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Major city · Philippines

Sagada

Spend 2 days in Sagada: day 1 caves & hanging coffins, day 2 sunrise hike and waterfalls; walk from town centre, no car needed.

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Sagada is a small mountain town in the Cordilleras, reachable by bus from Baguio (≈6 h). Its attractions cluster within 20 min walk, so a short stay covers the main caves, hikes and local food.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
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Currency
PHP
Best months
Dec–Apr
avoid Jun–Oct (rainy, road closures)
Airport
BAG
Nights
2

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This is a basic guide for Sagada: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 5Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
  • Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
  • Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
  • Philippines ↗Complete the free eTravel registration on the official government site within 72 hours before arrival; ignore lookalike sites that charge.
  • Philippines ↗Typhoon season runs roughly June to November: flights and boats are cancelled at short notice; buy flexible tickets and keep a spare day.
  • Philippines ↗Carry pesos in small notes; many stalls, jeepneys and taxis are cash-only.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Sagada911 ▾
  • Police / General emergency911
  • Fire and ambulance911

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Sagada, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Sumaguing CaveHanging CoffinsMount Kiltepan sunriseBokong FallsLocal weaving
Airports
BAG Loakan Airport (Baguio) (Bus from Baguio to Sagada, about 6 h)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    24°C (75°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    22°C (72°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    21°C (70°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    21°C (70°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    22°C (72°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    22°C (72°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    21°C (70°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

Best: Dec–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →

Warmest May (24°C (75°F)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Sagada: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

20°C (68°F)

10°C (50°F)

5 rd

Feb

20°C (68°F)

10°C (50°F)

5 rd

Mar

22°C (72°F)

11°C (52°F)

6 rd

Apr

23°C (73°F)

12°C (54°F)

7 rd

May

24°C (75°F)

13°C (55°F)

9 rd

Jun

22°C (72°F)

12°C (54°F)

12 rd

Jul

21°C (70°F)

12°C (54°F)

13 rd

Aug

21°C (70°F)

12°C (54°F)

13 rd

Sep

22°C (72°F)

12°C (54°F)

12 rd

Oct

22°C (72°F)

11°C (52°F)

9 rd

Nov

21°C (70°F)

10°C (50°F)

6 rd

Dec

20°C (68°F)

10°C (50°F)

5 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

All main sights are within a 15‑20 min walk from the municipal tourism office. Jeepneys can be hired for farther falls or to Bontoc (≈30 min, PHP 15‑50).

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Bontoc

go

Door to door: ≈45 min round trip

Local jeepney from Sagada, departs 8:30 AM–5 PM, PHP 50 (≈ under US$1), about 30 min

Visit the Bontoc Museum and market; return same day.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

George's Guesthouse

Basic rooms, balcony, no Wi‑Fi, PHP 250 per person per night

Masferre Country Inn

Hotel‑style, restaurant, Wi‑Fi, price not listed

Sagada Homestay

Quiet side‑street, fire pit, Wi‑Fi, PHP 250–500 per night

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
PHP 800–1,200 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
Mid
PHP 1,200–1,800 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
High
PHP 1,800 (≈ US$35)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Guesthouse dormitory or private room2 × 2 nights × ₱350₱1,400
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ₱1,200₱4,800
Municipal registration fee2 × ₱100 · required for all attractions₱200
Cave tour (Sumaguing + Lumiang)2 × ₱800 · includes guide, equipment, receipt₱1,600
Jeepney to Bontoc (round trip)2 × ₱50 · check schedule₱100
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₱810
Trip total≈ ₱2,228 per person per day, bed included₱8,910≈ US$160

prices from George's Guesthouse and similar inns

2026 estimate in PHP; flights and long‑distance bus not included.

Prices of common things

Coffee (café)PHP 30–50 (≈ under US$1)
Meal (local restaurant)PHP 100–200 (≈ US$2–4)
Bottle of water (1 L)PHP 20–35 (≈ under US$1)
Jeepney ride (short distance)PHP 15–30 (≈ under US$1)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Sagada is low‑risk; main concerns are slippery cave floors, occasional landslides in rainy season, and curfew enforcement after 10 PM.
  • Register at the Municipal Tourism Office; pay PHP 100 (≈ US$2) fee and keep the receipt for all site entries.
  • Cave tours require a guide; you’ll be handed a receipt and brief safety talk.
  • Town has a nightly curfew; bars close early and streets are dark after dark.

Emergency numbers

Police / General emergency
911
Fire and ambulance
911

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Emergency

  • Police / general emergency911

Embassy

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Baguio → Sagada bus (GL Trans): PHP 220 (≈ US$4), about 6 h (check schedule)
  • Sagada → Bontoc jeepney: PHP 50 (≈ under US$1), ~30 min

Say or show

  • Kumusta — Hello / Excuse me (koo-moo-sta)
  • Magkano? — How much? (mag-ka-no)
  • Nasaan ang banyo? — Where is the bathroom? (na-sa-an ang ban-yo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sagada. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Dec–Apr · avoid Jun–Oct (rainy, road closures) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 1 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a night in Banaue for the rice terraces (bus 2 h, PHP 150).
  2. Combine with a sunrise trek on Mount Kiltepan for early‑bird views.

Meanwhile

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