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Batad Rice Terraces

Batad Rice Terraces

Batad Rice Terraces
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Bernard_Sierentz
Sierentz, France844 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Solo
I spent 3 nights in Banaue, at the Bogah lodge. They pick you up for free at 6 a.m. from the Manila night bus.
The view from the lodge is beautiful, over rice terraces and the town of Banaue. The boss provides good advice for organizing the stay.
Given my age (71y) and my physical condition, but also the fairly humid weather (we are at 1300m), I preferred not to take the 3D2N or 2D1N treks (3d 2n or 2d 1n) offered, and that most of the travelers choose. I opted for two day trips, organized by Ariel, the boss's nephew, with the night at the lodge.
Beautiful visits to the rice fields, villages, hot and sulfurous springs of Bogyan with swimming.
Note that in January, the rice fields are not as green as in the photos, but the whole is still remarkable. And we can watch the work in the fields.
The price was 5700php (93€) for 2 days, driver, guide (obligatory for Bogyan) and entrance to the parks included.
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Written 8 January 2024
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Nikko Gandia
Monterey, CA316 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
I hiked the Batad Rice Terraces on 12/13 & other trails during a month long trip to Philippines & posted a vlog on Y0üTube w/ tips & info so you can be prepared! Search "Nikko Gandia Travels"

There was breathtaking views during the hike and our stay at the Hillside Inn. Wear hiking shoes with grip due to the narrow/partially paved trail.

Our 4 day road trip included Batad Rice Terraces, Apo Whang Od Buscalan Village, Vigan, and La Union, and was organized by Bahaghari Tours.
Written 6 August 2023
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Daniel L
Copenhagen, Denmark30 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
Batad and their rice terraces are a must see if in Banaue or around.
The city is truly something special, being built on the edge of the mountainside. The rice terraces are out of this world.
The mountains create a bowl/valley making the views even better.
Experiencing batad is good for a 1-2 night stay, but day trips work as well. If you are doing a day trip and you want to experience both rice terraces and the water fall - be prepared for a difficult and steep hike.
Written 2 March 2024
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derektrips
Philippines501 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Couples
Must see! Built thousands of years ago and still being used today. Color of the rice terraces depend on the time of year. Take a tricycle to Batad from Banaue, hire a guide or not. We didn't hire a guide and just took the most worn trail, you can see where most the people are going or coming from. I think a guide can be useful to tell a little about the history and the customs of the local people in addition to taking the best trails. Be ready for a good day of moderate to difficult trekking. Enjoy a meal of local cuisine and rice at several restaurants and cafes while enjoying the view.
Written 26 November 2022
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Woldz
Quezon City, Philippines319 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Solo
One of the places you see in textbooks. I've been to Sagada and didn't really see the terraces I've been wanting to see.

Finally, the moment has arrived. My VL was approved, thanks to the corporate gods. Getting to Banaue is a long bus ride. Unfortunately for me, I really wasn't able to sleep, so I arrived in Banaue quite groggy.

I booked a local guide who took me to Batad via tricycle. It's actually a better mode of transportation. I was expecting that he'd guide me all the way, but he just asked me to follow the trail. As a very independent person, that's so very okay, and I simply followed my instinct.

The experience is really nice. Per the Samsung Health app, I walked for almost 10 km, but it really was worth it. Batad is nice, so very nice and breathtaking, though I wish it were preserved well, as there are encroachments of new establishments targeted at tourists like me. Still, what you see in textbooks is real. I didn't go down further as I felt tired, and I'm worried my knees would give up. Going down is so much harder, TBH.

It's not a loss that I didn't see the waterfalls. The experience and the peacefulness of the place hit me emotionally somehow. Maybe I'll come back. Who knows. It really can be challenging if you've not been hiking all your life. A better pair of shoes is also highly recommended. I am glad that my NB X90 is such a reliable pair.

I'm so glad to finally make up my mind and visit the place. March is one of the best months, as it's planting season. You'll see the fields in green.

I'll try to get back in better shape and get more sleep. 
Written 5 April 2024
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Mattia V
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Solo
Unique experience. I took a day trip from Banaue with the excellent guide Denwil: a kind, knowledgeable, precise person who also manages a comfortable guesthouse (Bogah Lodge). Highly recommended
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Written 16 May 2024
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DurstDan
Rothenburg, Switzerland662 contributions
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June 2020 • Couples
Oh man i mean, wow.. we saw a lot of rice fields or teraces. But those of banaue are the top.. it‘s breathtaking how it looks like. One field to the other, next and next to eatch other. The whole mountain.. looks awesome.. it looks so great.. if you go there please manage everything before. Also the way back to somewhere down the hill.. we had some problems..
Written 25 June 2021
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DudesAdrift
Dallas, TX349 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2019
This is a place rich in culture, history and most of all a monument human endurance and ingenuity. A blend of modern life and ancient culture is encapsulated here. Entrancing scenery, delightful people, delicious food, but treacherous trails. I would love to return to spend more time and explore more.
Written 18 January 2020
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China
21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Batad and hapao are top destinations. Simon homestay in Batad has the best views of the village, located above village. fried rice huge portion, clean room and good mattress to sleep after long walk, and Simon is an honest and straight, knows the are, was a guide before. go for it.
Written 24 February 2020
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stlrams
Sylva, NC32 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
If you’ve been to the Philippines or are thinking of visiting and think it’s all beaches, water sports, and sunbathing; you’re wrong. There is a region of the country made famous by its magnificent rice terraces that spread across a network of small farming villages high in the mountains in North Luzon. I have to say it truly is a magical place, so amazing, and utterly beautiful. The best time to visit this region is April and May when the rice is set for harvest and at its greenest. Though the guidebooks will tell you Banaue is the best place to visit, they’re wrong. Though Banaue has some beautiful rice terraces, the town itself is very busy, a little rundown, and not so cozy. You should however hire a driver to take you to the viewpoint and see the town’s great rice terraces before leaving. The roundtrip journey costs only three dollars. You’re much better off going to the town of Batad or Bangaan and sleeping there for a couple of days. The Family Inn & Guesthouse is the only guesthouse/hotel in the town of Bangaan but it offers clean rooms, great views, a nice restaurant, and inexpensive rates to its guests. Batad has a larger number of accommodation options and all of the guesthouses provide guests with great views of the amphitheater shaped rice terraces. There is no need to worry about reservations because the flow of tourists does not ever fill up the entire town. You can easily spend a few days viewing the rice terraces, hiking from village to village, viewing waterfalls, or just enjoying the clean air. There are maps available to guide you around the region and none of the trails are too strenuous. This is also a child-friendly area where the kids can have some fun playing in the great natural setting. The easiest way to reach this part of the Philippines is by road from Manila. I’ll warn you that the bus ride is very long and you may want to consider hiring a private car to get you here. You’ll want to find an overnight bus from Manila to Banaue that leaves from the Autobus terminal in Cubao. The trip costs $10 and leaves around 10PM arriving in Banaue early the next morning. If you wish to head to Batad or Bangaan, wait in the main square for a local bus headed for Mayayow and ask the driver to let you off at the junction for Batad or near the Family Inn in Bangaan. If you’re headed to Batad it’s roughly a two-hour hike from the bus drop off up and down the mountain to the town, but believe me it’s well worth the journey. Once in Batad you have the option of staying in town or hiking onward to another town. If you decide to stay here, and you’ll be happy you did, you can enjoy the magnificent amphitheater style rice terraces or the nearby waterfall that is perfect for a refreshing did. After a day or two in Batad you can either head further into the mountains or head back towards Banaue via Bangaan. There is an easy but fantastic hiking trail that winds its way across the rice terraces and through small farming communities on the way to Bangaan from Batad. It will take you about two hours to reach Bangaan and if you arrive before 11AM you still have the ability to catch a bus back to Banaue that day. If you miss the last bus and can’t hitch a ride with a local, consider staying at the Family Inn and Guesthouse for the night. It’s very well located and offers great views of the town’s rice terraces. Heading back to Manila requires another overnight bus journey or a multi-stop day bus with three or four vehicle changes along the way. Be warned that the night bus leaves you in Manila at 2:30AM far from hotels. The day option is to get a jeepney headed south and ask to be let of at “the junction” (it may take two or three connections to make it here). From here wait on the side of the road for any big bus headed south and wave it down. It’s only another six hours to Manila from there and you’ll arrive at a much better time than 2:30AM.
Written 12 May 2005
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