Upon arrival at airport in the Philippines, you will be warmly met by a representative, who will provide assistance and transfer to your accommodation to check-in.

Activities:

• Depart for Banaue via the Cagayan Valley, until you reach the mountain ranges of the Cordillera, a region of outstanding natural beauty. The 10-hour journey by land leads you to Banaue, the gateway to Ifugao Province, and site of the world-famous rice terraces.

Overnight: Banaue – (L, D)

Activities:

• Board a local jeepney and proceed to the Saddle, the jump-off point where the trek to Batad begins.
• Hike downhill through mountain trails until you reach the crest that encompasses a breathtaking view of amphitheatre-like terraces, sheer wooded mountains and finally, the secluded village of Batad.
• After lunch, embark on a leisurely exploration of the village, which consists of a small huddle of huts dotting the landscape. Tread your way through narrow pathways on rice paddies, to a small wooded hill where a path leads to a river.
• Continue your walk upstream along the riverbank until the impressive 25-meter high Tappiya Waterfalls comes into view. Time permitting, enjoy a refreshing dip in the natural pool fronting the waterfalls before returning to the inn.

Overnight: Banaue – (B, L, D)

Activities:

• Check out and begin the 3-hour long trek on high mountain passes, traversing on rocky fringes of rice paddies and thick undergrowth of bamboo groves, giant ferns and moss-carpeted rock walls, until you reach Bangaan Village.
• Proceed to Banga-an Family Inn for lunch.
• After lunch, explore the cluster of humble dwellers that make up the village and mingle with the village folks.
• Return to Banaue on board a local jeepney.

Overnight: Banaue – (B, L, D)

Activities:
Return to Manila via Cagayan Valley road and the central plains of Luzon.
Arrive in Manila late in the afternoon. – (B, L)

Meals as per itinerary: (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)

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