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The journey
Embark on this 6-day nature tour from Banaue to Manila, trekking through the green rice terraces of Cambulo, Batad, and Bangaan while experiencing the landscapes and local village life of Ifugao. Explore Sagada's magnificent Sumaguing Cave with a local guide, passing clear water pools and waterfalls in one of Asia's most spectacular dripstone caves. Continue to Buscalan, the "hand tattoo village" hidden in the mountains and home to the legendary tattoo artist Apo Whang Od, before your journey ends with a flight to Manila.
Pass through clear water pools and waterfalls flowing from all sides for a unique and magical experience to remember.
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Day by day
Upon your arrival in Banaue, get picked up by a driver.
Start your trek to the rice terraces of Cambulo. Experience a fantastic walk between the green rice terraces as you take in the beautiful landscapes.
Accommodation: Guest House
On this day, drive to Batad village with your Filipino guide. This village is known for its magnificent rice terraces, which have been built over thousands of years.
Start by driving to the starting point of the trek.
From there, walk for about half an hour to an enchanting village overlooking the rice terraces, shaped like a natural stadium.
See the simple lifestyle of the villagers in their traditional houses and experience the unique atmosphere of the place.
Accommodation: Guest House
On this day, take a walking trip to Bangaan.
Hike through the village in the Bangaan area and see local tribes in their livelihood. The place is notable because its name came from the word for a bowl of rice.
Interact with the locals and witness the rich forests along the way.
Accommodation: Guest House
In the morning, drive to the town of Sagada.
Reach Sumaguing Cave, considered the most spectacular dripstone cave in Asia. Take a tour accompanied by your local guide with a lantern inside the cave. Pass through clear water pools and waterfalls flowing from all sides for a unique and magical experience to remember.
Return to town for a little free time and, from there, drive back to the hotel.
Accommodation: Guest House
In the morning, drive to the province of Kalinga.
Proceed to the village of Buscalan, also known as the "hand tattoo village," hidden between the mountains of the province and reached by climbing dozens of steps leading to the town. The village is home to the legendary tattoo artist Apo Whang Od, a hundred-year-old woman. The tattoo culture began for two reasons: to mark the fighters on their skin, and to identify them if they were killed or captured.
Overnight in Buscalan.
Accommodation: Guest House
Drive to Tugeguarao Airport for about a 4-hour flight to Manila. See transfers and flight details at the bottom of the file.
Where this trip takes you
Cambulo rice terraces, Batad rice terraces, Sumaguing Cave pools, Buscalan hand tattoo village
The route
The fine print
Five nights accommodation
Four activities
Five breakfasts
Airport transfer
Domestic flights
Entrance fees
Licensed English-speaking Filipino guides
Excess baggage weight, payable by the customer at the airport
Tips for service providers (about $6-12 per day per person)
International flights
Travel insurance
Drinks and personal expenses
Port tax at airports for domestic flights (200 pesos per person, about $4)
The local currency is the Philippine Peso and is marked with PHP.
Dollars and euros can be exchanged for Philippine pesos at the airport in Manila.
ATMs in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, and Bohol accept most credit cards, except American Express and Diners.
The maximum baggage weight on domestic flights is 20 kg, and any passenger who exceeds the limit must pay for the extra weight.
We can provide kosher food during the trip upon request at an extra charge.
It is important to note that lunches on day trips are simple local Filipino meals that include rice, fish, chicken, and vegetables.
A valid passport for at least six months is required to enter the Philippines.
All vacationers should have a round-trip ticket to and from the Philippines.
The given price is reasonable for one person.
Logistics
Your 6 days finish where they began, in Banaue.
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