Batad Guided Tour
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Luzon, Philippines
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Rice Wine Tasting
- Rice Grain Milling by hand
- Environmental Fee
- Private transportation
- Hiking Rod/Stick Rental
- Heritage Fee
- Tourism Registration Fee
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 10/27/2022 - 05/09/2027
Monday - Sunday : 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Itinerary
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Banaue Rice Terraces Hiking Tours
6 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 85 reviews
Tang_Y, Dec 2025
Miller was a great guide to help get us to the Batad Rice Terraces! Highly recommend! He's very knowledgeable about the area, the people, and their history. He's a great person overall, very funny, and kind.
The trek to the rice terraces is no easy feat. There are over 400+ VERTICAL stair steps that lead down to the terraces. It was very beautiful and definitely worth the trek, however, this hike itself is very challenging. This is not a good hike if you have bad knees or are afraid of heights. I have pretty strong legs, but after 100 or so stair steps, my knees and legs became jello and wobbly at every step. And remember, you'll have to climb back UP those same 400+ steps... This is probably one of the hardest hikes I've ever done. But 100% worth it.
Miller is very accommodating and will hike at your pace. Definitely recommend booking with him. You won't be disappointed!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hello ma'am /sir, Thank you very much for your trust in booking with us, in TripAdvisor viator. Thank you also for choosing Banaue rice terraces as one of your choice on your holidays vacation. I'm so much happy to guide you all the way to the rice terraces until we get back safe and sound at your hotel. I hope to see you again someday. Thank you and God bless you and your family.
Dor_T, Nov 2025
It was a wonderful tour, our guide was fascinating, adapted herself to us, and showed us the hidden gems of the place. We even got to enter one of the traditional houses. An unforgettable experience!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hello sir,
Thank you very much for booking with us, we really appreciate your patience for booking with us. Thank you for choosing Banaue rice terraces, I'm happy meet as our guest. Thank you once again and take care always. God bless you and your family 🙏
GP_M, Dec 2024
our party of 3 had a great tour with Miller and his wife Bridgette. we had a fast tracked trip so we were only able to do a day tour with them, which they were very flexible on. Bridgette did most of the guiding for us, where Miller arranged transport for us on his trike and his cousin’s (extra fee, which we expected). we got to see several rice terraces beyond Banaue and Batad, including one that was still green late into the harvest season. it was great having Bridgette walk us down to the terraces and to her family’s home in the village (pictured) and to explain lots of interesting facts and details about the history and ecology of the area in English (only one in our party spoke fluent Tagalog). overall, would highly recommend as some other guides in Banaue aren’t from Batad proper, so we felt it was very authentic. when a flash rainstorm came up on us at the end of the day, they even bought us slippers and clean socks from the market so we wouldn’t freeze on the long bus ride back to QC at the end of the day. much appreciated!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Hello Sir GP,
Thank you very for visiting our place, Banaue rice terraces. Thank you for your trust and patience for booking with us. We wish to have more time with you and your family, with a good and unending learning conversation. Thank you very much and God bless you always. 🙏
Sero_P, Jun 2024
We have been traveling Southeast Asia for 4 months, and out of all our tour guides, Bridget and Miller are the best!
Highlights:
• Professional, communicative, flexible, always prepared
• Prioritized safety and convenience
• Competitive pricing
• Simply put, some of the most kind and generous people we’ve ever met!
+ Preparation: Only hours after I booked, Miller contacted me to confirm logistics, including flexibility with what time to begin the tour. He also offered to pick us from the bus station, drop us off at our hotel, and start the tour as soon as we were ready. Miller introduced me to Bridget, who took me on the tour herself. She was even prepared with umbrellas in case you don’t bring your own.
+ Communication: They were very communicative and quick to respond to messages from the very start. Our guides spoke in Tagalog/Filipino, English, and other languages. Before starting the tour, they walked us through a map of our destinations and were clear about how much time it would take to get between places, what time we could stop to eat, how flat/steep the terrain would be, and other safety info.
+ Transportation: We were given the option to ride a tricycle or large van to get from the hotel to our destinations. If you’re short like me and there’s only one or two of you, tricycle should be fine. If there’s even one tall person in your group, it would be worth paying extra for the more comfortable, air-conditioned van.
+ Professional: Always ready on time, often even early so that you can maximize your time on the tour. Knowledgeable about the history and culture of both the local and surrounding areas. If you need any recommendations for places, services, prices, and referrals, they have a good professional network they can share with you.
+ Budget: Their prices are very competitive compared to other local tours. Bring extra cash for the tourist registrations, meals, and souvenirs.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Hello sir Sero,
Thank you very much for your trust and patience in booking with us. Thank you for including Banaue rice terraces as one of your holiday vacation. Even though the hike is little bit hard, but I hope you enjoyed it much in every steps in the rice terraces.
Thank you once again and see you someday somehow.
Yesenia_R, May 2024
Very attentive and engaging tour - and to top it off - shucking rice at the end was a special treat... Great mix of history and real life...
Response from Host, May 2024
Hello ma'am Yesenia,
Thank you very much for your trust and patience during the tour. Thank you for your time in scrolling my tripadvisor page and booking with us.
Come back again someday somehow.
Mabuhay 😊
Alasia_C, Mar 2024
The Banaue and Batad rice terraces were a truely unique site to see, carved right out of the jungle in the Ifeugo mountains. Our guide Miller was exceptional, he elevated the experience from just seeing the sights to a truely cultural emersion. He told many stories of the area and the people who's ancestors built the terraces thousands if years ago, he told the story of rice... from getting the terrace ready to planting to harvesting to processing to eating. He encouraged and answered our many questions. I really appreciated the care, encouragement, kindness and patience he gave to my son age 9. I cannot thank Miller enough for such an incredible experience.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hello ma'am Alasia,
First of all, thank you very much for your trust and patience in booking with us especially to Wren. That you've said, he is the one who plans your tour here in Banaue rice terraces. And I am thankful for your family especially to Wren, because I've learned many things from your family. I hope someday somehow you will come back again.
Thank you very much and God bless you and your family.
Guide
Miller Himmoldang
Cassidy_G, Feb 2024
Miller was an amazing tour guide for our three day trek. He was so flexible to our needs - changing routes and our daily schedule based on how we felt each day. He always made sure we were safe, comfortable, and having fun. He knew so many people throughout the villages, which meant we also got to meet lots of cool people. My friend and I had so many questions for him about local tradition and culture and Miller shared so many insightful things with us. Miller even went the extra mile to organize that a cake be brought in from Banaue - a 2 hour hike from where we were at the time - and worked at night to make a traditional Filipino dessert to surprise my friend on her birthday. Our trek with Miller was one of our highlights from our trip and we highly recommend you take a trek with him!!!!!!! It was so beautiful.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Hello ma'am Cassidy,
Thank you very much for your trust and patience to book with us. I am happy that you included Banaue rice terraces as one of your holiday vacation. I hope you will come back again with your family and friends.
Thank's once again
Sylvester_N, Jan 2023
Miller was a great guide. Although, it was raining for many parts of the day he was never pushy nor rushed the tour. He also explained everything slowly and concisely which helped me learn a lot. For the record, walking down is great, but walking back up is a doozy. So, bring lots of water and snacks. All in all, I would recommend this tour to friends and family.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Hello have a pleasant day,
First of all I want to Thank you for booking with us. Thank you for your patience to be with me on your, I hope you enjoy a lot on your vacation especially here in Banaue. Good luck and God bless you.
Guide
Miller Himmoldang
HIROKI_K, May 2024
良いがかなりキツい。登山者である私もかなりバテバテ。暑い上にトレッキングコースが長い。事前情報がほとんどなかった。体力のない女性は無理だと思う。ただし景色やコースは最高に綺麗です。流石に世界遺産ですよ。今まで見た世界遺産の中でもベスト5
Response from Host, May 2024
Hello sir Hiroki,
Thank you very much for your trust in booking with us. Thank you for your time and patience during the tour.
I hope it will reach out whole Japan so that more Japanese will visit Banaue rice terraces.
Thank you very much and stay safe always
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