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Banaue Rice Terraces Hiking Tours

Banaue Rice Terraces Hiking Tours

Banaue Rice Terraces Hiking Tours
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Spectacular terraces were carved out from mountain ranges some 2000 years ago with primitive handtools.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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  • Elise M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing trek of 3 days with Jercy
    We spent 3 days walking in the rice terrasses with Jercy Cabbigat who was an amazing guide, always caring about us and motivating us when it was most needed ! And we got to immerse in the life of Banaue, got drinks at the end of the day in a paradise in the mountains. I highly recommend !
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 17 November 2023
  • Claudia Rotondo
    Paris, France6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Banaue trek 2 days
    It was an amazing experience that we did with I think the best guide ever. His is Jercy Cabbigat, you can find him and contact him on Facebook. He is so kind, and he made us a lot of surprise, please contact him, he proposed an amazing 2days trek, trust him you will have the best view tips and experience of your life in the banaue terasses We fully recommend him !!!!! Claudia and Clara
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 24 November 2023
  • Tom V
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Banaue wonders
    The area is amazing, I've never seen anything like it before in my many years of travel. I strongly recommend to take a tour guide as there's no navigation just paths leading somewhere. Besides the wealth of information you get from the guide is simply amazing. I've learned a lot and the area has become more than just nice views to me. My guide was Jercy Cabbigat and I can recommend him to everyone. He really takes care of you, lets you mingle in the local life and most important is a funny guy. You can book him via facebook messenger and the price is right.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 12 January 2024
  • Daniel L
    Copenhagen, Denmark30 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good views, but Batad is better
    Banaue rice terraces are ofcourse a beautiful sight, we unfortunately visited the terraces in march, which is out of season, when it comes to the green colored terraces. The views are spectacular and hiking in the terraces is recommended. I would recommend for the fit people to visit batad rice terraces instead, those are 10/10.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 2 March 2024
  • Mark T
    Dumaguete City, Philippines59 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Incredible scenery
    Incredible place to visit when visiting Bohol. What really struck me about this place was the man hours it must of took to build the terraces by hand without machinery. To this day the rice is planted and harvested by hand, absolutely incredible. The ride off the main highway is an adventure within itself. It’s actually a beautiful drive up into the foothills. WARNING! As soon as you turn off the road onto the one lane track to restaurant/terraces be extremely careful especially if you’re riding a scooter. One wrong move and you’ll swimming in a rice patty. If you’re unsure or not used to driving a scooter it might be better to just park and walk. The restaurant is basic, but the food is actually really good. It’s local cuisine and made fresh. If you feel adventurous and in decent shape you can walk down the stairs/path (from restaurant) to get a view of the lower terraces.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 2 March 2024
  • Ellenwestall
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Trek with Jercy
    We really want to recommend our guide Jercy Cabbigat if you’re thinking of trekking through the amazing rice terraces of Banaue/ Batad!! 🥹☀️ He was super nice and told us so much about their culture while showing us the incredible views on our 3D2N trek! April/ May is the high season for going, all the terraces are green at the moment 🌾
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 8 September 2024
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Chloé R
Playa Honda, Spain7 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2019 • Couples
Batad is pretty. The whole 30km trek is tough. Don’t do it if you don’t like hiking. Just do the small walk from Batad.

We did the tour with Franz. We found his services terrible. He was high on drugs and drunk all the time. Drinking beer as much as he could, and gin on the evening to the point he was sleeping on the table. We heard from locals it is usual behaviour from him.

We were expecting private services or a small group but we ended up being 10.

The food was absolutely terrible and very small. Serving instant noodles is not okay. We never saw his mother’s delightful cooking your read about on the forums.

He completely useless, giving absolutely no explanation. We had 2 other guides with us. One gave us 1 explanation on the first day, got wasted on the second day. The third guide was at least walking on front, a shame his English wasn’t so great.

On the way back, we were dropped at a restaurant with no other explanation than have dinner and shower. All other people were staying at his. If the ladies in the restaurant weren’t here we would have missed our bus as Franz completely forgot about us, but still sent someone to catch us before we left to collect the money. Money that paid countless beers and 10 bottles of gin...

The guides were in such no hurry that we left late both mornings very late despite everyone waiting for them. Every break was at least 45 min so they could drink their beers. The first evening, we ended up walking in the complete darkness despise walking at a good pace.

We much would have preferred to hear they had too many people than going through that catastrophy.

We very much regret coming to Banaue. If it wasn’t for Batad view, it would have been terrible on every single point.

What a waste of money and time.
Written 28 February 2020
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Mark T
Dumaguete City, Philippines59 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
Incredible place to visit when visiting Bohol. What really struck me about this place was the man hours it must of took to build the terraces by hand without machinery. To this day the rice is planted and harvested by hand, absolutely incredible. The ride off the main highway is an adventure within itself. It’s actually a beautiful drive up into the foothills. WARNING! As soon as you turn off the road onto the one lane track to restaurant/terraces be extremely careful especially if you’re riding a scooter. One wrong move and you’ll swimming in a rice patty. If you’re unsure or not used to driving a scooter it might be better to just park and walk. The restaurant is basic, but the food is actually really good. It’s local cuisine and made fresh. If you feel adventurous and in decent shape you can walk down the stairs/path (from restaurant) to get a view of the lower terraces.
Written 3 March 2024
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Ellenwestall
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Friends
We really want to recommend our guide Jercy Cabbigat if you’re thinking of trekking through the amazing rice terraces of Banaue/ Batad!! 🥹☀️ He was super nice and told us so much about their culture while showing us the incredible views on our 3D2N trek! April/ May is the high season for going, all the terraces are green at the moment 🌾
Written 8 September 2024
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Pauline L
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
An incredible experience! We opted for the 2 night and 3 day trek, a physically demanding adventure but well worth it. The landscapes are breathtaking, a true life experience.

We were lucky to have Armel as our guide, simply the best. Not only does he speak French very well and knows every corner of the region, but he is also attentive, funny, adorable and considerate. Armel went above and beyond to give us the greatest experience in the Philippines. We will forever be grateful and will miss him.
His coordinates :
- Armel Charles Ognayon
- WhatsApp: +63 998 232 8218
- Instagram: trekking_banaue_armel

The moments shared with the locals, such as traditional dances and songs with the village children, rice making, karaoke, and of course, the “aperitif” with Armel, made this trek unforgettable. Thank you for making this adventure as memorable as possible!
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Written 21 December 2023
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Antoine P
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Couples
We had such an amazing trek with June !
We went for two amazing days of trek with June.
Superbes Terraces, with one night in Cebulo village where we share some local Gin.

June invited us at his home to lunch when we came back. He teaches us many things about the local culture, the terrasses, how to produce and harvest the rice and many more. He speaks really well English too.

We had the contact of Jody that wasn't available so he send us the contact of June his brother is law. We traveled a lot in all Asia and already had many guides. This is the best experience we had both for the trek, the views and the guide. A good guide changes everything.

We recommend them 100%, feel free to contact him you will not be disappointed : +63 935 153 1934.
Written 7 October 2024
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Daniel L
Copenhagen, Denmark30 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
Banaue rice terraces are ofcourse a beautiful sight, we unfortunately visited the terraces in march, which is out of season, when it comes to the green colored terraces.
The views are spectacular and hiking in the terraces is recommended.

I would recommend for the fit people to visit batad rice terraces instead, those are 10/10.
Written 2 March 2024
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Vincent Belgium
Liège, Belgique9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Couples
We’ve done a 2 days trek in the banaue rice terraces and it was gorgeous 🤩
The trek was not easy due to a typhoon that occurred 2 days before (the paths were a little damaged but nothing dangerous).
Our guide (Graham Zoro Hangdaan) was just simply the best (very friendly, he knows his region very well and love it 😊). He also speak a little bit French.

The experience and the landscapes that you can live during the trek are just astonishing
Written 5 November 2022
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Marjoriebec
10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
Unforgettable experience with Franz, the best guide in Banaue. 3 days and 2 nights of trek, top organization. His whole family is organized to ensure you have the best stay possible. Activities planned in the village with locals, everything is included from start to finish, the meals are excellent and the people are so kind and welcoming.
We highly recommend it to anyone wishing to enjoy an experience rich in conviviality in the UNESCO World Heritage rice fields.
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Written 18 September 2023
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Claudia Rotondo
Paris, France6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Friends
It was an amazing experience that we did with I think the best guide ever. His is Jercy Cabbigat, you can find him and contact him on Facebook.
He is so kind, and he made us a lot of surprise, please contact him, he proposed an amazing 2days trek, trust him you will have the best view tips and experience of your life in the banaue terasses
We fully recommend him !!!!!
Claudia and Clara
Written 24 November 2023
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Alix M
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Solo
I just finished a three day trek with Armel (you can find his contact via ouiphilippines) and it was just amazing. I really recommend him ++ Extremely kind, very attentive to my rhythm, always ready to share his knowledge and very curious about everything. An unforgettable experience where you will truly be amazed!
Google
Written 3 May 2024
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