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4-DAY IFUGAO HERITAGE TOUR
This tour will take you to the world of the mountain tribes of the Northern part of the country. Exhilarate the vastness of the Herculean strength of the ancient builder of the Banaue Rice Terraces, one of the new world wonders and capture its people in their rich traditions and practices. The tour includes visits to Banaue, Bontoc and Sagada.

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Itinerary
Day 01. Manila - Banaue
Assembly and boarding at the Parking Area of Central Bank in Roxas Blvd. from 0700H-0730H. Departure at exactly 0730H for Banaue via North Expressway. The gateway to Banaue is through the land locked provinces of Nueva Ecija and Nueva Vizcaya. Countryside setting such as rice fields surrounding the small towns and villages are common sight showing simplicity of living. In San Jose City, a short stop in a restaurant for lunch (on individual account).

Resume drive to Banaue, stop at Dalton Pass, a historical landmark at Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya, passing by Bagabag, where picturesquemountains and rivers start to ascend to the Ifugao land. Late afternoon arrival in Banaue. Check-in at Banaue Hotel for accommodation.

Day 02. Banaue Rice Terraces - Village Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. At 0800H, departure by private local jeepney for the tour of the rice terraces and its villages. Proceed to Banga-an village, a traditional village nestled in a panoramic valley of terraces. A 20-minute walk in a descending trail permits a closer look of the Ifugao world. Walk around and mingle with the friendly natives and visit a typical home to see their life ways.

Stop for lunch (on individual account). Proceed to the viewpoint of the oldest Rice Terraces reputed as the “8th Wonder of the World” and estimated to be more than 2,000 years old. On the way back to the hotel, visit the museum. Dinner (on individual account). Overnight accommodation at Banaue Hotel.

Day 03. Sagada - Bontoc
Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to visit the picturesque town of Sagada. Subject to weather conditions, stop and see their ancient burial caves with mummified coffins. Visit also the Bontoc Museum, founded by a Belgian Sister, which houses a varied collection of authentic artifacts and photos from the mountain tribes. Packed lunch on individual account. Return to Banaue. Dinner on individual account. Overnight at Banaue Hotel..

Day 04. Kiangan Sidetrip - Manila
Breakfast at the hotel. At 0700H, leave Banaue for Manila taking the same route as day 01. In Ibulao, take a few minutes to deviate from the main road to Kiangan to visit the surrender site of Gen. Yamashita. Resume drive to Manila. In San Jose, Nueva Ecija, short stop for lunch (on individual account). Late afternoon arrival in Manila. (Expected time of arrival at 1830H).

INCLUSIONS:
-    Roundtrip transportation by air-conditioned vehicle Manila/Banaue/Manila
-    3 nights accommodation at Banaue Hotel
-    3 breakfast
-    Viewpoint/Banga-an village tour by local jeepney
-    Sagada/Bontoc Tour
-    Sidetrip to Kiangan if weather permits
-    Services of an English speaking tour guide all throughout the program

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