Banaue & Batad Rice Terraces Cultural Immersion & Trekking
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 2d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Immerse yourself in the culture of the Ifugao people on a guided tour
- Trek through the UNESCO-listed Banaue and Batad Rice Terraces
- Explore Batad Village and engage in storytelling with local residents
- Hike to the stunning Tappiya Falls and enjoy traditional snacks
- Enjoy an authentic Ifugao lunch and experience local flavours
Activity location
- Batad Rice Terraces
- Banaue, Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Lacson Ave & Fajardo St, Barangay 461, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila, Philippines | Go to Ohayami Trans Bus Terminal at Lacson Ave & Fajardo St, Barangay 461, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila to have overnight transfer from Manila to Banaue. You will arrive at the Ohayami Trans Bus Terminal in Banaue, Ifugao. Your guide will meet you there upon your aarival. Your guide will assist you with a short transfer ride (van/tricycle/jeep) to breakfast location, where the day’s adventure begins. Tip: Please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure a smooth start.
- Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
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Banaue & Batad Rice Terraces Cultural Immersion & Trekking
- 2d
- English
What's included, what's not
- Guided trekking through the UNESCO-listed Rice Terraces
- Explore Batad Village and engage in storytelling with local residents
- Entry fees to attractions (Tappiya Falls)
- Hands-on community engagement and cultural immersion
- Overnight bus transfers between Manila and Banaue
- Hands-on farming experience or cleaning wall stones (depends on season), from terrace upkeep to rice planting
- Hike to the stunning Tappiya Falls and enjoy snacks
- Rest and refreshment breaks built in for a comfortable adventure
- Authentic Ifugao lunch to experience local flavours and hospitality
- Professional local guide and trekking guide
- Transport within Banaue
- Meals listed (2 breakfast, 2 lunch,1 dinner)
- Homestay accommodation
- Additional meals or food items not included in the standard meal plan
- Personal expenses, souvenirs, and service charge (tips for guides and homestay hosts)
- Travel insurance (highly recommended for all travellers)
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Littering, Making noise, Smoking
- Not suitable for: People with back problems, People with heart problems, People with mobility impairments
What you can expect
Step into the living landscape of the Ifugao highlands, where the Banaue and Batad Rice Terraces unfold not as scenery, but as a centuries-old way of life still actively shaped by its people.
Carved by hand over 2,000 years ago without machinery or modern tools, these terraces are more than a UNESCO World Heritage Site, they are a continuing dialogue between culture, land, and resilience. Here, every path is still used, every wall still maintained, and every village still living within the rhythm of tradition.
This is not a sightseeing tour, but a slow immersion into mountain life where you move through stone-lined trails, descend into hidden villages, and witness the terraces not from a distance, but from within the community that sustains them.
Designed for travellers seeking depth over distance, this journey blends guided trekking, quiet cultural exchange, and raw natural beauty, offering a rare opportunity to experience the Cordilleras not as visitors, but as welcomed guests in a living heritage landscape.
A meaningful escape that goes beyond exploration: into connection, presence, and place.
Day 1: Banaue to Batad
Arrive at the Ohayami Trans Bus Terminal in Banaue, Ifugao, and meet your guide. Take a short tricycle ride to EKO LIFE Café, where the day’s adventure begins.
Begin your trek through the UNESCO-listed Banaue and Batad Rice Terraces. Explore Batad Village and engage in storytelling with local residents. Enjoy a hands-on farming experience, from terrace upkeep to rice planting.
Savour a home-cooked lunch at a Batad homestay. Continue your trek, taking in the stunning views of the terraces. In the evening, enjoy a warm homestay meal shared with local families.
Day 2: Batad Village and Tappiya Falls
After breakfast, hike to the stunning Tappiya Falls. Take a refreshing swim in the cool waters and enjoy traditional snacks.
Return to Batad Village and spend time interacting with local villagers, learning about their customs and traditions. Savour an authentic Ifugao lunch before heading back to Banaue.
Location
Activity location
- Batad Rice Terraces
- Banaue, Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Lacson Ave & Fajardo St, Barangay 461, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila, Philippines | Go to Ohayami Trans Bus Terminal at Lacson Ave & Fajardo St, Barangay 461, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila to have overnight transfer from Manila to Banaue. You will arrive at the Ohayami Trans Bus Terminal in Banaue, Ifugao. Your guide will meet you there upon your aarival. Your guide will assist you with a short transfer ride (van/tricycle/jeep) to breakfast location, where the day’s adventure begins. Tip: Please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure a smooth start.
- Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines