Banaue Rice Terraces
Banaue Rice Terraces
Banaue Rice Terraces
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Spectacular terraces were carved out from mountain ranges some 2000 years ago with primitive handtools.
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- Vincent Belgium4 contributionsGorgeous 2 days trek in Banaue rice terracesWe’ve done a 2 days trek in the banaue rice terraces and it was gorgeous 🤩 The trek was not easy due to a typhoon that occurred 2 days before (the paths were a little damaged but nothing dangerous). Our guide (Graham Zoro Hangdaan) was just simply the best (very friendly, he knows his region very well and love it 😊). He also speak a little bit French. The experience and the landscapes that you can live during the trek are just astonishingVisited November 2022Traveled as a coupleWritten November 4, 2022
- Sue SBishops Stortford, United Kingdom213 contributionsStunningAs a wonder of the world this does not disappoint. Be prepared to walk down 300+ steps to the village and find out about rice growing in this area. You can borrow/ire a walking pole at the top to help you over the uneven surfaces. The people of the village are warm and friendly and will show you around. A briliant morning.Visited February 2020Written February 22, 2020
- Esti_saiLondon, United Kingdom75 contributionsWorth visiting especially if you stay in BatadI think this place is spectacular. Don't take a guide, just stay with locals in Batad (I stayed with Christina Inn right in the middle of the rice fields). The place is a true wonder. If you want to trek you can do 3 days trekking but for that you may need a guide.Visited October 2022Traveled soloWritten November 2, 2022
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Jun L
Luzon, Philippines440 contributions
Aug 2023 • Business
Now I know the reason I see less postcards of this once majestic, ' wonder of the world ' location - urbanization has ruined it.
Written 22 August 2023
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Eric M
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May 2023 • Friends
We completely recommend the 3 days trek with our amazing guide Jercy Cabbigat (you can contact him on Messenger).
Breathtaking landscapes of the rice terraces. Kind people. Real experience in the nature and villages of Banaue area.
The hiking is easy enough for untrained walkers in good health.
We slept in small typical hotels in the villages.
Jercy was a great guide, very convenient who knows perfectly the region ; he can come to get hikers at Banaue bus station.
Breathtaking landscapes of the rice terraces. Kind people. Real experience in the nature and villages of Banaue area.
The hiking is easy enough for untrained walkers in good health.
We slept in small typical hotels in the villages.
Jercy was a great guide, very convenient who knows perfectly the region ; he can come to get hikers at Banaue bus station.
Written 15 June 2023
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Hilaire Mbengo
11 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
incredible experience and welcome from the inhabitants and their generosity very good travels I recommend this activity to everyone great guide "JERCY" very patient, funny, generous, attentive to our needs I recommend "JERCY" incredible person thank you for All !
Written 12 June 2023
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Francois Z
12 contributions
Jan 2023
My wife and I have fond memories of our stay in Banaue. Jercy was helpful day after day. He knows how to adapt very quickly to the circumstances and shows responsibility: a rock in the middle of the rice fields. To top it all off, he is really a good and nice guy.
You can contact him on Messenger and his name is Jercy Cabbigat.
François ZELE
You can contact him on Messenger and his name is Jercy Cabbigat.
François ZELE
Written 16 March 2023
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Claudette
6 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
It was a super experience in Banaue & Batad , Scene are spectacular and super amazing.Tracking was good with a lot of adventure beautiful rice fields and hot spring .Jercy our tour guide made our experience impeccable he is super knowledgeable helpful and nice , he spent 3 full days with us accommodating at all needs her service was impeccable. I really recommend Jercy as Tour Guide to Family and Friends.
Written 5 March 2023
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yael
Madrid, Spain1 contribution
Feb 2023 • Friends
We travelled at rice terrace in banaue.
Amazing&beautiful places.
We travelled with the tour guide Abner Ulat.
He is an excellent guide, responds to every request and he is very helpfull.
Patient and empathetice
+639357603286
Amazing&beautiful places.
We travelled with the tour guide Abner Ulat.
He is an excellent guide, responds to every request and he is very helpfull.
Patient and empathetice
+639357603286
Written 25 February 2023
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Gerry H
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Feb 2023 • Friends
The entire experience was exhilarating and physically challenging. Our guide, June, did an excellent job at pacing us and giving us breaks while also educating us on the history and local customs and way of life in the terraces. He was thoughtful and patient and always offering to take our pictures. We had a blast and learned so much.
Written 17 February 2023
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Jacek Bulhakowski
Amsterdam, The Netherlands10 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
I went with my wife and family. We booked tour guide. It was amazing. Lots of stairs to climb with 32 degrees. Than we went to waterfall for swimming.
Written 8 February 2023
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Evangelos A
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Jan 2023 • Solo
Overall a great experience!! I had for guide a local person Jercy. He is an amazing person really friendly , knows the area really good !! He also told me some history abou the Philippines. I was solo and also he was really open to customise our route which is highly appreciated! Also the views and the villages are so beautiful and the sun was making all of it even more magical ! Thanks. Lot for everything..
Written 17 January 2023
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MurrayL
Tel Aviv, Israel3 contributions
Dec 2022
a private tour with Denwil Batangog.
A great guide took us to Batad and Banaue in his car. Very informative and friendly.
He picked us up from the airport close by and dropped us back at the airport.We had a great experience with Denwil.
A great guide took us to Batad and Banaue in his car. Very informative and friendly.
He picked us up from the airport close by and dropped us back at the airport.We had a great experience with Denwil.
Written 30 December 2022
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tyne1989
Singapore, Singapore1 contribution
Hello, I don't know if I should post this here but please refer me to the right thread.
My in laws are visiting the Cordillera region in April 2020. They're retirees and need of a french speaking tour guide/driver for the trip. Is there any leads do you guys know? Thanks
hannahwasthere
Pasay, Philippines82 contributions
Hi there. I don’t know a guide who speaks french however you may try reaching out with Banaue Hotel as we have stayed there and they have local tours if I remember. They may recommend some people.
Hi guys, i am going this weekend from Manila to Banaue because of time I have just one day to spend there. Have anyone done the same and can recommend me what to see or do in a day please? Also I heard is good to hire a private transport and a guide is better to do it before or after arrival ?do you know some page where book it?
Thank you 😊🙏
AngelRan15
Manila, Philippines118 contributions
Hi, an overnight would do at least in my opinion. The hike we did to explore the banaue rice terraces and waterfall took 4 hours one way and another 3 hours or so (based on your pace) to go back. It will be tiring but doable. then go straight to the souvenir shops (if you like to buy memento of your trip).
As for the private transport, there are groups doing joined hikes but also overnight minimum. :(
Bonjour,
nous comptons faire un trek de 2-3 jours Banaue - Batad fin décembre . pensez vous que c'est faisable côté météo ?
Dans notre groupe nous avons une personne sujet au vertige . est ce vraiment à pic ? Y a t il moyen d'éviter certains passages lors des treks? nous ne prendrons pas le risque de faire le trek si celà devait être trop pénible pour notre amie .
merci pour les infos que vous pourriez m'apporter .
celinefabien2014
Amiens, France149 contributions
Bonjour, la marche se fait essentiellement sur les rizières donc sur des passages étroits avec le vide. Il y a des chemins assez escarpés, grimper des escaliers un peu à pic. Il n'existe qu'un chemin dans les rizières pour atteindre les villages et vous ne pourrez pas faire demi tour car suivant le circuit que vous prenez il faudra compter au minimum 8 heures de marches pour votre premier escale.
Si votre amie a le vertige franchement j'éviterai de faire le treck de 3 jours. Par contre vous pouvez passer la journée sur HAPAO avec un guide, beaucoup plus accessible. Vous pourrez profiter du paysage et des sources chaudes.
Bon voyage
Ava J
1 contribution
Does anyone know if the rice fields are susceptible to typhoons and if it is safe to travel as a foreigner during rainy season?
j0ecr
Burnaby, Canada64 contributions
Hello. While the rice terraces themselves suffer little damage during the rainy season, the roads are susceptible to mudslides and other damages which may impede or harm a traveller. Better to wait until the wet season passes.
danfarrugia3689
Island of Gozo, Malta100 contributions
Hi,
Is it possible to make Banaue rice terraces and Batad terraces in 2 days?
I was planning to take the overnight bus from Manila to Banaue.
Than will take tricycle to saddle and hike to Batad. Will spend the night in Batad.
In the morning will go back to Banaue spend rest of day in Banaue and at night will go back to Manila.
Is that possible?
Cause i read it somewhere.
Thanks.
Enokido20
Buffalo, MO181 contributions
Yes it is possible! My fiance and I we're able to stay in Banaue and hike to the rice terraces the evening we arrived. Approximately 3-4hours time. Or you could pay someone to drive you to the top very easily. The next day our hotel provided a driver with a motorcycle and he took us to Batad. We left early in the morning and then we returned that evening around 6 p.m.. if you scheduled a night bus that night you could make it work in 2 days. If you took 3 days its plenty of time and you wouldn't have to rush just fyi.
Hi, can senior visit a village of the terraces without hiking?
Kayla A
Raleigh, NC3 contributions
If youre going to Batad its quite a walk and going up and down.. if youre not fit to walk you might not enjoy it.. id say do a small hike and warm up for it just to be prepared. But you absolutely can just chill and relax and enjoy the view of rice terraces from your hotel room if you stay at Batad trasient house/home. They have a great view from there.
theredhead_
Milan, Italy507 contributions
Ciao a tutti, è fattibile fare questi terrazzamenti in una giornata A/R da Manila o è troppo faticoso e non si riesce a vedere tutto? Gradirei un cortese risposta da chi c'è già stato, grazie mille in anticipo :)
Safia
Paris, France3 contributions
Bonjour,
Pourrais-je avoir les coordonnées de Jercy si vous les avez gardé?
Merci :)
Christophe b
40 contributions
bonjour, voici son facebook:(je ne peut pas mettre le lien complet
jercy.cabbigat
Tuula2013
Helsinki, Finland1 contribution
We´re planning to do Pinatubo day tour in December after Banaue and before our flight leaves from Clark. Does anyone have any information how to get from Banaue to Clark/ Angeles?
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