ITINERARY

DAY 1 | Manila/Pampanga Heritage Tour (L/D)

0830h Leave Manila for Baguio City passing through several towns each known for being rich in agricultural plantation. Stop in Bacolor Church also known as San Guillermo , a sunken church, which was buried during the Mt Pinatubo eruption in 1981. It was slowly restored and at present the remains of upper roof serves as the main church. Complete service and mass celebrations are scheduled and well attended, a manifestation of the local folks religiosity, then to the town of San Fernando, passing Death March markers. See an old train station, rolling tour of town proper and see century old Heritage Houses. Last stop at Lantern making factory and witnessed how the colorful and bright Christmas Lanterns are being assembled. Lunch, then proceed to Baguio City. Check-in. Dinner in the City. Overnight in Baguio.

DAY 2 | Baguio City tour/Sagada (B/D)

American or Filipino breakfast in the hotel.
0900h Tour Baguio City. Visits include the cathedral, market and sample fresh farm products, watch silversmiths and native weavers fashion their crafts or mingle with the friendly locals. Proceed to Sagada amidst towering trees and vegetable terraces. Dinner and overnight at St Joseph Inn or similar

DAY 3 | Sagada/Banaue/Discovery (B/L/D)

American or Filipino breakfast at the hotel.
In Sagada , see the hanging coffins at Echo Valley, and Lumiang cave. Lunch then move on for a more thrilling
trip to the hinterland through rugged roads with the view of formidable mountains and vegetable terraces to get to Banaue. Stop in Bontoc to visit the museum founded by a Belgian sister which houses collection of authentic artifacts and photos. Dinner and overnight In Banaue.

DAY 4 | Rice Terraces/Village Experience (B/D)

American or Filipino breakfast in the hotel.
0830h Leave onboard a local jeepney to the viewpoint and witness the panoramic “Rice Terraces” acclaimed as the 8th wonder of the world, onto Bang-an village taking some treks to see the inner lives of the Ifugaos and a chance to have an interaction with them . Back to the hotel. Dinner and overnight In Banaue.

DAY 5 | Banaue/Manila Journey (B)

American breakfast in the hotel.
0730h Depart Banaue for Manila passing through land locked evergreen towns. Stop in Dalton Pass, a historical landmark. Lunch (own account) enroute.
Arrive Manila, drop to hotel/End

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

Round trip aircon transportation <Manila/Pampanga/Baguio/Sagada/Banaue/Manila>
Pampanga Heritage Tour with Lunch / Baguio city tour with dinner in the city
Bontoc /Sagada tour with lunch / Viewpoint/Banga-an village tour by local jeepney <exclusive use>
Overnight with breakfast at Microtel Inn & Suites in Baguio or similar
Overnight with breakfast and dinner at St. Joseph Inn or similar
Two nights with breakfasts and dinners in Banaue
English speaking tour guide throughout

NOTES:

BANAUE HOTEL will be closed from 01 Apr 2024 until further notice. Alternative hotels will be Tam-an Village Hotel or Sanafe Lodge with limited number of rooms and very basic amenities.

Option to fly Cauayan/Manila on Cebu Pacific 5J 197 0915H/1020H approximately US$ 65.00 per pax Itinerary may change, subject to local health and safety protocol, if with charge on pax account