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Private North Luzon Explorer
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PRIVATE TOUR: This 4-day express private tour from Manila takes in the best of north Luzon. Join an optional tour of Banuae by traditional Jeepney, visiting the iconic UNESCO-listed rice terraces. See the ancient burial caves of Sagada and spend a night in Baguio, the Filipino summer capital. Take in highlights of the city including Session Road and the President's summer house, then return to Manila.
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Tour Overview
Duration
4 daysStarts
ManilaEnds
ManilaRange
PrivateTour Guide
Yes - escorted by a tour guide & driverGroup Size
Min 2 / Max Private TourMinimum age
12 yrs, accompanied by an adultDeparts
DailyHotel Rating
3 star hotelsCountries
PhilippinesArrival Transfer
NoDeparture Transfer
NoMeals included
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Itinerary
Day 1 - Manila to Bacolor & Banaue
Day 1 - Manila to Bacolor & Banaue
Manila - Bacolor - Banaue. You will be collected in Manila for the journey to Banaue, located 360 km away. Travelling north along the highway, you will make a stop in Bacolor, a town severely affected by the 1991 eruption of Mt. Pinatubo. You will then visit the St. Guillermo Church, which is half-buried in volcanic lahar flows.
Afterward, you will continue your journey through the fertile central plains of Luzon until you begin your ascent to Banaue. Arrive in the evening and check in to your hotel for the night.
Day 2 - Bontoc & Sagada
Day 2 - Bontoc & Sagada
Banaue - Bontoc - Sagada. This morning there is an optional Banga-An Village tour. Board a traditional Filipino jeepney to discover more of the surrounding scenery and Ifugaos culture. See the iconic UNESCO-listed rice terraces, dating back more than 2,000 years. The skill required to produce this fertile land in such a mountainous area is incredibly impressive.
In the afternoon, you travel to Sagada, making ample stops at vantage points along the highway to admire the breathtaking scenery of the rice terraces. Visit the Bontoc Museum, founded by Belgian nuns, which houses an intriguing collection of artifacts from the mountain tribes of the region. Arriving in Sagada, the evening is at leisure.
Day 3 - Sagada to Baguio
Day 3 - Sagada to Baguio
Sagada - Baguio. Today you will visit one of Sagada's burial caves, where you can see the famous hanging coffins. There are multiple reasons that the native Igorot people bury their dead in this way. Practical reasons involve keeping them away from predators, while there are important spiritual reasons too - it makes sense that the higher a coffin is placed, the closer the deceased is to the spirit world and their ancestors. Take a short hike along one of the trails to view these famous coffins and visit a weaving house where the local women engage in hand-loom weaving.
You then travel along the Halsema Highway, crossing the Cordillera Mountains and passing spectacular views of the vegetable terraces until you reach Baguio City, known as the ‘Summer Capital of the Philippines,’ situated at an elevation of 1,540 metres.
Day 4 - Manila
Day 4 - Manila
Baguio - Manila. After breakfast, embark on a guided tour of Baguio, highlighting key attractions such as Session Road, a vibrant thoroughfare lined with shops and cafes, and Burnham Park, a beautiful urban park featuring a boating lake, gardens, and picnic areas. You will also visit the Mansion House, the official summer residence of the President of the Philippines, where you can appreciate the grand architecture and lush gardens.
After exploring these highlights, head to the public market, known for its colourful stalls selling fresh produce, local delicacies and handicrafts, making it one of the most vibrant marketplaces in the country. Later, travel back to Manila via the national highway, crossing the fertile central plains of Luzon. Your tour ends on arrival back in Manila in the evening.
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Prices & Dates
'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults. If travelling solo, an additional ‘1-person’ supplement will apply, contact us for details.
Prices are indicative and will vary depending on your chosen hotels, room availability as well as time of travel. If you wish to travel on a date not listed please contact us for pricing. High season supplements will apply for travel during local festivals, Easter, Christmas and New Year dates. Please note that discounts will apply if there are more 4 our more people in your travelling party, since fixed costs like transportation and guiding are shared across the group.
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