Small-Group Weekend Hiking Tour to Banaue-Ifugao from Manila

Name: Small-Group Weekend Hiking Tour to Banaue-Ifugao from Manila
Brand: Viator
Price: 270 USD
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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 2 day guided trek 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.

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

Not included

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 you'll do

Banaue
Banaue, Philippines
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.
9 hours

Banaue Rice Terraces Hiking Tours
Banaue, Philippines
Before starting the hike you will ride a tricycle (motorcycle with side car) and visit the Banaue Rice Terraces view deck.
15 minAdmission included
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.
4 hours
Batad Rice Terraces
Batad Trail, Tappiya Falls Trail, Banaue, 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.
3 hoursAdmission included

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.
3 hours

Manila
Manila, Philippines
At around 3am you arrive at the same bus station where your trip started.

Meeting and pickup

4 locations

Pickup details

Easy to take a taxi or rideshare to and from meeting point

Good to know

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

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.