Ever since I came to know the existence of Banaue Rice Terraces from the textbooks back in school, I really promised myself that one day I will go there and witness its priceless beauty with my own naked eye.
“There’s a common belief among anthropologists that you must immerse yourself in an unfamiliar world in order to truly understand your own.“
The Tour Package
We availed a tour package for this trip (Manila > Banaue > Sagada > Baguio > Manila) and the travel agency that accommodated us was 8Wonders Travel and Tours. We are 10 in our group so I think the price per person was Php 3100 for 3days/2nights. Cheap right? If you’re interested, you may reach them through their official website: http://8wonderstravel.com/
It was an evening flight bound for Manila. As soon as we got out of the airport, we had dinner at the nearest Mcdonalds. I think it was around 9PM when our official transportation for the trip arrived. The journey from Manila to Banaue, Ifugao was 12 hours. Yes I didn’t sleep. I can’t sleep in a moving vehicle. Please teach me how :'( We arrived early in the morning at the famous BANAUE RICE TERRACES!!!! I was so happy and so amazed to see the actual rice terraces straight from my naked eye! It was surreal.
Banaue Rice Terraces 🙂
So that was my experience with Banaue Rice Terraces. I was sincerely happy and I truly consider this as an achievement. Perhaps because I survived the 12-hour road trip going here? XD And staring a magnificent creation like the Banaue Rice Terraces is something that doesn’t happen everyday especially if you’re living in the city. It was an opportunity, a chance that I truly value. It’s just amazing. You should see it for yourself. The 12-hour journey to the Banaue Rice Terraces was so damn worth it.
See our Sagada Adventures here.
Sometimes you find the most interesting of people in unique places! Glad that you got such a great discount 🙂
That scenery is just so breathtaking! =) Glad you enjoyed the trip!
I am so in love with your pictures, looks like you had such a great time. You've made me even more excited for all the travels I have ahead, I can't wait to see the world and see the beautiful wonders like this.
Fabulous place. I wish to visit this place again. Thanks for sharing 🙂
breathtaking view! i would love to do this but such a shame that the rice was overpriced
Such a scenic place surrounded by lush green fields. I'd love to visit this place soon. You captured some great moments there
– Chaithra – Style.. A Pastiche
Your picture makes me feel like go there right now. Even i cant visit now but i'll someday.. that place looks so beautiful!
yeah I so agree with you Khushboo! thaaanks =)
Thaaaaaanks Sarah <3
I think we are both severely affected of that so-called "wanderlust" Leesha! <3 <3 <3 thanks a lot! book your next journey now 😉
weeee you are most welcome Bonet =)
yeaaah.. it's sad..
thaaaanks a lot Chaicy ^____^
yeah.. you should visit this place.. soon <3 Thanks Tamanna 🙂
Im dying to get packing and head out asap. Thanks for sharing these gorgeous pictures.
– Heena, http://www.iCynosure.in
thaaaanks a lot Heena! <3