NORTH LUZON

(5 days/ 4 nights)
Manila > Baguio > Mt. Data > Banaue > Manila
Departure: Tuesdays

DESCRIPTION

This tour features the dramatic landscapes of the highlands in Northern Luzon. The Cordillera, a mountain chain home to various ethnic groups has its highest peak at 2.930 meters. The famous Banaue Rice Terraces is a classic example of this. Built by the Ifugaos some 2,000 years ago, it certainly deserves to be acclaimed the 8th Wonder of the World.

ITINERARY

Day 01. Manila > Baguio

Leave Manila in the morning for Baguio City. Upon arrival, check-in at El Cielito Inn. Afternoon tour of Baguio City's main tourist attractions - Burnham Park, Camp John Hay, Mines View Park, Easter School Weaving Center, St. Loius Silver Craft School, Imelda Park, and the Mansion House. Dinner and accomodations at the hotel.

Day 02. Baguio > Mt. Data

American breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, depart for Mt. Data, a pine covered peak that towers at 2,256 meters. Visit the Bell Church in La Trinidad Valley before taking the rugged "Mountain Trail." Upon arrival at Mt. Data Lodge by mid-afternoon. take a walking tour of nearby villages and vegetable terraces. Dinner and accommodations at the lodge.

Day 03. Mt. Data > Sagada > Bontoc > Banaue

American breakfast at the lodge. Morning departure for Banaue. Enroute, visit ancient burial caves in Sagada. Then proceed to the Bontoc town center and the Museum of Mountain Culture. Late afternoon arrival in Banaue. Check in at Banaue Hotel for dinner and accommodations.

Day 04. Banaue

American breakfast at the hotel. Board private jeepneys for the trip to Banga-an, a traditional Ifugao village surrounded by terraces. In the afternoon, visit the Banaue Viewpoint to see the rice terraces. Later in the afternoon, visit the Banaue Trade Center and its traditional market. Dinner and accommodations at the hotel.

Day 05. Banaue > Manila

American breakfast at the hotel. Morning departure for Manila through the provinces of Nueva Vizcaya and Nueva Ecija. Late afternoon arrival in Manila.