sagada really cool

[lukrecia]

^ thanks!

[takawtamayo]

happy trep!

[nothinFancy]

Questions for Sagada-experienced:

How's the terrain in Sagada? Can seniors (ages 65-75) enjoy exploring the town? Thanks in advance.

[sentiments]

nothingfancy....

uhm.... i don't think so..... kc mga pababa and pataas *** mga trails....... ako na nga na nasa 20s *** super hingal na e....... tsaka ang hahaba ng lalakaran bago ka makarating sa isang tourist spot... pro pede ***** *** hanggang st. mary's lang.... pro parang ang sayang naman na tagal ng byahe tapos st. marys *** pupuntahan nila.....

[lukrecia]

I got the contact number of Mapiyaaw Inn in sagada, 09194743018, maybe some of you guys need this

[takawtamayo]

Uy--okay diyan sa Mapiyaaw-- very homey
medyo nagbabaha lang yun banyo kung minsan..

tulok ka na ba lukrecia?

[lukrecia]

^ hello takawtamayo! yup tuloy na kame pero naghahanap pa rin ng iba pang inns aside from Mapiyaaw.. so nakapagstay ka na rin sa Mapiyaaw?

[lai-m3]

hi, how long ang trip from sagada to baguio? madali ba makahanp ng transpo? how much is the fare? thanks!!!

[Bazooka_Joe]

i thought there was a paradise in Sagada.
tinabas (?) na pala yung garden of doobie.

[crazyfunk88]

hi guys! try nu rin punta sa kabayan...

[bluejeanbaby]

I will be going there this weekend with a bunch of people i don't know.?@I will be with NACCI. Anyone heard of them? Well I couldn't find anyone else to go with. Hope it's worth it.

[baba_ph]

SAGADA CHILL
Experience The Last Shangri-la in December
December 27-30,2004
4 days /3 nights

Organized by:
Pagan Nomads Tour Management & Travel Consultancy

Your Partner to Affordable,Alternative and Eco-Adventure Tour
Packages to the Philippines,Asia and the World

Philippines Last Shangri-la:
Sagada has much more to offer, we can only feature a few here just
to give you a glimpse of their wonderful culture, unconventional
practices and traditions handed on from one generation to another.
Taking a journey to Sagada is one story you can pass-on from years
to come. Come, see and take that journey to the past.
Join Sagada December Chill on December 27-30, 2004

Sagada Fast Facts:
Although Bontoc is the province's capital,the town of Sagada is
more famous among tourists. Its rice terraces, compared to the
Banaue rice terraces, are equally spectacular. Whereas the walls of
the Banaue's terraces are of compacted earth, Sagada's walls are
small rocks Laboriously piled one on top of the other. The town is
also known for its limestone caves that served as burial grounds
during the pre-Christian Sagada era.
The months of December to February are Sagada's coldest. Daytime
room temperature ranges from 7 - 15 C (45 - 59 F) and at times goes
down to 3 C (37 F) at dawn. The cold can also be biting ,March to
May are relatively dry with occasional thunderstorms occurring as
June approaches.
With Baguio City, the Philippines' Summer Capital, becoming more and
more saturated during vacation time, local tourists are looking for
other alternative vacation spots. SAGADA, with its cool climate and
pine sceneries seems to be a BETTER choice, with an increased flow
of local tourists observed in the past couple of years

SAGADA has:
Caves - that can be explored by both professional and
amateur spelunkers and explorers
Underground Rivers -if you dare to take a deep in the cold dark
waters
Waterfalls-bathe in the cold cold waters
Hanging Coffins -stacked up one pile after the other on sharp edge
rock formations
Rice Terraces- Mabisil and Kiltepan are stunning
Century Old Burial Sites- Lumiang Burial Cave and near the
underground river.

Note: When going to a particular place, it is best to be acquainted
with the history and the culture of the people as to facilitate the
best relationships between tourists and locals. (This is through
the help of your tour guide.) Sagadans welcome tourists and
visitors SO PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL of SAGADA WAYS, TRADITIONS and
UNWRITTEN LAWS. Observe, be a courteous visitor

Sagada Chill
4 days/ 3 nights
December 27-30, 2004
P3,230.00*/person

Inclusions: Roundtrip AC Bus :Manila/Bontoc/Manila; Roundtrip
Transfers: Bontoc/Sagada/Bontoc; 3 nights accommodation, 4
Breakfasts, 1 Lunch in Bontoc, 1 Guided Tour in Sagada, Guide Fee
and Permit and a service of a Tour Coordinator from Manila.

Tour Highlights: Sumaging Cave, Lumiang Burial Cave, Mabisil Rice
Terraces, Sagada Weaving, Echo Valley, Calvary Hill , Sagada's World Famous Hanging Coffins
and more.

Note: Room type can be requested in advance during booking at no
extra charge ( single, twin, double or dormitory-type for groups of
3, 4 and 6)

Sagada Chill Itinerary:
December 26, 2004( Sunday) / Assembly for Departure to Sagada at
7:00PM (Departure Point to be Advise)

Day 01/ December 27,2004 (Monday) Arrival
-Arrival in Bontoc (8:00AM ETA).Breakfast in Bontoc
-Transfer to Sagada (9:00AM ETD)
-Arrival in Sagada (10:00AM ETA).Check-in at designated Guesthouses.
-Lunch on Personal Account
-Assembly at Alfredo's Inn (1:00PM) for Sagada Guided Tour
-Dinner on Personal Account.Overnight Sagada

Day 02/December 28,2004 (Tuesday)
-Breakfast/Free for the day.
-*Optional Tour
-Lunch & Dinner on Personal Account
-Overnight Sagada

Day 03/December 29, 2004 (Wednesday)
-Breakfast/Free for the day
-*Optional Tour
-Lunch & Dinner on Personal Account
-Overnight Sagada

Day 04/December 30, 2004 (Thursday) Departure
-Breakfast
-Check-out Guesthouse (10:00AM)
-Transfer to Bontoc (10:30 AM ETD)
-Arrival Bontoc (11:30AM ETA).Lunch in Bontoc
-Optional Bontoc Museum Tour
-Departure to Manila (2:00PM ETD)
December 30, 2004 (Friday) Arrival in Manila (2:00AM)

Sagada Optional Tours:
Bokong Falls Hike (Half-day)
Bomod-ok Falls (Full Day)
Mt.Ampacao Sunset Hike (Just before Sunset)
Hidden Secrets of Sagada (2 days/ 1 night)
Kalinga Tribal Adventure (2 days/ 1 night)
Bontoc Museum (1 hour)
*Optional Tours must be finalize in Manila before Departure

Tour Details:
Bank Transfer Price: P3,230.00/person (valid only if
payment made thru bank transfer. Call us for payment instructions)
Partner Travel Agency Price: P3,730.00/person
Deadline for Full Payment: December 16, 2004
No. of Participants: 30 persons (First Comer, First Served Basis)
Accommodations: St. Joseph Resthouse, Alfredo's Inn and Sagada
Guesthouse
Departure Date: December 26, 2004 ( Sunday) / 7:00PM
Departure Point: To be Announce
Arrival in Sagada: December 27, 2004 ( Monday)/ 9:00AM
Departure to Manila: December 30, 2004 (Thursday) / 10:30AM
Arrival in Manila: December 31, 2004 / 2:00AM

Package Inclusions: Roundtrip AC Bus :Manila/Bontoc/Manila;
Roundtrip Transfers: Bontoc/Sagada/Bontoc; 3 nights accommodation, 4
Breakfasts, 1 Lunch in Bontoc, 1 Guided Tour in Sagada, Guide Fee &
Permit and a service of a Tour Coordinator from Manila.

Tour Highlights: Sumaging Cave, Lumiang Burial Cave, Mabisil Rice
Terraces, Sagada Weaving, Echo Valley, Calvary Hill , Sagada's World Famous Hanging Coffins
and more.

Payment/Reservation Procedure:
1. To reserve a seat for Sagada Chill, you can make payment thru
bank transfer. Call us for instruction
2. Reservation Fee of P1,000.00/person (non-refundable but deductible).
2.Or visit our partner Travel Agency. See address and contact numbers below (you will be
charged P3,730/person).

Herald Travel Services/ Sinai Travel and Conventions
2F Dallas Bldg., 168 Tomas Morato Ave., Quezon City
Tel: 928-4185* 927-8301* 927-8064* 928-7335 * 928-5634
(Look for Melvin, Tess and Grace)

Herod Itinerary Consultancy /Sinai Travel and Conventions
LG #4 Cityland -Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa St., Makati City
Tel./Fax: 812-0448
(Look for Marilyn or Salve)

Peasun Travel& Tours
Unit 4-E Summerlin Building
2454 F. B. Harrisson St. Pasay City
Tel.: 8327534 Mobile: 0927-9117381
(look for Sheila)

*Price subject to change without prior notice

Booking & Inquiry for Discounted Rate:

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[bluejeanbaby]

Just got back from Sagada with NACCI. Grabe ang saya. I went alone and made lots of friends. Challenging yung Sumaging Cave. pati yung hiking to Bumod-ok falls. I loved my trip. No regrets.

[Verbl Kint]

Anybody been to Sagada lately? Anything new to expect there?

[adlaw]

question.

is it ok to bring a laptop to sagada? kasi i plan to take a lot of digital pictures (about 200 pics a day) and i need a laptop to download my pics to. are the places that i will be staying safe para iwanan ang laptop na iyon while i am out and about enjoying the whole place (caves, hanging coffins, waterfalls, etc.). may mga tao ba akong mapag-iwanan ng laptop ko, na mapagkakatiwalaan ko?

[Verbl Kint]

You can stay at St. Joe's and choose a private room instead of a bunk. That way you can lock your room when you need to go away someplace. Be sure to have a spare memory stick when you take the trek to the large falls. You will surely need it

[adlaw]

thanks! i will take your advice.

i have na a 500 mb mem stick, e. and one small 32mb one. so bibili pa ako ng isang mem stick?

[pOrkyPine]

i really miss sagada... nandun pa din din ba yung shamrock cafe? i remember seeing pepe smith there!! haha

[Verbl Kint]

thanks! i will take your advice.

i have na a 500 mb mem stick, e. and one small 32mb one. so bibili pa ako ng isang mem stick?

Ok na yan may laptop ka namang dala eh. Be sure you have waterproof packs for those things. Always have drinking water ready too since it is a long trek (but quite picturesque, though )

[faaip_de_oiad]

Went to Sagada five years ago. (Banaue-Sagada-Baguio in three days)

Notes

• the roads are scenic but you'll scared out of your wits
• 500 pesos got us a guide for the entire day
• we ate pinikpikan! yum

we went to...
sumaging cave - a good three hours... astig, if we weren't with our mom, we could have done the 6-hour traverse.
echo valley - for some reason, nahiya akong sumigaw
hanging coffins - ah, so yun pala yun... hahaha
shamrock cafe - wahahahaha
the waterfall - nagswimming pa nga kami eh...


after stating at a big suite at Banaue Hotel, we stayed at a 80 pesos a day transient in Sagada!

I am sXe