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2 Days In Sagada

The Philippines is not only known for its tropical weather and stunning white sands, but It also offers a greenery mountain and cool pine-scented air like in Sagada.

Sagada is a small town in Cordillera Mountains, a 12 hrs drive away from Manila. It is one of the places in the Philippines that are able to preserve its indigenous culture.

According to our guide kuya Warren a full-blooded Igorot, Ganduyan is the original name of Sagada. The word sagada means in English is a plow. 

Echo Valley and Hanging Coffins

One thing I admire most to highlanders is that they still exercise their traditions and believes even how much the world changes already. 

Echo Valley is one of the sacred places in Sagada. It’s where their cemetery located. The cemetery is divided into two parts; the known burial method in the lowlands and their traditional burial which is the hanging coffins from the side of a cliff. 

Bumod-ok Falls

Sagada is not only for people who seek peace but also for people who seek adventures.

Bumod-ok Falls is the highest waterfalls in Sagada. It’s a 30-40 mins walk from the registration. You will witness the creativity of the highlanders as you walk, how they are able to farm in the mountains. Indeed the fresh water coming from the falls will give you chill but will refresh your tired soul. It’s beautiful.

You can either choose to try the top load that will cost you 300php($6) per jeep or walk back to the same trail.

Lake Danum

Where can you watch a beautiful sunset? 

But unfortunately we weren’t lucky enough to witness its beauty but Lake Danum surely gives you an “ibang bansa” feel. 

Marlboro Hills and Blue Soil

Just like what happened in sunset we weren’t lucky enough to glimpse its beautiful sunrise but we enjoyed the adventure we had. 

Marlboro Hills is a 1 hour walk from jump-off, we started the hike around 4 o’clock in the morning and welcomed us with cool air. Since Kiltepan is temporarily closed, Marlboro is a bit crowded. 

Blue Soil is another part in Sagada that will give you an awe kind of feeling, it’s 1-2 hours walk from Marlboro Hills. According to kuya Warren, because of it’s high copper sulfate it makes the soil blue-green.

FYI renting 4x4 are no longer allowed in Marlboro Hills and Blue Soil. Also, every tourist spots in Sagada needs a guide. You can avail tours to locals upon registration in the Sagada Tourist.

There are so many things to do in Sagada that we weren’t able to try and we will surely go back. Come and experience the beauty of Sagada firsthand. Be sure to bring warm clothes 😉. Sagada is colder and windy than Baguio.

Hope this blog will be able to help you on your future trip in Sagada.

Sample Itinerary: Day 0:           9:00 pm ETD Coda Lines Day 1:           9:00 am ETA Sagada           9:10 am Registration           9:30 am Breakfast           10:00 am Check-in           11:00 am Echo Valley and Hanging Coffins            2:00 pm Bumod-ok Falls            4:00 pm Lake Danum (Sunset)            6:00 pm Dinner Day 2:           3:30 am Wake-up call           4:10 am Jump-off (Marlboro Hills)           5:00 am Marlboro Hill Summit           7:30 am Blue Soil           9:00 am Hotel and Breakfast           12:00 pm Check-out           12:30 pm GL bus            1:00 pm ETD Sagada            7:00 pm ETA Baguio

Expenses: Sagada Sunrise Accommodation: 1600(pax 4) / 3 Coda Lines: 2940 + 105(service fee) / 3 Registration: 150 / 3 Day 1 Tour: 2,000 / 3 Echo Valley access: 30 / 3 Bumod-ok Falls access: 30 / 3 Day 2 Tour: 3,000 / 3 Top Load: 300 / 3 Food: 1,000

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