Hi Anne, I did leave the majority of my things in storage in Banaue. Definitely the way to go! The lighter you can go to Batad, the better! Enjoy!

I love reading your posts on the Philippines and the beautiful pictures!

Two friends and I are thinking about going to Batad in January. But ever since I’ve read that it’s pretty hard to get to, I wonder: did you leave your big (main) backpack in a hostel in Banaue? I figure it would be almost impossible to hike from Batad back to the saddle with your big backpack?

Thanks so much Alex! This is very helpful 🙂

Batad! But if you’re going that far, it definitely makes sense to do all three. After the long trip from Manila I was happy to have a night in Banaue to get my bearings, do a little warm up hike and prepare for the journey to Batad!

Thanks for the tip 🙂 I’m not sure what we are trying to do yet. I may skip Banaue completely, other than taking the bus there. What was your favourite out of the three?

Are you trying to see Banaue, Batad and Sagada in three days and two nights? If so… I hate to be a naysayer but I think that’s going to be at best unpleasant and at worst impossible. Distances are long, infrastructure is limited and everything will take longer than you think it will! I did a night in Banaue, a night in Batad, a night back in Banaue, and then two nights in Sagada. Even that was pretty rushed!

Hey Alieke! I don’t know the name of the guesthouse — when I stayed there, they didn’t even have a sign! We just showed up and were directed there. I did visit Banaue, which you can read about here. You can always find out if I’ve been somewhere by visiting my destinations page!

Hi Alex,
Can you tell me the name of the guesthouse? My friend and I are planning to visit Batad in November!

Another question: did you also visit Banaue or only Batad?

Thanks for the kind words, Kenny! Enjoy Batad!