Quezon City Trip Overview
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, unknown to many, the grandeur of the Ifugao province extends far beyond Banaue. This adventure takes us deep into the Ifugao region to places that most tourists do not see. We trek through stunning scenery of mountains, rice terraces and forests and stop at native communities along the way. We interact with the fascinating Ifugaos and get a deep appreciation of their culture by making a different village our home each night.
Highlights and activities
Visit four (4) different Ifugao villages.
See various styles of rice terraces.
Trek through spectacular mountains, forests, rivers and waterfalls.
Additional Info
* Duration: 5 days
* Starts: Quezon City, Philippines
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
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, unknown to many, the grandeur of the Ifugao province extends far beyond Banaue. This adventure takes us deep into the Ifugao region to places that most tourists do not see. We trek through stunning scenery of mountains, rice terraces and forests and stop at native communities along the way. We interact with the fascinating Ifugaos and get a deep appreciation of their culture by making a different village our home each night.
Highlights and activities
Visit four (4) different Ifugao villages.
See various styles of rice terraces.
Trek through spectacular mountains, forests, rivers and waterfalls.
Itinerary
Day 1: Travel To Banaue via overnight bus
Stop At: Banaue Rice Terraces, Banaue, Luzon Philippines
Overnight bus to Banaue
Duration: 10 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight Bus
Day 2: Pula
Stop At: Banaue, Banaue, Ifugao Province, Cordillera Region, Luzon
Our trek through the Ifugao mountains begins at the Awan Igid viewpoint. We hike three (3) hours through richly forested mountains until we get to a high point with a view of Pula, our first Ifugao village. After admiring the houses and rice terraces from afar we hike down to the village and get a more intimate experience of Pula by spending our first night there.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Batad Homestay
Day 3: Cambulo-Batad
Stop At: Batad Rice Terraces, Batad Trail Tappiya Falls Trail, Banaue, Luzon 3601 Philippines
After breakfast we hike four (4) hours to Cambulo, our second Ifugao village. The rice terraces of Cambulo are characterized by their pyramid-like appearance, with the terraces cut almost 360 degrees around the mountains. From Cambulo it is another three (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.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight Bus
Day 4: Bangaan
Stop At: Bangaan Rice Terraces, Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines
In the morning we hike three (3) hours to visit Tappiyah waterfalls and explore the village and rice terraces of Batad. After lunch we hike three (3) hours to Bangaan, the final village of our adventure. On the way we pass through more rice paddies and see picturesque villages and rice terraces in the distance. We reach Bangaan in mid-afternoon and drive back to Banaue to get some well-deserved food and booze before catching our evening bus to Manila.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Early Morning arrival back to Manila
Stop At: Quezon City, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Luzon
At around 4AM we arrive at the same bus station where our trip started.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
