Sagada is a small town in the Mountain Province of Luzon, Philippines. It is famous for its beautiful caves as well as the serene mountains.

Travel to Sagada - Visa Requirements

  • From Baguio: several buses a day, starting at 6:00 AM with several trips until 1:00 PM. The ride on a Lizardo Trans bus takes 6 to 8 hours depending on road conditions, and costs 227 pesos.Note: If you will be traveling on a Holy Friday, only one bus will travel and it will operate on a first come, first served basis.
  • From Bontoc: local jeepneys ply this route throughout the day for 50 pesos.

Tours and Getting around Sagada

  • On foot - explore the beautiful mountains around Sagada.
  • Jeepney - can be hired.

Sagada tourist attractions and sightseeing

  • Sagada Popular Sites, [1]. The Mission Compound, Kiltepan Rice Terraces, Echo Valley Cliffs and Hanging Coffins, Sumaging (the Big Cave), Bokong and Bomod-ok Waterfalls, Burial Cave, Mount Ampakaw, Underground River, Lake Danum 

Sagada city tours

  • Caving - : A 2-3 hour cave connection trip including a visit of the Sumaguing Cave, the burial cave/ Lumiang Cave and the hanging coffins goes for 800 pesos for 1person, 400 additional pesos for an additional person. The group goes in from Burial Cave and comes out from Sumaging cave. Book at the tourist information counter. Prepare to get wet and ziplock all the belongings. Normal caving costs 500P for a group of 1-4 person, 500P for a group of 5, other changers for a larger group.
  • Hiking-Bumud-ok Falls (BIg Falls)-Take a jeep near the Municipio, one heading for Bangaan.Fare is P15.You do not need a guide to go to the big falls.It has a well-established path.Make sure to try jumping from the ledge.
  • Rock Climbing-- near Echo Valley. It only costs P200 per person inclusive of all gears and guide fee.No time limit.

Sagada souvenirs and shopping

  • Sagada Weaving(Sagada Weaving and Souvenir Shop), Nangonogan, Poblacion, Sagada(10 minutes walk from the center of the town towards the direction of St. Theodore's Hospital), [2]. -- Store for local and handwoven products are one of the more popular souvenir shops in Sagada. It is one of Sagada's biggest employers and one can visit the weaving looms to view how intricate the weavers go about in producing the handwoven raw materials. Very affordable prices too. 

Sagada Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

  • Yoghurt House(BOLKANA HOUSE), Dagdag, Sagada(Go down the main road from the municipal hall), [3]. The YOGHURT house at the boundary of Poblacion and Dagdag is a popular and excellent restaurant. They serve meals from breakfast to dinner. Specialties include varied yoghurt dishes and fresh local produce. 
  • Bilig cafe: located at the basement of the municipal hall.If you are facing tha hall, look for stairs at the side of the building.The cafe has excellent rice meals, pancakes, fantastic coffee, and more.Check out the cool postcards on the ceiling.Meals are from $1-$3.

Sagada nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Sagada cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

  • George's Guesthouse: http://sagadageorgeinn.bravehost.com/ , Try getting the penthouse rooms.You will have a balcony where you can hang out at night, lay out mats to check out the stars, have a cool view of Sagada.The owners are extremely helpful.P200 ($3-4) per person.Cheaper rooms are also available.

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