Baguio is one of the quickest respites out the bustle of the congested Metro Manila. Widely known as the “City Of Pines”, this historical city showcases a plethora of delights which made it a favorite go-to city during holidays and the summer. Being located at the roof of the Cordilleras, the city doesn’t just have the coolest temperature all throughout the year but it also has the most diverse culture in the country. It is literally a melting pot of skills, art and traditions of various ethnicity which have thrived in the pine-scented mountains of Benguet and nearby provinces even before the country’s colonization.
HOW TO GO TO BAGUIO
Air travel is not an option to get to Baguio City. One can only get to Baguio by land. You can choose your own route depending on where you will be coming from.
From Manila
- By Car – you have to pass through NLEX (North Luzon Express Way) then SCTEX (Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway). Upon reaching Tarlac City exit, turn left and drive a good 10 km more until you reach MacArthur Highway. Travel time is about 4-5 hours.
- By Bus – you can choose from Victory Liner, Partas and Genesis which have stations in Pasay City and Cubao, Philippine Rabbit, stations located in Avenida, Manila and many others. Fare as of January 2014 ranges from 450php to 460php. Travel time may take 7-8 hours depending on the traffic situation.
From Outside Luzon – you can choose to fly to
- Manila – from NAIA (Ninoy Aquino International Airport), hop on a cab taking you to any one of these bus stations (Victory Liner, Partas and Genesis)
- Clark – from Clark airport, you can ask to be taken to Dau terminal which is used to be the pitstop of buses coming to and from Manila. There you can choose to hop on Victory Liner, Partas, Genesis, and Philippine Rabbit buses. Fare ranges from 400php to 450php.
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WHERE TO STAY IN BAGUIO
Upon arriving in the city, there are people who would offer to take you on different transients, inns and hotels for a showroom for a fee of 50php. There you can choose the best one that suits your needs. There are almost a hundred hotels and inns in Baguio so there are plenty of them that you can choose from depending on your budget and preference. You may also want to drop by the city tourism office which is a few walks away from Victory Liner bus station to see a comprehensive list of transient houses, inns and hotels accredited by the DOT. There you can also get a map of the city free of charge.
Below is the list of some inns and hotels you might wanna stay in while in the city of pines. They are located near the heart of the city for better access to transportation, food and shopping markets.
Casa Vallejo – Upper Session Road, Baguio City Proper
G1 Lodge Design Hotel – #2 Leonard Wood Road, Baguio City Proper
Kamiseta Hotel – #20 Villamor St. Brgy. Lualhati , Outlook Drive, Baguio
Note: For larger groups of 5 and up, it’s best to stay in transient houses.
DAY TOUR ITINERARY
It is always good to plan your tour to save on cost and maximize time. There are a lot of tourist spots scattered all around Baguio and the secret to exploring them all even on a limited time is to have a well-organized itinerary. Go see the spots in one go for each area. Kindly refer to my list below.
1. La Trinidad Area (Chinese Bell Church, Strawberry Farm and Flower Farm) – you can hop on one of the passenger jeeps parked near the city hall. Fare is P8.50/pax from the city to the Bell Church and another P8.50/pax going to the strawberry farm. If you wish to go to the Flower Farm from Strawberry farm then you would have to hail a cab as there is no jeep bound to that area. Fare may range from P150-P180.
2. Tam-Awan Village – there are passenger jeeps parked near Baguio City market going to Quezon Hill. Hop on one and fare is P8.50
3. Good Shepherd, Mines View Park, Wright Park, Botanical Garden, The Mansion and Teacher’s camp – you can wait for Minesview jeep passing by the Harrison Rd and fare is only P8.50.
4. PMA, Camp John Hay and Panagbenga Park – take the PMA jeep parked at the eastern part of Burnham near Baguio City Plaza. Fare is 18php/pax.
5. Lourdes Grotto and Dominican Hill – take Dominican hill jeep parked near the city market. Fare is 8.50/pax
6. Maryknoll Ecological Sanctuary, Bencab Museum and Asin Hotspring – take the Asin Jeep near the city market. Fare is P15-P20/pax.
7. Burnham Park, Baguio Cathedral, Orchidarium and Session Rd – these tourist spots are within the heart of the city so you can walk your way to each of them.
8. Mt. Sto Thomas – you have to take a cab as there usually very few jeep drivers willing to take you up there.
9. Kennon Rd and Lion’s Head – take the Camp 7 jeep located at Carantes St. Fare P8.50/pax.
Note: Taking a cab is always more comfortable than making your way through a passenger jeep with bunch of people around you, but if you are looking to discover and know the city better, it is always worth it.
Related Read: Baguio City Tourist Spots: A Showcase Of The City’s Art
SUMMARY OF EXPENSES 3D2N & SAMPLE ITINERARY
| DAY & TIME | ACTIVITIES | COST PER PERSON |
|---|---|---|
| DAY 1 0100 0600 – 0700 0700 – 0800 0800 – 0900 0900 – 1200 1200 – 1300 1300 – 1700 1700 – 1800 1800 – 2300 2300 TOTAL | Depart for Baguio ETA Baguio. Breakfast Early Check-In: Harrison Inn 2 Nights P500/night/room Settle in. Take some rest. Freshen Up Start Tour at Mines View Area Lunch Continue Tour at Camp John Hay Travel Back To City Center. Dinner. Experience Baguio’s Night Life (Session Road & Harrison Avenue Night Market) Lights Out | P455 P100 P500 P150 (Fare & Fees) P100 P50 P120 P200 (Drinks. Few Buys .P1,675/Person |
| DAY 2 0600 0600 – 0800 0800 – 1100 1100 – 1200 1200 – 1300 1300 – 1800 1800 – 1900 1900 – 2200 2200. TOTAL | Wake Up Call Freshen Up. Breakfast. La Trinidad Area (Strawberry Picking!) Lunch Tamawan Village Lourdes Grotto Maryknoll BenCab Museum Dinner Socials or Do a Spooky Tour At Diplomat Hotel (Ask local tourism office to get permission) Lights Out | P100 P200 P100 P200 P100 P200 P900 |
| DAY 3 0500 0500 – 0700 0700 – 0800 0800 – 1200 1200 – 1300 1300 – 1500 1500 TOTAL | Wake Up Burnham Park (Jog. Boating. Biking) Back to the Hotel. Breakfast. Freshen Up Start Tour (Pack up and Check Out) Baguio Cathedral PMA Kennon Road & Lion’s Head Lunch Shop For Pasalubong Travel back home | P50 P100 P100 P100 P300 P455 P1005 |
| TOTAL EXP | P3580 |
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29 Comments
I really love the Ube Jam from Good Shepherd and the beautiful view of Mines View Park. Well, Baguio is one of the tourist spots in your country. I will definitely go back there. Your blog is very helpful.
Thanks Caroline
Hi there? Do you have an updates about the requirements for travelling at baguio city this holiday season? Much appreciated. Thanks.
Hi Shane. This is the only update I have so far https://www.awanderfulsole.com/baguio-how-to-travel-to-the-city-of-pines-during-pandemic/
Hi! My family and I plan to go there next year around September can you recommend a good hotel. I have 2 teenagers and a preschooler. Also can you help me plan our itinerary? Thanks!
Hi. Since you will be going there with your family, might as well stay. In transient houses. It’s cheaper than staying in hotels. You can look for transient houses in airbnb or simply browse through facebook. As for your itinerary. Yeah will be glad to help you draft it out.
Hi Author, I am alone traveller I am planning to visit baguio I will be staying for 1 night only can you recommend me the best place to visit for that short period of time? I want to arrived in baguio at 7am and will be leaving the next day at 3pm. Your response is highly appreciated.
If you can give me schedules and cost it will be very helpful.
Fyi, I’m not maarti for place to stay the important is comportable lang po.
Hi Cheryl,
You can stay in AJ’s Pension House for the night. As for the places to visit, I think having breakfast in Cafe in the Sky would be a great starter for your day. YOu can also visit other Baguio staples such as Burnham Park, Minesview Park, Camp John Hay, The Mansion, Teacher’s Camp, The Lourdes Grotto, Diplomat Hotel and Bencab Museum..
Hello,
we are planning to go to baguio this september. is it a great time to visit there? esp. in the strawberry farm.
Hi Shani,
I think di pa po season ng strawberries. 🤔
Hello may iba p ba kaung dates papunta dyn? Tia
Baguio tour package
Open for joiners.
2 days 1 night
March 4-5 ,2017 (sat and sun)
1,950 per head
Inlcusios:
Van (manila-baguio-manila)
accomodation
with meal
driver tour guide
gas and toll gates
Tours
Pick up: mercury drug, monumento caloocan city
Departure: march 4 (2am)
Arrival baguio: 6am
Day 1
Lions head: 6am
Accomodation check in: 6:30am
Mines view – 9am
Goodshepperd – 10am
Wright park & the mansion – 11am
Lunch
Camp john hay – 3pm
Back to transient: 5pm
Dinner
Sm baguio: 7pm
night market & burnharm park: 8pm
Day 2 (march 5 sunday)
Breakfast: 6am
Strawberry farm: (7am SHARP)
(Bili pasalubong, vegetables, etc..)
Back to transient 10am
Check out: 12nn
Burnharm park and baguio city supermarket: 1pm
Back to manila: 4pm or earlier
Arrival manila: 8pm to 9pm
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Michael Cupcupin
Hi! I just finished reading your blog about this tour u did and I was wondering if the accommodation you got to stay in was a nice place? Hoping fornyour feedback since me and my bestfriend is planning to take a tour in Baguio as well. Thanks much! 😉
Hi. Yeah it was a nice place but there are better places out there now. Try AJ’s Pension House.
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great site out here 🙂
Nice Blog about Baguio .keep up the good work 🙂
Hello, author! I am planning to go to Bencab Museum. From Partas terminal, ano po pwede masakyan papunta doon? 🙂
Hi Cherry Ann. From partas, ride a cab to the parking area where jeepneys bound for Asin area are parked. Ride the jeepney and asked to be dropped near BenCab Museum. If you want to avoid the hassle, you can simply hop on a cab and ask to take you to BenCab. 🙂
Thank you so much! ☺☺😘😘
hello author is it accurate until present? i plan to go here with my gf on our anniversary how much was your estimated cost for us to enjoy baguio ?
Hi Axle. Yes. The info is pretty much up to date. Prices have not gone up since the last time I was in Baguio in February 2016. Expenses really could vary. Depends on how long are you gonna be there, where you choose to stay and eat and what activities you would choose to do. I’ll try to write a more detailed summary of expenses so stay tuned. 🙂
hello Keza, thanks for the info . appreciate it so much thanks 😀
No worries Axle. You guys have fun in Baguio. 🙂
Hi..what month best to go to baguio.
Hi June anytime nman maganda sa Baguio but if you want to avoid the crowd during the rainy days from July-Nov. If you wanna go strawberry picking at kung gusto nyo maenjoy yung coldest season Dec-Feb. 😊
hi. me and my 2 friends we’re planning to go to baguio by august. i’m looking for a hotel/inn good for 3/4pax. can you suggest a cheap but very convenient one? thank you so much. 😊
Hi Erwin. Kung hinde nman kayo maselan at mapili then you can stay in Harrison Inn. Mura lang and near everything like market, malls, kainan and harap lang ng Burnham Park. If you don’t like it, along Harrison Avenue and Session Road maraming mura at magagandang hotels at inns. Ayt. Have fun you guys. 🙂
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