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BANAUE,
BONTOC, SAGADA & BAGUIO TOURS
(CORDILLERA REGION)
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10 hours drive from Manila, The Banaue Rice Terraces
are 2000 years old. Considered to be one of the 8th
wonders of the world, carved into the mountains of
Ifugao in the Philippines by ancestors of the Batad
indigenous people.
The terraces were built with minimal equipment, largely
by hand. The terraces are located approximately 1500
meters (4800 feet) above sea level and cover 1036
square kilometers (about 400 square miles) of mountainside.
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They
are fed by an ancient irrigation system from the rainforests
above the terraces. Locals to this day still tend to
the rice and vegetables on the terraces.
The Terraces need constant reconstruction and care, they
are now a Unesco World Heritage Site and benefit from
maintenence funding. |
BANAUE
VIEWPOINT
Four Kilometers along the road from Banaue to Bontoc.
At 4800 Ft. the viewpoint provides a perfect view of
the enormity & extent of the terraces.
Travellers can strike out for short trips into the
surroundings villages (see below). |
BATAD
RICE TERRACES
Located at Barangay Batad in Banaue, the Batad Rice Terraces
are shaped like an amphitheatre, and can be reached by
a 12-kilometre Jeepney ride from The Banaue Hotel, then
a 1.5 hour hike from the Batad Saddle downhill through
mountain trails to 3600 Ft.or via a 2 hour hike from
Batad Junction.
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TAPPIYAH
WATERFALLS
A large natural swimming pool with a phenomenal 70
metre falls. A wonderful area for a Picnic. It is a
tough 1 hour hike from Batad. |
BANGA–AN
RICE TERRACES
The Rice terraces cluster and village showcase a typical
community, where the livelihood activities are within
the surroundings. The Banga-an Rice Terraces are accessible
via a one hour ride from Poblacion, Banaue then a 20
minutes trek down to the village. It is also walking
distance from the Ducligan Warm Springs. It can be viewed
best from the road to Mayoyao. |
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MAYOYAO RICE TERRACES
Located at Mayoyao, 44 kilometers away from Poblacion,
Banaue. The town of Mayoyao lies in the midst of these
rice terraces. All retaining walls are tiered with flat
stones. |
HAPAO
RICE TERRACES
The Hapao Rice Terraces can be reached within 55 kilometers
from the capital town of Lagawe. Other Ifugao stone-walled
rice terraces are located in the municipality of Hungduan. |
TAM-AN
VILLAGE
This is a typical Ifugao village adjacent to the Banaue
Hotel,
250 steps from the Banaue Hotel's swimming pool and about
15 min hike, there is a typical Ifugao Village where
woodcarvings and hand woven products are produced and
sold. |
BONTOC
The Mountain Province’s capital and crossroads.
Its location on the Chico River is spectacular. Bontoc
Museum is well worth visiting, established by Belgian
Missionaries it features artifacts and old photos including
some of the Igorots headhunting days, plus a group of
traditional houses. |
MT.
DATA
Located halfway between Baguio and Banaue, a truly romantic,
perfect getaway, nestled among the evergreen forest of
the northern province, generally cool with pine scented
trees at 2,256 meters above sea level.
Travel time from Manila takes 8 to 9 hours |
SAGADA
Is situated at the upper end of a limestone valley between
two sandstone ridges. Sagada has numerous scenic
spots and points of interest, the valley floor has
eroded into a series of outcrops, caves, potholes
and underground streams. Sagada enjoys a tranquil
highland atmosphere.
The locals of Sagada are called Igorots. The dialect
spoken is Kankana-ey. Sagada's populace is predominantly
Anglican.
Agriculture is the main source of income in Sagada. Cabbages,
carrots, and potatoes are common crops while rice is
planted for household consumption. Sagada also earns
significantly from its tourism industry. It is known
for its pleasant climate, pine sceneries, rocky terrain,
waterfalls, centuries-old burial caves, rice terraces,
local weaving and hanging coffins.
In Sagada you can trek and explore both caves and waterfalls. |
HANGING
COFFINS
Sagada is famous for its "hanging coffins".
This is a traditional way of burying people that is not
in use anymore. Not anyone was qualified to be buried
this way; you had to, among other things, be married
and have grandchildren.
On the way to Ambasing, one
of Sagada's 19 barangays, limestone karts cliffs
dotted with pine trees dominate the landscape. On
these cliffs, perched precariously on a wedge, four
or five coffins are arranged in a pile. The oldest
one is more than a century old; the latest addition
was put into place decades ago.
In similar
places around Sagada, one may find these "hanging" coffins.
They are usually in groups, some neatly piled, and
others randomly stacked. All found in places seemingly
impossible to reach. Places that can be touched only
by mother nature.
These hanging coffins will be there for as
long as the elements allow them to be. They're
precious tokens from a fabled past, adding
mystique to an already mystifying place.
Hanging Coffins are found along
the Echo Valley (below the Mount of Calvary). More
hanging coffins are found in another locations on the
way to Latipan Caves (going south of Sagada ). |
SUMAGING
Aptly nicknamed as the Big Cave, was created by water
erosion. Guides equipped with lanterns and ropes
are necessary companions for exploring this cave
as well as other big caves found in Southern Sagada.
Sumaging has huge chambers and rock formations, some
of which are dubbed as the “King’s Curtain”, “Rice
Granary”, “Cauliflower”, “Dancing
Hall” and others. A Part of Sumaging known
as “The Tunnel“ consists of a series
of tiny passages requiring limbo like movements to
pass through. |
| 5 Days / 4 Nights DELUXE NORTHERN LUZON TOUR |
Package Rate: USD 630.00 / person ( Seat in Coach ) every Thursday departure.
Note: (FOR PRIVATE TOUR)Supplement of USD $98 per person minimum of 2 based on twin sharing.
Anyday departure with the same itinerary.
- Free Hotel Pick up / Drop Off within Makati or Manila area
- Roundtrip Transportation ( Manila - Banaue - Manila )
- Overnight Accommodation at El Cielito Inn - Baguio with Breakfast & Dinner
- Overnight Accommodation at Mt. Data Lodge with Breakfast & Dinner
- Two (2) Nights Accommodation in Banaue Hotel - Banaue with Breakfast & Dinner
- Taxes & Service charges on meals and rooms, entrance fees
- Services of an English speaking Tour Guide, Driver, Fuel, Toll Fee, Parking Fee
- Transfers and sightseeing tours as stated
ITINERARY
Day 1
Pick up from hotel. Depart Manila to Baguio.
Afternoon Baguio City Tour: Visit Easter Weaving
School, Silver making, Woodcarving, Mines View Park
and Public market. Check in El-Cielito Inn. City Dinner.
Day 2
Baguio / Mt. Data. Breakfast in the hotel, depart for Sagada, passing the rugged, scenic Halsema Highway (called “the mountain trail of Benguet”) (approx. 5 hrs). Photo stops along the way. Dinner and overnight stay at Mt.Data Lodge.
Day 3
Mt. Data / Sagada / Bontoc / Banaue
Breakfast. Depart for the village Sagada (3 hrs). Visit its burial caves: Matanghib containing coffins of 400 years old; Lomilyang, a burial cave and other hanging coffins within easy sight of The Valley. Make a short stop in Bontoc to visit the interesting Museum of Mt.Culture by the Belgian sisters. Proceed to Banaue (3 hrs), the ancestral home of the Ifugao tribe and famous rice terraces. Arrive late afternoon at and check-in at Banaue Hotel. Dinner & overnight stay.
Day 4
Banaue. Breakfast, depart by jeepney for Banga-an village or Hapao Village (1.5 hrs) depending on road passibility. Return to Banaue Hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5
Banaue-Manila. Breakfast, Return trip to Manila (10 hrs). Arrive in Manila late afternoon.
"Rates subject to change, tours depending on weather conditions, valid until further notice" |
| MT.
PROVINCE HERITAGE TOUR |
- (seat in coach, only
Thursday)
- 4 Days / 3 Nights Package Tour
- All 3 nights stay
in Banaue, incl. breakfast, daily tours
- Only $255
USD per adult (twin & triple sharing)
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| 6
Days / 5 Nights Northern Luzon Tour |
(by private Jeepney)
- 1 night Baquio, 2 nights Sagada, 2 nights Banaue
w/ daily breakfast.
- If 2 persons $420 USD per person
- If 4 pers $320 USD / person
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| Active
Cordillera Tour with Biking & Rafting |
7 Days / 6 Nights,
like no other tour:
- 1 night Baguio, 2 nights Sagada,
1 night Bontoc, 1 night Hapao, 1 night Banga-an.
- No experience needed, participants need to be fit
- $850
USD, twin sharing basis
- Incl. fullboard meals, mountain
bikes, rafts, comfortable 4WD’s and trailers.
- Led by expert adventure guides
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| Banaue-Batad/Bangaan-Bontoc-Sagada “Budget-Tour” |
or Baquio instead
- 4 Days / 3 Nights
- rtr by public transport
- private co-ordinator
- basic accommodation 2 nights
Banaue, 1 night Sagada.
- If 2 pers: $340 USD per adult
If 4 pers $250 USD
per adult
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| Trekking
to Little Villages |
- 5
Days / 4 Nights
- rtr transport by public bus
- private
coordinator
- 2 night Banaue, 1 night Cambulo, 1 night
Batad
- Walking!
- If 2 pers: $425 USD /pers
If 3 pers $365
USD
If 4 –5
pers $285 USD /pers.
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All
Tours Are Subject To Change
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