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Banaue Rice Terraces Tour
5 days and 5 nights

 

Early in the morning we leave Angeles City (or the end point of a previous travel module). We drive through the rice fields and the hill- and mountain landscapes of the provinces of Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya and Ifugao. In the late afternoon we arrive in Banaue. We visit the viewpoint and look over the more then 2000 year old rice terraces.

These rice terraces are called “The Eight Wonder of the World”, and also called “The Stairway To Heaven”. The more than 2000 years old rice terraces are placed on the world heritage list of Unesco. You have the opportunity to see, and if you want to buy, the handmade souvenirs which are made by the mountain tribes.

The next day we visit the Hapao rice terraces and the hot water spring. The Ifugao were once the feared headhunters who built many years ago these rice terraces with the aid of very few tools.

After breakfast we visit one of the most beautifull rice terraces Batad. For the strong hikers we can continue to the waterfalls. Bring some boxes of matches with you. The local population will ask you directly for matches, a present that have real value here. After receiving the small presents, the local population will give you a warm welcome, and we will see how the people live here.

After a 3 hours drive we make a visit to the small, but interesting Bontoc museum. This museum was established by a Belgian non. Here you can see the culture- and daily tools of the Toradja- en Dajak-tribes. These tribes come originally from Indonesia and were until two generations ago headhunters. We leave for the town Sagada which is at 1480 meters high. In the Sagada weaving and Souvenirs shop, we can watch weaving by hand from the traditional materials.

Our local experienced guide brings us in the caves of Sagada with its many macabre coffins. Of course our purpose is not collecting the skeleton bones of the dead as souvenirs. We respect the remains of the dead. A mystery, and unique in the world, are the hanging coffins on the mountain walls. We also visit echo valley, the underground river or the Bokong waterfalls, a walk of about 20 minutes.

Tonight we stay in the bizar, Mapiyaaw Sagada Pension with rock formations and beautiful garden surroundings or in the middle of the small town. From the balcony you can enjoy the beautiful landscape and colorful sunset. The road from Sagada to Baquio over the Van Halsema Mountain Highway is a big adventure. If we are lucky we can make an average speed of 25 kilometer an hour on the 130 kilometer long road. The more then 5 hour drive brings us straight through the breathtaking landscape of the Cordillera mountains, an adventurous experience you will not easily forget.

This tour is ideal as connection to the ”100 Islands and San Fabian Tour”. The ”Baguio, La Union and Vigan Tour” are excellent to continue with.

Day 1 Leave early in the morning from Angeles City (or previous travel module) to Banaue. Arrive in the afternoon. Visit to the Banaue viewpoint.
Day 2 Visit the Hapao rice terraces and the hot water spring. Here you can see how the Ifugao people only use simple tools to maintain the terraces.
Day 3 Visit one of the most impressive terraces Batad. For the experienced hikers we will continue to the waterfalls.
Day 4 After breakfast to Bontoc and than to Sagada. Visit the caves, the hanging coffins and the Bokong waterfall.
Day 5 Leave Sagada for Baguio. After lunch we leave for Angeles City, or starting point of our next travel module.

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BUDGET CLASS:
Price: US$ 80 a day per person (based on two persons in one room)
Tour made by one person an additional amount of US$ 60 will be charged. Tour made by more than one person, but single room requested, an additional amount of US$ 20 will be charged.

included:
All transfers to the hotels, excursions and entrance fees.
5 nights in hotel or guest houses in rooms with fan.

not included:

Airport and security tax.
Meals and drinks.
Personal expenses.

ECONOMY CLASS:
Price: US$ 90 a day per person in one room)
Tour made by one person, an additional amount of US$ 70 will be charged. Tour made by more than one person, but single room requested, an additional amount of US$ 20 will be charged.

included:
All transfers to the hotels, excursions and entrance fees.
5 nights in hotels with air-conditioned room.
Breakfast.

not included:

Airport and security tax.
Lunch, Dinner and drinks.
Personal expenses.

FIRST CLASS:
Price: US$ 180 a day per person (based on two persons in one room)
Tour made by one person, an additional amount of US$ 120 will be charged. Tour made by more then one person, but single room requested, an additional amount of US$ 60 will be charged.

included:
All transfers to the hotels, excursions and entrance fees.
5 nights in luxury hotels with air-conditioned room.
All meals and snacks.
All drinks (excluding foreign liquor and wine).

not included:
Flight tickets. We give you the best prices on request for economy and business class.
Airport and security tax.
Personal expenses.

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You can arrange your own holiday, by making your choice out of the travel modules and connect them together, for your personal travel program. You can choose out of Budget Class, Economy Class and First Class.

A. All our tours are fully private from begin to end.
B. You decide the period of time of your holiday.
C. You pay per day the price for your holiday in the Philippines.
D. You decide the destinations in the Philippines you want to go.
E. Your holiday doesn't have to be by group. Every single booking gets the same service and high quality.
F. We can also arrange for you the cheapest prices of the flights.

Our tours in the Philippines starts U.S. $ 80 a day.
(Based on 2 persons price per person excluded the flight).

BUDGET CLASS - U.S. $ 80 per day
ECONOMY CLASS - U.S. $ 90 per day
FIRST CLASS - U.S. $180 per day


For more information or bookings contact us via e-mail info@butterflytravel.ph

 

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