5-Day Baguio City Budget Culinary & Wellness Tour with Accommodation

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Entrance to the Forest Bathing Trail at Camp John Hay

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From: Venus Parkview Hotel

Description

Summary

Tour starts

Baguio, Benguet, Philippines

Duration

5 days

Ending place

Baguio, Benguet, Philippines

Languages:

English

Difficulty:

Easy

Minimum age:

None

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Description

Savor some of the best Spanish-inspired food and beverage pairings in Baguio while pampering your senses with a unique activity called “forest bathing” with this 5-day budget package tour that includes budget accommodations at the Venus Parkview hotel, daily breakfast, day tour with lunch and dinner meals, hotel pick up and drop off services, entrance, and environmental fee, and tour guide on day 2 and 3.

There are also 3 optional upgrades the may be availed as an add-on service, which are: roundtrip transfers from Manila, hotel upgrade to The Forest Lodge Baguio, the option add another packaged tour on day 4, and Antigen test, all of which may be booked for an additional fee.

This cheap tour is ideal for anyone looking for a unique Baguio experience while avoiding the hassle of preparing the travel prerequisites yourself. Finding accommodations, booking tour packages, or handling transport services are already conveniently bundled into this wellness and food sampling tour.

Baguio City, also known as the City of Pines, is a popular tourist destination in the Philippines. Famous for its temperate climate, scenic mountain views, and delicious strawberries, the summer capital is the perfect place to go “forest bathing” along with other tour inclusions like ghost-hunting at the Diplomat Hotel, trying out locally brewed craft beers at Craft 1945, and indulging in a 2 and a half-hour massage at a wellness spa, to name a few.

Your home base during your 5 day Baguio tour will be at Venus Parkview Hotel, a budget hotel centrally located along Kisad Road. However, you have the option to go for a hotel upgrade as an add-on service, in which case your accommodations will be at The Forest Lodge Baguio in Camp John Hay.

Discover some of the newest Baguio attractions while sampling delectable meals and beverages when you book this 5-day budget tour package. Check availability by choosing a date.

Included

4 nights accommodation at Venus Parkview Hotel (Executive Room w/o Balcony)

Daily breakfast (plated)

Air-conditioned transportation during the tour

Full day Culinary Experience tour (Cocina del sol, Kape Umali, Craft 1945)

Full day Forest Bathing and Wellness tour (Camp John Hay)

2 lunch and 1 dinner during the tour

Services of a DOT accredited tour guide

Wellness Spa Treatment on Day 3

Activities

Food Tours

Map

Attractions

Diplomat Hotel Baguio

Camp John Hay

Baguio

Daily itinerary

Day 1

Executive room with balcony at the Venus Parkview Hotel in Baguio

Day 1 - Day 1: Arrival + Check-in

When you arrive in Baguio, proceed to your assigned hotel and check-in with the receptionist at the lobby either at the Venus Parkview Hotel or the Forest Lodge Baguio if you opted for the hotel upgrade. Settle into your room and get some rest in preparation for your 10-hour tour the following day.

Day 2

Paella served at Cocina del Sol in Baguio

Day 2 - Day 2: Culinary, Coffee, Beer & Sightseeing Tour

Rise early to enjoy the chilly weather while having breakfast at the hotel restaurant, a complimentary meal that comes with your tour package. Afterward, get ready for a full day’s itinerary sampling delicious food and visiting the latest tourist spots around Baguio. The first stop is a silver craft-making activity followed by an alfresco-style early lunch at Cocina del Sol, a Spanish restaurant that specializes in paellas, tapas, and wood-fire cooked meats and pastries. Afterward, you’ll go on a coffee tasting tour at Kape Umali in the Baguio City Public Market before proceeding to the Baguio Country Club, an iconic site famous for its raisin bread and other bakeshop pastries that would be perfect with a cup of steaming hot coffee. You’ll need to walk off all that delicious food, which makes your next stop, the Bamboo Sanctuary, the perfect place to visit. Stroll along the bamboo-lined pathway while enjoying the cool mountain air and brace yourself for your next stop: a ghost hunting trip at an abandoned retreat house, the Diplomat Hotel in Dominican Hill. After that, you’re off to the Mirador Retreat House to find a scenic spot to catch the sunset, followed by a Spanish dinner and craft beer pairing at Craft 1945.

Day 3

Welcome signage of the forest bathing trail in Camp John Hay

Day 3 - Day 3: Forest Bathing & Wellness Tour

Wake up to another day to savor the cool mountain air and head over to the hotel restaurant for your complimentary breakfast. After your meal, proceed to the leafy Camp John Hay forest grounds for a unique activity called “forest bathing”, Japanese concept where participants go on a leisurely walk in a place surrounded by tall trees and lush greenery. The Japanese term is ‘shinrin-yoku, which means ‘taking in the forest atmosphere’. Aside from reducing the negative effects of a stressful lifestyle, it is said to have many health benefits that include an improved ability to focus, better sleep quality, and a more powerful immune system. Together with a tour guide, you’ll walk along an eco-trail starting from Le Monet Hotel, then proceed to go through 9 checkpoints on the 2 KM road on the pathway. Enjoy the pine trees, rugged terrain, and lush greenery on your trek while keeping your eyes open for art installations like towering stones, bamboo chimes, and energy rocks. After a refreshing walk through the woods, you’ll be served with a sumptuous lunch followed by an indulgent 2 and a half-hour traditional massage at a Wellness Spa Treatment facility in Camp John Hay, the perfect ending to a rejuvenating day surrounded by nature’s bounty.

Day 4

Day 4 - Day 4: Plan your own day

You get to set your schedule today, so feel free to spend it however you wish. You may choose to enjoy the facilities at the hotel, go souvenir shopping for local finds and yummy treats, or explore Baguio city at your own pace. Otherwise, you have the option to join another tour package to make the most of your stay in Baguio. Choose among a few well-curated day tours and sign-up for one that tickles your fancy as an add-on service. Join the Cultural and Heritage tour if you’re looking to visit time-tested Baguio attractions such as Wright Park, Mansion House, and the Baguio Botanical Garden. Another option is the Culinary, Coffee, Beer & Sightseeing Tour, which is perfect if you want to repeat your day 2 itinerary, except for the coffee stopover - you’ll be going to Chocolate de Batirol instead, a hidden gem in Camp John Hay that serves a mug of delicious thick hot chocolate made from local cocoa. If those two don’t interest you, you might want to join the Arts and Museum tour, where you will explore heritage sites, visit artist communities, and set foot on museums that showcase the Cordillera region’s rich indigenous cultural heritage.

Day 5

Day 5 - Day 5: Departure

Before leaving Baguio, do some last-minute souvenir shopping or picture taking around the city. Afterward, check out from the hotel and proceed back home.

What to bring

Valid ID

Electronic Copy of Confirmation Voucher

Good to know

Booking Information - Upon booking, please expect an email from Guide to the Philippines for the voucher, reminder, and next steps.

Hotel - Standard check-in time is 1400H and check out time is at 1100H. Requests for early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability and fees. Refundable incidental deposit is required upon check-in. Guest/s are required to present a valid credit card guarantee or cash deposit. Bookings for one person will be arranged in single rooms, and bookings for two or more people will share a twin/double, or triple room(s). Children will be arranged in the same room with their parents. If additional room(s) is needed and for special requests, additional costs will incur. Child rate includes existing bed sharing arrangements with adults and complimentary tour/s (if any). Maximum of 2 children per room. Child rate is exclusive of daily breakfast and to be paid directly to the hotel.

Complimentary Tours and Activities (if any) - Make sure to have the electronic copy of your confirmed tour voucher ready. On the day of the tour, your assigned Tour Guide will meet you at the designated meeting place. For those who have availed complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off, your Tour Guide will meet you at the hotel lobby at least thirty (30) minutes prior to start of the tour or activity. Strictly no latecomers or tour reservation might be forfeited. During the tour, please be reminded to dress appropriately depending on the nature of your tour.

All guests are expected to do their share in ensuring their safety and security as well as that of their personal belongings. Guide to the Philippines and Tour Operators are not liable for the loss or damage to any personal belongings left unattended during the tour.

Peak Season Bookings - All bookings passing through December 24 and 31 are required to avail of the mandatory Christmas and New Year's Eve Dinner. Prepayment is required and can be paid in advance through Guide to the Philippines or direct to the hotel on the day of check-in.

Accommodations in Baguio

Venus Parkview Hotel

Venus Parkview Hotel is a 150-room hotel right across Burnham Park and near Baguio City’s tourist attractions. It is strategically located near shopping malls, restaurants, entertainment centers, and transportation hubs. The hotel provides a cozy and warm ambiance to stay in with your family and friends. Our staff is committed to creating a space for families and friends to make unforgettable memories. Our mission is to welcome guests with the warmest Venus Parkview Hotel hospitality through personalized service by our engaged associates. Enjoy the cozy ambiance for that intimate get-away or a focused business trip. The room has a 42″ LED Smart TV so you can enjoy watching premium Cable TV, or Netflix, Youtube, etc. Feeling warmer than usual in Baguio, the Suite is fitted with an air-conditioning unit.

The Forest Lodge at Camp John Hay

The Forest Lodge at Camp John Hay is open to the whole gang, the entire family and even corporate denizens who long to escape the city and let their hair down and have the best fun in Baguio on the biggest and hottest deal! Located inside Camp John Hay, The Forest Lodge offers the best of both worlds: living spaces that are big on comfort and an outdoor environment that offers numerous fun activities. Lavish space for a couple as each room measures about 40 to 50 square meters, with two (2) comfortable full-size beds, one (1) toilet and bath and with a view of the Cordillera mountain range and pine forest or the busy commissary complex or even the fairway.