Banaue Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)

World Famous Rice Terraces!🇵🇭

#timetotravel The view of the Banaue Rice Terraces is nothing but spectacular, amaxing and majestic. No wonder this has become a Unesco World Heritage and a National Cultural Treasure in the Philippines. Carved into the mountains of Ifugao 2000 years ago built by our ancestors with their bare hands. I am in awe looking at this beauty and can't help but be grateful to the people who made this method of cultivating rice and later on ispired the neighboring countries to do the same. Yes, the rice terraces that you see outside the Philippines are all inspired by the Banaue Rice Terraces. How to get here: 1. From manila you can take a bus that will take you 9012 hours depending on traffic. 2. Take a flight to Cauayan Airport, then take a bus for 4 more hours. Take Note: Upon arrival at the Banaue Town, you. have to pay 20 pesos as environmental fee. Enjoy your visit! You can also hite a guide to help you navigate the rice terraces. There will be a lot of guides at the town proper. #mytripvlog #tripblazers #philippines #nature #attraction #destination #nature

IMBAYAH BUFFET: SUNRISE BREAKFAST EXPERIENCE

Inside Banaue Hotel, as the sun rises viewed from the windows of Imbayah Restaurant, I take my morning buffet breakfast which is inclusive to my hotel booking reservation. I enjoyed my morning brewed mountain provinces coffee, with my toasted bread and champurado, filipino and continental breakfast, plus fruits and vegetable salad make my whole morning meal a great moment of greeting a new day. It is another day. Everytime I go to Banaue, this is the moment I always missed: Breakfast by the view of Cordillera mountains on the rising sun.#celebratewithtrip #foodie #mytripvlog #tripblazers

BANAUE HOTEL: MY HANG OUT TO CONQUER BATAD

#celebratewithtrip One of my most memorable trips is Banaue, Ifugao where you can find the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Batad Rice Terraces and Bangaan Rice Terraces. It is 8-9 hrs travel via NLEX, SCTEX, TPLEX taking Pura Exit to Dalton Pass and drive straight to Bagabag then enter Ifugao to Banaue. I choose Banaue Hotel which is 1/2 km before the town center. It is a government hotel which gives the indigenous feeling and ambiance of the place. Buffet breakfast is excellent with the like of champurado and dried fish. It has swimming pool but the cold weather prevents me to dip in. But of course, I need to see BATAD. It is a 19 mins drive by car but I need to walk to Batad. I hired a guide to take the best trails and to tell about the history and custom of the locals. It was a difficult trekking and I did not finish because I was not too ready. Next time, I will come back and conquer Batad Terraces!#mytripvlog#mountainview#tripblazers#spooktaculartrip#fallingforfall#terracefields#trekking#mountainhike

SAGADA TOUR

Hi Everyone sharing my sagada Tour😊 9pm Assembly at SM Clark Pampanga 10pm Travel to Buscalan October 31 4am Banaue Welcome Arch 6am -Banaue Town/ Banaue Rices Terraces View Point 10am to 5am Buscalan Village, Tinglayan Tattoo Session with Apo Wang-Od/Buscalan Tour 6pm Overnight Stay at Buscalan November 1 6am WakeUp call 7am Travel to Sagada 9am to 4pm -Echo Valley Hanging Coffins Sagada Weaving -St. Mary’s Church -Sagada Pottery House -Lake Danum 5pm Check in Sagada November 2 3am WakeUp Call 4am Marlboro Hills (Sunrise Viewing) Traverse Blue Soil 1pm Sumaguing Cave (Normal Caving) 5pm Back at accommodation November 3 Travel to Baguio -Northern Blossom (new itinerary) -Highest Point Atok Benguet -La Trinidad Souvenir Shop -Strawberry Farm If time permits -Mines View -The Mansion -Wrights Park -Good Shepherd -Lions Head November 4 4am Flight back to Davao * Roundtrip Ticket Davao -Manila or Clark * Roundtrip AC Van Transfer * Driver, Toll fees, Fuel, Parking fees * 4D3N Package (1 night Buscalan, 2 night Sagada) * Buscalan and Sagada tours * Side trip Banaue and Baguio City * Local Tour Guide and Environmental fees in Buscalan * Fare going lake danum (Sagada) * Entrance pottery house (Sagada) * Tourism registration fee (Sagada) *Jeepney Fare to marlboro then pick from blue soil * Echo valley entrance (Sagada) * Normal Caving Fees (Sumaguing Cave) * Entrance Fee and Jeepney Fees to bomod ok falls #spooktaculartrip

Batad - tranquil village with 360° view

Batad is unique in that its rice terraces are stone-walled and it is a round valley offering 360° view if you are at the centre or panoramic view if you are on the side/cliff. I chose to stay here instead of Banaue due mainly to the setting explained above and the less development, which I didn't regret. I had to exchange cell reception and good wifi though. I also found that the people of Batad were very welcoming and warm. Greeting a visitor like me was common while I walked around the terraces. From the photos, you can see that you can enjoy magnificent views of the rice terraces from different angles depending on where you are. It's breathtaking! The walkway is quite small and, when linking between levels, can be quite steep. I recommend you have a certain level of physical fitness in order to enjoy the best of Batad.

Batad Rice Terraces in Ifugao, Philippines is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A destination for relaxation and adventure. You will experience the culture of the local mountain tribe, Ifugao. The rice terraces is amazing. #roadtrip#naturalwonders#historicculture#hiking

This stretches over the terraces between the mountains, full of romantic feelings. It is a very attractive natural beauty. Because the southern mountains of Luzon are surrounded by mountains, and the Banaue terraced mountains are deep in the mountains, the traffic to the area is relatively inconvenient. But it is precisely because of this, here is rarely disturbed by the outside world, and it is particularly quiet and beautiful like a hideaway between the mountains. In addition to the endless terraced landscape, the villages scattered in the fields and the green rice fields complement each other, and the pure nature is harmoniously integrated into one, which makes people feel the beautiful scene of harmony between man and nature. Among these mountain villages, it seems to be in the human mirror. If you like photography, it is definitely a great place to shoot. The entire terraced scenery of the four seasons is quite charming. In the spring, the terraces are filled with water, and occasionally the emergence of the seedlings, this is because the water surface is reflective, it is an excellent time to enjoy the sunset; in the summer, the seedlings grow very vigorous, everywhere is full of green, it seems to be alive; winter In the southeast, although the climate is a bit cold, there are often fogs surrounding beautiful terraces, which are also beautiful and intoxicating. As a great artificial miracle, whenever you come to the Banaue terraces, you will always be able to reap unexpected surprises, and it will show people the unique romantic charm of nature all the time.

Hidden Paradise in Northern Philippines

I travelled to the Batad Rice Terraces in Luzon, Philippines last October. I took an approximately 10-hour overnight bus from Manila to there. Once I’d seen the magnificent view in Batad, my physical and mental tiredness was all gone. It totally worths the long travel time to there. There is a nice waterfall in Batad called Tappiyah Falls. From the village centre, it only takes about 20 minutes of walking to the falls. It is also nice to visit. #Batad #luzon #Philippines

BANAUE HOTEL: A REAL TRIBAL EXPERIENCE

I travelled 9 hours from Manila to Banaue. Of course, I really wanted to see again Banaue Rice Terraces. Choosing Banaue Hotel is always my priority for it gives me a native smile from the attendants, welcome drinks, and my room always has a breathtaking view of the Cordillera mountains especially on the sunrise. Plus, my experience of dining is superb while having my delicious food with a stunning view as I sit beside the window. My room is not air- conditioned but to open the window to let the cool breeze sets in especially on night time makes me feel asleep. Banaue hotel is the most comfortable, secured and convenient place to stay in Banaue. Wonderful experience. I give it my ☆☆☆☆ rating. Mabuhay! It is located in Ilogue, Brgy. Tam-an, Banaue, Ifugao. I stayed on the standard room for 3,300 php a night. An extra-bed is charged for 900 php. It is worth the experience. #celebratewithtrip #mytripvlog #tripblazers #awesomepic

The Summer Palace of the President!🇵🇭

#timetotravel This is The Mansion located in Baguio City, Philippines. It is the official Summer Residence of the Philippines Residence and that explains why it has become one of the tourist spots that are highly visited in Bagiuo City. Tourists can only see it from afar and no one is allowed to tour inside the palace which is understandable. The architectural design and structure of the palace is somewhat a combination between Spanish and American design. This is just right in front of Wright Park. Enjoy your photo session here. #tripblazers #mytripvlog #attraction #philippines

SAGADA TOUR

Hi Everyone sharing my sagada Tour😊 9pm Assembly at SM Clark Pampanga 10pm Travel to Buscalan October 31 4am Banaue Welcome Arch 6am -Banaue Town/ Banaue Rices Terraces View Point 10am to 5am Buscalan Village, Tinglayan Tattoo Session with Apo Wang-Od/Buscalan Tour 6pm Overnight Stay at Buscalan November 1 6am WakeUp call 7am Travel to Sagada 9am to 4pm -Echo Valley Hanging Coffins Sagada Weaving -St. Mary’s Church -Sagada Pottery House -Lake Danum 5pm Check in Sagada November 2 3am WakeUp Call 4am Marlboro Hills (Sunrise Viewing) Traverse Blue Soil 1pm Sumaguing Cave (Normal Caving) 5pm Back at accommodation November 3 Travel to Baguio -Northern Blossom (new itinerary) -Highest Point Atok Benguet -La Trinidad Souvenir Shop -Strawberry Farm If time permits -Mines View -The Mansion -Wrights Park -Good Shepherd -Lions Head November 4 4am Flight back to Davao * Roundtrip Ticket Davao -Manila or Clark * Roundtrip AC Van Transfer * Driver, Toll fees, Fuel, Parking fees * 4D3N Package (1 night Buscalan, 2 night Sagada) * Buscalan and Sagada tours * Side trip Banaue and Baguio City * Local Tour Guide and Environmental fees in Buscalan * Fare going lake danum (Sagada) * Entrance pottery house (Sagada) * Tourism registration fee (Sagada) *Jeepney Fare to marlboro then pick from blue soil * Echo valley entrance (Sagada) * Normal Caving Fees (Sumaguing Cave) * Entrance Fee and Jeepney Fees to bomod ok falls #spooktaculartrip

The Mansion + Wright Park 🏫🎠

📍The Mansion and Wright Park Address: Romulo Drive, Baguio, Benguet Known as the official summer palace of the President of the Philippines, The Mansion House is located in the summer capital of the country, Baguio City. Across it is also a well-known free public park which is the Wright Park. Situated also there is the House of Representatives office. So cool, worth visiting. 😊😎 #baguio #summerpalace #philippines

The Mansion in Baguio City

One of the best place in the Philippines to visit especially on summer because the temperature can still go low up to 16degrees. People are friendly and the places are really very beautiful. You can also visit burnham park, stone kingdom, strawberry farm, mines view and many more. Transient were also very cheap and you don’t need aircon at night coz it’s really cold.

Tappiyah Falls, a must-do side trip in Batad

If you are in Batad and you have one half day to spare, hiking to Tappiyah Falls is the first thing to consider. Tappiyah Falls is part of a river passing Batad. This river breaks in 70-metre elevation creating powerful waterfall pouring into a sizeable pool. The white stream and mists contrast in colour with the thick vegetation backdrop. Also the wind from the falls gently shakes the ferns on the cliff, making it very enjoyable to watch. If the current is not strong, you can leisurely swim in the pool. Admission is free. What you need is physical fitness due to 2km distance with a lot of ups and downs. It took me 1 hour to go down to the falls and 45 minutes back to Batad. Minimum 1 litre of water is recommended. There are at least 3 drink stalls selling the trail, but all were closed during my visit. Morning is better as it tends to rain in the afternoon. #tappiyafalls #tappiyahfalls #batad #sidetrip #waterfallshiking