Batad offers wonderful views in every angle. I regret not staying overnight. I'm currently very unfit/unhealthy and I didn't have a great pair of shoes but I was still able to do the trek. I feel like my guide Marvin Dumawol (+63 916 458 0556) helped a lot as he was very informative and encouraging to us. Also, our driver Genesis (+63 926 237 5837) was very skillful in maneuvering his tricycle along the steep zigzagged roads of Banaue; we didn't have to go down and walk like the other passengers we encountered along the way. They really added to the charm of the place -- they were honest and kind.