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Karst formations rise against deep green pine trees in Echo Valley, Sagada, overlooking a highland rich in
culture, history and mesmerizing scenery.  The Cordillera Region has a special place in my heart.  When I rst
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saw a  slide lm created by my classmates featuring Sagada’s cultural changes in one of our Anthropology
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1. ABOUT SAGADA
2. LANGUAGE IN SAGADA  ITALY
3. BEST TIME TO VISIT SAGADA  Florence
4. SAGADA DIY TRAVEL GUIDE
5. HOW TO GO TO SAGADA FROM MANILA  Featured
6. (DIRECT TRIP)
 1.  Festivals
1. CODA LINES BUS SCHEDULE
2. CODA LINES Terminal Baguio  General Santos
3. CODA LINES Terminal Banaue
 Greece
7. HOW TO GO TO SAGADA FROM MANILA VIA BANAUE
 Athens
1. Schedule of Ohayami Bus Trips to Banaue
1. Ohayami Trans
 Historical Sites
2. MANILA TO BANAUE OHAYAMI BUS SCHEDULE
3. BANAUE TO MANILA OHAYAMI BUS SCHEDULE  Hong Kong
8. HOW TO GO TO SAGADA VIA BAGUIO
 Hotels and Resorts
9. GOING BACK TO MANILA FROM SAGADA VIA BAGUIO
10. GOING BACK TO MANILA FROM SAGADA VIA BONTOC AND BANAUE  India
11. HOW TO GO TO SAGADA FROM VIGAN, ILOCOS SUR
 Indonesia
12. GETTING AROUND SAGADA
13. TOP ATTRACTIONS IN SAGADA  Bali
14. SAGADA TOUR GUIDE RATES  Jakarta
15. WHERE TO EAT IN SAGADA
16. WHERE TO STAY IN SAGADA  Itinerary
1.
1. Isabelo’s Inn and Cafe
 Japan
17. WHERE TO BUY SOUVENIRS  Ibaraki
18. SAGADA TRIP ITINERARY
 Kyoto
19. SAMPLE SAGADA TRIP BUDGET
20. SAGADA TRAVEL TIPS  Nagoya
21. ALSO READ:  Nara
22. MALIGCONG BONTOC TRAVEL GUIDE
23. BATAD BANAUE TRAVEL GUIDE  Osaka
24. ILOCOS NORTE TRAVEL GUIDE  Shiragawago
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The Cordillera Region is situated in Northern Philippines, the ancestral domain of the Igorots comprised of  MALACCA
the six provinces of Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, and Mountain Province as well as Baguio City.
 Melaka
The Igorots are grouped into 6 ethno-linguistic groups, the Ifugao, Bontoc, Isneg (or Apayao), the Kankana-
ey, Ibaloi and Kalinga.  The Kankana-ey’s domain includes Sagada in Mountain Province. Unlike most parts of  Masbate
the Philippines, Sagada  was unfazed by Spanish rule.
 New Zealand

SAGADA KIDS_6  Philippines

 Abra
According to the locals,   Sagada’s rst resident is Biag.   He is believed to be the founder of Sagada who  Aklan
moved to Sagada from their settlement in Candon, Ilocos Sur to evade headhunting enemies and the Spanish
 Antique
colonizers, he brought with him a rich culture handed down to the next generation.
 Aurora
   Baler

 Banaue
Today, the erstwhile sleepy town of Sagada situated about 5,000 feet above sea level has made its mark on
the tourist map because of its people, its culture and jaw-dropping attractions. While most people here thrive  Batanes
on agriculture (most of them have their own land where they raise vegetables, corn and rice), tourism has  Batangas
motivated some residents to modify their houses into guesthouses, restaurants or souvenir shops.  Lobo

   Benguet

 Biliran
 
 Bohol

   Bukidnon

 Bulacan

   Cagayan North

 Camarines Norte

LANGUAGE IN SAGADA  Camarines Sur

 Caramoan Island
SAGADA PEOPLE_6
 Camiguin
 
 Capiz

The people  of Sagada are Igorots / Kankana-eys who speak a language called Kankana-ey.   Most residents  Catanduanes
can also speak Tagalog and English, you will not have a hard time  asking for tips, recommendations and  Cebu
directions.   The Igorots  are generally  genuinely hospitable, kind, tourist-friendly and helpful.   Main reason
 Davao City
why the Cordilleras remains one of my favorite places in the country.
 Davao del Sur
 
 Guimaras

 Ifugao

BEST TIME TO VISIT SAGADA  Ilocos Norte

 Ilocos Sur
sagada ower
 Iloilo
Sagada has two climates, wet and dry season.  If you want to experience Sagada’s cool climate, best time to  Kalinga
visit is from November to February (wet season) when temperatures can drop to as low as 4 degrees Celsius.
 La Union
 Dry season in Sagada is from March to May, so it can be hot and dusty.  The rainy season in the Philippines
starts from June to October. Check the weather updates before proceeding especially during off-peak  Laguna
season.  Lanao del Norte

 LEYTE
 Kalanggaman
SAGADA DIY TRAVEL GUIDE
 Manila
 
 Marinduque

   Mindoro Occidental

 Mindoro Oriental
HOW TO GO TO SAGADA FROM MANILA  Puerto Galera

(DIRECT TRIP)  Misamis Occidental

 Sipalay

 
 Mountain Province
 Bontoc
 SAGADA Echo Valley  Sagada

From Manila head to HM Transport Cubao Terminal in Quezon City where you can ride a Coda Bus bound for  Negros Occidental

Sagada.  Take note that there is only 1 trip daily at 9:00 PM.  Fare is PHP 720 (EURO 12/ USD 14/ SGD 19/  Negros Oriental
MYR 61) and travel time is roughly 12 hours.
 Nueva Ecija

   Palawan
 Puerto Princesa
CODA LINES BUS SCHEDULE
 Pampanga

 TIME ROUTE  Pangasinan

 Quezon Province
09:00 PM Cubao, Quezon City to Sagada
 Romblon
03:00 PM Sagada to Cubao, Quezon City
 Samar
 Northern Samar
04:00 PM Bontoc to Cubao, Quezon City

 Siquijor
06:30 PM-7:00
Banaue to Cubao, Quezon City
PM  Sorsogon

 South Cotabato
   Lake Sebu

ADDITIONAL TRIPS  Surigao

 Surigao del Norte

QUEZON CITY
 ROUTE  Surigao del Sur
SCHEDULES
 Tawi-Tawi
12:00 AM Via Baguio
 Zambales
04:00 AM Via Ifugao  Capones island

09:00 PM Via Ifugao  Zamboanga City

 Zamboanga del Norte

SAGADA SCHEDULES  
 Zamboanga del Sur
06:00 AM Via Ifugao  Pagadian

12:00 PM Via Baguio  Singapore

 Solo Female Travel 101

03:00 PM Via Ifugao
 South Cotabato

   Star Cruises

 Suncellular
CODA LINES Terminal Quezon City
 TAIWAN
HM Transport, INC  HUALIEN

 KAOHSIUNG
Monte de Piedad corner Maryland Street, Cubao Quezon City
 TAIPEI

Contact #: +63 927 559 2197 / +63 929 521 3229

 Thailand
    Tourist Attractions

 Travel App
CODA LINES Terminal Sagada
 Travel Apps
Poblacion Sagada  Travel Gadget

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CODA LINES Terminal Baguio  United States of America

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Option 1

Once you get off the bus in Banaue, locals will approach you offering van ride transfers to Sagada that
includes a quick stop over at Dyannara viewpoint in Banaue.  Passenger van fare is PHP 300 (EURO 5/ USD
6/ SGD 8/ MYR 25).  The van usually leaves at 09:00 AM, do ask the touts about the schedule, so you can
have your breakfast rst in Banaue.     The passenger vans are usually parked at the jeep terminal near the
Banaue Tourism Of ce.

Option 2

If you plan to drop by rst in Bontoc. Van fare is PHP 150 (EURO 2/ USD 3/ SGD 4/ MYR 13) per person.  You
can read my Maligcong Rice Terraces Travel Guide here.

At Bontoc town proper, there are jeepneys that leave for Sagada starting at 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Travel time
is roughly 1 hour and fare is PHP 45 (EURO 0.75/ USD 0.88/ SGD 1/ MYR 4).   There is also a bus en route to
Sagada from Bontoc town proper that leaves around 12:00 noon. Fare is about PHP 120 (EURO 2/ USD 2/
SGD 3/ MYR 10).

Going back to Manila from Bontoc, you can ride a Coda Lines bus bound for Cubao, Quezon City that leaves
at 4:00 PM from Bontoc.

HOW TO GO TO SAGADA VIA BAGUIO

 

SAGADA and Solo Backpacking

 
If you can’t catch the 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM bus for Banaue or the direct trip to Sagada, you can always go to
Sagada via Baguio.  Several bus lines leave for Baguio from Sampaloc, Pasay, Caloocan and Cubao, Quezon
City.  But I prefer riding Victory Liner bus as they have 24/7 trips to Baguio, buses leave from their station in
Cubao, Pasay, Caloocan and Sampaloc, Manila.  Fare is PHP 445 (EURO 7/ USD 9/ SGD 12/ MYR 37) to PHP
750 (EURO 12/ USD 15/ SGD 20/ MYR 63) and travel time is 5-6 hours.  Make sure to arrive in Baguio before
12:00 Noon as the last trip to Sagada from Baguio is at 1:00 PM.

In Baguio, take a taxi or GRAB to Baguio Dangwa Terminal, taxi fare is roughly PHP 53 / USD 1.06  from
Victory Liner Bus Station in Baguio.  Or if you want to commute, ride a jeep going to Center Mall and walk on
the middle road (that divides the building into two wings) to get to the terminal at the back of the mall.  Ride a
GL Trans Bus line (ordinary bus) that leaves at 5:30 AM, next trip is 6:30 AM with 30 minutes interval until
11:30 AM.  Last trip to Sagada is at 1:00 PM. Fare is PHP 220 (EURO 4/ USD 4/ SGD 6/ MYR 19).  Travel time
is roughly 5-6 hours.

Alternatively, there are also ordinary buses bound for Sagada via Bontoc at the Slaughterhouse Terminal in
Baguio that leaves early in the morning.  Lizardo Bus to Sagada leaves at 9:00 AM.  Fare is PHP 220 (EURO 4/
USD 4/ SGD 6/ MYR 19), travel time is 5-6 hours.

GOING BACK TO MANILA FROM SAGADA VIA

BAGUIO
 

You can take a GL Trans Bus/Lizardo Bus from Sagada Town Proper to Baguio. Fare is PHP 220 (EURO 4/
USD 4/ SGD 6/ MYR 19)and travel time will take about 5 hour. Here’s the schedule of bus from Sagada to
Baguio.

SAGADA Jeep

TIME ROUTE FARE

PHP 220 (EURO 4/ USD 4/

05:00 AM Sagada to Baguio 1st Trip
SGD 6/ MYR 19)

PHP 220 (EURO 4/ USD 4/

07:00 AM Sagada to Baguio 2nd Trip
SGD 6/ MYR 19)

PHP 220 (EURO 4/ USD 4/

08:00 AM Sagada to Baguio 3rd Trip
SGD 6/ MYR 19)

PHP 220 (EURO 4/ USD 4/

09:00 AM Sagada to Baguio 4th Trip
SGD 6/ MYR 19)

PHP 220 (EURO 4/ USD 4/

10:00 AM Sagada to Baguio 5th trip
SGD 6/ MYR 19)

11:30 AM Sagada to Baguio 6th Trip PHP 220 (EURO 4/ USD 4/

 SGD 6/ MYR 19)

PHP 220 (EURO 4/ USD 4/

01:00 PM Sagada to Baguio 7th Trip
SGD 6/ MYR 19)

In Baguio, take a cab to the Victory Liner Terminal. Fare is about PHP 53 (EURO 0.88/ USD 1/ SGD 1/ MYR
4).  Board a bus bound for Manila, Cubao, Pasay or Caloocan. Fare is PHP 445 (EURO 7/ USD 9/ SGD 12/
MYR 37) to PHP 750 (EURO 12/ USD 15/ SGD 20/ MYR 63) and travel time is roughly 5-6 hours.

GOING BACK TO MANILA FROM SAGADA VIA

BONTOC AND BANAUE
 

SAGADA Travel Guide

Alternatively, if you want to make a sidetrip to Bontoc, you can ride a jeep from Sagada to Bontoc.  At Bontoc,
there are buses to Baguio or you may take a Coda Bus Line to Cubao, Quezon City that leaves at 4:00 PM.  Or
take a jeepney to Banaue from Bontoc and at Banaue, ride the Ohayami Bus to Manila that leaves at 6:30 PM
and 6:45 PM.

Here’s the jeepney schedule from Sagada to Bontoc.  Fare from Sagada to Bontoc is PHP 220 (EURO 4/ USD
4/ SGD 6/ MYR 19).  Travel time is 45 minutes.

TIME ROUTE FARE

PHP 45 (EURO 0.75/ USD 0.88/

06:30 AM Sagada to Bontoc
SGD 1/ MYR 4)

PHP 45 (EURO 0.75/ USD 0.88/

07:00 AM Sagada to Bontoc
SGD 1/ MYR 4)

PHP 45 (EURO 0.75/ USD 0.88/

07:30 AM Sagada to Bontoc
SGD 1/ MYR 4)

PHP 45 (EURO 0.75/ USD 0.88/

08:00 AM Sagada to Bontoc
SGD 1/ MYR 4)

PHP 45 (EURO 0.75/ USD 0.88/

08:30 AM Sagada to Bontoc
SGD 1/ MYR 4)
 09:00 AM Sagada to Bontoc PHP 45 (EURO 0.75/ USD 0.88/
SGD 1/ MYR 4)

PHP 45 (EURO 0.75/ USD 0.88/

10:00 AM Sagada to Bontoc
SGD 1/ MYR 4)

PHP 45 (EURO 0.75/ USD 0.88/

11:00 AM Sagada to Bontoc
SGD 1/ MYR 4)

PHP 45 (EURO 0.75/ USD 0.88/

12:00 AM Sagada to Bontoc
SGD 1/ MYR 4)

PHP 45 (EURO 0.75/ USD 0.88/

01:00 PM Sagada to Bontoc
SGD 1/ MYR 4)

And here’s the schedule of jeepney from Bontoc to Banaue.  Fare is PHP 150 (EURO 2/ USD 3/ SGD 4/ MYR
13) and travel time is 1.5 hours.

TIME ROUTE FARE

PHP 150 (EURO 2/ USD 3/ SGD

07:00 AM Bontoc to Banaue
4/ MYR 13)

PHP 150 (EURO 2/ USD 3/ SGD

09:00 AM Bontoc to Banaue
4/ MYR 13)

HOW TO GO TO SAGADA FROM VIGAN, ILOCOS

SUR
sagada town houses

If you notice on the map above, there is a road (Tagudin-Cervantes-Sabangan Road) connecting Ilocos Sur to
Sagada.  While from Vigan you can also reach Baguio then transfer to a bus to Sagada.  You will save about 3
hours of travel time if you do the route below, but be warned that you need to transfer about 5 times to
complete this route.

So from Vigan, ride a bus (Partas Bus or others) bound for Manila, tell the conductor that you are off to
Sagada and you need to alight at Bitalag  UV Express van terminal for Cervantes. Marker is Bitalag Park.  Fare
is PHP 150/ USD 3 and travel time is roughly 1.5 hours.
At Bitalag, ride a passenger van (UV Express) en route to Cervantes.  Van fare is PHP 150 (EURO 2/ USD 3/
SGD 4/ MYR 13)and travel time is about 1.5 hours.

Once you are in Cervantes, transfer to a van bound for Abatan.  Fare is PHP 70 (EURO 1/ USD 1/ SGD 2/
MYR 6)travel time is approximately 1 hour.

At Abatan, ride a passenger van to Bontoc.  Fare is PHP 70 (EURO 1/ USD 1/ SGD 2/ MYR 6) and travel time
is about 1 hour.

At Bontoc, ride a jeep to Sagada. Fare is PHP 45 (EURO 0.75/ USD 0.88/ SGD 1/ MYR 4), travel time is about
45 minutes.

Total travel time for this route is roughly 5 hours and 45 minutes and total fare is PHP 485 (EURO 8/ USD 10/
SGD 13/ MYR 41)

GETTING AROUND SAGADA

 
SAGADA walking tour

Once you arrive in Sagada, you are required to register and pay the tourism fee of PHP 70 (EURO 0.58/ USD
0.69/ SGD 0.93/ MYR 3)  at the Sagada Tourism Of ce.  You cannot enter Sumaguing Cave without paying
this as they might ask you for the receipt, always bring the receipt with you.

Most attractions in Sagada are walkable, some needs serious hiking so hiring a local guide in Sagada is
recommended and required (Sumaguing Cave) to avoid accidents.

To get to Kiltepan for the iconic sunrise and sea of clouds made famous by “That Thig called Tadhana” movie,
you can ride a van for PHP 500 (EURO / USD 10/ SGD 13/ MYR 42) per person round trip, just inquire at the
Tourism Of ce or rent a vehicle at  SAGGAS Tourist Information.   The vehicle will fetch you at your
guesthouse at around 4:30 AM.

TOP ATTRACTIONS IN SAGADA

 

Here’s a list of the top attractions in Sagada and a map of tourist attractions from Sagada LGU.
 Sagada Tourist Attractions Map

SAGADA pine trees-2_6

Echo Valley

SAGADA hanging cof ns

Hanging cof ns

sagada st mary's church

St.Mary’s Church

sagada dokiw hanging cof ns

Dokiw Hanging Cof ns

Sagada Lumiang Cave

Lumiang Burial Cave

sumaguing cave sagada

Sumaguing Cave

Bomod-ok Falls

Bomod-ok Falls

( Photo by Roslyn, Creative commons)

Bomod-ok Falls

Kiltepan and the Rock Valley

Kiltepan Sunrise

(Photo by Arlene, Creative Commons)

SAGADA RICE TERRACES 4_6

Gaia Cafe
 

SAGADA RICE TERRACES_6

Sagada Rice Terraces

OTHER ATTRACTIONS:

Lake Danum

Sagada Pottery

Marlboro Mountain

SAGADA TOUR GUIDE RATES

SAGADA rice terraces 5-2_7

You will never run out of things to do in Sagada because of its wealth of attractions. For rst-time visitors in
Sagada, I recommend the Central Sagada Eco-Tour + Sumaguing Cave + Kiltepan Sunrise and if you want to
see at least one falls, try Bomod-ok Falls.

Here is a list of the standard tour guide and transport rates in Sagada.   You can hire guides in Sagada at
SAGGAS (highly recommended) or at Sagada Tourism Of ce (local guide will approach you near the tourism
of ce).

GUIDE & TRANSPORT FEES DESTINATIONS DURATION

PHP 200 (EURO 3/ USD 4/ SGD 5/ MYR Echo Valley & Hanging Cof ns
1 -1.5 hour
17)  (1-10 persons) only

Central Sagada Eco-Tour (Echo

Valley, Hanging
PHP 600 (EURO 10/ USD 12/ SGD 16/ Cof ns,St.Mary’s Church,
3 Hours
MYR 51) (1-10 persons) Sagada Underground
River,Bokong Natural Swimming
Pool)

PHP 200 (EURO 3/ USD 4/ SGD 5/ MYR Bokong

17) (1-10 persons)

PHP 250 (EURO 4/ USD 5/ SGD 7/ MYR

21) roundtrip vehicle
PHP 600 (EURO 10/ USD 12/ SGD 16/
MYR 51)

Pongas 2 -3 hours
PHP 600 (EURO 10/ USD 12/ SGD 16/
MYR 51) roundtrip vehicle

PHP 600 (EURO 10/ USD 12/ SGD 16/

MYR 51) (1-10 persons)

PHP 650 / USD 12 vehicle via Agod

Bomod-ok Falls 3-4 hours
PHP 500 (EURO / USD 10/ SGD 13/
MYR 42)vehicle via Bangaan

PHP 2,500 (EURO 42/ USD 49/ SGD 67/

MYR 210) (1-5 persons)

Bumayeng Twin Falls 3-4 hours

PHP 650 (EURO 11/ USD 13/ SGD 17/
MYR 55)

PHP 500 (EURO / USD 10/ SGD 13/

MYR 42)   (1-4 persons)

PHP 600 (EURO 10/ USD 12/ SGD 16/

MYR 51) ( 5 persons)

PHP 1,000 (EURO 17/ USD 20/ SGD 27/
MYR 84) 2 guides (6-9 persons)
PHP 1,200 (EURO 20/ USD 24/ SGD 32/
MYR 101) 2 guides (10 persons)
Short Course Caving (Dokiw
Hanging Cof ns), Lumiang Burial
3 hours
Caves, Sumaguing Burial Cave,
Sagada rice Terraces Viewpoint

PHP 1,500 (EURO 25/ USD 30/ SGD 40/

MYR 130) 3 guides (11-12 persons)

PHP 800 / USD 16 (1-2 persons)

PHP 400 / USD 8 per additional person
*PHP 400/ USD 8 optional roundtrip
transport
Cave Connection: Dokiw
Hanging Cof ns, Lumiang Burial
Cave (entry point), Sumaguing 4-5 hours
cave (exit point), Rice Terraces
Viewpoint

PPHP 650 (EURO 11/ USD 13/ SGD 17/

MYR 55)

PPHP 650 (EURO 11/ USD 13/ SGD 17/

MYR 55) Balangagan Cave / Marcos Cave
3 hours
Spelunking
8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 Noon (20
persons)

PHP 200 (EURO 3/ USD 4/ SGD 5/ MYR Sightseeing (Dokiw Hanging 1-2 hours
17) (1-10 persons) Cof ns, Lumiang cave)

PHP 200 (EURO 3/ USD 4/ SGD 5/ MYR

17) optional roundtrip transportation
 PHP 800 / USD 16  (1 person)

PHP 400 / USD 8 each for 2 persons or Rock Climbing ( Echo Valley) 1 hour
more

PHP 500 (EURO / USD 10/ SGD 13/

Kiltepan Sunrise, leave at 4:30
MYR 42) per person (roundtrip  
AM
transport)

PHP 550 (EURO 9/ USD 11/ SGD 15/

MYR 46) per person (roundtrip Lake Danum at Sunset  
transport)

PHP 800 (EURO 13/ USD 16/ SGD 21/

Mt. Ampacao Traverse  
MYR 67) (1-10 persons)

PHP 600 (EURO 10/ USD 12/ SGD 16/

Grassyland / Marlboro 2-3 hours
MYR 51)(1-10 persons)

PHP 1,000 (EURO 17/ USD 20/ SGD 27/

Langsayan Danum Traverse 3 hours
MYR 84) (1-3 persons)

PHP 2,000 (EURO 33/ USD 39/ SGD 53/

Mt. Sisipitan 3 hours
MYR 168) per person

PHP 1,500 (EURO 25/ USD 30/ SGD 40/

Mt.Polis  
MYR 130) (1-3 persons)

PPHP 2,500 (EURO 42/ USD 49/ SGD

Mainiti Hot Spring + Maligcong
67/ MYR 210) per person (transport  
Rice Terraces
included)

WHERE TO EAT IN SAGADA

 

Sagada is sprinkled with restaurants, serving both local and foreign cuisines.  Many have their own specialty.  
Food in Sagada is quite expensive,  prepare to spend at least PHP 150 / USD 3  per meal, for those who want
to save, try the eateries at the public market.   Where to eat in Sagada? Here’s my handpicked list of
restaurants to try in Sagada.

SAGADA Gaia Café

 Gaia Café

Gaia Cafe is a vegetarian restaurant made famous by the movie “That Thing Called Tadhana”.   The place
is owned by my classmate back in college (nothing to disclose, not sponsored,we paid for our food).   I tried
the food here together with blogger friends  Marcos and Dave, we love their food and their coffee plus the
view here is jaw-dropping!  If you want to see Sagada Rice Terraces, this is a great spot for viewing. 

SAGADA log cabin 1_6

Log Cabin

Sagada Log Cabin food is just superb.   We tried their pasta and salad when we rst dined here and the huge
serving of chicken with fries.  Reserve food and seats because this restaurant gets packed at night.

sagada strawberry cafe

Strawberry Café

Strawberry Cafe’s  yogurt is   mouth-watering, we like it better than that of a rival resto known for serving
yogurt (our friend had an issue with how the staff at   the rival cafe   seem to serve foreigners rst  before
locals).

Masferre Restaurant

Masferre Restaurant

Serves really good dishes, quite expensive compared to other restaurants in town, but it’s bang for the buck.

sagada lemon house

Lemon Pie House 

As you might have surmised, tourists come here for their lemon pie.   Also try their mountain tea.   A nice
place to chill after spelunking in Sumaguing Cave.

sagada market

Sagada Public Market

 

For those wanting to stay on a budget, you can dine at the eateries inside Sagada Public Market.   Haven’t
tried eating here but our foreigner friend Dave said the food here is okay.

WHERE TO STAY IN SAGADA

 

Sagada is dotted with affordable hotels and guesthouses.   Best to reserve a room during holidays or
weekends when tourists ock here.

Isabelo’s Inn and Cafe

agoda isabelos

Poblacion, Sagada, Sagada

CHECK ROOM RATES HERE

Masferre Country Inn and Restaurant

agoda masferre

Poblacion, Sagada

CHECK ROOM RATES HERE

Kanip Aw Pines View Lodge

agoda kanip-aw

Atey, Dao-angan, Sagada

CHECK ROOM RATES HERE

Shamrock Tavern Inn

agoda shamrock
 Makingking, Demang, Sagada

CHECK ROOM RATES HERE

Grandma’s Yellow House

agoda grandmas

Dagdag, Poblacion, Sagada

CHECK ROOM RATES HERE

Sagada Igorot Inn

agoda igorot inn

Poblacion, Sagada

CHECK ROOM RATES HERE

WHERE TO BUY SOUVENIRS

 

⊗  There are a handful of souvenir shops in town, some hotels and cafe have their own shop. I like buying at
Gabay Wines, they sell beautifully-crafted walking stick, fruit wines, Sagada coffee, shirts, key chains and ref
magnets.  Gaia Cafe also have a nice collection of souvenirs.

⊗  Also visit Sagada Weaving to buy hand-weaved bags, textiles, wallets and purse.

⊗  Lemon Pie House for their lemon pie.

SAGADA TRIP ITINERARY

 

SAGADA solo backpacking

Here’s a sample Sagada 3 day/ 2 night trip itinerary.   You can adjust it depending on the activities that you
want to try in Sagada.  Just refer to the tour guide rates above.   This itinerary is ideal for long weekends.

 
 

TIME ACTIVITIES EXPENSES

DAY 0    

Cubao to Sagada via Coda Lines  (bus

PHP 720 (EURO 12/ USD 14/ SGD
09:00 PM stops quickly at  Dyannara View Point for
19/ MYR 61)
Banaue Rice Terraces)

PHP 35 (EURO 0.58/ USD 0.69/

09:00 AM ETA in Sagada. Pay the Tourism Fee
SGD 0.93/ MYR 3)

PHP 700 (EURO 12/ USD 14/ SGD

09:15 AM Hotel Check-in
19/ MYR 59)

PHP 150 (EURO 2/ USD 3/ SGD 4/

09:30 AM Breakfast
MYR 13)

Hire a guide. Star of Echo Valley + PHP 200 (EURO 3/ USD 4/ SGD 5/
10:00 AM
Hanging Cof ns. MYR 17)

PHP 150 (EURO 2/ USD 3/ SGD 4/

11:30 AM End of Tour. Lunch at Gaia Cafe
MYR 13)

Start of short Course Caving (Dokiw

Hanging Cof ns), Lumiang Burial Caves,
PHP 600 (EURO 10/ USD 12/ SGD
12:30 PM Sumaguing Burial Cave, Sagada Rice
16/ MYR 51)
Terraces Viewpoint. Make sure to bring
your receipt for the Tourism Fee.

PHP 60 (EURO 1/ USD 1.18/ SGD

04:00 PM Snack and chill at Lemon Pie House
1.60/ MYR 5)

Walk back to hotel. Order food and

04:30 PM  
reserve seat for dinner at Log Cabin.

Freshen up.  Rest or buy souvenirs at

05:00 PM  
Gabay Wines.

07:00 PM Dinner at Log Cabin. PHP 300 / USD 5.99

08:00 PM Socials. Sleep.  

Day 02  

PHP 500 (EURO / USD 10/ SGD 13/

04:00 AM Prepare for pick up for Kiltepan Sunrise
MYR 42)

06:30 AM ETA downtown Sagada or hotel  

07:00 AM Breakfast  

07:30 AM Trek to the Bomod-ok Falls PHP 600 / USD 11.99

08:30 AM ETA Bomod-ok Falls  

10:30 AM Trek back to downtown Sagada  

 11:30 AM ETA Sagada town. Lunch at Strawberry PHP 150 (EURO 2/ USD 3/ SGD 4/
Restaurant. MYR 13)

Back to hotel. Freshen up. Rest. Buy

12:00 AM  
souvenirs.

Trek to Sagada Pottery or if you still have

03:00 PM  
enough stamina, head to Lake Danum.

05:00 PM ETA Sagada Town  

PHP 300 (EURO 5/ USD 6/ SGD 8/

07:00 PM Dinner at Masferre
MYR 25)

09:00 PM Sleep

Day 03

06:00 AM Breakfast

06:30 AM Check out from hotel

PHP 220 (EURO 4/ USD 4/ SGD 6/

07:00 AM Bus to Baguio
MYR 19)

01:00 PM ETA Baguio

Take a cab or jeep to Stobosa Hillside/

01:15 PM
Valley of Colors.

02:00 PM Ride jeep to Baguio Taoist Temple.

Ride jeep or cab to La Trinidad Strawberry

03:00 PM
Farm

05:00 PM ETA Baguio City. Snack.

06:30 PM ETD for Manila.

11:30 PM ETA Manila

SAMPLE SAGADA TRIP BUDGET

 

sagada car

Here’s my sample Sagada budget/ expenses for 3 day 2 night stay  for a solo traveler to give you an idea of
around how much to spend for your Sagada trip.  But of course, our spending habits vary, your choices and
expenses may be different from mine so you can make it lower or higher to t your budget.  If you have travel
buddies in your Sagada trip, you can save more on guide fees.

EXPENSES ACTIVITIES

PHP 720 (EURO 12/ USD 14/

Bus Fare from Manila to Sagada
SGD 19/ MYR 61)

HP 445 (EURO 7/ USD 9/

Bus Fare Baguio to Manila
SGD 12/ MYR 37)

PHP 220/USD 4.40 Bus Fare Sagada to Baguio

PHP 35 (EURO 0.58/ USD

Sagada Tourism Fee
0.69/ SGD 0.93/ MYR 3)

PHP 35 (EURO 0.58/ USD Short Course Caving (Dokiw Hanging Cof ns), Lumiang Burial
0.69/ SGD 0.93/ MYR 3) Caves, Sumaguing Burial Cave, Sagada Rice Terraces Viewpoint

PHP 200 (EURO 3/ USD 4/

Echo valley and Hanging Cof ns
SGD 5/ MYR 17)

SAGADA TRAVEL TIPS

 

sagada town 1

⊗   Avoid making too much noise, many of the attractions in Sagada are sacred to the locals. Please be
respectful.

⊗  Do not leave trash anywhere.

⊗ Make sure you are back at Sagada town proper before nightfall. There are no lamp posts along the road.

⊗  Hire a local guide for your safety. And it is also a way of contributing to the local economy. You are helping
create jobs in Sagada by doing so.

⊗  There is only one ATM in town, and it is unrealiable. So be sure to stack up cash (Philippine Peso) before
proceeding to Sagada. Establishments and hotels here only accept cash.

⊗  Bring your tourism fee receipt when heading to Sumaguing Cave.  You will not be allowed to enter without
paying the fee.  A guide is also required.  Avoid bringing your DSLR camera inside the cave, if you insist, wrap
it with plastic or water-proof camera cover or place it inside a water-proof bag.  I recommend bringing a
water-proof action camera instead.  Most parts of the cave are slippery, you will most likely be wet, be extra
careful with your steps.  Wear shirts, shorts or leggings instead of jeans.  Put your cellphone, wallet and
money inside a Ziploc.
⊗  Ask permission when photographing people especially the elderly.

⊗  Buy food in Sagada.  I know you want to stay on a budget by bringing your own snacks or food, but when
you buy your meals from local restaurants or snacks from local stores, you are helping the local economy.
  You are savoring the beauty of their hometown, just think of it as giving back to their community.

*Cover photo by Marcos Caratao. 

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COMMENTS
 Myra

Thank you soooo much! I amam just searching for the bus travel time to sagada for my April summer trip and
then I landed here. All questions answered and with so much of what I was expecting to nd! I’ll de nitely be
coming back here after my Sagada trip and be sharing my own experiences! Thank you, again and God bless
Pinay Solo Backpacker! Let’s empower women by conquering the different places here in our beautiful
country!

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thepinay solobackpacker

Thanks for dropping by Myra! Would love to hear your story, feel free to share it here.

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Ren

Ask lang po, pwede naman siguro na dun na magpareserve ng tutuluyan kahit di muna pareserve
now? Yun po bang tour packages meron naman siguro sa Tourism of ce na pagpipilian? Sensya po
rst time ko at balak ko this April. Thank you.

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Geoff

Wow. This is a comprehensive post. Thank you.

Do all their bus route pass by Banaue? Because I’m planning an itinerary to Sagada and this side trip would be
a plus. Thanks.

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Josh

Hello! Can i borrow your itinerary for Sagada Tour? Will be leaving here on April 28th 11:30 PM. THANKS IN
ADVANCE!

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Abbie
Your blog really helps us a lot in making our itinerary for our upcoming trip this May . We’re just a little bit
confused on the price rate if it is per person or by group??😁

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Marxie Maolen Fadul

Sobrang detailed grabe! Last time na pumunta ako ng sagada, 5 years ago with a friend na maalam na talaga
sa Lugar. Ngayon Lang talaga all nagresearch since I’m going there with an afam so dapat ako na ang may
alam haha. Thank you for this!

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Mas abu rido

Hi you never tell us about the road to sagada is it safe ? Is it rough road ? Is it dangerous?? I plan to go there on
june 2017 can you advice me.?

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Dina

Great infos! Will de nitely refer to this as I wanted to experience Sagada in January when I get back to PH.
More power and God Bless 😊

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Hanz

Hello maam i would like to ask if the rate of the tour guide is per person or per group? Thank you maam!
More power!

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Kara

Thank you for the info! Excited for my sagada trip! And hope i can conquer this challenge to travel my own
and reach sagada without harm. Anyway is there any bus company you can recommend going to sagada?

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Gladys C.

HI! Your blog really helped us in planning for our vacay. but how did you book for a tour guide?

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 Angeline Monique

Hi there,

This guide is very informative. Thank you. May I just ask where is the Sagada Tourism Of ce, so we can book a
tour guide? Our trip is on the 20th of July this year. Hope you can let me know before then.

Thanks a bunch.

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thepinay solobackpacker

Sorry for the late reply. It’s in the town center. fronting the Municipal Hall

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Lawrence

Wow! This is awesome☺ Big help for us since we’re planning to go to Sagada. Thank you so much!😉

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Sheilah Tabile

This is so detailed up to date information about Sagada. Thank you very much for sharing.

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Anndrhea

Hi actually the information is complete but kinda no time to read everything I just want to get a quoted
budget for a package of place to stay, transpo and tours for atleast 3 days consists of 9 person 3 children and
6 adults. If you can suggests something with cheaper price. Your further assistance is very highly appreciated.

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