I wonder when will our plans of going to Sagada in the Mountain Province will push through.. Me, my better half and a group of friends have been planning and planning ang planning, but up to this day, we still haven’t seen the beauty of Sagada. Someday, somehow..

Sagada Mountain Province
Home of hanging coffins and spectacular caves, Sagada’s mystic charm has been luring in tourists for years. Cosmo dares you to gather three of your friends and take the long bus ride to this Cordillera hideaway.

Tipid Transportation
Sagada in Mountain Province is accessible via an 11-hour bus ride from the metro. From the Victory Liner terminal in Cubao [tel. no. (02)727-4534], take the earliest bus ride to Baguio. Fare is about P380. Upon arrival at Baguio, proceed to the Dangwa terminal – a cab fare from the Victory Liner to the bus terminal costs about P35 and take the Lizardo Bus bound for Sagada, P220.

Sulit Stay
Sagada makes for an ideal budget destination, because of its super-affordable accomodations. Our top pick: George Guest House [Daoangan, Sagada; (0918)548-0405]. FOr only P400 per person for two nights, you’ll fall in love with this quaint inn that gives you a panoramic view of Sagada.

Fun Food-Trippin’
The average price of meals in Sagada ranges from P60 to P150. For P140, the gang can feast on a hearty meal at Yoghurt House, which is a five-minute walk from George Guest House. At Cafe St. Joe, you can enjoy a kettle of mountain coffee for only P55.

Tours and Treats
Here’s where the real fun starts: Explore Echo Valley, Big Falls, and the Sumaging and Lumiyang Caves. These could be potentially perilous for first-timers, so you’ll need a tour guide (P250 per head).