Sumaguing Cave
Sumaguing Cave
4.5
6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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- Jeanette L22 contributionsSagada Sagad sa Ganda! Explore and Experience the beauty!The views were amazing 👏 I couldn't believe i made it to the bottom of the cave! Its a wonderful experience! Kailangan lang buo ang loob mo kapag bumaba ka sa kweba kc talagang very steep ang mga lalakaran/ gagapangan mo. Matutulis ang bato kelangan naka shorts or manipis na damit ka lang para kapag paakyat kana pabalik magaan lang damit mo kc, mabigat ang damit kapag basa . Yun lang at Godbless sa lahat ng makakapunta jan. Me? Babalik pa ako kpag may pagkakataon! Thanks 😊 🙏Visited April 2024Traveled with friendsWritten May 7, 2024
- Pioneer2845113 contributionsGo and see or you'll regret itSagada is a fantastic getaway to relax or to be adventurous. There are so many quaint restaurants and cafes to enjoy great food and clean, cozy, friendly and hospitable accommodations. To see and enjoy the great outdoors of Sagada, get a local guide to show you around. A lot of unforgettable lifetime experiences memories can be made here. Don't miss out because this place should certainly be in your bucket list.Visited May 2024Traveled with familyWritten June 19, 2024
- Elmo BManila, Philippines1,584 contributionsAmazing Sumaguing - Mau 2024Both serves your cultural understanding as well as adventure needs. 500 pesos for reaching the entrance or you may opt for 800 pesos for deep down visit. If you doubt your stamina you may consider this before descending. Worth the trip. Ideal months are April and May which are dry/summer period. 300 pesos mandatory tour guide feeVisited May 2024Traveled with friendsWritten July 2, 2024
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Elmo B
Manila, Philippines1,584 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
Both serves your cultural understanding as well as adventure needs. 500 pesos for reaching the entrance or you may opt for 800 pesos for deep down visit. If you doubt your stamina you may consider this before descending. Worth the trip.
Ideal months are April and May which are dry/summer period.
300 pesos mandatory tour guide fee
Ideal months are April and May which are dry/summer period.
300 pesos mandatory tour guide fee
Written July 2, 2024
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Katy Santos
Philippines519 contributions
May 2019
For thrill seeker adventurers, this is a must-visit and must activity for you, the spelunking in Sumaguing Cave.
Sumaguing Cave is the largest cave of Sagada, it’s one of the less than a hundred caves beneath Sagada. The rock formations were built by nature thousands of years ago and your tour guide should show you some epic formations that will entertain you during the spelunking.
Tips:
Bring and wear aqua shoes and swimwear (swim shorts and/or rash guard). Aqua shoes would help you avoiding to slip.
Condition your legs and feet by doing some exercise prior to the activity.
Follow the instructions of your tour guide carefully to avoid accidents.
Bring or wear face mask especially those who are sensitive to the smell of bat waste. This cave is home to thousands of bats.
You can add an option to go for a cave connection activity which is the Lumiang Cave to Sumaguing Cave. Since I’m not a thrill-seeker traveler, I just chose the normal spelunking activity.
Sumaguing Cave is the largest cave of Sagada, it’s one of the less than a hundred caves beneath Sagada. The rock formations were built by nature thousands of years ago and your tour guide should show you some epic formations that will entertain you during the spelunking.
Tips:
Bring and wear aqua shoes and swimwear (swim shorts and/or rash guard). Aqua shoes would help you avoiding to slip.
Condition your legs and feet by doing some exercise prior to the activity.
Follow the instructions of your tour guide carefully to avoid accidents.
Bring or wear face mask especially those who are sensitive to the smell of bat waste. This cave is home to thousands of bats.
You can add an option to go for a cave connection activity which is the Lumiang Cave to Sumaguing Cave. Since I’m not a thrill-seeker traveler, I just chose the normal spelunking activity.
Written April 6, 2020
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Kandra Denise Munsayac
Baguio, Philippines3 contributions
Feb 2021 • Family
I recommend this place for those who love to travel. The people here are very accomodating. It is for family and group of friends outing ..If you love travelling this is one of the best place to visit. This place is also relaxing because of those things that you can see here. I am sure that when you visit here you can enjoy.You can also learn many things about this cave because of the tourist guide that can helo you to travel inside this cave. They also ensure our safety before we go inside this cave.You should try it!
Written February 21, 2021
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Sea Moon
Basel, Switzerland50 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
The cave tour is certainly not Suva compliant and could never be offered in Europe like this. Of course, this is also sometimes the great attraction. The first part of the cave is quite slippery and you have to be careful where you stand. The second part is made of non-slippery, slightly reddish, beautifully shaped stone - the main reason for the tours and seen in many photos :) . The cave tour is definitely highly recommended.
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Written December 1, 2024
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Florent H
North Sulawesi, Indonesia203 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
The cave is not far from the village. You will start by going down to the bottom. Note that going down is by far harder than going up.
Physically it's not very demanding but the rocks can be very slippery so you'll have to watch where you step.
Bring a short pants and don't be afraid to be wet. Also bring a head torch, it Will be helpful.
Don't not bring a big bag or a big camera with you, it will brother you on the way down and can be A REAL inconvenience.
DO NOT go there without a local guide !!!
Physically it's not very demanding but the rocks can be very slippery so you'll have to watch where you step.
Bring a short pants and don't be afraid to be wet. Also bring a head torch, it Will be helpful.
Don't not bring a big bag or a big camera with you, it will brother you on the way down and can be A REAL inconvenience.
DO NOT go there without a local guide !!!
Written January 5, 2023
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Pioneer28451
13 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Sagada is a fantastic getaway to relax or to be adventurous. There are so many quaint restaurants and cafes to enjoy great food and clean, cozy, friendly and hospitable accommodations. To see and enjoy the great outdoors of Sagada, get a local guide to show you around.
A lot of unforgettable lifetime experiences memories can be made here. Don't miss out because this place should certainly be in your bucket list.
A lot of unforgettable lifetime experiences memories can be made here. Don't miss out because this place should certainly be in your bucket list.
Written June 19, 2024
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Galen Campbell
Calgary, Canada121 contributions
Feb 2020
An excellent tour for the whole family. Our 4 and 6 year old kids made it down and up with no difficulties. They even did the rope climb part themselves.
Put on your bathing suit before you leave your hotel and bring water shoes or sandals. (You won't get soaked, but your bum will get wet.) Having your own head lamp helps, but you could get by without it.
Put on your bathing suit before you leave your hotel and bring water shoes or sandals. (You won't get soaked, but your bum will get wet.) Having your own head lamp helps, but you could get by without it.
Written March 7, 2020
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Jeanette L
22 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
The views were amazing 👏 I couldn't believe i made it to the bottom of the cave! Its a wonderful experience! Kailangan lang buo ang loob mo kapag bumaba ka sa kweba kc talagang very steep ang mga lalakaran/ gagapangan mo. Matutulis ang bato kelangan naka shorts or manipis na damit ka lang para kapag paakyat kana pabalik magaan lang damit mo kc, mabigat ang damit kapag basa . Yun lang at Godbless sa lahat ng makakapunta jan. Me? Babalik pa ako kpag may pagkakataon! Thanks 😊 🙏
Written May 8, 2024
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YuppieLionheart
Philippines674 contributions
Apr 2023
If you're fond of thrilling experience, then exploring Sumaging cave is a must try when you're in Sagada. Explore the natural wonders of this cave along with a professional guide. I'm not into this kind of adventures but I got tagged along, so there's no turning back. The typical trail should only last for 2 hours but it took us 4 hours because we're a beginner and our experienced companions had to wait for us because we're really slow as we're kind of scared. It's another level of adventure for us but we had fun and the fulfillment of being able to finish this thrilling activity can not be put into words. It's one thing that I'll cherish for the rest of my life but I'm not gonna do it again :D
Written June 30, 2023
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Joe R
Chicago, IL634 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Great cave to explore you start by descending down the slippery rocks. My gf encountered a ghost at the end of the tour. Also it’s dark but guide has flash light. Bring your win headlamp There’s a connection to the cave however it can be dangerous from what I heard.
Written June 11, 2023
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Hi, I would like to know some things:
How long is the trek?
Do we need to get soaked in the water?(is it cold)
Best time to go there?
Do we need pack lunch?
Is it a one way trek? I mean do we need to go back after the trek? Thank you.
Written April 16, 2018
hi the journey is about 3 hours minimum, depending on the speed you want to cruise through. It's one of a kind so I suggest taking your time. In some points during the adventure you will get wet, depending on the season sometimes the water goes up to just above your belly button. the water is cool, and bearable as you're walking through the cave you get quiet hot.
The best time to go is in the morning - but during rainy season it is highly unadvisable to visit as it becomes very dangerous (caves get filled with water in the afternoons).
If you get hungry quickly, it's advisable to bring snacks , I suggest a waterproof bag as your belongings will definitely get wet. (so bring along a waterproof camera or phone).
they do not recommend wearing hiking shoes as I found out the expensive way!! after purchasing gym shoes I was told the best footwear for this activity is slippers/thongs such as havaianas - because some soles of shoes are highly slippery on the various rock formations.
i've been numerous times and it's definitely worth it!! hope this helps :)
Written April 21, 2018
היי , אנחנו נבקר בפיליפינים בסוף חודש מרץ אנחנו משפחה עם שלושה ילדים בגלאי 10-18 . אנחנו מתלבטים מאד האם המערה מתאימה לטיול עם ילדים, האם היא לא מסוכנת?
Written February 26, 2018
bethchay2018
Quezon City, Philippines
KAYA PO NG MATABANG BABAE (over 80 kilos) KATULAD KO ANG SPELUNKING? kinakabahan po ako kahit malamang pagtatawanan ako pero gusto ko sana matry. 😢 and ano mas ok sakin if sumaguing cave lang or cave connection?
Written January 5, 2018
It depends. There's always a risk involved. You might slip, fall, etc.
Written January 19, 2018
May tourist guide po ba dto sa sumaguing cave? and magkano po ang bayad? salamat sa sasagot
Written December 26, 2017
meron pong guide, nasa mga 1k per group of 8 po.
Additional tip: wear slippers. much better than trekking shoes. :)
Written January 2, 2018
I dint know since we hired a guide for a 2 day trip including the hanging coffins etc
Written December 27, 2017
I am in my late 50's - do you think I can handle Sumaguing Cave?
Written February 15, 2015
There are several sections of the cave and several different tour packages. I opted for the shorter trek and did just fine. There are a few spots that are tricky and require ropes but I did OK and I wouldn't self identify myself as athletic. I went at my own pace and didn't feel rushed and had a blast! Next time I'll go further in now that I know what to expect.
Written February 18, 2015
Hi,
Would you be so kind as to tell me which tour company you used for Sagada tour. Tks much.
Joe
Written January 31, 2015
We didn't use any tour company for our first Sagada trip It is a D-I-Y trip however if you want a recommendation you may check this out. Road Trip owned by Dante Dalisay here's the contact number Smart: 0998-4665228 Globe: 0916-2448272 Landline: (02) 571-6297 or you may check their services by liking their facebook page by saerching "Road trip"
We are planning to go back to Sagada this summer season and will be availing this tour since I know the owner and we have our previous Ilocos tour catered by them. I Hope this information may help you. As you try contact them you may tell them that I have recommended you.
Written February 2, 2015
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