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.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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  • Elise M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing trek of 3 days with Jercy
    We spent 3 days walking in the rice terrasses with Jercy Cabbigat who was an amazing guide, always caring about us and motivating us when it was most needed ! And we got to immerse in the life of Banaue, got drinks at the end of the day in a paradise in the mountains. I highly recommend !
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written November 17, 2023
  • Claudia Rotondo
    Paris, France2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Banaue trek 2 days
    It was an amazing experience that we did with I think the best guide ever. His is Jercy Cabbigat, you can find him and contact him on Facebook. He is so kind, and he made us a lot of surprise, please contact him, he proposed an amazing 2days trek, trust him you will have the best view tips and experience of your life in the banaue terasses We fully recommend him !!!!! Claudia and Clara
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written November 24, 2023
  • Tom V
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Banaue wonders
    The area is amazing, I've never seen anything like it before in my many years of travel. I strongly recommend to take a tour guide as there's no navigation just paths leading somewhere. Besides the wealth of information you get from the guide is simply amazing. I've learned a lot and the area has become more than just nice views to me. My guide was Jercy Cabbigat and I can recommend him to everyone. He really takes care of you, lets you mingle in the local life and most important is a funny guy. You can book him via facebook messenger and the price is right.
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written January 12, 2024
  • Daniel L
    Copenhagen, Denmark21 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good views, but Batad is better
    Banaue rice terraces are ofcourse a beautiful sight, we unfortunately visited the terraces in march, which is out of season, when it comes to the green colored terraces. The views are spectacular and hiking in the terraces is recommended. I would recommend for the fit people to visit batad rice terraces instead, those are 10/10.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 2, 2024
  • Mark T
    Dumaguete City, Philippines21 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Incredible scenery
    Incredible place to visit when visiting Bohol. What really struck me about this place was the man hours it must of took to build the terraces by hand without machinery. To this day the rice is planted and harvested by hand, absolutely incredible. The ride off the main highway is an adventure within itself. It’s actually a beautiful drive up into the foothills. WARNING! As soon as you turn off the road onto the one lane track to restaurant/terraces be extremely careful especially if you’re riding a scooter. One wrong move and you’ll swimming in a rice patty. If you’re unsure or not used to driving a scooter it might be better to just park and walk. The restaurant is basic, but the food is actually really good. It’s local cuisine and made fresh. If you feel adventurous and in decent shape you can walk down the stairs/path (from restaurant) to get a view of the lower terraces.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 2, 2024
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Mark T
Dumaguete City, Philippines21 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
Incredible place to visit when visiting Bohol. What really struck me about this place was the man hours it must of took to build the terraces by hand without machinery. To this day the rice is planted and harvested by hand, absolutely incredible. The ride off the main highway is an adventure within itself. It’s actually a beautiful drive up into the foothills. WARNING! As soon as you turn off the road onto the one lane track to restaurant/terraces be extremely careful especially if you’re riding a scooter. One wrong move and you’ll swimming in a rice patty. If you’re unsure or not used to driving a scooter it might be better to just park and walk. The restaurant is basic, but the food is actually really good. It’s local cuisine and made fresh. If you feel adventurous and in decent shape you can walk down the stairs/path (from restaurant) to get a view of the lower terraces.
Written March 3, 2024
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Daniel L
Copenhagen, Denmark21 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
Banaue rice terraces are ofcourse a beautiful sight, we unfortunately visited the terraces in march, which is out of season, when it comes to the green colored terraces.
The views are spectacular and hiking in the terraces is recommended.

I would recommend for the fit people to visit batad rice terraces instead, those are 10/10.
Written March 2, 2024
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Tom V
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Solo
The area is amazing, I've never seen anything like it before in my many years of travel. I strongly recommend to take a tour guide as there's no navigation just paths leading somewhere. Besides the wealth of information you get from the guide is simply amazing. I've learned a lot and the area has become more than just nice views to me. My guide was Jercy Cabbigat and I can recommend him to everyone. He really takes care of you, lets you mingle in the local life and most important is a funny guy. You can book him via facebook messenger and the price is right.
Written January 13, 2024
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Claudia Rotondo
Paris, France2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Friends
It was an amazing experience that we did with I think the best guide ever. His is Jercy Cabbigat, you can find him and contact him on Facebook.
He is so kind, and he made us a lot of surprise, please contact him, he proposed an amazing 2days trek, trust him you will have the best view tips and experience of your life in the banaue terasses
We fully recommend him !!!!!
Claudia and Clara
Written November 24, 2023
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Elise M
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Friends
We spent 3 days walking in the rice terrasses with Jercy Cabbigat who was an amazing guide, always caring about us and motivating us when it was most needed ! And we got to immerse in the life of Banaue, got drinks at the end of the day in a paradise in the mountains. I highly recommend !
Written November 18, 2023
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Jun L
Luzon, Philippines441 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
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 August 22, 2023
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Eric M
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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.
Written June 15, 2023
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Hilaire Mbengo
11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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 June 12, 2023
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Francois Z
12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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
Written March 16, 2023
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Claudette
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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 March 5, 2023
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