Small-Group Weekend Hiking Tour to Banaue-Ifugao from Manila
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About This Tour in Luzon
Why Visit Luzon?
Luzon, Philippines offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Luzon provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Luzon
You can reach Luzon, Philippines by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- One night accommodation in village inn
- Professional guide
- Group tour open to other travelers
- 1 breakfast
- All land transportation for the duration of the trip
- All fees associated with the specified activities
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Other food and beverage.
- Travel insurance.
- Personal trekking gear (backpack, hiking shoes/boots, etc.
- Tips to restaurant waiters, local guides, etc. are not expected but appreciated.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 7 people per booking
- Minimum age is 12 years
- The physical demand of the trip is very high, with each day involving six (6) to seven (7) hours of hiking on moderately hilly to steep terrain
- You will need to carry a backpack with two (2) days worth of clothes, though you have the option of hiring a porter
- Accommodations will be in very basic village inns that have running water but communal bathrooms
- Packing guide will be sent post booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
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End Point
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Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Travel to Banaue
The group assembles in Manila in the evening... 9 hours
The group assembles in Manila in the evening and you get some shut-eye while you travel through winding mountain roads. When you wake up you will be in Banaue, home of the famous rice terraces, often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world.
Cambulo and Batad
Before starting the hike you will ride a... 15 minutes
Before starting the hike you will ride a tricycle (motorcycle with side car) and visit the Banaue Rice Terraces view deck.
Your trek through the Ifugao mountains begins at the town of Kinaking 4 hours
Your trek through the Ifugao mountains begins at the town of Kinaking. You stop by the Banaue Rice Terraces view deck on the way there. You hike 4 hours to Cambulo, the first 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 3-hour hike to... 3 hours
From Cambulo it is another 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.
Bangaan
In the morning you hike 3 hours to... 3 hours
In the morning you hike 3 hours to visit Tappiyah waterfalls and explore the village and rice terraces of Batad. After lunch, you hike 3 hours to Bangaan, the final village of your adventure. On the way, you pass through more rice paddies and see picturesque villages and rice terraces in the distance. you reach Bangaan in mid-afternoon and drive back to Banaue to get some well-deserved food and booze before catching your evening bus to Manila.
Arrival in Manila
At around 3am you arrive at the same bus station where your trip started
At around 3am you arrive at the same bus station where your trip started.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure…
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
