3 days Banaue SPECIAL PRIVATE Tour Package
- Pass by the highlands of Banaue, Batad and Sagada and experience the wonderful sights while on the road
- Hike through the forest and mountainside of Batad going to the Batad Rice Terraces and Tappiya Falls
- Take a dip into Tappiya Falls after a long trek up and down Batad Rice Tarraces
- Greet the friendly Ifugao locals with a smile and experience being in an Ifugao traditional house and exploring their customs and traditions
Be drawn to the sights of the Rice Terraces of Banaue, Batad and Hapao in this tour package.
Similar to the 3 days Banaue tour package but on the third day you will be on your own to explore the highlands yourself at your own expense. You also have the option to rent our van going back to Manila.
Day 1
Depart from Manila via the North Luzon highway preferably in the morning. Get off at Bacolor in Pampanga to visit the half-sunken church. From there you will pass by Mt. Pinatubo to see the view of the infamous volcano.
Drive up north through diversified landscape through Dalton Pass to Banaue. It will be a 7-hour trip to the destination. Expected time of arrival at Banaue is around 9pm-10pm. You will stay in the best hotel on the premises, the Banaue Hotel.
Day 2
For the trekking, you have the option to choose between Hapao or Batad rice terraces.
Option 1: Banaue, Hapao & Hiwang Cultural Village
After breakfast, we will take a ride in the rugged Jeepney to Hapao. Travel to your chosen destination. After arriving, you will be taken to a short hike through the rice fields. You will be dropped off to take pictures frequently. If you prefer to stop over certain viewpoints on the way, it is perfectly fine with us.
Option 2: Batad
For many people, the absolute highlight is the Banaue Rice Terraces. However, Batad Rice Terraces is increasing in popularity and is preferred for hiking activities.
Take note that this option is for those who are physically capable of strenuous trekking/hiking activities or those with experience.
At the foot of the rice terraces, you have the option to bathe and take a dip in Tappiya falls which usually takes an hour or so to get there from a certain on the trail back to the starting point of the trek.
Continue to Hiwang Cultural Village
You will be arriving at Hiwang Cultural Village (an open-air Ifugao cultural museum) in which our local Ifugao tour guide will narrate something about the Ifugao way of life, it's rich history and culture. On the background of the museum is a picturesque view of the Banaue Rice Terraces.
Return to the hotel in the afternoon after a tiring but fulfilling day.
Day 3
For the 3rd day you can make your own tour upon your preference without our company. Our own local tour guide will be available to you if you prefer.
Some things to do on your 3rd day are Trekking or visiting other valleys outside of our normal itinerary, etc.
We provide the funds for your bus ticket going back to Manila or Baguio only. If you wish to extend your stay or go to other places after the 3rd day, you may do so but will be excluded from this special tour itinerary.
• Airport (Ninoy Aquino International Airport ) or any airport located within our tour destinations
• Manila/Batangas Port or any port within the vicinity of our tour destinations
• Any point within vicinity of our tour destinations
• Various hotels/motels/lodges/houses within the vicinity of our tour destinations
• JBV Guest house in Marikina- For guests who will stay in at our guest house before or in between their tours
• Airport (Ninoy Aquino International Airport ) or any airport located within our tour destinations
• Manila/Batangas Port or any port within the vicinity of our tour destinations
• Any point within vicinity of our tour destinations
• Various hotels/motels/lodges/houses within the vicinity of our tour destinations
• JBV Guest house in Marikina- For guests who will stay in at our guest house after or in between their tours
• Printed Tour Voucher
• Cameras/Devices with Camera
• Hiking attire/activity attire
• Comfortable clothes (for hot and cold climate)
• Swimming/ Wet/ Beach attire
• Comfortable pair of slippers/flip flops
- Driver’s fee and vehicle expenses (Gas, Toll Fee etc.)
- Tour Guide Fees
- Hotel and lodge accommodation
- Tourist spot environmental fees
- Museum/Cultural sites/Church Entrance fees
- 2 nights with breakfast at Banaue Hotel
Inclusions of 3rd day:
- Full day trip to Batad or Hapao and Hiwang Cultural Village
- Bus ticket for the journey to Manila or Baguio
• Food/snacks for 3 days
You have the option to rent our van going back to Manila on your 3rd day but with an additional price. Inquire for more details.
If you decide to cancel your trip, the following fees apply at the time (prior to departure) we receive
written notice of your cancellation. Some trips may have special cancellation or transfer fees; if so, they
will be listed in the tour description.
- 95 days before the day of the tour 25% of Trip Cost
- 95 to 65 days before the day of the tour 50% of Trip Cost
- 65-0 days before the day of the tour 100% of Trip Cost
Tour cancellation insurance
We don’t provide tour cancellation insurances. However, we strongly recommend having a Travel
Cancellation Insurance from an external insurance provider. Should you have to cancel your trip due to
illness or death of a family member or yourself, this insurance protects all your deposits and payments
for both air and land cost.
Refunds
We do not give any refunds for unused hotel rooms and accommodations, meals, sightseeing trips or
hike/trek arrangements. Land costs are quoted as a package; credits are not given for services not used.
Additional Option
- Option for a 3rd night at Banaue Hotel is an additional 159.32 USD-
- On your 4th day, you have the option to:
- go for an excursion in Sagada OR
- a full-day hike with a tour guide to Batad again
