Rice Terraces, Rice Guardians, Rice Wine
7 DAYS/ 6 NIGHTS
USD 1,320 per person (min. of 2 pax/max. of 14 pax)
No rice, no life. Filipinos from different walks of life have a common love for this crop and on this tour, we will visit the rice terraces that made it to the UNESCO World Heritage List. These man-made structures were a magnificent achievement of the Igorots (people of the mountain) and have become the country’s pride.
This road trip presents greater understanding about rice, from preparing the terraces for planting to harvesting the golden brown fields. We delve on its importance to the lives of the Cordillera people. We stay in family-run hotels that offer basic but comfortable accommodation. With the help of your tour leader, our local guides will share the stories behind their customs and traditions that continue to be practiced to this day.
Enjoy the view of the rice terraces that are said to be under the watch of the rice guardians while drinking tapuey (rice wine)!
SNAPSHOT
Day 1: Makati
Take a pub crawl in the Poblacion area in Makati and make yourself welcome to the Philippines.
Day 2: Kiangan
We fly to Cauayan and drive to Kiangan. B/L
Day 3: Banaue
After a good walk, take a drive to Banaue. Stop by for photos on the viewpoint. B/L
Day 4: Hapao
Try rice wine after a hike in Hapao. Learn from our guide about rice farming. B/L
Day 5: Batad
We drive to Sadel for a short hike to Batad rice terraces viewpoint. B/L
Day 6: Mayoyao
Today would be more about the local way of living of the villagers in Mayoyao and Bangaan. B/L
Day 7: Drive to Manila
A long drive ahead but you will be treated to beautiful scenery. Prepare your cameras and your playlist. Farewell Dinner. B/D
Tour information
Tour Price: USD 1,320 per person (min. of 2 pax/max. of 14 pax)
Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 1 Dinner
Transport: Private bus
Accommodation: Hotel (6 nights)
MAY 09 to 15, 2020
JUN 13 to 19, 2020
NOV 14 to 20, 2020
NOV 21 to 27, 2020
