{"id":12093,"date":"2019-07-12T15:00:20","date_gmt":"2019-07-12T07:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/?p=12093"},"modified":"2022-04-26T20:34:57","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T12:34:57","slug":"banaue-3-day-guide-traversing-the-beauty-of-ifugaos-wonder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2019\/07\/12\/banaue-3-day-guide-traversing-the-beauty-of-ifugaos-wonder\/","title":{"rendered":"Banaue 3-Day Guide: Traversing the Beauty of Ifugao’s Wonder"},"content":{"rendered":"

Each of Ifugao’s rice terraces cluster comes with a different persona.<\/p>\n

Batad Rice Terraces, for example, embodies a fierce beauty with its rough paths and slopes higher than most. Hungduan, on the other hand, has a more solemn demeanor, defined by its tame and serene landscapes.<\/p>\n

\"\"Batad Rice Terraces<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Hapao Rice Terraces<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Therefore, traversing Banaue’s terrains may come as a once-in-a-lifetime, blissful experience, but it is not an easy feat.<\/p>\n

Yes, it requires good stamina, but more than this,\u00a0each trek would be even more memorable when you have the right people to bring you safely and guide you towards more unique finds in Banaue!<\/p>\n

Gratefully, Filipino Travel Center, <\/strong>the first travel agency to offer scheduled tours in Banaue,\u00a0<\/strong>is made up of\u00a0highly experienced tour\u00a0professionals who are well acquainted with the Ifugao terrain. Join Philippine Primer as we\u00a0Begin Banaue<\/em>\u00a0from Day 1 to Day 3!<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Day Before<\/h3>\n

For private tours, Filipino Travel Center can pick you up at any location you\u00a0please. Therefore, do not forget to communicate with your tour guide for\u00a0your exact pick-up time and address!<\/p>\n

DAY 1<\/h3>\n

5 a.m. Meet Your Tour Guide!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"Meet Mr. Edgar Hisoler, one of Filipino Travel Center’s most-trusted and experienced tour professional.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Meet your tour guide from Filipino Travel Center at your pick-up point. Be sure to come on time!\u00a0Filipino Travel Center has itineraries ready for your 3 days\/2 nights stay. You may also customize your tours with them. Visit filipinotravel.com.ph<\/a> for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n

11 a.m. Stop over at Dalton Pass<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nJapanese Marker at Dalton Pass<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"A great view of the mountains from Dalton Pass<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

A trip to Banaue may also be a trip down memory lane. Discover more about World War II at Dalton Pass, where you can see several\u00a0historical markers<\/span>. You may also have some picnic here, with hut rental for only Php 150 \/ 40 minutes to 3 hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2 p.m.\u00a0Have some late lunch at Mountain Brew Cafe\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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To satisfy your hunger the rest of the way to Banaue, fill your tummy with delicious local comfort food from the Mountain Brew Cafe & Restaurant. Their Pinunog,\u00a0<\/em>a type of Ifugao smoked sausage best paired with rice, is a must-try together with\u00a0the local soup dish,\u00a0Sinigang.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"Pinunog<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Sinigang<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Mountain Brew Cafe is also backdropped against the stunning views of Cordillera. It is located along the National Rd., at\u00a0Ulu, Hucab, Kiangan, <\/span>Ifugao.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also Read: 5 Unfamiliar Filipino Dishes You Should Try<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

3 p.m. Reach\u00a0Your Chosen Accommodation<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Banaue Hotel’s lobby<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Banaue Hotel and Youth Hostel is one of the best choices for accommodation if you want to wake up to the overlooking views of Banaue Rice Terraces and the Cordillera mountains.<\/p>\n

Emanating an old world charm and elegance like no other, Banaue Hotel will give you a feeling of indulgence in this otherwise bucolic town. It is also\u00a05 minutes away from the town center.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also Read: Banaue Hotel and Youth Hostel: An Old World Charm Offering Elegance In Every Stay<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

5 p.m. Explore the Town Center<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Banaue\u00a0Town Center<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Banaue may already be sleeping as early as 8 p.m., but there are still many\u00a0simple activities to do while waiting for\u00a0sundown. One of these is walking around the town center to spot\u00a0different restaurants, small grocery stores, bakeshops, and some <\/span>souvenir shops along the trade center.<\/span><\/p>\n

6 p.m.\u00a0Hagabi or Le Bistro for Dinner?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

To celebrate your first day in Banaue, let there be two options for dinner!<\/p>\n

OPTION 1.<\/strong>\u00a0Hagabi Restaurant<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/strong>Inside Hagabi Restaurant<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

If you want a more\u00a0Ifugao approach to food, try Hagabi Restaurant’s hearty and healthy meals, just like their Vegetable Curry<\/strong>\u00a0made with green beans, carrots, and potatoes in<\/span>\u00a0coconut sauce.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Vegetable Curry\u00a0(Php 90)<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Pair this with a cup of hot ginger tea<\/strong>.<\/span>\u00a0Find Hagabi at the town center, right after Sanafe Lodge.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Hot ginger tea (Php 35)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Also Read: Hagabi Restaurant in Banaue Embodies the Healthy & Hearty Ifugao Lifestyle<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

OPTION 2.<\/strong>\u00a0Le Bistro<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"
\nNow, if it is a taste of delicious European cuisine you’re craving for,\u00a0<\/b>Le Bistro serves pizza, pasta, cocktails, and wines to satisfy your palates.\u00a0Try their Campione Pizza (Php 260)<\/strong> or V\u00e9g\u00e9tarien Spaghetti<\/strong> for a night of celebration.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"V\u00e9g\u00e9tarien Spaghetti (Php 190)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Find Le Bistro in front of the Municipal Tourism Center at Brgy. Poblacion.<\/span><\/p>\n

DAY 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n

6 a.m. Have Your Breakfast at Banaue Hotel\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Buffet\u00a0breakfast at Imbayah<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Banaue Hotel serves buffet breakfast from 6 a.m. at their in-house restaurant, the Imbayah<\/strong>. From breads and spreads to rice and omelettes, these are all served for you to enjoy. <\/span><\/p>\n

It is highly recommended to wake up early for a buffet breakfast and take a table by the window for breathtaking views of the crisp morning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

They also have an ala-carte menu until 10 p.m.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

7 a.m. to 7:40 a.m. Proceed to Your Trekking Points!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

OPTION 1.<\/strong>\u00a0Bangaan-Batad-Tappiyah Trek (8 a.m. to 11 a.m.)<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

Get adventurous with Filipino Travel Center as you trek from Batad Junction to<\/span>\u00a0Bangaan Village, Batad Rice Terraces, and Tappiyah Falls!\u00a0<\/span>Batad Junction is a 40-minute jeepney ride from Banaue.<\/span><\/p>\n

You will start the <\/span>strenuous but fun-filled 3 to 4-hour trek to Bangaan-Batad-Tappiyah from this point.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Preliminary trekking going to Batad<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Batad Rice Terraces<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Bangaan\u00a0Village<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

You may also w<\/span>ear traditional Ifugao\u00a0clothing at the Bangaan Village and end your tour with <\/span>a cold dip at the rocky Tappiyah Falls.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Native Ifugao clothing<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Tappiyah Falls<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Bangaan-Batad-Tappiyah Trek Information<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Batad Rice Terraces & Tappiyah Trek: 3 hrs.\u00a0<\/span>
\n Batad Fees: Php 50 – Banaue Environmental Fee; Php 50 – Batad Heritage Fee<\/span>
\n Bangaan Rice Terraces Trek: 1 hr.<\/span>
\n Bangaan Fees: Donations only\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lunch Options! (From 12 p.m. onwards)
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Batad Pension & Restaurant<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>For sizzling plates to satisfy your hearty appetite, savor Batad Pension & Restaurant’s Sizzling Chicken or Pork<\/strong> best paired with rice. Don’t forget to save some room for their Caramelized Banana<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

\"\"Sizzling Plate (Php 200)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Caramelized Banana (Php 80)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

How to get here:\u00a0<\/strong>Batad Pension and Restaurant is a 15-minute trek from Batad Junction.
\n<\/span>
\n\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

Simon’s Viewpoint Inn and Pizza Restaurant<\/strong>
\nThe Tuna Vegetable Pizza<\/strong>\u00a0at Simon’s Inn is a rare and precious find. Try it together with the recommended native Ifugao exotic dish of Pinikpikan (Php 1,400).<\/p>\n

\"\"Tuna Vegetable Pizza (Php 190)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

How to get here:\u00a0Simon\u2019s Viewpoint Inn and Pizza Restaurant is located along the <\/span>Batad Trail\u2013a 15-minute trek from Batad Junction.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

OPTION 2.\u00a0Hungduan-Bogyah Hot Spring Tour (8 a.m. to 10 a.m.)<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Nungulunan Rice Terraces<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

For an easier trek, another option is to go to the Municipality of Hungduan to see the UNESCO <\/span>World Heritage Hungduan Rice Terraces cluster! Also a recommended side trip outside of Banaue, Hungduan allows for a rather leisurely trek on trails that are narrow yet mostly flat.<\/span><\/p>\n

On your trek, you will first come across Nungulunan and then Hapao, before reaching Baang Rice Terraces.\u00a0At the end of the Hapao Rice <\/span>Terraces tour, take a dip in the Bogyah Hot Spring for a relaxing time.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Bogyah Hot Spring<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

A tour of Hungduan takes about three hours, including the relaxing dip in the spring.<\/p>\n

Lunch Option! (From 12 pm onwards)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Native Village Inn<\/strong>
\nAfter the 3-hour tour at Hungduan, it is best to visit the Native Village Inn for a <\/span>hearty lunch!\u00a0Here, you can sample their European and Filipino cuisine starting with their\u00a0Chicken Curry,\u00a0<\/b>with vegetables in coconut sauce, served with rice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Chicken Curry (Php 320)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

How to get here:\u00a0<\/strong>Native Village Inn is located at\u00a0Native Village Inn Approach Rd., Uhaj Village.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Also Read: Native Village Inn in Banaue Retains the Beauty of A Simple Life<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Note: <\/strong>If you’re staying at Banaue Hotel, you can still enjoy your afternoon by dipping at the pool, buying souvenirs\u00a0to bring home, or preparing yourself for their\u00a0Ifugao cultural presentation, which can be witnessed upon request!<\/p>\n

\"\"Ifugao cultural\u00a0gathering<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Also Read: Begin Banaue: A Journey to Ifugao Hospitality, Local Gourmet, and Breathtaking Views <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

DAY 3<\/strong><\/h3>\n

By this time, it is definitely difficult to say goodbye to Banaue and the people you’ve met along the way.\u00a0So, make the most out of it by starting your day right!<\/p>\n

7 a.m. Breakfast at House of Ekolife\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

House of Ekolife is\u00a0believed to be the first cafe in Banaue to offer espresso and frappe <\/span>beverages, with Kabunyan as their coffee blend. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here, you can also get a taste of\u00a0their menu, ranging from all-day breakfast treats and Filipino favorites like Sisig (Php 200)<\/strong>, Pork Kare-Kare<\/strong>, and other continental dishes.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Pork Kare-Kare (Php 230)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

8 a.m. Visit Arts and Artifacts Houses in Banaue!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

To end your Banaue trip, it is only right to visit galleries and museums that embody the Ifugao spirit.<\/p>\n

Banaue Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\n<\/strong>The history of Banaue and the native Ifugao inhabitants can best be found in Banaue Museum, steps away from the Municipal Tourism Center. The museum owns a collection of artifacts that came from generations of Ifugaos who have lived in Banaue. Most of these belong to Henry Otley Beyer, the Father of Philippine Anthropology.<\/p>\n

Patina Artist Gallery<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

Being in Banaue acquaints you to carved stone or wood sculptures with expressionless faces, either sitting down or standing up.
\nThese are Bul-ol<\/em> or rice god sculptures, and some of them can be found at Patina\u00a0Artist Gallery, just 3 minutes away from Banaue
\nHotel!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sport some of\u00a0Patina Ifugao Artist, Delfin Campol’s panel sculptures with some priced at Php 6,500 (Mother and Child) and
\nPhp 8,500 (Panel).<\/span><\/p>\n

Also Read: Patina Artist Gallery in Banaue: An Exhibit of Delfin Campol\u2019s Bul-ol Sculptures<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

2 p.m.\u00a0Goodbye Banaue<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Indeed at the end of your tour, you will realize how Banaue possesses a peaceful, delicate beauty that can only be appreciated if you totally immerse yourself in it.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

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Written by Chin Sanigan<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Also Read: Simon\u2019s Viewpoint Inn and Pizza Restaurant in Banaue: A Quick Stop-Over Along The Trail<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n