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Itinerary: North Luzon Trekker`s Treat
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From Baguio, take a bus to Kabayan.
Spend the night there and set out early the next morning for the Akiki Trail, which leads up to the grassy summit of Luzon’s highest peak, Mt Pulag. Fast hikers will be back in Kabayan the following evening. Hike out of Kabayan to the Halsema Hwy via the mummies at the Timbac Caves and jump on a northbound bus to Sagada, which is loaded with excellent day hikes. The amazing amphitheatre-like rice terraces of Maligcong are your next destination. Either take a jeepney to Bontoc and explore these on a day trip, or better yet walk to Maligcong via Mainit from the town of Aguid near Sagada.
From Bontoc you have two choices. To get really off the beaten track, head up to Tinglayen and hike to see the last of the Kalinga headhunters. From Tinglayen, travel by jeepney or whitewater raft down the Chico River to Tabuk. Your other option from Bontoc is to head to Banaue and Batad, site of Luzon’s most famous rice terraces. Hard-core trekkers should not miss the outstanding two-day trek to Batad from Barlig, outside of Bontoc, via Mt Amuyao (2702m). The stunning hikes around Batad and Banaue will keep you occupied for days.
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