Northern Philippines 5-day Tour

On this 5-day tour of the northern Philippines from Manila, we'll explore rice field terraces and the legacy of ancient hill tribes!

Northern Philippines 5-day Tour

Day 1: Manila - Banaue

The tour begins with a pickup from your hotel in Manila. Our first stop is Dos Castillas Street, followed by the Dimasalang Flower Market and culinary specialties in La Loma. We then head to the Philippine countryside, passing through towns like Nueva Ecija and Nueva Vizcaya to admire bamboo huts. We'll cross the Cagayan Valley via Dalton Pass, known for views of Sierra Madre and the Caraballo Mountains. We will reach Banaue in the late afternoon for dinner and rest.

Day 2: Banaue

After breakfast, we board a yipni for a cultural tour of Banaue. We will see typical Ifugao architecture and visit rice fields, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After enjoying a panoramic view from the Barangay viewpoint, we will walk on the terraces and visit a local village, ending at an artisan market.

Day 3: Banaue - Sagada

Today we will explore Mount Polis and stop at Bayyo for views of rice terraces. We will visit the Bontoc Museum to see artifacts of the Igorot tribe, then continue to Sagada to view hanging coffins and Lumiang Cave. We will also check out the Sagada Weaving House and enjoy a typical Igorot dinner before a bonfire for craft beer.

Day 4: Sagada - Baguio

After breakfast, we will take the Halsema Highway to Benguet, passing rice fields and cable cars. We'll travel through La Trinidad to Baguio for a panoramic city tour, visiting parks and the Baguio Public Market.

Day 5: Baguio - Manila

On the last day, we take the Kennon Highway back to Manila, stopping at the Pangasinan market and Bacolor to observe the effects of the 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo. We will return to Manila in the early afternoon and drop you off at your booked hotel.

Accommodation

The tour includes 4 nights accommodation in double room with full board. The hotels provided are as follows:

Banaue: Banaue HotelSagada: Mr. Data Hotel or similarBaguio: El Cielito Inn or similar

Children

Children must be accompanied by 2 adults or more for the child rate to apply. If only one adult travels with a child, the adult rate will be applied to the child.