Daytrip is a private car service platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.
Daytrip offers private door-to-door transfers with optional sightseeing stops, hourly driver hire, and curated day trips — all with local English-speaking drivers and operating across 130+ countries.
The cancellation policy may vary depending on your trip. The cancellation conditions available for your booking will always be shown before confirming your trip. Depending on eligibility, Daytrip offers different cancellation options:
Non-refundable: If your trip is canceled after confirmation, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Standard: If your trip is canceled at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time, the amount paid will be refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure are not eligible for a refund.
Flexible: If your trip is canceled at least 1 hour before the scheduled departure time, the amount paid will be refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 1 hour before departure are not eligible for a refund.
Trips booked less than 24 hours before departure may not be eligible for free cancellation unless stated otherwise during the booking process.
Yes! Book a private, door-to-door airport transfer with a local English-speaking driver. Enjoy fixed and transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and the option to pay in advance without the hassle of exchanging cash at a foreign airport.
You will receive the vehicle that best fits the number of travelers in your group, ranging from a sedan to a van for groups of up to 7. Depending where you travel, you can book anything from a sedan comparable to a Toyota Corolla to a Mercedes V-Class to a Classic Cuban Car. While the exact model may vary, we always ensure that the vehicle provided meets your needs in terms of safety, reliability, and comfort. You may be upgraded to a larger vehicle class free of charge depending on availability. Since our largest vehicle seats 7, for groups larger a combination of vehicles will be used. We will send you the exact vehicle details a few days before your trip.
Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.
Know more about traveling from Banaue Rice Terraces
Banaue is about 350 km (217 miles) from Manila, but the route winds through the Cordillera mountains, so the drive typically takes 8-9+ hours one way depending on traffic and weather. This is a genuine mountain journey, not a quick day trip from Manila itself. It's best suited to travelers already based closer, such as in Baguio or Sagada, or those planning an early departure and a full day dedicated to the destination.
If you're just taking in the main viewpoint, 30-60 minutes is enough to appreciate the scale of the steps. If you want to actually descend into the paddies with a guide, plan for at least half a day, since the trek down and back up is slow going. Deciding in advance which experience you want helps you budget the rest of your day around the long drive in and out.
Yes, the stone steps are steep, narrow, and uneven, and the descent into the valley is physically demanding, especially on the return climb. A local guide is strongly recommended for the trek, both for footing and for context on the history and farming techniques. If a strenuous hike isn't for you, the terraces are still striking from the main overlook without any climbing required.
Batad is a traditional village near Banaue, known for its dramatic amphitheater-shaped terraces carved into a natural bowl in the mountainside. Batad is one of the clusters included in the UNESCO World Heritage inscription "Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras," alongside Bangaan, Mayoyao, Hungduan, and Nagacadan. The main Banaue town viewpoint most visitors photograph is a separate, equally impressive sight, but reaching Batad typically requires extra travel time and a short hike in.
These mountainside paddies were carved by hand roughly 2,000 years ago by indigenous Ifugao tribes, and the farming methods have barely changed since. Locals still rely on an ancient irrigation system and traditional pest control instead of pesticides. Often called the "Eighth Wonder of the World," the terraces are said to stretch far enough end-to-end to circle half the globe. It's a rare chance to see a living, still-functioning ancient landscape rather than a preserved ruin.
An 8-9+ hour mountain drive is far more manageable when you're not managing bus schedules, transfers, or crowded seating on winding roads. A private driver lets you set your own pace, take breaks when you need them, and arrive less fatigued and ready to enjoy the terraces. For a destination this remote, comfort and control over the journey matter as much as the destination itself.
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So, so happy I stumbled upon this website to book two private transports while visiting Lima, Peru. They were both one-way trips approximately 3 hours in length. Great communication as soon as everything was booked via email and I then downloaded their app. I had a few issues with the app and the customer service was awesome trying to assist me in getting it corrected. Honestly impressive customer service which gave you a positive feeling that you made the right choice. Both drivers were right on time - No issues whatsoever! Can't say enough about the service and ease of everything when travelling so far away. Great job to the daytrip team! Would strongly recommend.
