Banaue + Batad Rice Terraces Tour (3D/2N)

Majestic Rice Terraces of a UNESCO World Heritage Site
✨ Indulge in the Timeless Beauty of Nature’s Masterpiece!

Escape to the breathtaking Cordillera highlands and discover the awe-inspiring Banaue and Batad Rice Terraces — a UNESCO World Heritage Site often hailed as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” Hand-carved into the mountains over 2,000 years ago by the Ifugao people, these terraces stand as a living testament to the harmony between humanity and nature.

This 3-day private adventure takes you deep into the heart of northern Luzon, where you’ll marvel at majestic mountain scenery, immerse yourself in Ifugao culture, and explore the ancient rice terraces of Batad. From scenic road trips and local jeepney rides to gentle treks and refreshing waterfalls, every moment of this journey offers a glimpse into the Philippines’ rich heritage and natural splendor.


🏰 Tour Highlights:

  • Scenic Mountain Drive — Travel through Central Luzon’s rolling hills, pine-covered slopes, and misty mountain passes — one of the most beautiful drives in the Philippines.
  • Banaue Rice Terraces — Marvel at the ancient, hand-carved terraces that blanket the mountainsides of Ifugao, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
  • Batad Village Exploration — Journey to the remote village of Batad, where the famous amphitheater-shaped rice terraces await. Experience breathtaking views after a short trek from the saddle point.
  • Tappiyah Falls (Optional) — For adventurous travelers, continue the hike to this majestic waterfall, where you can take a refreshing dip in its cool natural pool surrounded by lush forest.
  • Ifugao Culture and Community — Meet the local Ifugao people, learn about their rich traditions, and discover how they’ve preserved their way of life in harmony with the mountains for centuries.

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Glenys E
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Personalised, Professional & Knowledgeable Service One doesn't need to look any further for an accommodating company that offers professionalism, knowledge, prompt timeframes & safe driving skills. Arnold, your communication - always prompt, courteous & accommodating - always ready to assist. Thank YouAnthony, I can’t praise your skilled driving ability, flexibility, communication, kindness and professionalism enough - not to mention patience with my change of plan or location at times. I really have appreciated this. Thank You Joey, your imparting of information was awesome. You made each stop interesting, gave an insight into the history of the location and kept it flowing. Thank YouDing, thank you for safely getting from point A to point B in the shortest possible time.I am indeed grateful that Tourist Driver Manila & their staff has allowed me the privilege and delivery of the professional service they offer. They made it “easy” – no hassles. Thank You from the bottom of my heart..
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Rafael D
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Flexible, efficient and super service Planning independent travel in the Philippines is not easy as most of the tourism there is focused to prescribed packages which lack flexibility and imagination. This usually means that other operators offer very similar packages and timings, ensuring you will be visiting crowded sights. I tried a large number of companies and independent guides without success. Arnold was the only one who was willing to help and customise his services according to my goals. Arnold also answered mis questions and helped me with some of the preparations/logistics – something that nobody else who I contacted did. For that, I am extremely grateful and pleased with his company services. Moreover, Arnold turned to be a gentleman who was a pleasure to be with and we ended up hanging out together and having fun in the last day of my trip. I recommend his services.
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meshellatl
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Great car service I hired a driver for the day and they were reasonably priced, responsive to questions and timely pickup. Overall great service, highly recommend!
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Haseeb
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Highly recommended Really great service, we booked a hire car with driver for the day. All arranged very quickly via WhatsApp with very quick responses.Very reasonable prices and very comfortable drive, would highly recommend! Our driver was Arnold and he was great
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Sea Moon
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Super Wir haben "nur" die Tour mit zwei Tagen und einer Übernachtung gemacht. Diese war wirklich super. Eine gewisse Grundkondition und gutes Schuhwerk sind aber auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert.
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Samantha B
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Highly recommend this company for a driver I had pre-booked a driver to collect my elderly father from the airport in Manila. The communication via email during the booking process was awesome, and then it was above exceptional on the day the driver collected my father from the airport. There was an extensive delay at the airport due to some confusion from dad, and the driver waited patiently for him, while communicating with me via WhatsApp. The driver then collected my father even though he was very delayed and let me know he had found him and was taking him to his hotel. The service was above and beyond my expectations and was great value as well!! Beyond happy!! 5 stars for service and beyond!
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loostigerz
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Very good experience! Arnold is the best driver/guide. He pick us up from thet hotel and took us to Pangsjan falls and back, available to our schedule, answered all our questions and was very kind. We recommend you taking him as your driver! good price also, for all day. Israeli people, Arnold is your driver!
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Paolo Jose Cruz
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Superior tourist transfer service My partner and I used Tourist Driver Manila's transfer service from Manila to Pagsanjan, Laguna.[+] Excellent service from Arnold; very easy to communicate[+] Clean, spacious Toyota Innova[+] Efficient driving and navigationWould definitely consider hiring TDM again for day trips or excursions.
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andy.karla
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Excellent Half-Day Tour Arnold was prompt – the vehicle clean comfortable and well maintained.Our original plan was to tour about and view the Taal volcano – however due to the ongoing eruptions and road closures we were forced to change our itinerary to the Saro Jeepney Factory, followed by a visit to the nearby Bamboo Organ ending our morning with a wee bit of shopping.Arnold was courteous, informative and an excellent safe & efficient driver. Although a bit on the expensive side compared to taking a less personalized service or something like Grab for the half day, Arnold and his vehicle suited our purposes and we would most definitely use ‘Tourist Driver’ again.Cheers Arnold
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HelmaRobert
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Goede en betrouwbare organisatie Arnold Van TDM heeft met ons een 4 daagse rondreis gedaan van Baguio, Sagada, Banaue en Batad. Alles was perfect geregeld en Arnold paste zich altijd aan aan onze wensen en liet ons nog meer zien dan in het programma was opgenomen als daar tijd voor was. Email communicatie met zijn dochter Decibel liep ook snel en prima. We kunnen deze organisatie van harte aanbevelen.