Sagada

Sagada is a small town in the Mountain Province of Luzon, Philippines. It is famous for its beautiful caves, hanging coffins, as well as the serene mountains.

Sagada is nestled in a valley at the upper end of the Malitep tributary of the Chico River some one and a half kilometers above sea level in the central Cordillera; enveloped between the main Cordillera Ranges and the Ilocos Range. Mt. Data in the south and Mt. Kalawitan in the southeast pierce the horizon. Mt. Polis, Bessang and Mt. Tirad in the east, and Mt. Sisipitan in the north mark the Mountain Province - Abra boundary.

A 2-3 hour cave connection trip including a visit of the Sumaguing Cave, the burial cave/ Lumiang Cave and the hanging coffins goes for 800 pesos for 1person, 400 additional pesos for an additional person. The group goes in from Burial Cave and comes out from Sumaging cave. Book at the tourist information counter. Prepare to get wet and ziplock all the belongings. Normal caving costs 500P for a group of 1-4 person, 500P for a group of 5, other changers for a larger group.

Try getting the penthouse rooms.You will have a balcony where you can hang out at night, lay out mats to check out the stars, have a cool view of Sagada.The owners are extremely helpful.P200 ($3-4) per person.Cheaper rooms are also available.