Most (if not all) of the visitors to Sagada would brave the long drive or commute to experience the natural beauty of the town. Of course, most of these natural wonders would require walking and navigating through not-so-familiar hike trails and paths. Be a responsible and smart backpacker by researching about the sites that you want to visit. If that’s not possible, ask the other tourists and travelers that you encounter during your stay.
If you’re a first time traveler, you’re definitely going to benefit from having a tour guide that could give directions and pertinent information about the places you want to see.
To arrange a guided tour, make your way to the municipal hall near the intersection of Sagada’s three main roads. The tourism desk is to your left immediately upon entering the building. There, you would see the list of possible destinations and the standard rates for each.
All travelers are charged 10 php (~0.25 USD) as environmental fee.
There are two types of destinations in Sagada – one group consists of the sites that are in close proximity to the town center and is relatively accessible and the other is composed of destinations that require more than 2 hours of trekking to reach.
The ‘easier-to-reach’ destinations are commonly lumped under the Sightseeing package.
These sites include:
- Bokong Falls - also known as a Small Falls. Though not so majestic in height, the pool still a good thrill for those willing to jump from its natural 20-foot platform.
- Echo Valley – Despite being very close to the town center, Echo Valley exudes a very serene atmosphere. As the name suggests, the valley’s topography is perfect for propagating echoes.
- Kiltepan Viewpoint
- Underground River
- Demang Village
- Hanging Coffins
- Lumiang Burial Cave
- Lake Danum
To avail of the Sightseeing package, simply pick three of the sites on the list and your guide will be the one to plot out the most convenient route for your party. The rate is 400 pesos for a group of four people.
The second group consists of sites that would require more time and effort to reach. This includes:
These destinations would require at least half a day for you to enjoy. The rates can be seen on their respective pages (just follow the links). 
Since some of these places may be too far too walk (e.g. Big Falls is about 3-4 hours away by foot), it would be advantageous to hire a van through the tourism desk as well. The standard rates are also prominently posted on the booth. :
See how easy it is? I hope this helps you maximize your time in Sagada.
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Thanks so much Benj and VisitSagada crew for having this up on your blog. This is very helpful information for first timers like myself. This pretty much gives me an idea of what to expect and what to plan for when we get to Sagada. Sagada, here we come!!! ;o)
Comment by JC — May 12, 2008 @ 1:33 am
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Comment by jannice — May 13, 2008 @ 4:53 pm
Thanks JC and jannice! Comments like these inspire us to even improve this site more.
Comment by Benj — May 13, 2008 @ 7:08 pm
hi benj I’m planning to go to Sagada this weekend. Your site is very helpful. =) First timers kami so I hope all goes well during the trip.
Comment by Anthea — June 2, 2008 @ 4:23 pm
Hi! Can I have a copy of a 3d / 2n itinerary plus the costs? would appreciate it so much. thanks
Comment by cha — July 8, 2008 @ 10:08 am
Hi! This site is indeed very helpful. Thanks for coming up with something like this.
Comment by Ira — August 25, 2008 @ 5:19 am
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wow. VisitSagada has become much much better. Pampered na kaming visitors! hehehe.
Will residential lodge be jam-packed kaya in December? We intend to go to Sagada Dec 26-29…but I’m hoping I can still pressure my friends to leave the night of 25, hehe.
Thanks!
Comment by kris — November 6, 2008 @ 1:06 pm
Hi! can you send us quotation for a group of 4-6 and an it for a 3d/2n stay. we’re planning to visit sagada next week.
Thanks!
btw, galing galing ng site nyo!
Thanks so much!
Comment by aye — November 20, 2008 @ 10:17 pm
Hi! can you send us quotation for a groupof 4-6 and an it for a 3d/2n stay. we’re planning to visit sagadan next week.
Thanks!
btw, galing galing ng site nyo!
Thanks so much!
Comment by aye — November 20, 2008 @ 10:20 pm
Hi! Can you send us quotation for a group of 4-6 and it for a 3d/2n stay. we’re planning to visit sagada next week.
Thanks!
btw, galing galing ng site nyo! hehe!
Thanks so much!
Comment by Aye — November 20, 2008 @ 10:25 pm
Sorry, daming kong message. nag error kasi eh.
Sorry!
Thanks again!
Comment by Aye — November 20, 2008 @ 10:27 pm
Hello, those who will go to sagada on Dec. 26-29 is it ok to join your group? My hubby and some friends would like to visit sagada. For me its my second time but i find it enjoyable if you visit it the more the merrier and cheaper!!
thanks
Comment by Ms.Chelle — November 23, 2008 @ 11:56 pm
what is a better way to go to sagada? from baguio or from banaue? thank u so much..
Comment by fatz salazar — January 13, 2009 @ 11:18 pm
I have the same question. I was wondering if its better to go through Baguio or Banaue? I have work until Sat 1pm so mga 3pm na kami makakapunta ng terminal.
Comment by Dee — January 25, 2009 @ 12:04 pm
Hi, first time ko sa site nyo i was wondering if you could give us a quotation for 3days 2 nyts feb. 21 to 24 2009 thanks u may send it at vinnaumallari@yahoo.com. thanks a lot
Comment by Vinna — February 3, 2009 @ 11:09 am
Hello. My friends and I are planning a trip to Sagada on the 1st week of April. We’ll leave Manila by night of Apr 3 and be back to Manila on the 6th. All of us first timers. Can you send a quotation and itinerary for 4-5 persons? Thanks.
Comment by xhey — February 15, 2009 @ 2:05 am
hi.. im super interested in going to sagada. can u gve me rates, we r plnning to trval by mar30. it’s just me and my fiancee. tnx so much.
Comment by kate — February 20, 2009 @ 2:29 pm
hi,, im super interested in trvelling to sagada. can u pls gve me rates on that, also a nice and comfy place to stay. me and my fiancee we’r planning to go there on mar30 this yr. tnx so much
Comment by kate — February 20, 2009 @ 2:31 pm
hi, im very interested in travelling to sagada together w/ my friend & sister, can u please give me rates and the most comfortable place to stay this coming holy week..dated april 8-12..thank you
Comment by shell — March 6, 2009 @ 5:50 pm
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hello…. we are currently looking for a coffee farmer that has a corn miller inside his house…. we would like to document how he brew a coffee bean.
Comment by bocs lina — March 11, 2009 @ 10:22 am
do we need to secure a permit if we will shoot in sagada??? its a documentary for coffee
Comment by bocs lina — March 12, 2009 @ 12:13 pm
hi. my friends and i will visit sagada on April 3-5 would appreciate if you can provide the itinerary, cost, where to stay and things to bring for our trip there. super thanks.
Comment by ela — March 13, 2009 @ 9:59 pm
Please refer to the first post.
We’d rather have you customize your own trip.
Comment by Benj — March 14, 2009 @ 2:26 am
hi! im very interested to go to sagada this coming holy week. im just alone and its my first time.. can i join your group?
Comment by jhai dalisay — March 15, 2009 @ 11:22 am
wonderful webbie you have here! most informative…
Comment by vie labanda — March 18, 2009 @ 4:37 am
Please recommend a place to stay that can accomodate 17 people on May 1-3, 2009.
We would like to cook our own food.
May I also ask if the water there is safe for kids ages 5 and up?
Comment by Malen — March 19, 2009 @ 7:09 pm
May I also asked if its okay to bring our own car?
Comment by Malen — March 19, 2009 @ 7:14 pm
highly informative site=) thanks for the info about the rates!=)
Comment by ana — April 14, 2009 @ 9:12 am
hi! can you guys give a quotation of the second kind of sightseeing package? or maybe someone i can contact to inquire? thanks so much!
Comment by jes — April 15, 2009 @ 8:32 pm
Hi! Would you recommend going to Sagada alone? I mean, is it safe to travel there even if you’re alone? thanks!
Comment by Kei Tan — April 23, 2009 @ 9:49 pm
hi kei tan, visitor lang ako sa site na ito but just want to help. it is safe to go alone in sagada as i did last summer. this is one great way of knowing other tourist and sagadians… sagada people are nice and harmless.
Comment by bernie — June 2, 2009 @ 5:55 pm
hi guys..im planning to go to sagada this june if weather permits..i just want to ask if the quotes provided on the posts are up to date…thanks!!
Comment by rjay ramos — June 4, 2009 @ 10:01 am
hi guys! very informative site..im planning to go sagada this june..hopefully the weather permits..i just wanna ask if the quotes on the posts are up to date..thanks!!
Comment by rjay ramos — June 4, 2009 @ 10:03 am
Hi! Kudos for this very helpful site.
My friend and I are going to Sagada this coming July 16 and your site has been a great help. I’ve even tagged Tita Mary already
I just have a question though, which may sound a little nonsensical. What attire/gear do you suggest for us to wear? Are sneakers okay or flops will do? Jeans? Shorts? Coats? Jackets?
I hope you can enlighten me with my dilemma as this is our first Sagada trip! 
Comment by melai — June 6, 2009 @ 3:28 pm
hi im planning to go to sagada but with limited time..ive been looking at your site and like the tour to:
* Bomod-ok Falls (Big Falls)
* Sumaguing Cave
* Mt. Ampacao
you mentioned about vehicle rental to go to these destinations how much would it cost, did you mean 600 per destination?or could we have it rented for all the 3 destinations?for how much?how far are they from each other..how many hours realistically would we be able to tour all these 3 destinations?
THANKS SO MUCH I DO HOPE YOU COULD HELP ME ON THESE..
Comment by anne — June 21, 2009 @ 4:24 pm
Anne, the Sumaguing Cave tour alone takes 3 hours inside the cave. But it’s only about 10 minutes drive from town. Bomod-ok falls is a bit further away but if you have a vehicle, i’m sure you can do the Sumaguing Cave tour in the morning then go to Bomod-ok falls in the afternoon. As for Mt. Ampacao, you probably have to trek to get there. You will need more time.
Comment by Mari — June 22, 2009 @ 11:13 am
hi were planning to go to sagada this mid oct me my hubby and some frends, were all first time for sagada trip, what inn or hotel will u recomend and about the tour in sagada? pls kindly help us ……
thanks a lot
Comment by get — June 25, 2009 @ 4:28 pm
Who can I contact in order to reserve a one-day tour in Sagada?
Comment by T. F. — December 12, 2009 @ 9:38 am
Who can I contact in order to reserve a date for a one-day tour?
Comment by T. F. — December 12, 2009 @ 9:38 am
thank you so much it really helps…
Comment by oshe — January 13, 2010 @ 1:42 am
I really appreciate all the information posted in this site… I was able to fix our sched. and create our IT for baguio ang sagada. I can’t wait to be there.. thanks to all people who posted thier question and definitely thanks to the person who use to answer all the question posted here. God Bless!!!
Comment by Arnold — January 31, 2010 @ 2:22 am