10 DAYS
Banaue • Sagada • Vigan
Luzon Adventure
Manila's old town and food, the rice terraces of Banaue and Batad, Sagada's caves, then the Spanish colonial streets of Vigan. The Philippines' history and mountains in ten days.
A trip for people who want more than beaches. It starts in Manila with the walls of Intramuros and a food walk through Binondo, the oldest Chinatown in the world. Then it heads north into the Cordillera: the rice terraces of Banaue and Batad, and the caves and pine forests of Sagada.
From Sagada the road winds down to the coast and Vigan, a UNESCO-listed town of cobbled streets, horse-drawn calesas and Spanish colonial houses, with its own food traditions. You fly back to Manila from nearby Laoag. It pairs perfectly with a few beach days afterwards: ask us to add Boracay, Bohol or El Nido.
What's included
- 9 nights' accommodation in your chosen tier, breakfast daily
- Domestic flights: Laoag–Manila
- Airport, port and road transfers (shared in Essential, private from Boutique up)
- Road transport Manila–Banaue–Sagada–Vigan (bus in Essential, private car from Boutique up)
- Intramuros walk and Binondo food walk, Batad hike, Sagada cave, Vigan heritage walk and calesa ride
- Pre-departure planning call and digital travel guide
- Tours with a Spanish- or English-speaking local guide, private or shared depending on the trip
- Lunch on boat and tour days
- Entrance fees for the visits in the itinerary
- Premium and Signature: dinner at a top-rated restaurant in every destination, plus a local food experience with a guide (market visit and tasting)
- Free rebooking by our team if weather or other events cancel a boat or flight
- International travel insurance, with cancellation cover up to €2,000
- 24/7 local support by WhatsApp throughout your trip
Not included
- International flights
- Other meals not listed as included
- Environmental and terminal fees
- Drinks
- Tips for guides, drivers and boat crews
- Extra costs caused by weather or other events outside our control (new tickets, extra hotel nights). We handle the rebooking for you
The route
Flights, ferries and transfers
- RoadManila → Banaue · 8–9h by road
- RoadBanaue → Sagada · around 3h by road
- RoadSagada → Vigan · 5–6h by road
- RoadVigan → Laoag airport · around 1h 30m by road
- FlightLaoag → Manila · 1h flight
Day by day
Choose your trip length
Route: Banaue • Sagada • Vigan
The day-by-day plan and prices update for the length you choose. Every plan can still be adjusted with our team.
Day 1
Arrive in Manila
Airport pick-up and a night in Manila.
OvernightManila
Day 2
Old Manila and Binondo
A guided walk through Intramuros and San Agustín church, then a food walk in Binondo.
OvernightManila
Day 3
Drive to Banaue
North into the mountains, with stops on the way.
OvernightBanaue
Day 4
Batad terraces
A guided hike into the Batad terraces and to Tappiya waterfall.
OvernightBanaue or Batad
Day 5
To Sagada
Mountain road to Sagada and an afternoon walk to the hanging coffins of Echo Valley.
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Day 6
Sagada caves and sunrise
Sunrise at Kiltepan, then Sumaguing cave with a local guide.
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Day 7
Down to Vigan
A long, scenic drive from the mountains to the coast. Evening walk along Calle Crisologo.
OvernightVigan
Day 8
Vigan
Heritage houses, a calesa ride, the pottery workshops and local dishes like empanada and longganisa.
OvernightVigan
Day 9
Fly back to Manila
Short drive to Laoag and a flight to Manila. Last evening in the city.
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Day 10
Fly out
Transfer to the international terminal.
Where you'll stay
We choose hotels for you from our shortlist in each destination, matched to your travel style. Examples will appear here as our hotel collection is published.
Experiences
- Binondo food walk
- Batad terraces hike
- Sumaguing cave
- Vigan heritage walk
Possible upgrades
- Add three beach nights in Boracay or El Nido
- Private car and driver throughout
- A night in a restored heritage house in Vigan
Travel styles
Four ways to travel. All of them done properly.
I
Essential
The right places, smartly connected.
Well-located, characterful hotels, the experiences that matter and efficient routing. Never a compromise on where you are.
- Well-located 3★ hotels with character, double room with breakfast
- Shared airport and port transfers
- Group tours and shared boat days with a local guide
- Domestic flights and ferries with checked baggage
- Lunch on tour days, entrance fees and travel insurance
- 24/7 support by WhatsApp
II
Boutique
Small hotels with a point of view.
Design-led boutique hotels, upgraded rooms, private transfers where they make a difference and experiences curated for you.
- Everything in Essential, plus:
- Boutique 4★ hotels, superior rooms or better
- Private transfers by car throughout
- Private guided tours, and a private boat on one day per island
- Best available flight times
- Personal welcome at the airport on arrival
III
Premium
The best resorts, a slower pace.
High-end resorts and villas, private transfers throughout, exceptional experiences and service that anticipates.
- Everything in Boutique, plus:
- 5★ resorts and villas, sea-view rooms or better
- Private boats and private guides on every tour day
- Dinner at a top-rated restaurant in every destination
- A local food experience with a guide
- Meet-and-assist service at Manila airport
IV
Signature
The Philippines, privately.
Private-island resorts, villas and boats, charter flights where they save a day, and concierge-level care from arrival to departure.
- Everything in Premium, plus:
- Private-island resorts and villas with private pools
- Your own boat and crew on every island
- Charter flights or seaplanes where they save time
- Private dinners on the beach or a sandbar
- A dedicated concierge on WhatsApp before and during your trip
Price indication
Per person, based on two people sharing, excluding international flights. Final price depends on dates, hotels and room availability.
Best months
November to May for dry mountain roads
Choose your trip length
Route: Banaue • Sagada • Vigan
The day-by-day plan and prices update for the length you choose. Every plan can still be adjusted with our team.
- Essential
- From €1,700
- per person
- Boutique
- From €2,500
- per person
- Premium
- From €4,100
- per person
Questions travellers ask
1. Can I add a beach at the end?
Yes, and most people do. Boracay, Bohol or El Nido are all an easy flight from Manila.
2. Is it cold in the mountains?
Sagada and Banaue are cool, especially at night and early morning from December to February. Bring a warm layer.
Ready to see the Philippines from the inside?
Tell us when you're coming. We'll help design the rest.