There are many rice terraces in Banaue, and you should see the three most-visited ones: (a) the Grand Rice Terraces in Banaue (b) the Rice Terraces in Batad, which are among the most visited because you can swim in the natural Tapia waterfalls; and (c) the Rice Terraces of Mayoyao are the most preserved because it is difficult to get there.
The Banaue Rice Terraces are also included in the book 1,000 Places To See Before You Die, which was written and popularized by Patricia Schultz.
Where to stay?
Banaue Hotel & Youth Hostel
Government owned and operated. Upscale accomodation with lovely restaurant, swimming pool, large parking lot, cultural presentations. Backpackers and students might be interested in the dormitory rooms at a very economical price. (02) 5242513 / 5242495
Fairview Inn
This inn is the first one you find when arriving in Banaue from Manila. Just a few steps from the Banaue Hotel and the post office. 09194248201 / dictrebolledo@yahoo.com.ph
Spring Village
With 20 rooms this inn can easily accomodate large groups; also they have plenty of parking for buses and vans. 09169279623
People's Lodge
Nicely located near the market and Tourism office. Their restaurant seems to be the most popular in town. (074) 3864014 / 09195325605
Greenview Lodge
(074) 3864021 / 09205404225
Sanafe Lodge
Entrance is on high street near the market and shops. The restaurant has a view of the Banaue Terraces. (074) 3864085 / sanafelodge@yahoo.com
Halfway Lodge
Charming restaurant with a view of the Rice Terraces. (074) 3864082 / 09196142266
Stairway Lodge
Lovely restaurant overlooking Rice Terraces. 09164567346 / pinky_dulnuan@yahoo.com
Las Vegas Lodge
Budget priced lodging. 09184409932
How to get to Banaue Rice Terraces?
If your starting point is Manila, you can take a bus that will drive you to Banaue. The trip can be a tedious journey, around 8 to 9 hours. But your boring travel can be eliminated as you pass by Banaue's neighboring provinces, such as Nueva Vizcaya, Bayombong, Solano and Bambang. With the sceneries enveloping those places, you can still savor the moment even on a long-hour trip to Banaue.
How about cheap air flight going directly to Banaue from Manila?
Since there are no direct airports located in Banaue, you need to take the Manila airport. And from there you can opt to take a car or a bus service to reach Banaue. Air Philippines, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines are just some of the airlines that have flights to Manila.
Apart from the pristine Banaue Rice Terraces, you can also enjoy the beauty of Banaue as soon as you step on Tappia Falls. Although a long-hour hike is needed to reach that destination, it is worth your time.
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