We’ve been noticing a lot of questions regarding how much money is needed to tour Sagada so we’ll do another budget entry.
It’s simple math.
Let’s start with the things that you can do absolutely nothing about – you would really have to pay this amount.
Getting There
The fare going to Sagada regardless of where you go – may it be via Baguio, Bontoc or Banaue is more or less the same. The cost will be running up close to 1500 php (37 USD).
Accomodations
Most inns would charge 200-250 php per person per night. Residential Lodge follows this rate even if it’s peak season.
Food
Restaurant food in Sagada could be surprisingly expensive – comparable to Manila prices. The quality of the
food and the serving size is great, but it could very well cramp your budget if you choose to eat out every single time.
Each meal is roughly 100-160 php (2.50-4 USD) depending on the restaurant. You can always buy canned goods and fresh produce from the grocery and public market though. This would probably cut costs to about 60 pesos per meal. There are some inns like Residential Lodge that allow their guests to cook for free.
Tours
The cave connection will set you back 400php (9 USD). All the other tours are quite affordable provided that you go with an optimum number of people. For more information regarding optimal numbers, visit the page on Sagada tours. A thousand pesos should be enough to cover for all tours.
COMPUTATION:
PLAN A
The “Living Like A King” Option
FARE (1500) + Accommodation (200 X number of days) + Restaurant Food ( 450 X number of days ) + Tours (1000)
PLAN B
Budget mode
FARE (1500) + Accommodation (200Xnumber of days) + DIY food (180 X number of days) + Tours (1000)
Easy Guide:
3D/2N – (A) 3800 (B) 3300
4D/3N – (A) 4450 (B) 3700
5D/3N – (A) 5100 (B) 4100
I hope that helped. 
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It really helps…sobra Thanks! were all excited for our SAGADA trip this feb 27 to mar. 1.
Comment by Vinna — February 21, 2009 @ 11:56 am
We went to Sagada last year (around May). There are 7 of us. We had a budget of P3000/pax. IT WORKED! We even had change to buy sagada shirts.
The only needed to cooked our own breakfast. Other than that, eat-out! Try going to Haddeku’s (near Tita Mary’s place) and Francis Cafe (near the terminal). These are relatively cheaper (by P10-P20) than Masferre’s and Yoghurt House, but the servings are B-I-G!!:)
btw, we plan on going back this May. which reminds me, i need to text Tita Mary.
Comment by jools — February 21, 2009 @ 12:24 pm
@jools, hahaha! I told you, once you’ve tried Sagada, you’ll keep coming back. Hehehe!
Comment by Angel — February 23, 2009 @ 12:21 pm
Wow! from what i have read and search, i think Sagada is worth to go!! Me and my friends are planning to go over the weekend… and i’m so excited to that trip..
Comment by irish — March 2, 2009 @ 6:11 pm
thank to your tip
Comment by glenda — March 13, 2009 @ 1:50 pm
My boyfriend and I are planning to visit Sagada on May (2009). Since we’re both first timers, I’ve been reading posts here on VisitSagada. I’ve read everything I need to know so as to be prepared for a promising trip. However, I haven’t read any post regarding the most essential things to bring in Sagada. Is there any?
Comment by Maria — March 18, 2009 @ 12:36 pm
i am korean i like party a sagada season!
^_^
Comment by Shinyu — March 18, 2009 @ 8:50 pm
My friends and I are planning to go to sagada by arpil 23. Im really eager to see the place but we are on a budget trip. Could it be possible to survive sagada on a budget of 3T? Could you give me an itenerary of 3days & 2nights trip? I would really be appreciated. Tnx’s n rin!
Comment by aileen — March 23, 2009 @ 12:42 pm
Going there with my friends this end of may…hope to get back ALONE para maiba naman =P
Comment by ShaPine — April 1, 2009 @ 1:25 pm
We are a group of 16 and we’re going there tonigt. All of us are excited! Thanks for the tips..
Comment by Liza — April 20, 2009 @ 10:43 am
usually po how much ung per room rate? 2 persons lang po ang mag ooccupy.
thanks!
Comment by Prudence — April 27, 2009 @ 1:26 pm
Set aside 200-300 per person, per night.
For Residential Lodge, it’s 200 / 250 per person.
Comment by Benj — April 28, 2009 @ 9:55 am
wow, I was thinking of going, now I am.
Comment by Doris — May 28, 2009 @ 11:30 am
I can’t wait to visit Sagada this year!!!
Comment by hiede — June 13, 2009 @ 11:01 am
i can’t wait to visit Sagada now… with all these info… tnx guys. you’re a big help!
Comment by hiede — June 13, 2009 @ 11:02 am
i think there’s something we need to adjust in the fare matrix…you will need to allocate budget for the PINIKPIKAN (P1200 in Ohlabinan where we ate, but only P800 with Tita Mary’s in the Residential Lodge). Expensive but weeeelll worth it!
Comment by TBB — June 29, 2009 @ 10:41 pm
big help! thanks!, will tell you about my trip next week
Comment by oakL3Y21 — July 8, 2009 @ 10:59 pm
thanks!
its realy help me!!
because im planning to have a semestral break in sagada!!
I wnt experieced other side of the mountain province!!
Comment by gerald — August 3, 2009 @ 8:58 pm
i an my frien is planning to visit sagada. i am worried if this season is recommendable to visit sagada? can you give me tips on where we can hire cheap hotel and restaurant….is it enough if we have 5,000/pax?tnx u very much
Comment by christine — August 4, 2009 @ 4:13 pm
been to sagada twice already, and i’ve loved every minute i was there, and am planning to go back come october with my friends. there is something enchanting about the place that hahanap-hanapin mo sya every now and then. whenever i think of sagada, my whole being is clouded with excitement that i really can’t explain. the second time i was there, i’ve talked with a german, an irish and a french, and they all liked the place, they described it as ‘really beautiful’! one thing i’ve noticed, every year, hotels are sprouting everywhere, sana wag ma-saturate ung place..like baguio.
Comment by riki — August 9, 2009 @ 1:30 pm
I will recommend the George’s Inn for you to stay. But it will be a long walk from the plaza since it’s at the bottom. Guys if you are worrying about cash. In Sagada there is an ATM that you can make cash advances. What to bring to Sagada?? Sweaters and a lot of extra clothes since you will use them if you are not fond of cold places.
Comment by john — August 10, 2009 @ 11:14 am
im an ofw,my plan is to go for vacation this December. Im wondering what place to go to let myself enjoy the beauty of Philippines, Then i thought, how about sagada?.. search the net, and i find this site. Now, i made up my mind,i am going to visit sagada!.. this site is very helpful. cant wait to visit sagada.. im sooooooooooo excited to visit the stunning view of sagada. In picture alone, napapa WOW n aq.. Amazing place, ayokong magtyaga s pictures lang.. i want to feel it too.. Thanks a lot for the hard work guys, tnx for this site.
Comment by randy — August 22, 2009 @ 2:06 pm
ask lang po kung magkno kya and budget pag 2 lang kau?
coz my bf en i celbrating our 1st yr anniv. en gusto q s sagada pumunta pra maiba nmn..2 nyts en 3 days
Comment by yamyne — August 24, 2009 @ 2:58 pm
okay din po b sa travellers inn? i heard mass cheaper ung room rate nila…wtcha think?
Comment by van — September 5, 2009 @ 5:06 pm
hi i have been reading your website for the longest time, same lang po yung question ko with the 23rd post here…
we will be celebrating our anniv by sept 25-30, we are planning 2 nights stay in sagada, how much po per person?thanks so much! i would have to say your website is super helpful, everything u need to know abt sagada is here! more power ü
Comment by cesca24 — September 8, 2009 @ 8:38 am
2 nights in sagada?
Let’s see
2700 for transportation
1000 for accommodations for two days
1000 for all your meals
1000 for all your tours
5700 for the two of you should be enough. 3000 each would be more than enough.
Comment by Benj — September 9, 2009 @ 2:56 am
yo visitSAGADA, thanks for all the information. binasa ko ung buong site. so informative. impulse trip lng to. im going there tonight. i wasnt sure where i wana go and now im sure im going to visit sagada. i need to relax and get away from the city. toxic, man. its killing me. haha!
Comment by mic — September 22, 2009 @ 4:55 pm
Hi, Is is ok to go to Sagada this coming Octm, would the weather be ok.
Comment by Jack — September 25, 2009 @ 11:49 am
hi, we’re having a vacation in Sagada next month. dalawa lang kami. we’re concern about trekking and cave connection activities. can we have 1 travel guide eventough dalawa lang kami? will they allow it?
Comment by lanie — October 5, 2009 @ 9:25 pm
benj,
please help..
if in case di kami makakita ng kasama for trekking and cave activities.
makakuha ba kami ng travel guide kahit 2 lang kami?
Comment by lanie — October 5, 2009 @ 9:31 pm
Benj,
pls help…
if ever ba na di kami makakita ng kasama for trekking and cave activities, makakakuha ba kami ng travel guide kahit 2 lang kami?
Comment by lanie — October 5, 2009 @ 9:35 pm
oks lang ba pumunta ng december sa sagada? like yung after christmas. Im thinking of bringing my kids… 15-13-11. hindi naman siguro sila mabore? Need help guys.
Thanks
Comment by Abie — November 27, 2009 @ 4:53 pm
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hi yung mga lodging houses ba sa sagada common ang cr?or u have your own toilet and bathromm inside your room?thanx po
Comment by jhan — January 13, 2010 @ 1:20 am
HI, tanong ko lng..what if u bring ur own car..ilan full tanks kaya abutin ng diesel nun..?? and is it advisable to do so instead mag bus like budget wise..? anyone pls..we’ll be going there this FEB5-8, 2010.. mga 8 kmi..
Comment by sharmaine — January 30, 2010 @ 2:53 pm
My friends and I are planning to go to sagada by march 12. Im really eager to see the place but we are on a budget trip. Could it be possible to survive sagada on a budget of 3T? Could you give me an itenerary of 3days & 2nights trip? I would really be appreciated. Tnx’s n rin!
Comment by gwen — February 10, 2010 @ 12:17 pm
My friends and I are planning to go to sagada by march 12. Im really eager to see the place but we are on a budget trip. Could it be possible to survive sagada on a budget of 3T? Could you give me an itenerary of 3days & 2nights trip? I would really be appreciated. Tnx’s!
Comment by gwen — February 10, 2010 @ 12:22 pm
this is very helpful.. thanks for this site.. now i can make my itinerary..
Comment by haydee — February 21, 2010 @ 3:55 pm
i hope every place in the philippines hasthis kind of guide! like visitbatanes.com or visitpagudpyd.com, hehe. it really helped with budgeting!
Comment by jenny — March 5, 2010 @ 4:30 pm
my friends and I will be in Sagada @ my birthday w/c is 2 months from now… and I know we’ll have fun! Last year, we already went there but its just the 4 of us. this year, our boyfriends and office mates will go as well! im so excited!!
Comment by Lheng — April 4, 2010 @ 7:27 am
my friends and I already went to Sagada a year ago and the experience is fantastic! although we only have 1 day and a half to explore the place but its really great! June 2010 is another month that were going to go there with other friends. I can’t wait!!
Comment by Lheng — April 4, 2010 @ 7:28 am
hello po…plan po namen pumunta sagada on june 15 to 17 pero 2 lang po kame..meron ba kame pwede maka share sa mga tour kasi it seems too expensive kung 2 lang kame..thanks po…
Comment by rhea — May 15, 2010 @ 12:04 am
Hi, i’m been planning to go to sagada, with my friends reading this column of yours really HELP alot.. its like a mall(one stop shop, all the things you wanna know from scratch to budgeting its all here,i cant wait to go to sagada and not thinking-off what and where to go to, i really love the way you interact with your readers. keep it up !!!! goodluck!!! 2 thumps up and cheers(corona)!!!!
Comment by rhia — May 18, 2010 @ 11:54 am
hello! is that the latest estimation budget when u go to sagada? my friends & i are planning to go there.
Comment by josephine — July 21, 2010 @ 9:28 am