Why it ranks
Amphitheatre-shaped cluster of stone-walled rice terraces, one of the five clusters inscribed by UNESCO as the Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras (1995).
Don't miss: Hike the terrace walls down to Tappiya Falls and stay overnight in the village.
Best for: Walkers who want to sleep in a village and hike terrace trails to Tappiya Falls.
Good to know: Reached on foot from the Batad saddle; trails are steep and can be damaged after typhoons, so hire a local guide and check conditions. Register and pay the environmental fee at the Banaue tourism office.
Key facts
| Type | rice-terraces |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | Banaue environmental/registration fee plus guide; not published on pages opened |
| Best season | Mar–Apr (planting, green) and Jun–Jul (golden before harvest) |
| How to get there | Overnight bus from Manila to Banaue (about 9 hours), then jeepney/tricycle to the Batad saddle and a 20–40 minute walk. |
| TripAdvisor | ★ 4.8 · 715 reviews |
Score breakdown
| Signal | Points | How it was calculated |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews · 45% weight | 41.1/45 |
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| Credentials · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Track record · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Transparency · 25% weight | 12.5/25 |
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| Evidence points | 54/100 | #1 in Mountains & hiking, Batad Rice Terraces, has 54 points |
| Score | 99 | 60 + 39 × (54 ÷ 54)1.5 · How the category score works |
Licences, accreditation & registrations
No licence or accreditation on record yet.
Address
Batad, Banaue, Ifugao (approximate map position)
Evidence & sources
- tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g294245-Activities-oa0-Philippines.html — TripAdvisor Philippines attractions ranking (#19 Batad Rice Terraces): rating 4.8/5 from 715 reviews, seen 2026-11-04
- whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/ph — UNESCO Philippines state party page: Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras (1995)
- planetware.com/philippines/top-rated-tourist-attractions-things-to-do- — PlanetWare list: Batad Rice Terraces, Banaue-Ifugao, UNESCO site, hiking loop details
FAQ
Where is Batad Rice Terraces?
Batad Rice Terraces is at Batad, Banaue, Ifugao.
How much is the entrance fee at Batad Rice Terraces?
Banaue environmental/registration fee plus guide; not published on pages opened. Fees are set locally and change; confirm before you go.
How do I get to Batad Rice Terraces?
Overnight bus from Manila to Banaue (about 9 hours), then jeepney/tricycle to the Batad saddle and a 20–40 minute walk.
How is Batad Rice Terraces ranked?
Batad Rice Terraces has a category score of 99 (54 evidence points) and ranks #1 for mountains & hiking in the Philippines on our editorial methodology. Payment never affects rank.
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