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Northern Philippines on a Shoestring
8 days, Manila to Manila
Itinerary
Day 1Manila
Arrive at any time.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Day 2Manila/Baguio
Travel north by bus, then enjoy an orientation walk upon arrival to Baguio. Opt to get a massage.
Orientation With CEO
Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
Free Time
Get outside and explore Manila.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Optional Activities - Day 2 HideShow
Massage
400PHP per personLay back and soothe aching muscles with a famous local massage. Affordable and amazing, don't miss out.
National Museum
FreeVisit the National Museum Complex, home to the National Museum of Fine Arts, National Museum of Natural History, National Planetarium and the Museum of the Filipino people. Browse the museums to gain an in-depth understanding of Filipino culture and heritage and see many historical artefacts and works of art.
Ayala Museum
425PHP per personEscape the hustle and bustle of the city and delve into the history and art of Filipino culture. Visit the permanent exhibition, the Diorama Experience, to learn about the key events in the country's history.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Baguio/Sagada
After another long day of travel, arrive at the outdoor paradise of Sagada, a base for adventuring.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 4Sagada
Free day for hiking or a caving excursion. Opt to visit the hanging coffins the area is famous for.
The natural beauty of the area features caves perfect for exploring, hikes along an underground river system, a waterfall and delightful pool to cool off in after a day of exploring. Relax in the quiet serenity only found off the beaten path—this is a place to just sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery.
Free Time
Kick back and relax or get out and do more exploring.
Optional Activities - Day 4 HideShow
Underground River and Waterfalls
Explore the unique natural formations in the area and cool off in the refreshing pools at the base of a waterfall.
Hike to Hanging Coffins
Enjoy an included hike to Sagada's famous hanging coffins. The local Igorot people are a people known for their weaving and the unusual burial system of their ancestors- hanging and stacking coffins, hewed from tree trunks in the limestone karst cliffs and caves near town.
Bomod-Ok Falls Hike
510PHP per personJourney to the 200-metre Bomod-Ok falls by descending through rice paddies and over rocks. This scenic hike will pass local farmers as they work on their land. The trail can be uneven and slippery in parts but step with care and you will be rewarded with a majestic sight of the falls at the bottom.
Massage
400PHP per personLay back and soothe aching muscles with a famous local massage. Affordable and amazing, don't miss out.
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BreakfastDay 5Sagada/Batad
Travel via jeepney along scenic mountain roads and then by foot on local hiking trails to reach a local village for an overnight homestay experience. Discover the daily lives of the Ifugao people. Enjoy a cultural performance and a local dinner.
The trekking here can be challenging, especially in inclement weather. If you don't feel fit enough for the activity, your CEO can help you organize some optional activities.
Jeepney
Squeeze on in to this colourful, unique, and only-in-the-Philippines jeep-bus.
Rice Terraces Trek and Ifugao Village Visit
Trek through the Philippine mountains, along the edges of the famous rice terraces, to visit the village of Batad. Meet the indigenous Ifugao people and discover more about their daily lives built on the edges of these famous flooded fields.
Your Local Living Moment: Batad Homestay
Stay in a typical Ifuago house and learn more about the mainstay of their lives – rice. For 2,000 years, generations of farmers have tended these terraces, planted and harvested their crops, then dried and ground the rice. Drink rice wine, see traditional clothing and admire the simple hut construction made with local materials and thatch roofs. You can’t beat the view!
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 6Batad/Banaue
Hike back to the main road and hop in a jeepney bound for beautiful Banaue. Enjoy free time and views of the famous rice terraces.
Jeepney
Squeeze on in to this colourful, unique, and only-in-the-Philippines jeep-bus.
Free Time
Enjoy some time to check out Banaue and its surroundings.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 7Banaue/Manila
Free time to trek along the terraces or relax. After soaking in the last of the spectacular views hop on an overnight bus to Manila.
Free Time
Get outside and explore more of stunning Banaue or just sit back and relax.
Overnight Bus
Curl up and catch a snooze en route to the next stop.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 8Manila
Arrive in Manila in the morning. Depart at any time.
Arrive in Manila in the early morning (around 3 a.m.) Transfer to hotel for day use room with check-out 11 a.m.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.