Sagada Travel Guide

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Pro

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 Great Hiking! Hanging Coffins! Friendly People! 


Con

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 terrible road to sagada (which actually adds to the excitement), 9PM-curfew 


In a nutshell

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 Magical place -- indeed, one of the Philippines Best Kept Secrets! 

 

Explore Sagada

Things to Do  

Marlboro Country Trekking

Marlboro Country Trekking, Sagada

 paolodecastro Says:  This activity will take for about 3 hours depending on the participants physical ability. The not so good part is that there will be no wild horses to be seen. Unlike in Batanes....Fee: Php 600.00 up to 10 visitors* 

Mountain Trekking

Mountain Trekking, Sagada

 paolodecastro Says:  Mt. Ampacao Traverse: You will make a loop hike froim town center to Lake danum view point up to Mt. Ampacao and down to Demang Vilage or Ambasing vice versa. This will take 3 hours depending on the physical ability of the partici[ants. (as per the flyer given by Sagada... 

Cave Connection (*)

Cave Connection (*), Sagada

 paolodecastro Says:  This can be done anytime between 7:00 in the morning until 4:00 in the afternoon. You start the caving activity at the opening of the Lumiang/Burial cave which is about 40 minute-walk from the town center. The actual opening is deceptively small and anarrow enough to fit one... 

Cave Connection

Cave Connection, Sagada

 rairaiken Says:  I was always afraid of the dark but now i'm facing my fears!! The cave connection will last around 3- 4 hours going into small holes and sliding and jumping from the rocks inside the cave. You will need to do this with a tour guide because it is dangerous if you do it alone... 

Hotels  

Rock Inn

 4 Reviews and 38 Opinions  When we went to Sagada, we tried looking for accomodation in the town proper but had really a hard... 

George Guest House

 22 Reviews and 48 Opinions  My stay in George Guest House Extension was satisfying.. At first I thought I will not like it... 

Restaurants  

Yogurt House

Yogurt House, Sagada

 paolodecastro Says:  This is one nice restaurant in Sagada. Here's my opinion;Food - very good especially the Hikers delight (breakfast menu) and their Banana Strawberry granola ( its just that i love my banana granola with more strawberry jam syrup).Ambience - Its nicely designed I loved their... 

Lemon Pie House

Lemon Pie House, Sagada

 paolodecastro Says:  Food: Its just a typical pie nothing special.......just to be honest. Ambiance: Their storefront is not that attractive...but their interior is good enough....... tables are low and you just have to sit on the floor rather than sit on their low chairs. Their best seller... 

Rock-Inn Cafe

Rock-Inn Cafe, Sagada

 paolodecastro Says:  Interior is nice......staff's and owner are very friendly......my Breakfast is just ok.....I ordered a light breakfast with their mountain ginger tea and toasted bread....I made a mistake i should have ordered their fresh sagada orange juice.Their robusta coffee is already... 

Log Cabin Restaurant

Log Cabin Restaurant, Sagada

 paolodecastro Says:  If you are gogling Sagada for your next travel destination... you will always see the name of this restaurant. And to give you an honest insight here is my honest opinion :Food - I did'nt like the food served to us that night. I was mediocre food...Mc Donalds is much better... 

Masferre Restaurant

Masferre Restaurant, Sagada

 paolodecastro Says:  This is the nearest restaurant at the Sagada Tourist Center. the interiors are fine as well as the storefront window.The only thing i bought here were sanwiches.....my verdict...just fine like any other sanwiches. The only thing that separates it to trhe regular sanwiches is... 

Pinikpikan House

Pinikpikan House, Sagada

 paolodecastro Says:  Their storefront is not attractive and their interior is just like any other typical eatery.Food - If you will have your lunch here you have to order their specialty..Pinikpikan a local delicacy...but i think their Pinikpikan here taste like a tinola with a little of the... 

Masferre's Country Inn and Restaurant: Don't Miss the Chicken

Masferre's Country Inn and Restaurant: Don't Miss the Chicken, Sagada

 pres_16 Says:  Upon arrival at Sagada, I had my lunch at Masferre's. I ordered chicken and veggies with rice. The food is nice and I liked it. While waiting for your order, take time to look at the collection of old photographs of local people and customs by the owner, Eduardo... 

Nightlife  

Damnoan Road: Silent Night

Damnoan Road: Silent Night, Sagada

 schurman23 Says:  Unfortunately when we visited Sagada, there was no nightlife in this side of the planet. Even the restaurants closes shop early and we found ourselves knocking at any available place to dine after our exhausting caving and spellunking. Flashlights or outdoor lamps 

Transportation  

Always choose a BUS RIDE

Always choose a BUS RIDE, Sagada

 paolodecastro Says:  Always choose bus ride especially when you are going from Banaue-Sagada or vice versa because if it not the peak season the waiting time is too long. As much as possible do not consider the van-for-hire....based on my experience. Don't worry the scenery is GREAT.... 

Schedule of trips during regular season

Schedule of trips during regular season, Sagada

 paolodecastro Says:  Schedule of Trips During Regular Season (Information based on the leaflets from the Sagada tourist Center)Sagada-BaguioBus: 5-6 hours Php 220.00GL/Lizardo1st trip 5:00 AM2nd 7;00 AM3rd 8:00 AM4th 9:00 AM5th 10:00 AMLast 1:00 pmBaguio-ManilaBus: 5-6 hoursVictory Liner: Every... 

Two routes going to Sagada

Two routes going to Sagada, Sagada

 paolodecastro Says:  there ar two routes going to Sagada if you are coming from ManilaFirst route: Manila-Baguio-Sagada (this will cost Php 670.00 Php 450.00 Manila-Baguio thru victory liner and Php 220.00 Baguio-Sagada thru Lizardo bus>)Second route: Manila-Banaue-Bontoc-Sagda....for tme... 

Ohayami Bus to banaue

Ohayami Bus to banaue, Sagada

 ayn_g Says:  The bus doesn't look appealing but the driver is good. It was a smooth bus trip to Banaue. Like Autobus, their aircon, however, is Siberia-like cold that I could hardly sleep.The terminal is near UST (University of Sto. Tomas), just a walk away from Florida Bus Terminal. 

Tourist Traps  

Bus versus van-for-hire

Bus versus van-for-hire, Sagada

 paolodecastro Says:  You have to weight things up.....it is much faster if you will ride a bus rather than waiting for so long if you will ride the bus going from banaue t0 Bontoc....... if it is not the peak season. Peak season is between March-May. If you will do this you can save a lot of... 

What to Pack  

Two types of Clothes to bring

Two types of Clothes to bring, Sagada

 paolodecastro Says:   Two sets of clothes to bring;First will be the comfy clothes when you are doing the activity like trekking and cave connectionthen the second one is a jacket for it will be very cold at night especially in December Bring also pain killers....for aching legs 

Favorites  

Some thoughts on my Sagada Travel

Some thoughts on my Sagada Travel, Sagada

 paolodecastro Says:   • It is a must for everyone to experience travelling in this place whether you are solo or in a group. I prefer a solo trip in this place…..because it gives you time to think…and all that…. • Don’t be afraid if you will try to go here solo…there are many people... 

Just Enjoy the Place

Just Enjoy the Place, Sagada

 paolodecastro Says:  I think sagada is one place where one can enjoy by just travelling alone, because at the end of the day you will find other solo travelers and you can form your own group for the different activities to save money and at the same time earn new friends.It is a place where you... 

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