. Afterwards, we transfer back to the hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, we depart for Sagada (approx. 3-4 hrs), stopping en route at several viewpoints and at the Bontoc Museum. This Museum was founded by the Belgian sisters who have been active in the area for decades. It consists of four well laid out rooms featuring artefacts and old photos plus a group of traditional houses. Take a peek in the past of the Cordilleras with the exhibits and displays featuring actual ancient tools and houses supported by old photos of the early times. Upon our arrival into Sagada, check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day free at leisure. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, check out of the hotel before we are driven to Baguio (approx. 5-6 hours). Baguio City is located 1,600 metres above sea level and nestled within the Cordillera Central Mountain Range in northern Luzon. The city is enclosed by the province of Benguet. Most of the developed part of the city is built on uneven, hilly terrain on the northern section. Baguio is considered the Summer Capital of the Philippines and has an abundance of pine trees, it is nicknamed the 'City of Pines'. Upon arrival, we proceed with a Baguio City tour. Here, enjoy a stroll around Burnham Park, Mines View Park and Camp John Hay. Also enjoy a visit to Tam-Awan Village with its reconstructed Ifugao and Kalinga huts, Woodcarver's Village and Saint Louis Filigree Shop. Later, our journey continues to the Museo Kordilyera, which is the first Ethnographic Museum in the Northern part of the Philippines. Enjoy some free time to explore the many shops and stalls in the Baguio City Market. It is famous with tourists and locals alike because of its cleanliness and cheap goods. We then transfer to the hotel for our overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, check out from the hotel for your transfer from Baguio to Manila (approx. 4 hrs). Upon arrival in Manila, we drive straight to the Airport for your onward journey or departure flight home. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (fca)
