Northern Round Trip

Itinerary :

Day 1: Manila – Baguio(Pampanga Heritage Tour): 0830h Leave Manila for Baguio City passing through several towns each known for being rich in agricultural plantation. Stop in Bacolor Church also known as San Guillermo , a sunken church, which was buried during the Mt Pinatubo eruption in 1981. It was slowly restored and at present the remains of upper roof serves as the main church. Complete service and mass celebrations are scheduled and well attended, a manifestation of the local folks religiosity, then to the town of San Fernando, passing Death March markers. See an old train station, rolling tour of town proper and see century old Heritage Houses. Last stop at Lantern making factory and witnessed how the colorful and bright Christmas Lanterns are being assembled. Lunch, then proceed to Baguio City. Check-in. Dinner in the City. Overnight in Baguio. (L,D)

Day 2: Baguio City Tour: After breakfast, proceed for Baguio City Tour. Visit includes the cathedral, market and sample fresh farm products, watch silversmiths and native weavers fashion their crafts or mingle with the friendly locals. Proceed to Sagada amidst towering trees and vegetable terraces. Dinner and overnight stay in Sagada. (B,D)

Day 3: Sagda – Banue: Breakfast at the Hotel. In Sagada, see the hanging coffins at Echo Valley, and Sumaging cave. Lunch then move on for a more thrilling trip to the hinterland through rugged roads with the view of formidable mountains and vegetable terraces to get to Banaue. Stop in Bontoc to visit the museum founded by a Belgian sister which houses collection of authentic artifacts and photos. Dinner and overnight in Banaue. (B,L,D)

Day 4: Banaue (Rice Terraces & Village Experience): After breakfast, board a local jeepney, to the viewpoint and witness the panoramic “Rice Terraces” acclaimed as the 8th wonder of the world, onto Bang-an village taking some treks to see the inner lives of the Ifugaos and a chance to have an interaction with them . Back to the hotel. Dinner with cultural show (subject to availability). Overnight in Banaue. (B/D)

Day 5: Banaue – Manila: After breakfast, depart Banaue for Manila passing through land locked evergreen towns. Stop in Dalton Pass, a historical landmark. Lunch (own account) enroute. Arrive Manila, drop to hotel/End. (B)