BANANUE - with the main attraction in the area , the Banaue Rice terraces has been named as the ‘eighth wonder of the world’. Constructed about 3,000 years ago the terraces start from the base of the Cordillero Mountains and extend upwards for thousands of feet, stretch like stepping stones to the sky - some reaching an altitude of 1500m (4920ft). It is considered as one of mankind's greatest engineering feat. If the terraces were laid end to end, they would stretch half way around the world.

There are more terraces at Batad village, which also sports a waterfall and natural swimming pool, and at Sagada there are a series of ancient burial caves in the mountainside with the famous ‘hanging coffins’ perched on limestone outcrops. Banaue , although a bit far from Manila is one of the most awesome destinations in the Philippines Visitors will never regret spending time and resources to see its beauty and grandeur .

Day 01 (Thursday) Manila/Banaue Journey  0700H - Assembly and boarding at Parking Area beside Aristocrat Restaurant Roxas Blvd corner San Andres (near Malate Church), Manila. 0730H - Depart Manila for Banaue via North Expressway. The gateway to Banaue is through the land locked evergreen provinces of Nueva Ecija and Nueva Vizcaya. Countryside settings such as rice fields surrounding the small towns and villages are common sight showing simplicity of living. In San Jose City, a short stop at a restaurant for lunch (on individual account). Resume drive to Banaue, stop at Dalton Pass and Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya, passing by Bagabag, where picturesque mountains and rivers start to ascend to the Ifugao land. Arrive in Banaue late in the afternoon. Check-in at Banaue Hotel. Dinner (on individual account). Overnight at Banaue Hotel.

Day 02 (Friday) Breathtaking Rice Terraces/Village Tour  - Breakfast in the hotel 0800H - Departure by group’s exclusive local jeepney for the tour of the rice terraces and one of its villages. Banga-an is a traditional village nestled in a panoramic valley of terraces. The 20-minute walk on a descending trail permits a closer look of the Ifugao world. Visit a typical home to see their way of life. Proceed to the viewpoint to witness the Rice Terraces acclaimed as the "8th Wonder of the World" & UNESCO World Heritage Site, built over 2,000 years ago. Lunch and Dinner <on individual account>. - Overnight at Banaue Hotel.

Day 03 (Saturday) Sagada/Bontoc Tour  - Breakfast in the hotel 0800H - After breakfast, visit the picturesque town of Sagada, 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. Lunch and Dinner <on individual account>. Watch a tribal show of songs and dances interpreting their culture and traditions which some are still being practiced up to now. - Overnight at Banaue Hotel. 

Day 04 (Sunday) Banaue/Manila return  - Breakfast in the hotel 0700H - Leave Banaue for Manila taking the same route as day 01. In San Jose, Nueva Ecija, stop for lunch (on individual account). Late afternoon arrive in Manila. Drop-off at the same Parking area.