Philippines: Batad Rice Terraces

• published: 02 Nov 2014
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Philippines Vlog: The Batad Rice Terraces are a world heritage site, built 2000 years ago and passed on from generation to generation. While Batad is a difficult location to get to, the experience is a rewarding one. After arriving by jeepney in Banaue, we checked into the Banaue Hotel, dropped off our backpacks and headed out to the Banaue Tourist Information Center, where you can hire a guide and tricycle for about 1,200 pesos or a Jeepney for $2000 pesos. They'll drive you to Saddle Point at the top of the ridge. The trek begins there, it's a steep, rugged hike down the mountain side into the village of Batad. The trek is approximately 1 1/2 hours each way. We're visiting during the end of wet season and got caught in heavy rainfall on the trek down to the rice terraces, there were several landslides and rocky, slippery, sometimes muddy terrain. Best to wear good shoes, have a rain poncho with you and either a waterproof camera bag or ziplock bag to protect your gear. Thanks for watching. xo Christine