Bontoc is the capital of Mountain Province. It is about 12 hours from Manila and a mere 45 minutes from Sagada. Compared to Baguio, there are definitely less buses going to Bontoc.
MANILA to BONTOC (12 hours)
Cable Tours
E. Rodriguez Q.C near the Trinity College
Tel. 074-6021068
Cell. 0918-521-6790, 09214488814
Fare: 650 php << this is a recent update (April 2008)
8:00 pm – Manila – Bontoc
3:00 pm – Bontoc – Manila
Kasilen Transport
+639178629574; +639163603483
Fare: 500 php
Daily Trips
Manila – Bontoc
Departure: 9:00 pm
Bontoc – Manila
Departure: 4:00 pm
BONTOC – SAGADA (45 minutes ride)
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM – One jeep on the hour every hour.
Fare: 35 php
Fare Summary:
Manila to Bontoc: 500 php (~12.50 USD)
Bontoc to Sagada: 35 php (~0.85 USD)
Total: 535 php (~13 USD)
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wala po bang pang umaga na biyahe from bontoc to manila?
Comment by Jelly — March 9, 2008 @ 1:17 pm
As of now, we are not aware of any bus line that leaves in the morning for Bontoc.
Comment by Benj — March 9, 2008 @ 1:22 pm
Yung fare po ba na na nakalist eh updated?
Comment by Jen — March 13, 2008 @ 12:39 am
@Jen: As far as we know, yes.
Comment by Benj — March 13, 2008 @ 1:15 am
Thank you for the information.. We were planning to go in Sagada last week of April, ilang araw po ba ang ideal na araw for us to explore Sagada? How about po yung Falls? Do you have more info about the Falls?
Comment by Jen — March 13, 2008 @ 1:30 am
We’ll post that article tomorrow actually. Please hold on.
Comment by Benj — March 13, 2008 @ 1:57 am
Ok.. Thank you.. I’ll check that out tomorrow then…
Comment by Jen — March 13, 2008 @ 2:38 am
It has already been posted.
Comment by Benj — March 14, 2008 @ 6:27 pm
anong magandang route? Sagada Via Banaue, Sagada From Bontoc or Sagada From Baguio?
Comment by balatuba — March 24, 2008 @ 11:27 pm
I recommend VIA BAGUIO. Gareth recommends VIA BONTOC.
Comment by Benj — March 24, 2008 @ 11:31 pm
I prefer Baguio route too ü
Comment by Angel — March 25, 2008 @ 8:43 am
Hi Angel/Benj! What’s the route with the (1) best sceneries (2) best value (3) best schedules
Btw, angel, thanks for the document you sent.
Comment by Jools — March 29, 2008 @ 3:44 pm
1. Best scenery – It’s a close call, but Banaue has a more dramatic route. The one through Bontoc and Baguio aren’t that bad either.
2. Value? They’re almost the same – either of the three would cost 600-700 pesos.
3. Schedules? Baguio baguio baguio
Comment by Benj — March 29, 2008 @ 3:47 pm
Best scenery – Yep Banaue route has the best sceneries, but I don’t prefer this route because I am not comfortable with the bus.
Comment by Angel — March 29, 2008 @ 6:00 pm
Hi Benj!
U have only posted here the schedule of transpo going to Sagada via Banaue/Bontoc. Does the trip back to Manila via that route follow the same sched? We are finalizing our itinerary if it could be possible for us to take that route and still catch our 230pm flight back to Negros on May 6. We will be in Sagada on May 3 and plan to leave in the morning of May 5. Do u think it is workable? Thanks
Comment by Ching — April 17, 2008 @ 1:59 pm
Workable, YES! If you leave Sagada in the morning of May 5, say 8AM, you will be at Bontoc by 9AM, then catch a bus in the Bontoc Municipal hall to Banaue, approximately you will arrive at Banaue by lunch time, then reserve your seats in AutoBus Terminal for their Manila trip that day (it is important to reserve your seats or you will be forced to stay in Banaue overnight), the bus to Manila leaves Banaue by 5 PM, so you still have some time to go to nearby Rice Terraces like the one in Bangaan, just rent a tricycle for P700.00. By 4:30 PM, you should be back to the AutoBus Terminal for the 5PM Bus to Manila. You will reach Manila by 5 AM of May 6.
That were exactly what we did during our first trip to Sagada.
Comment by Angel — April 18, 2008 @ 10:42 am
Thank you Angel! I really appreciate the reply. We look forward to lots of fun and adventure on this upcoming trip…. and also lots of “aches” from the long trip.
Anyway, we still have the whole morning to have some massage before flying back to Negros.
Comment by Ching — April 21, 2008 @ 3:22 pm
Hi Angel!
I have follow-up questions. How many people can the tricycle accommodate? There are 6 of us in the group. And how about a tourist guide? Do we need to have 1? And how much is the fee?
Thanks a lot.
Comment by Ching — April 21, 2008 @ 3:36 pm
Hi Ching, the tricycle can fit up to four person (without baggage) but I suggest you split into two groups, since you have to bring your stuff while on tour. No need for a tour guide, the trike driver can act as one.
Comment by Angel — April 22, 2008 @ 11:35 pm
Bring our stuff while on tour? Uggghhhh! Can’t we leave our stuff in the bus terminal? That’s what we did when we had our Ilocos trip last year. Iniwan namin sa Vigan bus terminal ang mga dala namin so we can tour Vigan minus our stuffs. I cant imagine bringing along our stuffs with us during the tour. Cgurado, punong-puno ang tricycle. Hehehe. Galing na kasi kami nyan ng Baguio where we will be attending a 4-day convention. In as much as we want to travel light, it wont be possible. There would be laptops, lots of seminar materials and the most requested strawberry jam na pasalubong (maybe i should forget this one and just buy Banaue-made pasalubong instead).
Btw, for how many hours is the P700 rent for tricycle? Is that the usual charge doon? May kamahalan sya for a tricycle.
Comment by Ching — April 23, 2008 @ 10:39 am
The terminal in Banaue is an open area, no baggage counter not even a guard, well you can leave your stuff there but be sure to find someone who will look at it, or you may try leaving it in the nearby stores/restos.
About the trike rate, try to haggle, but I believe that is their usual charge for 4 to hour 5 trike tour. Take note, “bumpy” trike tour.
Comment by Angel — April 23, 2008 @ 11:42 am
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How about last week of May? is it a good time to visit sagada? i’m concerned about the weather
Comment by alvin — May 4, 2008 @ 1:48 pm
how about the weather during the last week of may? is it a good time to visit sagada?
Comment by alvin — May 4, 2008 @ 1:49 pm
Sounds good, ALVIN.
Just keep posted on typhoons in the area.
Comment by Benj — May 4, 2008 @ 3:20 pm
Hi Guys!
I just got back from our “survivor” trip. Survivor because we survived the trip from Baguio to Sagada then to Bontoc and finally, Banaue (not to mention that before going up to Baguio, we explored Bicol region first).
The survivor trip was really full of fun and adventure. From the travel time to just sightseeing activities. We (my 2 sis and friend) never really expect that the way going to Sagada is full of “U” turns. We call it U-turn because the bus literally takes a U turn, only that papunta sa taas ng bundok.. Hehehe..
Comment by Ching — May 7, 2008 @ 3:08 pm
Hi Ching, Yeah. I can relate. I threw up because of those sharp turns. hehe
Comment by Benj — May 8, 2008 @ 1:14 pm
Hi Angel!
You call the trike tour in Banaue rice terraces a “bumpy” ride; my friend called it the “hell-ish” ride she ever had! We only went to the Bangaan rice terraces as we dont have enough time to go to Batad. It was raining when we were there so the trip was a little bit difficult. The trike had a flat tire, good thing was we were already on our way back. But it’s all worth it!!! The view are all breathtaking.
Btw, pweding mag-iwan ng mga baggage sa store where the tickets for Florida Bus are sold.
Comment by Ching — May 15, 2008 @ 12:04 pm
Hi Guys, me and my friends are planning to go to sagada. Please advise naman po if OK lang magdala ng car? I mean, hindi ba hassle (or dangerous) if may dala kami car? First time kasi kami punta dun and we’ll take Baguio-to-Sagada route. Thanks.
Comment by Jesse LBs — June 17, 2008 @ 11:07 am
Hi,
Me and my friends are going to Sagada this thursday. We are planning to take the Banaue Route first and then the Baguio route in going home. Problem is, we are from Pampanga. Do u have any suggestion on how we could take a bus going to banaue from here. Your responses will really help us prepare. Thanks
Comment by Kurtykat — June 17, 2008 @ 1:20 pm
Hi! i would like to ask whats the best itinerary for a 4 days 3 nights na outing for our barkada? we wanna go to banawe and sagada.. is there any other place we can go to? where can we stay? whats the best cafe or resto there?
Comment by rica manalang — August 12, 2008 @ 10:02 pm
sagada will always be sagada! vsit my beloved place. to nature lovers lije me, welcime!from baguio, welcome aboard lizardo trans and enjoy the 5hours rock n roll at halsema hiway. again my pleasure to welcome u all. adi tako bokodan di gawi!
Comment by aramins — August 13, 2008 @ 3:28 am
welcome aboard lizardo trans from baguio, enjoy the 5hours rock n roll at halcema hiway b4 u reach my beloved place sagada. to nature lovers like me,enjoy your stay. sagada will always be sagada!
Comment by aramins — August 13, 2008 @ 3:33 am
where would be the best and affordable place to stay in sagada for a group of 8 to 10 pax?
Comment by ethel — October 20, 2008 @ 10:06 am
Hi, my family and i are planing on traveling from Manila to Sagada via Halsema Hway before new year bringing our two cars. Is it possible to drive there with a non 4×4 wheel? From Sagada, we plan to go down via Banaue (Mt Polis Hway) towards Pagudpud via the main National Road passing Tuguegarao(the long way). We noticed that there is a road from Bontoc to Pagudpud via Tabuk (shorter way) but not sure if that road is good for travel with our car. Can anyone please give us some info. Maraming salamat po.
Comment by Maria — October 27, 2008 @ 10:48 pm
My family and i are planing to visit Sagada using our cars (which are not 4×4)via Halsema Hway. Is this possible or will we struggle so much? We plan to descend via Banaue (on Mt Polis Hway) and on to Pagudpud via Tuguegarao (national road). We noticed there is a short cut from Bontoc to Pagudpud via Tabuk but not sure if the road is ok for our cars. One is a Revo and the other is Lancer. Can anyone please give us some info. Maraming salamat po.
Comment by Maria — October 27, 2008 @ 10:55 pm
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Pingback by Visit Sagada » Please Read This First: :) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): (Almost Everything You Need To Know) — March 9, 2009 @ 2:02 pm
hi there! i read your suggested routes, and the FAQ, but didn’t find the answer to this question, and hopefully you can help me…
is there any way to get to sagada from mt pulag, without needing to go all the way back to baguio? i know that pulag is closer to sagada, and so i wouldn’t want to take a circuitous trip back to baguio, then back to sagada. is there an intersection we can wait for a bus to get to sagada? thanks!
poch
btw, i have some pix of sagada here, which you might want to put in your website, in case you want some more pix. here’s one of the church.
http://images.shutteredtruth.multiply.com/image/3/photos/22/500×500/40/IMG-0439.JPG?et=+bdpqRH6K9yz6zMhdoaW6g&nmid=79663787
Comment by poch ceballos — March 23, 2009 @ 12:02 pm
@poch: this is lifted from PinoyMountaineer.com site, under Mt. Pulag/Ambangeg Trail post:
Comment by Angel — March 23, 2009 @ 1:11 pm
thank you!
Comment by poch — March 23, 2009 @ 5:14 pm
hi there! i would like to ask if you have new contact numbers of cable tours and kaselin transport because we are planning to visit sagada on sunday. thanks!
Comment by joy — March 29, 2009 @ 5:05 pm
BUS QUALITY/RELIABILITY QUESTION:
hey mods, question, how are the buses plying the bontoc-manila route? considering it’s a 12 hour ride, we wouldn’t want to take a foul-smelling, non-airconditioned bus. victory liner through baguio is tried and tested, but i’m not sure about the bontoc route buses. any thoughts?
Comment by poch ceballos — May 4, 2009 @ 8:18 am
hi,Im just wondering if a toyota vios can make it to bontoc?Is the road too rough for a little car?I tried driving up there with my vios but once I reached Atok, benguet I freaked out and drove back to baguio.
Comment by joy maralit — May 6, 2009 @ 3:20 pm
we’re planning to take the bontoc route, do we need to reserve our bus tickets or can we just but it before we board the bus? thanks thanks
Comment by joysi — May 24, 2009 @ 11:12 am
as of this date, i can’t say that i recommend this route on the way back (Sagada-Bontoc-Manila)
the roads are still under construction, and the path where the bus can pass on is on the cliffside of the mountain. the bus is actually tilting towards the edge (the cliffside does not have fences so one wrong step and good luck to you)the first two hours made me closer to God because i never thought i can pray THAT hard!
Comment by TBB — June 29, 2009 @ 10:28 pm
Hi, Im planning to go to sagada this september, is that ok to travel that time of the year?
Also coz my british friend has limited time here in the country, im hoping we could catch a plane going back to manila. Where is the nearest and accesible place with domestic airport from sagada? How long is the travel from sagada to that city with airport and how much it will cost?
Thanks
Comment by Susan — July 4, 2009 @ 12:41 am
my friend and is planning to have a vacation in baguio, mt.pulag and sagada. how long will it takes us from sagada to mt.pulag or is there a connecting trip from sagada to mt.pulag? are there hotels that can accomodate us?
thak you..
Comment by lei — August 24, 2009 @ 3:35 pm
hello guys! your website is such a big help for people planning to go to SAGADA. i just wonder why MNL-BONTOC-MLA has 2 diffrent fare rate between CABLE bus tours & KASLEN transport? would you know the difference? do these buses travel the same route? or maybe the comfort makes the diffrence. please enlighten us. we’re going to SAGADA this coming November.
Comment by melai — October 31, 2009 @ 5:34 pm
Benj & Angel, hello po! Okay na po ba ang roads going to Sagada ngayon? We are planning to go there on monthend. Ano po ba ang safest way ngayon? And kay pa din po ba ung mga spots sa Sagada mismo? Thanks.
Comment by chixie joan — November 22, 2009 @ 1:19 am
the roads are awesome. Even better than pre-Pepeng status.
Comment by Benj — December 31, 2009 @ 10:33 pm
hello, can someone post the updated number of cable tours, im trying to contact the number posted above but its already unattended.
Comment by eeatrice — January 4, 2010 @ 4:11 pm
New update:
last trip from sagada to baguio is at 1pm (be sure to be there by 12noon bec the bus leaves as soon as all the seats are taken)
last trip from sagada to bontoc is at 12noon
Comment by grace — January 28, 2010 @ 6:21 pm
sir… ilang oras po byahe from kabayan to sagada…
Comment by jay — February 18, 2010 @ 11:44 pm