Have you ever wanted to go somewhere but just don't know how. You keep procrastinating on going on a trip because you don't know how to create an itinerary or don't know how much money to bring. Fret no more because there are now lots of travel agencies that offer all-in carefree tours at affordable prices.
I have always wanted to see the rice terraces up close but had always considered going to Banaue or Sagada quite far fetched. So we decided to go to Sagada through the help of a travel company called "Travel Factor". For only Php 4,950 you can now conquer Sagada without all the hassle of making the itinerary, the reservations and all the works. Their package includes the following:
Meals in Sagada start at Php 200 above if you're going to eat in restaurants along the main road. But if you are interested in eating local food you can go to Centrum building's basement for carenderias.
Are we going to avail another Travel Factor package? Yes, most probably we will but we would definitely be asking how many people are going to participate next time. We were just lucky during our trip that we were only a group of 11 plus our room has its own CR.
Overall, we had a blast in Sagada even with a few bumps and bruises along the way. We are proud to say that we have conquered the adventures of Sagada!
I have always wanted to see the rice terraces up close but had always considered going to Banaue or Sagada quite far fetched. So we decided to go to Sagada through the help of a travel company called "Travel Factor". For only Php 4,950 you can now conquer Sagada without all the hassle of making the itinerary, the reservations and all the works. Their package includes the following:
- Roundtrip Aircon Bus: Manila - Banaue - Manila
- Roundtrip Chartered Jeep: Banaue - Sagada - Banaue
- 3D/2N accommodation in Sagada
- Day 1 Lunch, Day 2 Breakfast and Lunch, Day 3 Breakfast
- Private Jeepney during tours around Sagada
- Environment permits and entrance fees
- Service of local guides and cave guides with lamps
- Service of the tour director
- Travel Insurance
- Travel Factor ID and T-Shirt
Day 0 - MANILA - April 30, 2014 (Wednesday)
| Time | Itinerary |
|---|---|
| 09:00 PM | Meet up at Ohayami Bus Station at Fajardo St. cor. Lacson Ave., Sampaloc Manila |
| * Ticket price from Manila to Banaue is Php 450 |
Day 1 - BANAUE - SAGADA - May 1, 2014 (Thursday)
| Time | Itinerary |
|---|---|
| 05:00 AM | Arrive in Banaue |
| We were dropped off at Hidden Valley Restaurant and ate breakfast there. (own expense) | |
| 07:00 AM | Travel from Banaue to Sagada |
| Side trip at Banaue Rice Terraces | |
| 11:00 AM | Arrive in Sagada |
| Check in at Indigenous Handicrafts and Inn | |
| Lunch at Pinikpikan Haus | |
| Desserts at Strawberry Cafe (own expense) | |
| 02:00 PM | Trek the rice terraces and see Pongas Falls |
| * unfortunately we can not visit the Bomod-ok Falls because of an ongoing tribal ritual * skipped sunset viewing due to the rainy weather | |
| 06:00 PM | Back in Sagada town proper |
| 07:00 PM | Dinner at Salt & Pepper Restaurant (own expense) |
| Hot Chocolate and desserts at Sagada Brew (own expense) |
Day 2 - SAGADA - May 2, 2014 (Friday)
| Time | Itinerary |
|---|---|
| 07:00 AM | Ate breakfast at Pinikpikan Haus |
| * skipped sunrise viewing due to the rainy weather | |
| 09:00 AM | Started the Cave Connection Adventure. We went into Lumiang Cave and came out of Sumaguing Cave |
| 02:00 PM | Late lunch at Pinikpikan Haus |
| Desserts at Lemon Pie House (own expense) | |
| 05:00 PM | Went to Lake Danum to see the sunset but there was none because of the rainy weather |
| 07:00 PM | Dinner at Masferre Restaurant (own expense) |
Day 3 - SAGADA - BANAUE - May 3, 2014 (Saturday)
| Time | Itinerary |
|---|---|
| 04:30 AM | Sunrise at Kiltepan Viewpoint |
| 06:00 AM | Breakfast at Bana's Cafe (own expense) |
| 09:00 AM | Trek to Echo Valley to see the hanging coffins |
| Visit the St. Mary's Escopal Church | |
| 11:00 AM | Early lunch at Yoghurt House (own expense) |
| Free time to shop for pasalubongs | |
| 02:00 PM | Chartered jeep ride back to Banaue |
| Side trip at the Sagada Weaving | |
| 05:00 PM | Arrive in Banaue |
| Free time to go to the market place | |
| 06:00 PM | Early dinner at People's Lodge and Restaurant |
| 07:00 PM | Bus ride back to Manila |
Day 4 - MANILA - May 4, 2014 (Sunday)
| Time | Itinerary |
|---|---|
| 04:00 AM | Arrive in Manila |
Meals in Sagada start at Php 200 above if you're going to eat in restaurants along the main road. But if you are interested in eating local food you can go to Centrum building's basement for carenderias.
PROs:
- Afford-ably priced package
- Friendly and accommodating coordinators
- Comfortable ride
- Enough free time was provided for us to be able to explore the town
- Meet new people
CONs:
- Bus station is cramped.
- There were too many participants during the tour that we were not able to hear the tour guide's orientation when we were visiting the sites. These are only on the ocassion that our group was joined together with another group of more than 30.
Are we going to avail another Travel Factor package? Yes, most probably we will but we would definitely be asking how many people are going to participate next time. We were just lucky during our trip that we were only a group of 11 plus our room has its own CR.
Overall, we had a blast in Sagada even with a few bumps and bruises along the way. We are proud to say that we have conquered the adventures of Sagada!
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