6 Day itinerary in Philippines, Asia
Heritage of the Cordillera: Banaue, Batad & Sagada
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 ingenu... Read More
By Leo and Cami
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Average
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
Tour Guide
starting point
Manila
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Indigenous culture
Hiking
Culture & History
Meet local people
Visit markets
Nature & Wildlife
Culture & Heritage
Start
Night
End
Highlights
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.
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.
Itinerary
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Travel to Banaue
The trip starts in Manila in the evening and we get some shut-eye while we travel overnight through winding mountain roads. When we wake up we will be in Banaue, home of the famous rice terraces, often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world.
Day 2
Batad
We trek to Batad, a village within an amphitheater of rice terraces. We hike amidst the rice paddies to a spectacular waterfall and spend the night in the village.
Day 3
Travel through Bontoc to Sagada
We hike out of Batad then take the scenic road to Sagada. We stop at Bontoc where we learn about the customs of the indigenous people of the mountain region. In Sagada we do a preliminary tour of the village and its picturesque surrounds.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Adventure Tour: Misty Lodge and Cafe
Day 4
Sagada highlights
We do plenty of hiking to see the many attractions of Sagada. These include a sacred waterfall, hanging coffins, an underground river and local handicrafts shops.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Adventure Tour: Misty Lodge and Cafe
Day 5
Sagada Caving
We've saved arguably the best for last. We spend an exhilarating morning underground traversing a bizarrely beautiful cave system. In the afternoon we say goodbye to the Cordillera mountains and take an overnight bus back to Manila.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6
Arrival in Manila
At around 2AM we arrive at a bus station in Manila.
What’s Included
Accommodation
- Misty Lodge and Cafe
Meals
- Breakfast (3)
Transport
- All land transport starting and ending at bus stations in Manila
Activities
- Entrance fees for all destinations and activities
About Leo
TEAM LEAD
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Hiking
Snorkeling/Diving
Visit markets
Meet local people
Rural home stays
Indigenous culture
Culture & History
Kayak & Canoe
Water & Coastline
Nature & Wildlife
Culture & Heritage
I grew up in the Philippines, studied in the US and worked in Colombia. Now I live in the US with my Colombian wife. I love adventure sports and traveling to experience natural wonders. Arranging trips for others is my way of sharing my passion.
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$720.00 USD