Sagada is the new Baguio! Don’t worry, it’s not because of a ballooning population nor pollution… I can say this now because of better, paved roads from Banaue to Bontoc to Sagada. Though the project is not entirely finished, it will definitely make a topload ride more comfortable.
Unless it’s Holy Week, Undas or Christmas break, there’s no need to book ahead. Sagada has a number of guesthouses and hostels, and it’s always better to do an ocular first before checking in so you can find the perfect room to suit your budget and other personal preferences. Hereunder is a list with corresponding contact numbers. I did not gather this information myself, I only found it misprinted at the back of my Sagada Adventure Packages brochure. Yes, the brochure is computer-printed. Anyway, I have not tried calling any of the numbers (I’ve always stayed at Ohlabinan’s because of their second floor balcony), so I cannot assure you that they are indeed the numbers to call.
Central/Westwards:
Alapo’s 0921-327-9055
Alfredo’s Inn 0918-588-3535
Ganduyao 0921-273-8097
Sagada Homestay 0919-702-8380
Sagada Guesthouse 0919-357-4377
Saint Joseph
Eastwards/Northwards
A-7 House 0921-287-6093
Billy’s House 0921-603-2745
Churya-a 0906-430-0853
Mapiyaaw Pension 0921-390-0560
Rock Valley Inn 0918-643-2784
Rock Inn 0920-909-5899
Yabami Lodge 0920-411-9976
Gecko Inn 0920-289-5471
Southwards
Canaway
George Guesthouse 0918-5480406
Green House
Igorot Inn 0928-630-5479
Olahbinan 0928-406-7647
Residential Lodge 0919-672-8744
Travelers’ Inn 0920-799-2960
Hotel rates, range from P200-500 per night.
Sagada’s Regulations (also taken from brochure):
*Visitors must register at the Information Center and pay P20 per person for the environmental fee.
*All tours are arranged at the Information Center.
*Acquire only accredited local guides at the Information Center.
*Mutilating, defacing and destroying of natural beauties is punishable by law.
*Observe proper waste management.
*Observe the 9pm curfew.
Schedule of Trips
Manila-Banaue 8 hours
Call to verify schedule, may vary depending on season
Autobus (P425) 10:00pm
Florida (P450) 10:45pm
Banaue-Manila 8 hours
Autobus 06:00pm
Florida 08:00om
Sagada-Baguio 6 1/2 hours
GL/Lizardo
5:00am
6:30am
8:00am
9:00am
10:00am
1:00pm
Sagada-Bontoc 50 minutes
Every hour starting 6:30-1:00pm
Bontoc-Banaue 2 hours
Bus
7:00am
7:30am
8:30am
Jeepney
7:00am
10:am
1:00pm
Note: Scheduled trips usually start ahead once full.
More info on Sagada here: http://sagada-igorot.blogspot.com/
Your blog is so helpful, any recommendations on were to stay? were planning to visit sagada this dec.
thanks jhonnie! my personal fave is ohlabinan. P300 for 1 pax, P400 for 2, P600 for 3. they have a nice 2nd flr balcony overlooking lush greenery, perfect hangout for coffee or alco at night! it’s near the market and municipal hall.
the other guesthouses are quite as nice, if it’s not a weekend, you can check out the other accommodations. price range almost the same
safe trip! drop by this link:
https://www.pinaytraveljunkie.com/2009/09/sagada-adventure-packages.html
for activities 🙂
This is really one place here in the Philippines that I’d like to visit before it becomes very commercialized. The info here would definitely be very useful. =)
Thanks for dropping by my site. =)
Hope you get to visit Sagada soon, and for sure you will also fall in love with the place. Nice Macau posts by the way.
I visited Sagada and stayed in Sagada guesthouse! Highly recommended!!! (breakfast non inclusive isn’t that great, but edible)
I would also like to know how long the whole trip from Sagada over Baguio to Manila takes. And does it mean we have to cngahe buses in Baguio or does the same bus cover the whole route down to Manila? If we have to cngahe, can you suggest a bus company from Baguio to Manila and a schedule? Thanks a lot!
about 12 hours total. but it also depends on the bus transfer. you need to change buses in baguio, take lizardo trans.
PLEASE READ: DO NOT TRANSACT WITH 0919-357-4377 claiming to be a Sagada Guesthouse representative. In reality he is a SCAMMER.
As of this date, you may contact Sagada Guesthouse at: +639491424723
Be safe guys and have a fun trip in Sagada! 🙂