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Daniel L
Copenhagen, Denmark30 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Batad and their rice terraces are a must see if in Banaue or around.
The city is truly something special, being built on the edge of the mountainside. The rice terraces are out of this world.
The mountains create a bowl/valley making the views even better.
Experiencing batad is good for a 1-2 night stay, but day trips work as well. If you are doing a day trip and you want to experience both rice terraces and the water fall - be prepared for a difficult and steep hike.
The city is truly something special, being built on the edge of the mountainside. The rice terraces are out of this world.
The mountains create a bowl/valley making the views even better.
Experiencing batad is good for a 1-2 night stay, but day trips work as well. If you are doing a day trip and you want to experience both rice terraces and the water fall - be prepared for a difficult and steep hike.
Written March 2, 2024
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derektrips
Philippines501 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Must see! Built thousands of years ago and still being used today. Color of the rice terraces depend on the time of year. Take a tricycle to Batad from Banaue, hire a guide or not. We didn't hire a guide and just took the most worn trail, you can see where most the people are going or coming from. I think a guide can be useful to tell a little about the history and the customs of the local people in addition to taking the best trails. Be ready for a good day of moderate to difficult trekking. Enjoy a meal of local cuisine and rice at several restaurants and cafes while enjoying the view.
Written November 26, 2022
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Woldz
Quezon City, Philippines302 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
One of the places you see in textbooks. I've been to Sagada and didn't really see the terraces I've been wanting to see.
Finally, the moment has arrived. My VL was approved, thanks to the corporate gods. Getting to Banaue is a long bus ride. Unfortunately for me, I really wasn't able to sleep, so I arrived in Banaue quite groggy.
I booked a local guide who took me to Batad via tricycle. It's actually a better mode of transportation. I was expecting that he'd guide me all the way, but he just asked me to follow the trail. As a very independent person, that's so very okay, and I simply followed my instinct.
The experience is really nice. Per the Samsung Health app, I walked for almost 10 km, but it really was worth it. Batad is nice, so very nice and breathtaking, though I wish it were preserved well, as there are encroachments of new establishments targeted at tourists like me. Still, what you see in textbooks is real. I didn't go down further as I felt tired, and I'm worried my knees would give up. Going down is so much harder, TBH.
It's not a loss that I didn't see the waterfalls. The experience and the peacefulness of the place hit me emotionally somehow. Maybe I'll come back. Who knows. It really can be challenging if you've not been hiking all your life. A better pair of shoes is also highly recommended. I am glad that my NB X90 is such a reliable pair.
I'm so glad to finally make up my mind and visit the place. March is one of the best months, as it's planting season. You'll see the fields in green.
I'll try to get back in better shape and get more sleep.
Finally, the moment has arrived. My VL was approved, thanks to the corporate gods. Getting to Banaue is a long bus ride. Unfortunately for me, I really wasn't able to sleep, so I arrived in Banaue quite groggy.
I booked a local guide who took me to Batad via tricycle. It's actually a better mode of transportation. I was expecting that he'd guide me all the way, but he just asked me to follow the trail. As a very independent person, that's so very okay, and I simply followed my instinct.
The experience is really nice. Per the Samsung Health app, I walked for almost 10 km, but it really was worth it. Batad is nice, so very nice and breathtaking, though I wish it were preserved well, as there are encroachments of new establishments targeted at tourists like me. Still, what you see in textbooks is real. I didn't go down further as I felt tired, and I'm worried my knees would give up. Going down is so much harder, TBH.
It's not a loss that I didn't see the waterfalls. The experience and the peacefulness of the place hit me emotionally somehow. Maybe I'll come back. Who knows. It really can be challenging if you've not been hiking all your life. A better pair of shoes is also highly recommended. I am glad that my NB X90 is such a reliable pair.
I'm so glad to finally make up my mind and visit the place. March is one of the best months, as it's planting season. You'll see the fields in green.
I'll try to get back in better shape and get more sleep.
Written April 5, 2024
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DurstDan
Rothenburg, Switzerland652 contributions
Jun 2020 • Couples
Oh man i mean, wow.. we saw a lot of rice fields or teraces. But those of banaue are the top.. it‘s breathtaking how it looks like. One field to the other, next and next to eatch other. The whole mountain.. looks awesome.. it looks so great.. if you go there please manage everything before. Also the way back to somewhere down the hill.. we had some problems..
Written June 25, 2021
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DudesAdrift
Dallas, TX349 contributions
Jul 2019
This is a place rich in culture, history and most of all a monument human endurance and ingenuity. A blend of modern life and ancient culture is encapsulated here. Entrancing scenery, delightful people, delicious food, but treacherous trails. I would love to return to spend more time and explore more.
Written January 18, 2020
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China
21 contributions
Feb 2020
Batad and hapao are top destinations. Simon homestay in Batad has the best views of the village, located above village. fried rice huge portion, clean room and good mattress to sleep after long walk, and Simon is an honest and straight, knows the are, was a guide before. go for it.
Written February 24, 2020
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stlrams
Sylva, NC32 contributions
If you’ve been to the Philippines or are thinking of visiting and think it’s all beaches, water sports, and sunbathing; you’re wrong. There is a region of the country made famous by its magnificent rice terraces that spread across a network of small farming villages high in the mountains in North Luzon. I have to say it truly is a magical place, so amazing, and utterly beautiful. The best time to visit this region is April and May when the rice is set for harvest and at its greenest. Though the guidebooks will tell you Banaue is the best place to visit, they’re wrong. Though Banaue has some beautiful rice terraces, the town itself is very busy, a little rundown, and not so cozy. You should however hire a driver to take you to the viewpoint and see the town’s great rice terraces before leaving. The roundtrip journey costs only three dollars. You’re much better off going to the town of Batad or Bangaan and sleeping there for a couple of days. The Family Inn & Guesthouse is the only guesthouse/hotel in the town of Bangaan but it offers clean rooms, great views, a nice restaurant, and inexpensive rates to its guests. Batad has a larger number of accommodation options and all of the guesthouses provide guests with great views of the amphitheater shaped rice terraces. There is no need to worry about reservations because the flow of tourists does not ever fill up the entire town. You can easily spend a few days viewing the rice terraces, hiking from village to village, viewing waterfalls, or just enjoying the clean air. There are maps available to guide you around the region and none of the trails are too strenuous. This is also a child-friendly area where the kids can have some fun playing in the great natural setting. The easiest way to reach this part of the Philippines is by road from Manila. I’ll warn you that the bus ride is very long and you may want to consider hiring a private car to get you here. You’ll want to find an overnight bus from Manila to Banaue that leaves from the Autobus terminal in Cubao. The trip costs $10 and leaves around 10PM arriving in Banaue early the next morning. If you wish to head to Batad or Bangaan, wait in the main square for a local bus headed for Mayayow and ask the driver to let you off at the junction for Batad or near the Family Inn in Bangaan. If you’re headed to Batad it’s roughly a two-hour hike from the bus drop off up and down the mountain to the town, but believe me it’s well worth the journey. Once in Batad you have the option of staying in town or hiking onward to another town. If you decide to stay here, and you’ll be happy you did, you can enjoy the magnificent amphitheater style rice terraces or the nearby waterfall that is perfect for a refreshing did. After a day or two in Batad you can either head further into the mountains or head back towards Banaue via Bangaan. There is an easy but fantastic hiking trail that winds its way across the rice terraces and through small farming communities on the way to Bangaan from Batad. It will take you about two hours to reach Bangaan and if you arrive before 11AM you still have the ability to catch a bus back to Banaue that day. If you miss the last bus and can’t hitch a ride with a local, consider staying at the Family Inn and Guesthouse for the night. It’s very well located and offers great views of the town’s rice terraces. Heading back to Manila requires another overnight bus journey or a multi-stop day bus with three or four vehicle changes along the way. Be warned that the night bus leaves you in Manila at 2:30AM far from hotels. The day option is to get a jeepney headed south and ask to be let of at “the junction” (it may take two or three connections to make it here). From here wait on the side of the road for any big bus headed south and wave it down. It’s only another six hours to Manila from there and you’ll arrive at a much better time than 2:30AM.
Written May 12, 2005
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shutterbabe0106
Washington DC, DC200 contributions
May 2012 • Family
This is another world! just to let you know. It is really a tourist destination for mountain lovers like me. I've hiked trails from Shenandoah valley, trails in New York & Pennsylvania, in & around Washington, DC area but nothing has prepared me for this hike/trek.
For 1st timers; coming from Manila via Nueva Vizcaya, there's Ohayami bus (Ifugao owned) that comes from Sampaloc every night straight to Banaue, there are buses that goes to the Cagayan valley, you have to stop by Solano or Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya to catch a jeepney that goes to Lagawe or Banaue, you don't want to do that at 03:30 in the morning. I recommend Ohayami, but not the terminal itself. There are 3buses that leaves Sampaloc at 9PM & 2buses at 930PM. Make your reservations early. It is air-conditioned, no wi-fi, 2stop-overs-thank God,I have a 2cups bladder that won't stretch.
I am from Lagawe,Ifugao so definitely I have to stop by my house. We started at 7AM hitching w/ a friend's van to Banaue, my friend works in Banaue's legal department. He is 1 of the legal aid that processed the Campbell murder.
We're in Banaue at 8AM, he called some friend's friend & got a jeepney for the day at 2000pesos. It's usually 2500pesos. If you're a solo traveller, you can hire a motorbike for the day. I do not know the fee. There's a Banaue Tourist Information Center down the public market for you to ask, I don't know what time it opens. This is really a reap-off! I wish they could do better than that for transportation to Batad. By that time it's 08:30 & we reached Saddle Point at 09:30, if you're not staying for the night, this is too late & you will feel very sorry. From the National Road to the end of Banaue town is cemented until you go further, there's a lot of construction going on to improve the area but it's still bumpy, dusty & wickedly scary. Yet some people(mostly locals) prefers the top load for pics. Try to sit on the right side going to the terraces, very picturesque & at some point you will see the hanging house, an old church at the distance & some small terraces, I didn't have a chance to take pics, my hands were tied holding on to dear life. Here's the real deal.
What to bring:
Backpack with LOTS of water- we were out of water by the time we reached Tappiya falls, forced to buy water triple priced. All goods are brought on foot.
Wide brimmed hat if you don't want no freckles or just a baseball cap for guys.
Good wicking shirt,short pants & trail shoes.
Camera is a must! bring your telephoto, wide angle lens & any high tech gadget you have in taking pics. & videos.
Pack an umbrella in case it rains unless you're like us who didn't care about the rain.
Since it's a day activity, we brought canned goods, snacks & of course rice- like a picnic! My brother carried the food his his huge backpack.
Don't forget extra clothes if you want to go swimming at the Tappiya falls.
We had our breakfast at Saddle point with boiled eggs, it's quick, easy & not messy. It's the starting point hike going to the terraces. Here, there's a sign for lodging accomodations, where the end of the road for jeepneys & motor bikes, no tricycle can go up this far yet. It's situated up high in the mountain. The steps going down is not easy, there's no railings for you to hold on, you gotta have a sure footing when you step otherwise you end up rolling & tumbling like Jack & Jill. The hike is going down all the way to Tappiya falls & coming back is the opposite. It's an hour hike to Batad rice terraces, we didn't need a guide, it's all marked. Take some pics. on the way,wild flowers, nice sceneries, there's some stalls as well for carvings & snacks if you want to buy. You can buy carvings here if you want when you return back though,it's a lot cheaper than at the NAIA souvenir shops. You can see ads for lodging & restaurants. When you reached the view point, pls! don't forget to register. Here you will see BATAD RICE TERRACES & the village below. It is a breathtaking view! You will see how ancient Ifugaos carved the mountains to plant rice, staple food of the Filipinos. As far as I know, they only plant 'tinawon' rice yearly. They prepare the ricefileds on Nov-Dec, plant rice on January. It is May when we were there, the 'palay' rice is only 14inches long. By Sept-Oct., it's golden in color & it's the harvest time but it's typhoon time in the Phils. were there's a lot of landslides & you don't want to be stucked if you have other itineraries to do. Here, we decided to have our picnic atop a hill, savor the scenery, took a lot of pics. The terraces is so beautiful eventhough it it is devastating to see the erosion made by the killer typhoon last 2011. The people of Batad is doing the restoration by hand as their ancestors have done thousands of years. It was the near perfect weather. I believed it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. I hope it's gonna remain like this for thousand more years to come. Unlike Banaue Rice Terraces that degraded so fast because of no zoning laws, this ampitheater like terraces is hand carved by Ifugaos. Mind you, it's still beautiful when you go to Banaue View Point.
There are 2ways to go to TAPPIYA falls, through the village or cut through the terraces on the left side. We can't decide if we'll push through the falls or go down the village & head back home. My brother led the way & he picked Tappiya falls via the terraces. Since we didn't have a guide, I got lost few times when we were on the housing area coz' I stop by to take pics. & my brother is itching for the falls. My sis-in-law decided not to walk any further so she was left alone at the viewpoint. There are resting huts along the way, & every hut there is, my brother commented that I'm too slow & has to take a nap just to wait for me. LOL! The sign at the view point says 45mins. hike to the falls. It took us 1hr & 40mins. to reached the falls. This time, we were all drenched, tired & thirsty. Because of time, we were only there for 40mins. There is a resting nipa hut overlooking the falls where we bought water triple priced, unless you're in a budget, am sure the water from the falls is drinkable, at your own risk! We did not take a bathe, we were just happy to see the falls. It's huge for a mountain waterfall. This fall took lives already, so be careful when you swim. Headcount when you're in a group before & after the dip. When you're solo, might as well just take a bath. Don't assume nothing! The recent victim of this waterfall was 2012 by a foreigner who didn't register. I don't know how to calculate how long & how wide is the waterfall but I assure you it's a breathtaking view. It's all worth the hike!
It's the middle of the day, the sun is shining, barely air movement, jeepney is waiting, our friend is waiting so we headed back to Banaue. I didn't want to...if I can just stay for the night, that would be my real vacation. This is a village you really want to stay overnight, untouched by modern technology. I noticed that all the hikers are foreigners unlike in Sagada that feels like you're in Manila with a cool weather & pine trees. The trek back, we were in the middle of the terraces when it rained, it didn't bother us until we got lightning & thunderstorm. It finally stopped raining when were at the base of Saddle point mountain going up for our jeepney.
If you want as a day hike, you have to start very early from Banaue. I don't know how early are the commuter jeepneys that goes to Batad. The road shares with Mayoyao bound jeepneys until the split that goes up to Batad. Some travellers start their hike here up to Saddle Point-Batad Rice Terraces & Tappiya Falls. If you're in a group, I recommend that you hire a jeepney, I hate to write it down because 2500pesos is so expensive, if you're a solo traveler or 2peeps, you could hire a motor bike. They will bring you to Saddle Point & bring you back to Banaue. The bus that leaves for Manila, you have to figure it out. If you want to stay in Banaue for the night, there's inns & lodgings all over the area. The next day, if you're bound for Manila, the Ohayami bus leaves in the evening. Might as well explore some museums, go to Banaue View Point and explore Banaue itself
For a night stay in Batad, I recommend this for a real full experience of mountain living, although there's electricity. There's a commuter jeepney bound for Batad, pls. find out the times it leaves at the Banaue Tourist Information Center, while you're there don't forget to ask for lodging in Batad or ask at Saddle Point or ask at the registration when you're in Batad.
I hope this review will help you in going to Batad rice terraces & Tappiya waterfalls. This is my first time hike to this magnificent place & definitely will go back, God willing! Pls. feel free to read my review for Sagada trip, it includes the hanging coffins, the burial cave & the Sumaging cave. Thanks!
For 1st timers; coming from Manila via Nueva Vizcaya, there's Ohayami bus (Ifugao owned) that comes from Sampaloc every night straight to Banaue, there are buses that goes to the Cagayan valley, you have to stop by Solano or Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya to catch a jeepney that goes to Lagawe or Banaue, you don't want to do that at 03:30 in the morning. I recommend Ohayami, but not the terminal itself. There are 3buses that leaves Sampaloc at 9PM & 2buses at 930PM. Make your reservations early. It is air-conditioned, no wi-fi, 2stop-overs-thank God,I have a 2cups bladder that won't stretch.
I am from Lagawe,Ifugao so definitely I have to stop by my house. We started at 7AM hitching w/ a friend's van to Banaue, my friend works in Banaue's legal department. He is 1 of the legal aid that processed the Campbell murder.
We're in Banaue at 8AM, he called some friend's friend & got a jeepney for the day at 2000pesos. It's usually 2500pesos. If you're a solo traveller, you can hire a motorbike for the day. I do not know the fee. There's a Banaue Tourist Information Center down the public market for you to ask, I don't know what time it opens. This is really a reap-off! I wish they could do better than that for transportation to Batad. By that time it's 08:30 & we reached Saddle Point at 09:30, if you're not staying for the night, this is too late & you will feel very sorry. From the National Road to the end of Banaue town is cemented until you go further, there's a lot of construction going on to improve the area but it's still bumpy, dusty & wickedly scary. Yet some people(mostly locals) prefers the top load for pics. Try to sit on the right side going to the terraces, very picturesque & at some point you will see the hanging house, an old church at the distance & some small terraces, I didn't have a chance to take pics, my hands were tied holding on to dear life. Here's the real deal.
What to bring:
Backpack with LOTS of water- we were out of water by the time we reached Tappiya falls, forced to buy water triple priced. All goods are brought on foot.
Wide brimmed hat if you don't want no freckles or just a baseball cap for guys.
Good wicking shirt,short pants & trail shoes.
Camera is a must! bring your telephoto, wide angle lens & any high tech gadget you have in taking pics. & videos.
Pack an umbrella in case it rains unless you're like us who didn't care about the rain.
Since it's a day activity, we brought canned goods, snacks & of course rice- like a picnic! My brother carried the food his his huge backpack.
Don't forget extra clothes if you want to go swimming at the Tappiya falls.
We had our breakfast at Saddle point with boiled eggs, it's quick, easy & not messy. It's the starting point hike going to the terraces. Here, there's a sign for lodging accomodations, where the end of the road for jeepneys & motor bikes, no tricycle can go up this far yet. It's situated up high in the mountain. The steps going down is not easy, there's no railings for you to hold on, you gotta have a sure footing when you step otherwise you end up rolling & tumbling like Jack & Jill. The hike is going down all the way to Tappiya falls & coming back is the opposite. It's an hour hike to Batad rice terraces, we didn't need a guide, it's all marked. Take some pics. on the way,wild flowers, nice sceneries, there's some stalls as well for carvings & snacks if you want to buy. You can buy carvings here if you want when you return back though,it's a lot cheaper than at the NAIA souvenir shops. You can see ads for lodging & restaurants. When you reached the view point, pls! don't forget to register. Here you will see BATAD RICE TERRACES & the village below. It is a breathtaking view! You will see how ancient Ifugaos carved the mountains to plant rice, staple food of the Filipinos. As far as I know, they only plant 'tinawon' rice yearly. They prepare the ricefileds on Nov-Dec, plant rice on January. It is May when we were there, the 'palay' rice is only 14inches long. By Sept-Oct., it's golden in color & it's the harvest time but it's typhoon time in the Phils. were there's a lot of landslides & you don't want to be stucked if you have other itineraries to do. Here, we decided to have our picnic atop a hill, savor the scenery, took a lot of pics. The terraces is so beautiful eventhough it it is devastating to see the erosion made by the killer typhoon last 2011. The people of Batad is doing the restoration by hand as their ancestors have done thousands of years. It was the near perfect weather. I believed it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. I hope it's gonna remain like this for thousand more years to come. Unlike Banaue Rice Terraces that degraded so fast because of no zoning laws, this ampitheater like terraces is hand carved by Ifugaos. Mind you, it's still beautiful when you go to Banaue View Point.
There are 2ways to go to TAPPIYA falls, through the village or cut through the terraces on the left side. We can't decide if we'll push through the falls or go down the village & head back home. My brother led the way & he picked Tappiya falls via the terraces. Since we didn't have a guide, I got lost few times when we were on the housing area coz' I stop by to take pics. & my brother is itching for the falls. My sis-in-law decided not to walk any further so she was left alone at the viewpoint. There are resting huts along the way, & every hut there is, my brother commented that I'm too slow & has to take a nap just to wait for me. LOL! The sign at the view point says 45mins. hike to the falls. It took us 1hr & 40mins. to reached the falls. This time, we were all drenched, tired & thirsty. Because of time, we were only there for 40mins. There is a resting nipa hut overlooking the falls where we bought water triple priced, unless you're in a budget, am sure the water from the falls is drinkable, at your own risk! We did not take a bathe, we were just happy to see the falls. It's huge for a mountain waterfall. This fall took lives already, so be careful when you swim. Headcount when you're in a group before & after the dip. When you're solo, might as well just take a bath. Don't assume nothing! The recent victim of this waterfall was 2012 by a foreigner who didn't register. I don't know how to calculate how long & how wide is the waterfall but I assure you it's a breathtaking view. It's all worth the hike!
It's the middle of the day, the sun is shining, barely air movement, jeepney is waiting, our friend is waiting so we headed back to Banaue. I didn't want to...if I can just stay for the night, that would be my real vacation. This is a village you really want to stay overnight, untouched by modern technology. I noticed that all the hikers are foreigners unlike in Sagada that feels like you're in Manila with a cool weather & pine trees. The trek back, we were in the middle of the terraces when it rained, it didn't bother us until we got lightning & thunderstorm. It finally stopped raining when were at the base of Saddle point mountain going up for our jeepney.
If you want as a day hike, you have to start very early from Banaue. I don't know how early are the commuter jeepneys that goes to Batad. The road shares with Mayoyao bound jeepneys until the split that goes up to Batad. Some travellers start their hike here up to Saddle Point-Batad Rice Terraces & Tappiya Falls. If you're in a group, I recommend that you hire a jeepney, I hate to write it down because 2500pesos is so expensive, if you're a solo traveler or 2peeps, you could hire a motor bike. They will bring you to Saddle Point & bring you back to Banaue. The bus that leaves for Manila, you have to figure it out. If you want to stay in Banaue for the night, there's inns & lodgings all over the area. The next day, if you're bound for Manila, the Ohayami bus leaves in the evening. Might as well explore some museums, go to Banaue View Point and explore Banaue itself
For a night stay in Batad, I recommend this for a real full experience of mountain living, although there's electricity. There's a commuter jeepney bound for Batad, pls. find out the times it leaves at the Banaue Tourist Information Center, while you're there don't forget to ask for lodging in Batad or ask at Saddle Point or ask at the registration when you're in Batad.
I hope this review will help you in going to Batad rice terraces & Tappiya waterfalls. This is my first time hike to this magnificent place & definitely will go back, God willing! Pls. feel free to read my review for Sagada trip, it includes the hanging coffins, the burial cave & the Sumaging cave. Thanks!
Written May 15, 2012
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Linda H
Copenhagen, Denmark1 contribution
May 2014 • Friends
My Danish friends and I visited Batad last May 14, 2014 and the visit was excellent except for the service we were given by the Tourism Council/Information Center in Banaue. It was a big mistake!
Upon getting off the bus, we we were required to register at the office of the tourism council. They put us on a list where other names were listed down and told us to join a "group tour" to take us to Batad. Knowing that transportation is quite difficult in the area, we easily hopped in. while we saved on transportation cost, the downside of this is that we did not enjoy the tour because the guide seemed to rush everything. We wanted to take very scenic photos along the trek but we can only do so quickly otherwise we will be left behind and we do not want the other tourists in the group to smirk and wait for us. When we reached Batad we were brought to a local restaurant where we had to order lunch before trekking to the waterfalls. After the trek, we got so tired and realized we have just been ripped off not only of money but time.
Since we were staying overnight in Batad, we could have walked the trails according to the speed we wanted. We could have rested more before we went off to the waterfalls. We could have shot more amazing views.
Oh and one thing more! We thought that the P600 pesos we paid for the transportation and guide pays off for the guide back to Banaue the next day. We were not told that what we paid was only good for the day.
There were these 3 Filipino ladies who checked in in the same inn where we stayed and they were mad as hell. Like us, they thought that the guide they had from Banaue will pick them up and bring them back to Banaue the next day so they waited and waited and waited. Of course, nobody came. Poor Filipino ladies, they had to hire another guide to bring them back to the jeepney station.
So what am I trying to say? If you plan to stay overnight in Batad, stay away from the tour guides and tour arrangements in Banaue. Register your name in the information center and sped off and find your way to Batad. It is very easy! You don't even need a guide to get there. But here's one thing, we suggest that when you go to the waterfalls, get a local guide from Batad.
Upon getting off the bus, we we were required to register at the office of the tourism council. They put us on a list where other names were listed down and told us to join a "group tour" to take us to Batad. Knowing that transportation is quite difficult in the area, we easily hopped in. while we saved on transportation cost, the downside of this is that we did not enjoy the tour because the guide seemed to rush everything. We wanted to take very scenic photos along the trek but we can only do so quickly otherwise we will be left behind and we do not want the other tourists in the group to smirk and wait for us. When we reached Batad we were brought to a local restaurant where we had to order lunch before trekking to the waterfalls. After the trek, we got so tired and realized we have just been ripped off not only of money but time.
Since we were staying overnight in Batad, we could have walked the trails according to the speed we wanted. We could have rested more before we went off to the waterfalls. We could have shot more amazing views.
Oh and one thing more! We thought that the P600 pesos we paid for the transportation and guide pays off for the guide back to Banaue the next day. We were not told that what we paid was only good for the day.
There were these 3 Filipino ladies who checked in in the same inn where we stayed and they were mad as hell. Like us, they thought that the guide they had from Banaue will pick them up and bring them back to Banaue the next day so they waited and waited and waited. Of course, nobody came. Poor Filipino ladies, they had to hire another guide to bring them back to the jeepney station.
So what am I trying to say? If you plan to stay overnight in Batad, stay away from the tour guides and tour arrangements in Banaue. Register your name in the information center and sped off and find your way to Batad. It is very easy! You don't even need a guide to get there. But here's one thing, we suggest that when you go to the waterfalls, get a local guide from Batad.
Written May 22, 2014
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Richard B
Shanghai, China14 contributions
Jan 2015 • Friends
I went on a day tour with my parents to Batad from Banaue. Batad and its rice terraces are stunning, a must visit. Our guide for the tour was Irene Binalet and she was brilliant throughout. I highly recommend her.
Irene's email is: bireneann@yahoo.com
Irene met us at our hotel in the morning and guided to Batad via jeepney and a walk. After stopping at a viewpoint she gave us the option of a delicious coffee at a lovely little outdoor restaurant in the village with stunning views, where we also ordered food for later. We then explored the rice terraces, the village and went to beautiful Tappiya waterfall. Throughout, Irene made sure we stayed safe on the hike and also proved excellent company as well as taking us to the best places for views. She was friendly and also had outstanding knowledge of the rice terraces and all that is involved with them as well as the local culture and traditions. After the tour of the terraces, Batad village and the waterfall we returned to the restaurant where our food was wating, along with the stunning view. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced. Irene the guided back to our hotel door in Banaue. I cannot recommend Batad enough, and if you go then get Irene as a guide. She is an outstanding guide and I believe does overnight tours with a homestay too, which look great fun.
Irene's email is: bireneann@yahoo.com
Irene met us at our hotel in the morning and guided to Batad via jeepney and a walk. After stopping at a viewpoint she gave us the option of a delicious coffee at a lovely little outdoor restaurant in the village with stunning views, where we also ordered food for later. We then explored the rice terraces, the village and went to beautiful Tappiya waterfall. Throughout, Irene made sure we stayed safe on the hike and also proved excellent company as well as taking us to the best places for views. She was friendly and also had outstanding knowledge of the rice terraces and all that is involved with them as well as the local culture and traditions. After the tour of the terraces, Batad village and the waterfall we returned to the restaurant where our food was wating, along with the stunning view. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced. Irene the guided back to our hotel door in Banaue. I cannot recommend Batad enough, and if you go then get Irene as a guide. She is an outstanding guide and I believe does overnight tours with a homestay too, which look great fun.
Written February 17, 2015
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Daye
Luzon, Philippines
Hi, we plan of visiting Batad and stay for 3 days. however we will drive own car. Up to where we can take the car if going to stay at Batad inns? thank you.
Written February 3, 2020
You can drive all the way to the starting point of the climb to Batad.
Written February 3, 2020
We are planning to visit the rice terraces early April 2020. We are me, my husband and 12yo daughter. I have multiple sclerosis with variable mobility. I can typically walk but sometimes not too far. My balance is usually ok (but other time’s not). My husband and daughter want to go and want to be able to leave me at a safe rest point while they trek onwards.
What is the best advice you can offer in terms of a good place to stay and how to find a good driver and accommodating guide for the terraces? Thankyou .
Written January 9, 2020
hello,, its me benjie m arriesgado a local tour guide here in banaue ifugao from DOT,,i just recomend you in uhaj native villege inn,more on quite and you can relax,and more home stay you can choice in trip advisor,,and you can book also online..and the tour guide and driver we can talk in may facebook account.just add me up.
Written January 26, 2020
What village has the best street food, Batad or Banaeu? What is the regions special food?
Written January 8, 2020
Batad. Their veggies are their specialty. Purely organic
Written January 9, 2020
Pwede bang mamasyal ang matatanda at pad sa Batad at banaue?
Written November 30, 2019
yes mam/sir pwede pwede poh..banaue view point to hapao view point and bangaan view point to batad view point, just add me up on may face book account local tour guide ako dito from banaue ifugao..mayreal name is benjie m arriesgado,,fb account is Venerico Max, pwede tayu mag osap kahit saan.
Written January 26, 2020
I plan to travel sith a friend from Manila to Batad on December 23th. We would like to find other travellers to share a private car. Does any one know where can I find sharing cars?
Written November 14, 2019
i think there are no sharing cars offered at that place
Written January 9, 2020
From which site can i buy tickets from Manila to Banaue and if possible buy the return ticket too.
So, late May the terraces will be green?
Written May 30, 2019
Yes, during summer - march, may, and april - it'll be green as they only harvest 1 time each year. I recommend rent a car with a driver that is very professional and familiar with the place. Buses take a lot of time to get there plus extra rides such as jeepneys, tricycles, etc. and the road is dangerous. I suggest tourist driver manila to prevent hassle and overpriced fees you may encounter.
Written December 10, 2019
Fany R
Valencia, Spain
Hola,me gustaría saber si en febrero estarán bonitos los arrozales!
Written January 13, 2019
Yo estuve en agosto, en pleno periodo de lluvias, y me encantó, aunque pasé un poco de miedo en el camino, por la cantidad de agua que bajaba por la carretera. Es un paisaje que vale la pena ver, independientemente de la época del año.
Written January 14, 2019
Hello, Are the rice fields green in the end of January 2019? Thank you for helping.
Written November 3, 2018
The best period is between december and may. Because now it's the raining season. You can ask me more questions if you want, i m leaving in Banaue or on wonders adventure no our Facebook page
Written July 22, 2018
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