About this tour
The Banaue Rice Terraces in Ifugao Province are often called the "Eighth Wonder of the World" — 2,000-year-old terraces carved by hand by the Ifugao people into the Cordillera mountains, still irrigated by a traditional system of canals that has survived two millennia. UNESCO listed them as a World Heritage Site in 1995.
The standard 2-day tour from Manila includes an overnight bus (9 hours), a full day at the terraces with guided village walks through the working rice fields, visits to traditional Ifugao houses, and time at the Banaue Viewpoint. On the way back, many tours stop at Batad Amphitheater — a series of terraces shaped in a bowl around a small village, arguably even more beautiful than Banaue itself.
Highlights
- ✓2,000-year-old terraces — UNESCO World Heritage Site
- ✓Guided village walk through working rice fields
- ✓Batad Amphitheater — the most dramatic viewpoint
- ✓Traditional Ifugao culture and crafts
- ✓Muyong (private forest) and traditional irrigation system
What's included
- ✓Round-trip overnight bus Manila–Banaue
- ✓Accommodation
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Guided walks
- ✓Entrance fees
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit?
May–June and October–November when the terraces are green with young rice plants. The harvest (August–September) is also photogenic — the terraces turn golden.
How fit do I need to be for Batad?
Moderately fit. Reaching Batad involves a 30-minute descent on a steep path from the road. The walk through the terraces involves narrow paths and some scrambling.
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