Caving, Sagada Trip Part III

The most amazing experience we had was on the last day, the caving!!!

We woke at 6 am the following day, ate our breakfast at Igorot Inn, then prepared for the caving. We were instructed to wear preferably jogging pants or leggings, and slippers, and we did not have what they suggested except for the slippers :).




On our way, we are greeted by the landscape of Sagada.









The walk is only 20-30 minutes away from the poblacion of Sagada to the caves...



We passed by the the cave where there were "hanging coffins", the traditional way of the Igorots to bury their dead, they actually hang coffins that look exactly like logs and not like coffins.

See that?

Those are their ancient coffins.

The next stop was the Sumaging Cave, known for it's beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.








The guides have their own petromax, to provide enough light for the tourists. Papa arranged for our guide (P100 per person is the standard rate, should be 1:4 ratio of tourist to guide).





While waiting for our our guide...


















And so the caving begun...










Touching, and tasting, and feeling the pure clean ice-cold water

All we can say is "ohhs and ahhhs, and wows"










Mama Zen stepping on the stalagmite, amazed by the stalactite that looks like a banana cluster.

The Turtle

The Pregnant Woman

The Mocha Cake

There are areas of the cave that you can swim in..."

The Curtain

You ask if it's tiring? No, it's EXHAUSTING! But way worth it guys!!!



Two thumbs up! This is a "Must Try" experience. I mean, I've been to several caves already, Sumaging cave really stands out!

So now we know why Papa really wanted us to experience caving in Sagada, 'coz it's awesome!

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We went home in the afternoon, just right after the caving. The last jeepney that travels from Sagada to Bontoc leaves at 1 PM, and it was already full when we arrived at the terminal. We had no choice but to climb up on top. We had to leave that day because we already had tickets for Manila and the Cable Tour Bus leaves at 3 pm from Bontoc. Well, we had the full view of the sky and pines, and the cliff, and the beautiful mountains!

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See also Part I and Part II of our Sagada Adventure.