Philippines

Heritage of the Cordillera: Banaue, Batad & Sagada

6 days

Trip Snapshot

The Cordillera is the most mountainous and the only landlocked region in the Philippines. In a country of coastlines, it stands out because of its unique geography and cultural tradition. In this adventure, you will immerse yourself in the mystique of its nature and its people. Be awed by the ingenuity of the Ifugaos as you trek through ancient rice terraces carved into mountainsides. Take in the beauty and tranquility of Sagada, a quaint town in the clouds. Get into the heart of the mountains as you explore an extensive cave system.

Trip Type:Tailor-Made

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Travel Theme:Explorer Trips

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Departure City:Manila
End City:Manila
Operated in:English
Physical Difficulty:Average

Travel Styles: Indigenous culture · Hiking · Visit markets · Culture & History · Meet local people.

Things you will do

See the famous Banaue Rice Terraces and Batad, a village within an amphitheater of rice terraces.
Learn the customs and traditions of the ancient people of the mountain region.
Trek to spectacular waterfalls and dive into their lagoons.
Traverse a beautifully alien quartz and limestone cave system.
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Itinerary

Day 1: Travel to Banaue

Day 2: Batad

Day 3: Travel through Bontoc to Sagada

Day 4: Sagada highlights

Day 5: Sagada Caving

Day 6: Arrival in Manila

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