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