Philippines · BANAUE RICE TERRACES
The Ifugao carved these terraces into the Cordillera and still farm them; they are a working landscape and a UNESCO site, not a viewpoint. Getting there is an overnight bus from Manila each way, so the 5 trips below are multi-day, usually taking in Batad and often Sagada, with prices and schedules that run to weekends rather than every day.
Guided hike to Batad rice terraces from Banaue with rice wine tasting, hand milling, and flexible routes by Miller Himmoldang, private group.
“The Banaue and Batad rice terraces were a truely unique site to see, carved right out of the jungle in the Ifeugo mountains. Our guide Miller was exceptional, he elevated the experience from just seeing the sights to a truely cultural eRead more”
Four days of small-group hiking from Manila to Banaue and Ifugao villages, with rice terraces, waterfalls, a village inn, and included transport.
“The most memorable moment was actually to see the rice terrace open up infront of you. Hiking there made an impression.”
Private 3-day Banaue and Batad UNESCO terraces tour from Manila, with homestays, an accredited local guide, and the Tappia Waterfall hike.
“Wow!! What a great visit to the rice terraces! JP was an excellent guide/driver, and we also spent one day with another local guide. The ride was long, and pretty windy up in the mountains (if you get car sick, take some medicine with you!), Read more”
4-day Sagada and Banaue rice terraces tour from Manila, with UNESCO views, caves, waterfalls, and local guides. $306.
“This was a fabulous trip. I was solo because no one else had booked the tour, but I was the winner. Zohan tailored everything to my interests, taking me to his village and sharing the indigenous practices of the Ifugao people with me. I was honoured to see the burial hut of his ancestors. He shared so much information and wisdom. I skipped a waterfall trip and didnt do the whole Sagada cave kerplunking. The treks were short but quite challenging for a "senior" but Zohan was watching my every step. Thank you, Zohan. I will never forget this experience. I'd thoroughly recommend the tour. Brace yourself for the bus…”
3 days in the Philippine Highlands, from Sagada caves and coffins to Baguio parks and Banaue rice terraces, with mixed on-site costs.
“More expensive here than local, but was my favorite part of Philippines”
Pick the island first. The boat sorts itself out.
