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Ifugao Villages Trek

4 days
Start and end in Manila
4.7
5 traveler reviews

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Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 7
Age range 18 to 80
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Highlights

  • Sleep through mountain roads to Banaue
  • Trek to Cambulo and Batad villages
  • Visit the Banaue Rice Terraces view deck
  • Hike to Tappiyah waterfalls
  • Explore picturesque Ifugao villages

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Travel to Banaue from Manila
  2. Day 2 Cambulo and Batad
  3. Day 3 The village of Bangaan
  4. Day 4 Arrive back in Manila
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Meals
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Customer Photos

4.6
(6 reviews)

Number of tours

1

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

12 hours

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.5
  • 4.6
  • CI
    · November 10th, 2024
    We really enjoyed our tour and would thoroughly recommend it
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    Uncharted Philippines commented on this review
    We're glad you enjoyed your trek! Thank you for going on this trip with us!
    Trip date: November 2024
  • V
    · March 11th, 2020
    This tour was by far one of the most amazing experiences of my life. This was my first time travelling to a Southeast Asian country by myself but I felt safe and welcomed the entire time. I enjoyed observing beautiful rice terraces, meeting friendly village people, and learning lots about Ifugao culture from my tour guide. The opportunity to stay in a guest house in one of the small villages gave me the chance to truly appreciate the simplistic life of the village people. My tour guide, Marvin Bunaton was a wonderful guide to have. He gave me lots of valuable information about Ifugao culture and made sure I was safe the entire time. I am very lucky to have had him as a tour guide. I recommend this trip to everyone who loves hiking and beautiful sceneries! If I ever come back to the Philippines, I will bring my loved ones and do this tour all over again!
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    Trip date: March 2020
  • RM
    · March 4th, 2020
    Although my trek was very challenging, I enjoyed every bit of it. My tour guide Jonathan was an amazing companion throughout my tour making me feel at home. Would definitely recommend it this tour of Banaue, Batad etc
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    Uncharted Philippines commented on this review
    Hi Ryan, thank you for your review and I'm glad you enjoyed your trek! Thanks for doing this trip with us and we hope to go on another adventure with you in the future!
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    Trip date: February 2020
  • Ifugao Villages Trek reviewer 4
    · December 16th, 2019
    As a 62 year old trekker wanting to walk the amazing scenery of the Banaue rice fields this tour allowed me to take a suitable path to see as much as possible even with the backpack, while learning about the local cultures and lifestyle.
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    Trip date: December 2019
  • Ifugao Villages Trek reviewer 5
    · September 3rd, 2019
    Jody was completely wonderful. Professional, knowledgeable, smart, fun, efficient, caring, all the things a good guide should be. Cute smile with a patient disposition. I felt very lucky to spend time with him. I learned so much from him. His love of Ifugao, sang through every word he spoke. I would do it all again just to spend time with him.
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    Trip date: August 2019

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What our customers ask about this tour

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  • E

    Emilio

    Asked on November 29th, 2024

    Is the trek suitable for those afraid of heights?

    Tour Details
    • Uncharted Philippines OperatorWritten November 2024

      Parts of the trail walk along narrow rice paddies which can be high and slippery. Assistance can be provided by the guide if you are uncomfortable with heights.

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    Diana

    Asked on November 18th, 2024

    What should I pack for lunch during the hike?

    Meals
    • Uncharted Philippines OperatorWritten November 2024

      Have the restaurant prepare a packed lunch such as a sandwich that’s easy to eat on the trail. Ensure you carry about 2 liters of bottled water only.

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    Ariane

    Asked on November 13th, 2024

    Are there any special instructions for taking the bus?

    Transport
    • Uncharted Philippines OperatorWritten November 2024

      You need to arrive at the bus station about 40 minutes before departure. During the ride, make sure to wear a sweater as the air conditioning is very cold. The bus makes two short stops where you can use the bathroom and buy food.

  • H

    Harry

    Asked on August 22nd, 2024

    Can bottled water be purchased during the hike?

    Meals
    • Uncharted Philippines OperatorWritten August 2024

      Bottled water is available for purchase in Banaue before starting your hike and also at various villages like Cambulo, Batad, and Bangaan along the trek.

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    Tracey

    Asked on August 9th, 2024

    Does that mean they will spend the night sleeping in the transportation? Could you provide more details about this?

    Transport
    • Uncharted Philippines OperatorWritten August 2024

      The first night is spent traveling overnight in a bus. The bus ride takes 9 hours and leaves Manila at 10PM.

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    Amber

    Asked on July 23rd, 2024

    I would like to know at what time will this trip leave Manila and arrive back in Manila?

    Flights / Transfers
    Tour Details
    • Uncharted Philippines OperatorWritten July 2024

      Departure from Manila is at 10:00PM on Day 1 and arrival back in Manila on the last day is at around 3:00AM.

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    Alina

    Asked on June 27th, 2024

    Can I swim at the waterfall during the trek?

    Tour Details
    • Uncharted Philippines OperatorWritten June 2024

      Yes, you can swim at the waterfall but stay along the shallow edges due to strong currents.

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    Nancy

    Asked on May 19th, 2024

    Are you still offering this specific itinerary tour? The tours is 5 days compared to 4 days

    Tour Details
    • Uncharted Philippines OperatorWritten May 2024

      Yes we offer both itineraries, 5 days and 4 days. The one with guaranteed departures is 4 days.

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    Marcel

    Asked on April 29th, 2024

    Can I get to different end points from the trek?

    Transport
    • Uncharted Philippines OperatorWritten April 2024

      Yes, arrangements can be made for you to be dropped off at Baguio instead of Manila at the end of the trip, with no additional cost.

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    Marina

    Asked on April 8th, 2024

    Is it possible to meet the group at different locations?

    Group size
    • Uncharted Philippines OperatorWritten April 2024

      For the standard tour setups, everyone needs to meet at the Manila starting point. Private tours offer more flexibility but at an additional cost.

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Tour ID: 115766

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    • Cholera - Recommended for Philippines. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Philippines. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Philippines. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Philippines. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Philippines. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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