Banaue Rice Terraces & Mountain Villages — 4 Days

Northern Luzon's Ifugao heritage: ancient rice terraces, tribal villages, and hanging coffins of Sagada

This journey centers on the Ifugao region of northern Luzon, where rice terraces engineered over two thousand years ago still dominate the landscape. The route moves between Banaue—the administrative hub and primary base—and the neighboring mountain communities of Bontoc and Sagada. Days combine half-day walks through working Ifugao villages with visits to the Bontoc Museum and viewings of Sagada's hanging coffins, an ancient burial practice. Accommodation throughout is modest but central; travel between destinations occurs by private vehicle and local jeepney. The pace allows time for rest between activities and independent exploration of each location.