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Since we started in 2007, Vagabondpinas has served more than 1500 clients both locally and internationally, and has completed more than 6,000 trips across Philippines, Asia and South Africa! We also offer Transportation Services, Professional Guided Tours most especially in Banaue Rice Terraces, Batad and Sagada, and customized tours! Together, let us discover the world, one adventure at a time.
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Wilfred G
Banaue, Philippines2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Amazing 3 Days and 2nights Banaue Trekking with Gaston Banaue you can Contact him in WhatsApp +639303509369 For Inquiries
Written 27 November 2023
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Phil and Helen B
Bulls, New Zealand2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
This is a fantastic tour. Our driver for the eight hour plus drive from Manila was very friendly and helpful. Our guide was excellent - he took us round the rice paddies and through the little villages, which was an amazing experience. The scenery up this way is outstanding. We highly recommend this company for this, or any other, tour they offer.
Written 17 November 2023
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susan_wm_chiu
Hong Kong, China4 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
The trip really gave us a very indepth exposure of the mountain province, which go beyond normal sightseeing. It also allow us to have a better understanding of the people and culture. The view of the rice fields are just gorgerous. The hiking/ caving part could be phsyically challenging to us but the guides have been very caring and supportive to tailor the experience to our levels. We are grateful that we have made it!!
Written 16 October 2023
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vagaboypinas
wow thank you susan! we are very grateful to have you and we are happy that you are happy with the tour. see you soon! - Jp-
Written 18 October 2023
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Ann
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Jul 2023 • Friends
The tour started off on a good start with our tour guides showing up ahead of time with a comfy van for our 9h drive to Banaue. JP was friendly, gave some explanations on areas we visited and tips on food to try out. We had a good time and saw amazing views during our trip.
JP and Geoffrey kept us safe during our hikes :-) This is not a beginner's hike but definitely worth it!!
and our drivers kept us safe throughout the zigzagging roads. It is one of those hikes where the views are breathtaking and you can't find that in many places. I definitely recommend it!
Thank you Vagabondpinas for the great tour!
JP and Geoffrey kept us safe during our hikes :-) This is not a beginner's hike but definitely worth it!!
and our drivers kept us safe throughout the zigzagging roads. It is one of those hikes where the views are breathtaking and you can't find that in many places. I definitely recommend it!
Thank you Vagabondpinas for the great tour!
Written 10 August 2023
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vagaboypinas
wow thank you for your wonderful review! we are so grateful to have your group in our mountains,
wishing everyone more travels to come.
SEA you SOON!
Written 10 August 2023
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StephenF
Georgia2 contributions
This trip was an absolute experience of a lifetime! Vagabondpinas provided me and my wife with an amazing experience in the mountain towns of Banaue and Batad. Their entire team was nothing but professional and courteous throughout the entire trip. They were so warm and welcoming to us foreigners as we came in to experience their lives and culture. JP, Jay, Marvin, Beatrice, Brian, John and Mike were all amazing, and they will ensure that you enjoy every second of your trip.
JP and Jay were exactly on time when meeting us at our hotel to pick us up for our trip, and Jay ensured we were comfortable for the entire ride from Manila to Banaue (9 hours with stops). Once we arrived at our homestay in Banaue, we were warmly welcomed by Beatrice and her family. They showed us to our room which was very comfy and had its own private bathroom. Marvin (our guide) met us that evening to go over the plan for the next morning. The next morning we were met by Marvin, Jay and Mike for our Jeepney ride to Batad junction. The ride was absolutely stunning! Be sure to ride on top! Once we arrived to the junction, Marvin guided us on the hike to Batad and our next homestay. The hike through the rice terraces of Batad was beautiful and serene. Definitely a once in a lifetime experience! You will also have a chance to hike to Tappiya falls and you should not pass up this opportunity! It’s a tedious hike but well worth it!
Overall, we had an amazing experience with the Vagabondpinas team and couldn’t recommend them more to anyone looking to experience the culture of the rice terraces.
Sundin ang puso po!
JP and Jay were exactly on time when meeting us at our hotel to pick us up for our trip, and Jay ensured we were comfortable for the entire ride from Manila to Banaue (9 hours with stops). Once we arrived at our homestay in Banaue, we were warmly welcomed by Beatrice and her family. They showed us to our room which was very comfy and had its own private bathroom. Marvin (our guide) met us that evening to go over the plan for the next morning. The next morning we were met by Marvin, Jay and Mike for our Jeepney ride to Batad junction. The ride was absolutely stunning! Be sure to ride on top! Once we arrived to the junction, Marvin guided us on the hike to Batad and our next homestay. The hike through the rice terraces of Batad was beautiful and serene. Definitely a once in a lifetime experience! You will also have a chance to hike to Tappiya falls and you should not pass up this opportunity! It’s a tedious hike but well worth it!
Overall, we had an amazing experience with the Vagabondpinas team and couldn’t recommend them more to anyone looking to experience the culture of the rice terraces.
Sundin ang puso po!
Written 18 June 2023
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vagaboypinas
Wow, thank you so much! we are very grateful to have you. thank you for mentioning the whole team, we are happy that you are happy with your trip in the mountains with us. Til our next Vagabond Trip!
Sundin ang Puso <3
Team Vagabondpinas
Written 19 June 2023
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Meyvell A
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Jun 2023 • Family
We wanted to see and experience Sagada but I know that it will be hard to do a DIY trip so, thru a referral, I decided to inquire to Vagabond Pinas for a tour package and Sir JP kindly prepared a tour wherein a family of four with 2 young kids will be able to enjoy at a very reasonable price.
Vagabond Pinas' driver Kuya Bong and guide Sir Brayan fetched us from our house earlier than our schedule so we were able to arrive earlier than expected to our inn and was able to rest before we had our hiking activity. Sir brayan, our guide, was very helpful, and was always ready to lend a hand and encouraging words as we hiked the mountainous path up to see the Hanging coffins and see the beauty of the Sagada rice terraces and the Bomod-ok Falls.
Thanks to Vagabond Pinas, our Sagada experience was truly an enjoyable, hassle free and truly a memorable experience for us.
Vagabond Pinas' driver Kuya Bong and guide Sir Brayan fetched us from our house earlier than our schedule so we were able to arrive earlier than expected to our inn and was able to rest before we had our hiking activity. Sir brayan, our guide, was very helpful, and was always ready to lend a hand and encouraging words as we hiked the mountainous path up to see the Hanging coffins and see the beauty of the Sagada rice terraces and the Bomod-ok Falls.
Thanks to Vagabond Pinas, our Sagada experience was truly an enjoyable, hassle free and truly a memorable experience for us.
Written 12 June 2023
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vagaboypinas
Thank your Atanoso Family for sharing your Sagada experience with us, we are very grateful to have your family in this trip. Til our next Vagabond Trip!
Maraming Salamat Po!
Written 19 June 2023
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GERALDINE O
Perth, Australia1 contribution
May 2023 • Couples
My husband and I survived Batad…Banaue and it was all worth it. Vagabondpinas team made our first time experience of the Rice terraces mixed of comfort and thrill (walking through the paddies scared me) but was fun.
From the pick up time to drop off at our hotel, our van driver Jay was prompt and professional in what he does.
Our tireless tour guide Jonathan was very patient with our slow trekking 😅.
Thanks JP and to all of your team! I’ll recommend Vagabondpinas to friends 100%.
From the pick up time to drop off at our hotel, our van driver Jay was prompt and professional in what he does.
Our tireless tour guide Jonathan was very patient with our slow trekking 😅.
Thanks JP and to all of your team! I’ll recommend Vagabondpinas to friends 100%.
Written 21 May 2023
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vagaboypinas
Thank for spending your vacation up to the mountains with us, we are very grateful to have you. Salamat po!
Written 22 May 2023
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Natalie H
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Couples
Myself and husband loved our 5 day trip. JP and his team looked after us very well and the communication pre-trip was very clear.
Edmon was our main tour guide and he was excellent throughout! He was very informative and good fun to be with. The itinerary is well planned and we were kept busy without feeling overly exerted. Edmon also adapted our trip to meet our needs including caving in Sagada-which we loved!
Jonathan was our tour guide in Batad-he was also fabulous! He is very knowledgeable and was very patient with us whilst trekking and visiting the waterfall.
All of the people we met during our trip were welcoming and I will remember this adventure fondly as it was filled with so much happiness and laughter.
Thankyou so much for an amazing adventure
Edmon was our main tour guide and he was excellent throughout! He was very informative and good fun to be with. The itinerary is well planned and we were kept busy without feeling overly exerted. Edmon also adapted our trip to meet our needs including caving in Sagada-which we loved!
Jonathan was our tour guide in Batad-he was also fabulous! He is very knowledgeable and was very patient with us whilst trekking and visiting the waterfall.
All of the people we met during our trip were welcoming and I will remember this adventure fondly as it was filled with so much happiness and laughter.
Thankyou so much for an amazing adventure
Written 24 March 2023
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vagaboypinas
Thank you very much for trusting and sharing your adventure with us! til our next vagabond adventure. SEA YOU SOON!
Written 2 May 2023
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Nina W
Munich, Germany15 contributions
We spent a great time hiking the rice terraces around Banaue for 3 days. Our guide June Ognayon (you find him on Facebook looking for “Banaue Tour Guide - June Ognayon”) made the experience very special as he told us a lot about the local history, culture and tradition. It felt like travelling with a friend as we we talking so much with him. He shared valuable insights and we highly recommend to go on a tour with him. The scenery was just beautiful and we slept in two very nice homestays along the way. It was very insightful for us to see how the people in the northern Philippines live and we recommend this experience to every traveler!
Written 4 March 2023
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Tom in Chelan
2 contributions
Feb 2023
I will keep this short and to the point. I would highly recommend Vagabond Pinas for anyone wanting to see the rice terraces in the Banaue and Batad areas. JP put us together with Marvin our guide and Edmond our driver. Both were wonderful company and were instrumental in our fantastic time spent in the north Philippines.
The homestay and hotel they used were great. We enjoyed our trip there very much.
If you are thinking about driving north out of Manila on your own, forget it. I spent a lot of windshield time as a salesman and think I am a decent driver. But driving in the Philippines would have been a nightmare for me. Our driver Edmond was great. He earned every penny of his salary. I think the same goes for our guide Marvin. I think that trying to see the rice terraces without a guide would have been a certain reduction in the quality of our trip.
Vagabond Pinas made our trip to the rice terraces easy and enjoyable.
The homestay and hotel they used were great. We enjoyed our trip there very much.
If you are thinking about driving north out of Manila on your own, forget it. I spent a lot of windshield time as a salesman and think I am a decent driver. But driving in the Philippines would have been a nightmare for me. Our driver Edmond was great. He earned every penny of his salary. I think the same goes for our guide Marvin. I think that trying to see the rice terraces without a guide would have been a certain reduction in the quality of our trip.
Vagabond Pinas made our trip to the rice terraces easy and enjoyable.
Written 19 February 2023
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vagaboypinas
Hi Tom! thank you very much for including the mountain region in your visit in the Philippines, we are very grateful to have you.
Best Regards,
Team Vagabondpinas.
Written 22 February 2023
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Sunshine177159
Toronto, Canada21 contributions
looking at the 5 day Sagada Banaue tour...where are the accommodations?