Sagada Via Banaue

Sagada, Philippines is a very interesting tourist town inDangwa Tranco Company Incorporated
the northern part of the country. It boasts very uniqueTerminal1: 1600 Dimasalang St. Sampaloc, Manila
tourist attractions such as hanging coffins, riceTerminal2: 832 Aurora Boulevard, Cubao, Quezon City
terraces, burial caves, traditional weaving, local festivals,Tel. No: (+63 2) 731-2879 / (+63 2) 410-1991
limestone caves, and waterfalls. Sagada is a town ofFlorida Bus Lines
Mountain Province, and has a population of almostTerminal: Lacson St. Corner Espana (near UST) Manila
11,000 people. It is located 275 kilometers (181 miles)Tel. No: (+63 2) 731-5358 / (+63 2) 912-5354 / (+63 2)
north of Manila.743-3809
There are many activities that can be done in Sagada.Autobus Transport Systems Incorporated
Aside from visiting the normal tourist attractions, otherTerminal: 1455 SH Loyola St. corner F. Cayco,
Sagada activities include trekking, nature hikes,Sampaloc, Manila
spelunking, bonfires, picnics, and participating in tribalTel. No: (+63 2) 493-4111 / (+63 2) 740-7959
celebrations. A couple of guide associations have beenBuses from the above terminals normally leave Manila
set-up to assist Sagada visitors.around 10.00 p.m. daily. The current fare ranges from
There are currently three ways to go to Sagada fromP450 - P475 (between $9 to $10). Travel time for this
the capital city of Manila. These are through theleg of the trip is between eight to nine hours. Upon
following places - Baguio City, Banaue, and Bontoc.reaching Banaue, one can then ride a tricycle to
This article discusses the route that takes visitors fromBanaue Town Proper for P20. From the town proper,
Manila to Sagada via Banaue.Immanuel Bus Line offer 2 hours travel to Bontoc, the
The following bus lines offer air conditioned buses fromcapital of Mountain Province and a town adjacent to
Manila to Banaue on a daily basis. The telephoneSagada. This second leg would take two hours and
information and address of these bus lines are alsocost around P100 ($2). Once in Bontoc, jeepneys to
included in the list below:Sagada are available.