Batad Amphitheater Rice Terraces

The Rice Terraces located in the Cordilleras were inscribed by the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995. It includes the Rice Terraces of Batad, Bangaan, Mayoyao, Hunduan and Nagacadan which are all located in Ifugao Province.

Although Batad is located in Banaue, the Banaue Rice Terraces is totally different from the Batad Rice Terraces which is famous for its amphitheater-like rice terraces. It is considered by many as the most beautiful of all the terraces in the region where it offers grand views of lush green surrounding and breathtaking rice terraces. The terraces were made from compacted soil without the aid of machinery that provides level steps where the locals plant rice. It is believed to be more than 2,000 years old, but the locals say its possible that it can go way back to the stone age. 

This write-up is actually a prequel to my Mt. Amuyao blog because Batad Rice Terraces is so grand it deserves its own entry. The trek to the rice terraces is a trail commendable to anyone which passes through pathways wide enough for one person to pass but has steep drops of approximately 10 to 20 feet in some areas. It requires a lot of focus most especially during a heavy rain where it becomes slippery during a downpour. According to our guide, there were even reports that some tourists almost fell down from the terraces but was fortunate enough to cling on, thus caution must be observed at all times. 

Photo credit: Ramon Obmerga

Photo credit: Ramon Obmerga

Photo Credit: Ramon Obmerga

How to Get There:

1. Ride a bus bound for Banaue via Coda lines

2. From Banawe to Batad there are 2 scheduled trip 8:30am & 3pm

3. Alternatively,  for a large group one can take a rented jeep to Batad (jump off point)

I joined a DIY KKB organized by Ken Lignes, highly recommend at astig pa magluto.

Together with the whole Team Banayad sa Pilapil: Skyy, Mojo, Ramon, Marissa, Rodel, Edam and Kuya Jhun our guide