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Code: |
PLIP 20 |
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Routes: |
Manila - Banaue - Sagada - Bontoc - Kiangan -
Manila |
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Duration: |
4 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1 : Manila - Banaue
Day 2 : Banaue Rice Terraces - Village
Tour
Day 3 : Sagada - Bontoc
Day 4 : Kiangan Sidetrip - Manila
Departure: Thursdays
A world set apart from the lowlands. This tour will take you to
the world of the mountain tribes of the Northern
part of the country.
Exhilarate the vastness of the Herculean strength of
the ancient builder of the Banaue Rice Terraces and
capture its people in their rich traditions and
practices. The tour includes visits to Banaue,
Bontoc and Sagada.
Detail Itinerary
Day 01. Manila -
Banaue
Assembly and boarding at the Parking Area of Central Bank in
Roxas Blvd. from 0700H-0730H. Departure at exactly
0730H for Banaue via North Expressway. The gateway
to Banaue is through the land locked provinces of
Nueva Ecija and Nueva Vizcaya. Countryside setting
such as rice fields surrounding the small towns and
villages are common sight showing simplicity of
living. In San Jose City, a short stop in a
restaurant for lunch (on individual account).
Resume drive to Banaue, stop at
Dalton Pass, a historical landmark at Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya,
passing by Bagabag, where picturesquemountains and rivers start to
ascend to the Ifugao land. Late afternoon arrival in Banaue.
Check-in at Banaue Hotel for accommodation.
Day 02. Banaue Rice Terraces -
Village Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. At 0800H, departure by private local jeepney
for the tour of the rice terraces and its villages. Proceed to
Banga-an village, a traditional village nestled in a panoramic
valley of terraces. A 20-minute walk in a descending trail permits a
closer look of the Ifugao world. Walk around and mingle with the
friendly natives and visit a typical home to see their life ways.
Stop for lunch (on individual
account). Proceed to the viewpoint of the oldest Rice Terraces
reputed as the "8th Wonder of the World" and estimated to be more
than 2,000 years old. On the way back to the hotel, visit the
museum. Dinner (on individual account). Overnight accommodation at
Banaue Hotel.
Day 03. Sagada - Bontoc
Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to visit the picturesque town of
Sagada. Subject to weather conditions, stop and see their ancient
burial caves with mummified coffins. Visit also the Bontoc Museum,
founded by a Belgian Sister, which houses a varied collection of
authentic artifacts and photos from the mountain tribes. Packed
lunch on individual account. Return to Banaue. Dinner on individual
account. Overnight at Banaue Hotel..
Day 04. Kiangan Sidetrip - Manila
Breakfast at the hotel. At 0700H, leave Banaue for Manila taking the
same route as day 01. In Ibulao, take a few minutes to deviate from
the main road to Kiangan to visit the surrender site of Gen.
Yamashita. Resume drive to Manila. In San Jose, Nueva Ecija, short
stop for lunch (on individual account). Late afternoon arrival in
Manila. (Expected time of arrival at 1830H).
INCLUSIONS:
- Roundtrip transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
Manila/Banaue/Manila
- 3 nights accommodation at Banaue Hotel
- 3 breakfast
- Viewpoint/Banga-an village tour by local jeepney
- Sagada/Bontoc Tour
- Sidetrip to Kiangan if weather permits
- Services of an English speaking tour guide all throughout the
program
