Things To Do in SAGADA, MOUNTAIN PROVINCE in 2 DAYS STAY

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT SAGADA

•  Sagada is about 4-5 hours away from Baguio.
• It is located at Mountain Province
• This place is known for its World's Famous Hanging Coffins
• From Manila, take a Bus going to Baguio, then from there ride a Bus directly going to Sagada.

                                         1. SAGADA HANGING COFFINS

         Hanging coffins are an ancient funeral custom of some ethnic groups like here in Sagada. Coffins of various shapes were mostly carved from one whole piece of wood. The Coffins are mostly located at the rocky side of the mountains.

                        

                                  2.  SPELUNKING IN SUMAGUING CAVE

Sumaguing cave is the most popular  cave in town. I don't know the exact depth but it is one of the deepest cave in the Philippines. The Stalagmites & the Stalactites inside, formed million years ago was amazing. There's a lot of stories behind different rock formation based on our tour guide. Be careful when you are going inside, because the rocks are slippery & some are sharp. If you want to wear gloves, buy different kind of those in the market. For me,this is the most adventurous place here in Sagada, it takes us more or less 2 hours of spelunking including picture taking.

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                      3. SUNRISE & SEA OF CLOUDS IN KILTEPAN VIEW

Kiltepan is known as the best location to view the Sunrise and the Sea of Clouds which is 10-15 minutes away from the town proper. Nowadays, this place is getting crowded. That day, we arrived at 5:30 in the morning, unfortunately we didn't encountered the sunrise because the sun was blocked by fogs & clouds. But that's okay. the sea of clouds above the Rice Terraces and  Lake Danum was Amaaazing! Just bring Jacket because of very cold temperature.

              4. ST. MARY THE VIRGIN EPISCOPAL CHURCH &  OTHER ACTIVITY 

                                                           IN ECO-VALLEY

                This is the main Church in Sagada, but you might surprise because there's a big church in a small town. According to the guide, this structure is built by American Missionaries. If you want to attend the mass during your vacation, here's the schedule :

                             Daily Service    : 6:30 AM

                             Sunday Mass   : 6:30 AM

                             Sung Mass      : 8:30 AM

                          Sunday School  : 8:30 AM

                                         5. UNDERGROUND RIVER

                  The river inside the cave has a super cold water. You must bring flashlights to see the surrounding  because it is very dark inside. 

TIPS FOR EVERYONE!!

• Food Price Ranges from P100.00 - P200.00 (per meal)
• Accommodation is range from P300.00 - P400.00 
• Choose an accommodation which the Comfort room has a heater (The water is super cold).
• Take some patience because some natives in town is short tempered person based on our experience.
• Some tourist are looking for tour guide before they arrive here. No need to do that because there's a lot in here. 

2 in1 : Hiking & Island Hopping

If you want to hike and swim on a relaxing and breath taking scenery in just 1 day, come and go to Capones and Anawangin Cove in Zambales! In just 4-5 hours away from Manila you can reach the 2 island. Even if it's not a peak season, a lot of tourist arrived at this beautiful destination. Both Capones and Anawangin is located at Pundaquit ,San Antonio Zambalez. 

                     

Capones Island has a crystal clear-water. The water and its sea shore is very clean. There's no house or cottage,electricity and there is no comfort or shower room available, that's why when want to  you go here overnight, you must bring your own power bank for your cellphone,flashlight,food, and tent. Capones has no Entrance Fee. Its Free!! you just pay only for the boat rental. Be reminded that the boat cant go near the shore because of the rocks. That's why you must swim 20-30 meters away from the shore. Don't worry because the  the boatman will provide you life jackets. When we go here, many of us don't know how to swim. Thanks to  one of the boatman who swim and tied the rope of our boat to the rock near the shore as a guide so that we can go there.

The white sand here is not so fine as compared to Boracay or to other island here in Zambales like Potipot Island which has a fine white sand and has a calm water current. But the crystal clear water and the rock formation around the island is amazing! There's a Lighthouse located at the other part of the island, but unfortunately our boat can go there because of high current.  If you want to go in this island and in anawangin cove, you can stay here for 1-2 hours. That length of stay will make you satisfy.

  

                     

                 

After you enjoy your swimming and selfie time in Capones, you may now went to Anawangin cove. The boat ride is about 10-15 minutes from Capones. Anawangin Cove will give you a different satisfaction of views, the high mountains beneath the sea, the white-gray sand, pine trees near the shore and one amazing view was the river that directly connects to the sea,where the clean and clear fresh water mixed to salt water.

                     

                 

We definitely enjoyed swimming because anytime you can swim either in salt water & fresh water. Its so refreshing to swim in fresh water because it is clear and cold. But if you want to see the beautiful and amazing view of Anawangin, you can hike in different mountain that surrounds the cove. Just pay 50.00 pesos for the Guide. It is advisable to hike in the left side of the mountain to capture the perfect view.

                     

                 

                 

HOW TO GET IN CAPONES & ANAWANGIN COVE

1. Take a Bus from Cubao, Pasay or Caloocan to Iba, Zambales (P275.00 - P300.00)
2. If there's no available bus directly going to Iba, you can take a bus going to Olongapo ang drop off to the town of .
3. From Town Proper, ride a tricycle going to Pundaquit that will cost P 25.00 each.
4. From Pundaquit Beach, rent a boat (roundtrip)going to Anawangin with a side trip to Capones Island. A small boat with a capacity of 4-6 person which the staring cost begins at  P1500.00. If you are in a budgeted  or you are a solo traveler , you can try to join with others to rent a larger boat to lessen your expense. 

NOTE :

• Bring your power bank for your gadget because there is no electricity.
• Bring your own tent if you don't want to rent a cottage.
• Bring your lighting gadget/tools when staying overnight.
• There are available Comfort Room & Shower Room in the island (Anawangin).
• Someone was offering rental of kitchen utensils.
• Bring your own food when your'e in a cheap budget.
• There are Sari-sari store but I'm not sure if there's a canteen.

ESTIMATED EXPENSES

Rountrip Bus Fare from Cubao : P550.00

Roundtrip Trycicle Fare : P25.00 Each / P50.00 Solo

Boat Rental : P1500.00 Good for 4-6 Person

Lets Go to Quezon Province!!! Puting Buhangin Beach & the Kwebang Lampas

Quezon Province is known for having  different tourist spots includes mountain, falls and island beaches.  One of  beautiful beach in this Province is what they called "Puting Buhangin Beach" which is located in municipality of Padre Burgos. This Beach is composed of white sand, rock formation and a cave they called "Kwebang Lampas". The water is clear and the rocky side of the island is amazing and the sea level near the surroundings of the beach is pretty shallow.
PUTING BUHANGIN BEACH & KWEBANG LAMPAS

HOW TO GET THERE
Travel Time going to Padre Burgos can consume at least 5 hours of travel. We are in a group of 5. At 11:30 PM, we take a Bus ride from Alabang Muntinlupa  and we arrived at Lucena Grand Terminal at 2:30 A.M. Take note that we didn't expect that we can arrived as early as that. We recommended anyone to leave at 1:00 - 1:30 A.M because the mini bus from Lucena Grand Terminal going to Padre Burgos Market leaves at 5 A.M. From Grand Terminal, travel time to P. Burgos Market is almost 2 hours. From the market, ride a tricycle going to port. If you doesn't have any information about rentals of boat, you may contact Kuya Chris-J, the boatman (0905-5605947). He offered us P1500.00 for 3 islands (Borawan,Dampalitan & Puting Buhangin Beach w/ kuwebang lampas) good for 7-10 person.



EXPENSES
Bus (Alabang to Lucena Grand Terminal) AB LINER BUS (Back&Forth)- P350
Mini Bus to Padre Burgos Market (Back&Forth) - P70
Tricycle to port (Back&Forth) - P20
Boat Rental (Cris-J) - P1500 (Borawan/Dampalitan/Puting Buhangin) Good for 7-10pax
                                    P1200 (Puting Buhangin/Dampalitan only)
Entrance Fee -  Dampalitan - P80
                          Puting Buhangin - P80
                          Borawan - P120


TIPS

• We select a P1500 3island boat rental, we took the farthest among the three which is   Puting Buhangin Beach which we mostly consumed  our time there. We  no longer proceed to Dampalitan Island because that time (afternoon), theres a low tide where the boat cannot go near the island.
• We do an island hopping only in Borawan, there's a nice Rock formation and white beach but for us, its more likely more fun to swim in Puting Buhangin and walking near and around  Kwebang lampas.
• It's safe to wear slippers  when walking around kwebang lampas because some stones are sharp.
• You can buy foods & others (like rice, fish, coal,paper plate) for lunch in Padre Burgos market before going to port. the boatman can provide you free use of "kaldero" and besides the port theres  a store where you can buy a gallon of drinking water.
• When you are back at the port, theres a house  and a resort who offers to have a shower for just P20.
• Enjoy & Have FUN ^_^

 

POTIPOT ISLAND DAY TOUR

Potipot Island is located in Candelaria, Zambales. It is 4-5 hours away from manila. We left our meeting place (Greenfield District, Mandaluyong) at 2am and arrived in Calendaria Miniport at 6am. We took a long ride by a private van, but you can take a Bus ride (Victory Liner) that will pass  Brgy Uacon, Candelaria Zambales. You must bring your own drinking water & food beacuse there's no available  store in the island.You can buy your foods during your stop over. Be reminded that during our arrival in Candelaria, almost all store are close at that time.

                                                                                                              

          

From the port, take a small passenger boat, good for 4-6 person to potipot island in just 15 minutes. Boat rental is P400 (estimated good for 4-6 pax). Entrance fee in the island is Php100 for day tour and Php300 for overnight.Tent rental is Php 300 which can accommodate for 2pax. Better yet bring your own tent to lessen your expense. But if you are in a group, you can rent a cottage with a 'kubo' for P1500. And there's available CR in the island.

                   

                      
               

                   

Potipot is small island with a fine, white sand and clear water and during 12-4pm the water  is so clear that you likely swim in a swimming pool. Potipot is a good place for a getaway because of its clean and peaceful surroundings.

I went here as a joiner.For just P1000, I enjoyed the tour with Byaherong Barat Group. If you want to join with the cheapest tour package, you can check there facebook page "Byaherong BARAT"

             

                                                                                                                                
               

ESTIMATED EXPENSES

Victory Liner (Aircon Bus ) from Pasay - P900 Back&Forth

Brgy Uacon to Port (Tricycle) - P100 Back & Forth

Boat (Good for 4-6 person)- P400

Island Entrance Fee - P100(Day) ; P300 (Overnight)

Tent Rental - P300

Cottage - P1500

LOCATION OF VICTORY LINER BUS

Caloocan (713 Rizal Avenue Extension)

Cubao (683Epifanio de los Santos Ave.)

Sampaloc Manila (Earnshaw Street)

Pasay (651 Epifanio de los Santos Ave.)

               

                 

TIPS

• Bring your own potable water
• There are available shower room & toilet
• No Electricity in the island
• If you want to stay overnight, its better to bring your own tent
• Enjoy! and meet new friends! :)