While on tour in Banaue, tourists are advised to register at the Banaue Tourist Information Center located at Poblacion, Banaue and pay an environmental fee of Twenty Pesos (P20.00) to be used for the conversation programs of the beauty spots and natural resources of the place. Avoid negotiating or coordinating your tours with unlicensed guides at bus terminals instead get first hand accurate information at the Banaue Tourism Information center established by the Local Government Unit and the Banaue Tourism Council at the town center. Avail of the services of Accredited licensed Tour Guides to serve you for a secured and memorable tour in the center and for protection from exploitation of the culture and environment.
Avail of Tour and Trekking Packages directly from the Banaue Tourism Council to ensure you get the best packages at the best rates.
TREKKING PACKAGE: UMBULO TRAIL (3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS)
Description:
Spend 3 days, 2 nights in this trek and see the old villages of Cambulo where the legend says is the origin of the villages on both sides of the mountain that hems the village on all sides. Swimming in the river that makes its way down to village is a great delight. The view along the way is absolutely breathtaking and flashes before the sight specially from the Awan-igid trail. The villages who still live in the old way are gentle, friendly and very hospitable.
Itinerary:
DAY 1
BANAUE-CAMBULO VIA AWAN IGID
8:00AM: Departure by jeepney to Awan igid
9:00AM: ETA hike 6-7 hours to Cambulo
12:00PM: Lunch along the way (near river banks), amazing and fabulous views
4:30PM: ETA Cambulo village and rice terraces (overnight at Cambulo)
DAY 2
CAMBULO-BATAD
8:00AM: ETA hike to Batad village and rice terraces
11:00AM: ETA Batad. Check in at guest house
12:00PM: Lunch
1:30PM: Hike to Tappiyah water falls
3:00PM: ETA water falls, swimming, etc.
4:00PM: ETD to guest house
DAY 3
BATAD-BANGAAN
8:00AM: Hike to Bangaan for about 3 hours
12:00PM: ETA, lunch at Bangaan, visit Bangaan village rice terraces
