Banaue Rice Terraces

• View of the rice terraces from Sunrise viewpoint
• Meet the local Igorot tribes
• Shop for wood carvings made by the locals 
• Trek the rice mountains with a local guide to explore the hidden treasures in the area
• Witness the harvesting season in June
• Get on a jeepney to travel the area as the locals do

Manila is 341.7 kilometers from Banaue and Baguio is 221.7 kilometers

You can fly into either of the two cities

From Manila: A bus to Banaue takes 8 to 10 hours and PHP 648. Alternatively, a taxi takes 4 to 5 hours and costs between PHP 5,000 and PHP 6,500

From Baguio: A bus to Banaue takes 8 or 9 hours and from PHP 380 to PHP 480. Alternatively, a taxi takes three and a half hours and costs between PHP 3,300 and PHP 4,000

• Register yourself at the local tourism office in Banaue and pay the environmental feel of 20 PHP to visit the rice terraces
• Keep in mind that Banaue is located remotely so you may not find city-like facilities here
• Carry enough local currency since ATMs are extremely scarce here and even if you find one, it may or may not be functioning
• It is best to take a local hiker with you if you plan on trekking in the area as the trails aren’t properly marked
• February and March and June and July are the most preferred months to visit the rice terraces
• June is the harvest season here so visiting during the time can be highly rewarding
• The area experiences a lot of rainfall during summers and fall and views could be clouded so make your travel plans accordingly
• Carry proper hiking shoes if you plan on hiking and trekking in the area as the unmarked and unpolished trails can be difficult to fathom otherwise
• A bus journey to get to Banaue takes at least eight to 10 hours so prepare yourself accordingly by wearing comfortable clothing and shoes, carrying a neck pillow, and carrying some snacks for the way
• The buses usually make a couple of bathroom and food breaks so you do not carry a lot of edibles
• Carry all your basic as well as essential medicines as it may be difficult to find a proper pharmacy in the area due to its remote location
• If you are short on time, the best way to explore the area is with a local guide so you don’t miss the key places and viewpoints
• The buses in the Philippines have air-conditioning which is usually set to a freezing temperature. Wear or carry extra layers since telling them to adjust the temperature could go in vain
• Beware of scams. If someone asks you to come with them to get a return ticket or for transportation, refuse. Most likely, these people will try to take you to their hotel and sell you food as you wait

Sunday:                   Open 24 hours

Monday:                  Open 24 hours

Tuesday:                 Open 24 hours

Wednesday:            Open 24 hours

Thursday:                Open 24 hours

Friday:                     Open 24 hours

Saturday:                 Open 24 hours