A jeepney from Banaue will bring you to the Saddle, from which it is roughly 40-minute trek to Batad village proper. The road to the Saddle is mostly unpaved and perhaps treacherous at places, but the views of the Cordillera Mountains are impressive. Also, be advised that not all jeepneys stop at the Saddle; some stop about three kilometers short of it, at the Batad junction. From here, it’s a 30-minute walk up to reach the Saddle. Finding your own way to Batad Village is fairly easy since the pathway only leads to Batad Village but if you want a local to guide you on the way to the village proper and then to the other sights in Batad, you can find one in Batad Saddle for P400. You can also request your guide to carry your baggage for P200 – P400 depending on the weight.
How to Get to Batad from Banaue Town Proper
A jeepney leaves Banaue Town Proper (stationed in front of the Public Market) once daily every afternoon at around 2-4pm. The fare is P150 and travel time is 1 hour. If you’re arriving in Banaue early morning, you can rent a jeepney to take you there. If you’re traveling in alone or in a small group, you can try to find other tourists enroute to Batad who are willing to split the cost of renting the jeepney
How to Get to Banaue Town Proper from Batad
A jeepney leaved Batad for Banaue Town Proper every morning at 10am. The fare is P150 and travel time is 1 hour.
How to Get around Batad
There are no motorized vehicles to be found anywhere in Batad village since there are no roads. This means, of course, that one must get around on foot. You will find a lot of local people wanting to guide you trough the various interesting places of the village for P400.
