Itinerary
- Day 1
Manila to Banaue
Your hotel pickup in Manila happens early, and from there you'll drive north toward Banaue through the Central Plains, where most of the country's rice gets grown. The route takes you through small villages and up and over Dalton Pass, which offers some great views along the way. By afternoon you'll arrive in Banaue, get settled at your hotel, and have the rest of the day to relax after the drive.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Drive through Central Plains rice-growing region
- Dalton Pass scenic viewpoint
Landmarks Dalton Pass Banaue Rice Terraces 
- Day 2
Banaue
After breakfast, you'll hop into colorful jeepneys and head out to an Ifugao village tucked into the rice terraces. There you'll learn how this ancient Malay ethnic group lives and works, then walk through the terraced landscape itself. Back in Banaue that afternoon, you can walk through the market and visit handicraft stores to pick up souvenirs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jeepney ride to Ifugao village in rice terraces
- Visit Ifugao village and learn about traditional way of life
- Walk through rice terrace landscape
- Visit Banaue market
- Visit handicraft stores
Landmarks Banaue Rice Terraces - Day 3
Banaue to Mount Data
The drive toward Sagada includes a stop at Bontoc to see an exhibition about Cordillera mountain peoples and their history. You'll continue on through rice terraces and pine forests, arriving in Sagada to explore the burial caves carved into the karst mountains, where you'll see the mysterious hanging coffins. Later that day you'll drive up to Mount Data at about 2,200 m elevation for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exhibition viewing in Bontoc about Cordillera mountain peoples
- Photo stops
- Visit Sagada burial caves (hanging coffins)
- Scenic mountain route drive
Landmarks Bontoc Sagada Burial Caves Mount Data - Day 4
Mount Data to Baguio
Following breakfast, you're in for a bumpy but scenic drive down the mountain route to Baguio. Once there, you'll get a tour around town, then have dinner at a local restaurant before heading to your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Typical local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Scenic mountain route drive
- Baguio town tour
- Dinner at typical local restaurant
Landmarks Baguio - Day 5
Baguio to Manila
Your morning includes more time exploring Baguio before you head back to Manila traveling the historic Mac Arthur Highway. You'll arrive in Manila by afternoon and transfer to your hotel, with the tour wrapping up around 6 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Baguio morning sightseeing
- Scenic drive via historic Mac Arthur Highway
Landmarks Mac Arthur Highway
