Banaue Rice Terraces Hiking Tours
Banaue Rice Terraces Hiking Tours
Banaue Rice Terraces Hiking Tours
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Spectacular terraces were carved out from mountain ranges some 2000 years ago with primitive handtools.
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- Elise M1 contributionAmazing trek of 3 days with JercyWe 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 2023Traveled with friendsWritten November 17, 2023
- Claudia RotondoParis, France6 contributionsBanaue trek 2 daysIt 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 ClaraVisited August 2023Traveled with friendsWritten November 24, 2023
- Tom V2 contributionsBanaue wondersThe 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 2024Traveled soloWritten January 12, 2024
- Daniel LCopenhagen, Denmark30 contributionsGood views, but Batad is betterBanaue 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 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 2, 2024
- Mark TDumaguete City, Philippines59 contributionsIncredible sceneryIncredible 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 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 2, 2024
- Ellenwestall1 contributionTrek with JercyWe really want to recommend our guide Jercy Cabbigat if you’re thinking of trekking through the amazing rice terraces of Banaue/ Batad!! 🥹☀️ He was super nice and told us so much about their culture while showing us the incredible views on our 3D2N trek! April/ May is the high season for going, all the terraces are green at the moment 🌾Visited April 2024Traveled with friendsWritten September 8, 2024
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Chloé R
Playa Honda, Spain7 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
Batad is pretty. The whole 30km trek is tough. Don’t do it if you don’t like hiking. Just do the small walk from Batad.
We did the tour with Franz. We found his services terrible. He was high on drugs and drunk all the time. Drinking beer as much as he could, and gin on the evening to the point he was sleeping on the table. We heard from locals it is usual behaviour from him.
We were expecting private services or a small group but we ended up being 10.
The food was absolutely terrible and very small. Serving instant noodles is not okay. We never saw his mother’s delightful cooking your read about on the forums.
He completely useless, giving absolutely no explanation. We had 2 other guides with us. One gave us 1 explanation on the first day, got wasted on the second day. The third guide was at least walking on front, a shame his English wasn’t so great.
On the way back, we were dropped at a restaurant with no other explanation than have dinner and shower. All other people were staying at his. If the ladies in the restaurant weren’t here we would have missed our bus as Franz completely forgot about us, but still sent someone to catch us before we left to collect the money. Money that paid countless beers and 10 bottles of gin...
The guides were in such no hurry that we left late both mornings very late despite everyone waiting for them. Every break was at least 45 min so they could drink their beers. The first evening, we ended up walking in the complete darkness despise walking at a good pace.
We much would have preferred to hear they had too many people than going through that catastrophy.
We very much regret coming to Banaue. If it wasn’t for Batad view, it would have been terrible on every single point.
What a waste of money and time.
We did the tour with Franz. We found his services terrible. He was high on drugs and drunk all the time. Drinking beer as much as he could, and gin on the evening to the point he was sleeping on the table. We heard from locals it is usual behaviour from him.
We were expecting private services or a small group but we ended up being 10.
The food was absolutely terrible and very small. Serving instant noodles is not okay. We never saw his mother’s delightful cooking your read about on the forums.
He completely useless, giving absolutely no explanation. We had 2 other guides with us. One gave us 1 explanation on the first day, got wasted on the second day. The third guide was at least walking on front, a shame his English wasn’t so great.
On the way back, we were dropped at a restaurant with no other explanation than have dinner and shower. All other people were staying at his. If the ladies in the restaurant weren’t here we would have missed our bus as Franz completely forgot about us, but still sent someone to catch us before we left to collect the money. Money that paid countless beers and 10 bottles of gin...
The guides were in such no hurry that we left late both mornings very late despite everyone waiting for them. Every break was at least 45 min so they could drink their beers. The first evening, we ended up walking in the complete darkness despise walking at a good pace.
We much would have preferred to hear they had too many people than going through that catastrophy.
We very much regret coming to Banaue. If it wasn’t for Batad view, it would have been terrible on every single point.
What a waste of money and time.
Written February 28, 2020
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Mark T
Dumaguete City, Philippines59 contributions
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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Ellenwestall
1 contribution
Apr 2024 • Friends
We really want to recommend our guide Jercy Cabbigat if you’re thinking of trekking through the amazing rice terraces of Banaue/ Batad!! 🥹☀️ He was super nice and told us so much about their culture while showing us the incredible views on our 3D2N trek! April/ May is the high season for going, all the terraces are green at the moment 🌾
Written September 8, 2024
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Pauline L
2 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
An incredible experience! We opted for the 2 night and 3 day trek, a physically demanding adventure but well worth it. The landscapes are breathtaking, a true life experience.
We were lucky to have Armel as our guide, simply the best. Not only does he speak French very well and knows every corner of the region, but he is also attentive, funny, adorable and considerate. Armel went above and beyond to give us the greatest experience in the Philippines. We will forever be grateful and will miss him.
His coordinates :
- Armel Charles Ognayon
- WhatsApp: +63 998 232 8218
- Instagram: trekking_banaue_armel
The moments shared with the locals, such as traditional dances and songs with the village children, rice making, karaoke, and of course, the “aperitif” with Armel, made this trek unforgettable. Thank you for making this adventure as memorable as possible!
We were lucky to have Armel as our guide, simply the best. Not only does he speak French very well and knows every corner of the region, but he is also attentive, funny, adorable and considerate. Armel went above and beyond to give us the greatest experience in the Philippines. We will forever be grateful and will miss him.
His coordinates :
- Armel Charles Ognayon
- WhatsApp: +63 998 232 8218
- Instagram: trekking_banaue_armel
The moments shared with the locals, such as traditional dances and songs with the village children, rice making, karaoke, and of course, the “aperitif” with Armel, made this trek unforgettable. Thank you for making this adventure as memorable as possible!
Written December 21, 2023
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Antoine P
2 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
We had such an amazing trek with June !
We went for two amazing days of trek with June.
Superbes Terraces, with one night in Cebulo village where we share some local Gin.
June invited us at his home to lunch when we came back. He teaches us many things about the local culture, the terrasses, how to produce and harvest the rice and many more. He speaks really well English too.
We had the contact of Jody that wasn't available so he send us the contact of June his brother is law. We traveled a lot in all Asia and already had many guides. This is the best experience we had both for the trek, the views and the guide. A good guide changes everything.
We recommend them 100%, feel free to contact him you will not be disappointed : +63 935 153 1934.
We went for two amazing days of trek with June.
Superbes Terraces, with one night in Cebulo village where we share some local Gin.
June invited us at his home to lunch when we came back. He teaches us many things about the local culture, the terrasses, how to produce and harvest the rice and many more. He speaks really well English too.
We had the contact of Jody that wasn't available so he send us the contact of June his brother is law. We traveled a lot in all Asia and already had many guides. This is the best experience we had both for the trek, the views and the guide. A good guide changes everything.
We recommend them 100%, feel free to contact him you will not be disappointed : +63 935 153 1934.
Written October 7, 2024
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Daniel L
Copenhagen, Denmark30 contributions
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.
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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Vincent Belgium
Liège, Belgique9 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
We’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 astonishing
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 astonishing
Written November 5, 2022
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Marjoriebec
10 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Unforgettable experience with Franz, the best guide in Banaue. 3 days and 2 nights of trek, top organization. His whole family is organized to ensure you have the best stay possible. Activities planned in the village with locals, everything is included from start to finish, the meals are excellent and the people are so kind and welcoming.
We highly recommend it to anyone wishing to enjoy an experience rich in conviviality in the UNESCO World Heritage rice fields.
We highly recommend it to anyone wishing to enjoy an experience rich in conviviality in the UNESCO World Heritage rice fields.
Written September 18, 2023
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Claudia Rotondo
Paris, France6 contributions
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
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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Alix M
1 contribution
May 2024 • Solo
I just finished a three day trek with Armel (you can find his contact via ouiphilippines) and it was just amazing. I really recommend him ++ Extremely kind, very attentive to my rhythm, always ready to share his knowledge and very curious about everything. An unforgettable experience where you will truly be amazed!
Written May 3, 2024
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Bonjour
Je souhaite contacter le guide Miller à Banaue.
J aimerais obtenir ses coordonnées,
Merci d'avance
MG
Written April 24, 2024
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
Written December 5, 2019
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.
Written December 28, 2019
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 😊🙏
Written October 31, 2019
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. :(
Written November 13, 2019
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 .
Written September 11, 2019
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
Written September 12, 2019
Does anyone know if the rice fields are susceptible to typhoons and if it is safe to travel as a foreigner during rainy season?
Written August 9, 2019
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.
Written August 10, 2019
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.
Written June 15, 2019
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.
Written June 18, 2019
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.
Written August 14, 2019
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 :)
Written January 11, 2019
Bonjour,
Pourrais-je avoir les coordonnées de Jercy si vous les avez gardé?
Merci :)
Written January 11, 2019
bonjour, voici son facebook:(je ne peut pas mettre le lien complet
jercy.cabbigat
Written January 12, 2019
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