Batad Guided Tour: Explore Rice Terraces with Local Guide
4.9
36 Ratings
Banaue
Embark on a guided tour of Batad's rice terraces, led by a local guide with deep connections to the community. Explore the rich history and traditions of this historical site, meet farmers and rice wine makers, and hike at your own pace.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Banaue Rice Terraces - 3-DAY Trek (Duration; 7 hrs/day)
    • DAY 1 itinerary

• Banaue Viewpoint Rice Terraces
• Pula village and Rice Terraces
• Cambulo village and Rice Terraces
• Overnight stay
• DAY 2 Itinerary
• Cambulo and Rice Terraces
• Batad Rice Terraces
• Tappiya waterfall
• Overnight stay

  • DAY 3 Itinerary
    • Batad - Ducligan Rice Terraces
    • Snake river
    • Bangaan Rice Terraces
    • Back to Banaue, on or before 2 o’clock
    • Bus terminal

2-DAY Trek (Duration; 7 hrs/day)
• DAY 1 itinerary
• Banaue Viewpoint Rice Terraces
• Pula village and Rice Terraces
• Cambulo village and Rice Terraces
• Overnight stay

• DAY 2 Itinerary
• Cambulo and Rice Terraces
• Batad Rice Terraces
• Tappiya waterfall
• Back to Banaue, on or before 2 o’clock

1-Day Trek (Duration; 6 hrs)
• Batad Rice Terraces
• Tappiya waterfall

What's Included
  • Rice Grain Milling by hand
  • Rice Wine Tasting
What's Not Included
  • Environmental Fee
  • Private transportation
  • Hiking Rod/Stick Rental
  • Heritage Fee
  • Tourism Registration Fee
Additional Information

Embark on a trek across the rice terraces under the guide of an individual whose family resides in the very heart of the terraces. Due to their strong links with the locals of Batad, Banaue, you’ll gain extensive insights into the life and heritage of this extraordinary historical site. Engage with the farmers and skilled rice wine craftsmen, and observe the meticulous process of transforming raw, harvested rice into ready-to-use kernels, using both handwork and tools handed down from their ancestors. Choose the duration of your trek (anywhere from 1-5 hours), or opt for a short and casual stroll. Experience the invigorating fragrance of the rice fields, as one person perfectly described, ‘It exudes the scent of fresh, steaming rice.’

Location
Banaue Tourism Office
Front of Tourism office/Bus drop off
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(36 Ratings)
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392catalinae
May 27, 2024
Great experience - Guide was very nice and patient and helpful Views are spectacular, absolutely worth the hikes Would recommend his services
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Yesenia_r
May 9, 2024
Friendly and insightful tour. - Very attentive and engaging tour - and to top it off - shucking rice at the end was a special treat... Great mix of history and real life...
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Alexandra
May 5, 2024
Perfect tour! - Great hiking experience between the beautiful rice terraces, can highly recommend this tour! It was also very authentic.
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Andreeaalices
May 2, 2024
A must try experience - A life time experience that one can only dream off, in pictures:) Miller was a perfect guide for us, fun and careful all-time.
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Journey01115372295
Apr 26, 2024
Incredible tour - This was an amazing experience. Miller and Bridget taught us so much about their rich culture. Not only were they great teachers but they were so friendly and kind. I highly recommend taking their tour!
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Chloel244
Apr 22, 2024
Magical and unforgettable experience - We did the 3-day trek with Miller and despite how challenging it was, it was the highlight of our 2-week Philippines trip! Miller was very responsive from the outset. He took care of the transportation and accommodation, told us what to expect, and met us at the bus station when we arrived. He adjusted the pace as we sweated our way up and down the mountains, made us walking sticks, and kept us entertained with jokes and stories even as our legs were turning into noodles. We learned so much about the Ifugao culture from him. Salamat Miller for letting us experience how rice is made, for answering our many questions, for introducing us to the locals, for picking rooms with incredible views, for singing around the campfire, for cutting open many coconuts, and for taking us around in your tricycle! Those 3 days were truly magical, unforgettable, and good for the soul. Don’t even think about it — just book a tour!
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Letscher13
Mar 29, 2024
5 Stars Expierence - Miller is an absolute legend! From the beginning to the very end of the journey he offered us the best service a tour guide could offer! We did the 3 days hike. With his funny and easy going manner we loved to spend our days with him. He provided a good knowledge about rice and culture and has a very good feeling what the client needs. In summary he was one of our best tour guides we ever met on our travels.
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Alasia_c
Mar 19, 2024
Absolutely Amazing Experience. - The Banaue and Batad rice terraces were a truely unique site to see, carved right out of the jungle in the Ifeugo mountains. Our guide Miller was exceptional, he elevated the experience from just seeing the sights to a truely cultural emersion. He told many stories of the area and the people who's ancestors built the terraces thousands if years ago, he told the story of rice... from getting the terrace ready to planting to harvesting to processing to eating. He encouraged and answered our many questions. I really appreciated the care, encouragement, kindness and patience he gave to my son age 9. I cannot thank Miller enough for such an incredible experience.
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768maeval
Mar 14, 2024
The discover of new world !! - This experience was just incredible, like we are discover a new world during two days !! I think, if we have the occasion, you must to do live this experience at least once time in your life !! And mainly, a huge thank you to our guide Miller who made this experience even more incredible than it should have been and who knew how to take the time to make us discover the magic of this place and all its history!! And above all, for answering all our (too many😂) questions!! Thank you again, we won’t soon forget these moments !!
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Sarahq466
May 10, 2024
I recommend this tour - hello, the tour is very complete, the guide is really attentive and will teach you lots of things, I really recommend the Miller guide
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