BANAUE RICE TERRACES

from Manila to Banaue is about 8 to 9 hours via North Luzon Expressway, . Most of the buses leave at night, bus fare is around 450 to 500 pesos,

Ohayami Trans (http://www.ohayamitrans.com/)
CHECK ALSO FLORIDA bus terminal
offers direct buses from Manila to Banaue, Ifugao.

Jeep from Lagawe to Banaue are available from early in the morning
Fare: 37 Pesos per person – one-way
Travel Time: 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes.

How to get there?
i hired a tricycle and a guide from the official Tourist Office in Banaue.
We started our trip ca. 11 am which is quite late for this day trip, but we arrived via night bus from Manila and didn't have a choice.
The tricycle ride took ca. 40 min and we got to the starting point - the Saddle Point. From there it's a 45 min - 1 hour walk down. You can see some terraces as you walk down, but the truly spectacular views start when you reach the first houses.
Bear in mind - reaching the first signs of civilisation doesn't mean you're down with hiking. To reach the Batad village you have to go further down for ca. 20 mins. However, the best views are from the place where the houses start, so you can stop to take some pictures there.
When we reached the village in the valley, our guide told us some facts and information about the lives of people in the village. We walked around the village for some time.
As we arrived there quite late, we didn't have time to see the waterfalls. Our friends did see them the next day and the pictures we saw were really nice. To get to the waterfalls from the village it's another one hour walk and then 1,5h back.
In the village you can buy some snacks and in the houses uphill there is some lodging and restaurants.
The hike up was quite strenuous. If you're in good shape you will find it a bit challenging, if you're in poor shape - you might get really, really sweaty :) I think It took us 1 hour to get back to the starting point.
We enjoyed our trip to the terraces - the views were magnificent. It was raining a bit, but it was still really warm.

TIP
- start the trip as early as possible,
- hire a guide - it's really cheap and you won't have to worry about finding the route,
- if you like hiking - go to the waterfalls as well.

I ENJOY BANAUE RICE TERRACES.
hope you too.

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Oslob Cebu City

From Cebu City head straight to South Bus Terminal which is just beside Elizabeth Mall at the front of gas startion. The terminal is clean, organized and you'll never get lost because there are board signs for different municipalities placed on front of the bus.

Terminal- South Bus Terminal Ceres Bus Fare
(non-air-conditioned)-150+ php
Ceres Bus Fare (air-conditioned)-155 php
Travel time-2-3 hours (depends on the driver of the bus )

Oslob's Whale shark watching is located at a small barangay named Tan-awan,
a 10 km drive away from the town center of Oslob.
Don't forget to inform the conductor of the bus where you're heading,
he is the one who collects the ticket fare and knows the road pretty well.

tip: after you swim with the whale sharks .. there is beautiful waterfall nearby..you might to check it. its beautiful after you swim with sea water now then fresh water with the amazing view of waterfalls

when i was here.. i really enjoy it :)
have fun

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BANGUI ILOCOS NORTE

How to get to Ilocos Norte from Manila By Bus.

Take a bus bound for Laoag. Travel time is 10-12 hours, so I would recommend a night trip for this. Several bus companies such as Partas, GV Florida Transport, Dominion Bus Lines, Philippine Rabbit and Fariñas Transit have regular trips that will take you directly to Laoag City. Check out their websites for the trip schedules.

By Plane. Take a direct flight from Manila to Laoag via Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines. Travel time is about an hour. Flights are usually at night, so better make the necessary adjustments on your itinerary.

How to get out of Laoag Airport to the City proper There is a jeepney that brings passengers from the airport terminal to the city proper, just look for the old man manning his jeepney. Fare is 60 pesos. Or you may take a tricycle from the airport to the city proper.

How to get to Pagudpud from Laoag Take a bus or van bound for Claveria Cagayan, it will pass by the town of Pagudpud, which is the last town before reaching Claveria Cagayan. Travel time is 1.5 hours. How to get to Paoay from Laoag I would suggest that you rent a tricycle for 250 pesos at Loaog City proper. It is more economical since some destinations in Paoay is not on the national road. 

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