5D4N Baguio Budget Tour Package | Accommodation + Parks, Museums, Arts & Cultural Tour + Transfers

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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

Discover Baguio’s iconic tourist attractions and get to know the city’s thriving arts scene when you join this budget tour package that includes budget accommodations at the Venus Parkview hotel, daily plated breakfast, Baguio day tour on day 2 and 3 with lunch meal, hotel pick up and drop off services, entrance, and environmental fee, and a tourist guide.

For your convenience, the following optional upgrades are available for an additional fee: roundtrip transfers from Manila, hotel upgrade to The Forest Lodge Baguio, Antigen test, and the option to join another Baguio package tour on day 4, all of which may be booked as add-on extras.

This flexible tour package is perfect for those who want to explore Baguio without the hassle of finding accommodations, booking Baguio tour packages, or handling transport services yourself.

Baguio City, also known as the country’s Summer Capital, is a well-loved tourist destination. Famous for its chilly climate, scenic mountain views, and delicious strawberries, the city of pines offers a variety of unique experiences for tourists. Situated 255 KM north of Metro Manila, the city was established as a hill station during the Commonwealth period. Remnants of its American colonial past are evident in many iconic cultural sites such as Wright Park, Camp John Hay, and Mansion House, which are some of the places included in your tour package.

Your home base for 4 days and 3 nights will be at Venus Parkview Hotel, a budget hotel centrally located along Kisad Road, but if you opt for a hotel upgrade as an add-on service, your accommodations will be at The Forest Lodge Baguio in Camp John Hay.

Get to know Baguio’s rich cultural heritage when you book this 5-day budget tour package and enrich your experience by adding optional tour packages to your itinerary. 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

2 Full day Ultimate Baguio Tour (Camp John Hay, Bencab Museum, Tam-Awan Village)

2 Lunch during the tour

Services of a DOT accredited tour guide

Activities

Culture, Arts & Historical Tours

Map

Attractions

Diplomat Hotel Baguio

The Mansion

Camp John Hay

Baguio Cathedral

Wright Park

Tam-awan Village

BenCab Museum

Good Shepherd Convent

Baguio Museum

Baguio

Casa Vallejo

Museo Kordilyera

Pink Sisters' Convent

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Daily itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 - Day 1: Arrival + Check-in

Upon your arrival in Baguio, proceed to your assigned hotel and check-in with the receptionist at the lobby of 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 8-hour tour the following day.

Day 2

Front view of The Mansion House, the official summer residence of Presidents

Day 2 - Day 2: Cultural & Heritage Tour

Wake up to the cold mountain climate of Baguio and enjoy your breakfast, which is part of your tour package. After your meal, get ready for an 8-hour tour starting with Camp John Hay, a former U.S. military base that is now a tourist attraction and watershed reservation. Next on your tour is The Mansion House, the official summer residence of Presidents of the Philippines since the Commonwealth period. Right across is Wright Park, a famous spot that features a man-made rectangular pond called the Pool of Pines, along with leafy walkways and horses for rent. You’ll then proceed to Good Shepherd Convent for some souvenir products like ube jam and strawberry preserves, followed by a visit to the Baguio Botanical Garden, otherwise known as Igorot Village, a place teeming with lush greenery amidst native huts reminiscent of beautiful Cordillera architecture. Afterward, it’s time to go jewelry shopping at the Silver Craft shop before heading off to Baguio Cathedral, a Catholic church accessible on foot from Session Road through a 104 stone staircase. The final leg of your tour ends with two more sites: There are two more sites to get to before calling it a day: an abandoned structure sitting on top of Dominican Hill called The Diplomat Hotel, and a Jesuit sanctuary known as the Mirador Retreat House.

Day 3

Display at Museo Cordillera, an ethnographic museum

Day 3 - Day 3: Arts & Museum Tour

Breathe in the cool mountain air and proceed to the hotel restaurant for your complimentary breakfast. Prepare for another jam-packed itinerary, beginning with a trip to the centuries-old Casa Vallejo, the oldest hotel in the city that was established in 1909. You’ll then proceed to the Baguio Museum to see cultural artifacts and dioramas of Ifugao traditional homes. Get a better understanding of the local culture at the Museo Cordillera, an ethnographic museum that aims to preserve the indigenous heritage of people from the Cordillera Administrative Region. Continue your tour at Ili-Likha Artist Village, a food and art hub founded by film director “Kidlat Tahimik”. Next, you will go to the Easter Weaving Room to observe weavers in action as they create hand-loomed items utilizing traditional weaving techniques. Hand-crafted products like rugs, clothing, and accessories are available for sale at the adjacent shop. Afterward, you’ll proceed to Tam-awan Village, an open-air museum and artist colony with a reconstructed Cordillera village that also serves as a venue for exhibits or art workshops. Next, it’s time to go to the BenCab Museum to see the national artist’s permanent painting collection, followed by a visit to Ifugao Woodcarvers Village for locally made wooden carvings.

Day 4

Different beer variants offers at Culinary, Chocolate, Beer & Sightseeing Tour

Day 4 - Day 4: Plan your own day

On your last full day in Baguio, you can either explore the city at your own pace or join another package tour. If you choose the latter, there are 3 available curated tours to sign up for. If you’re a coffee lover looking to sample some Spanish-inspired food and beverage pairings along with a tour of the newest Baguio attractions, try the Culinary, Coffee, Beer & Sightseeing Tour. If you’d rather have a delicious mug of steaming hot chocolate instead of coffee, then the Culinary, Chocolate, Beer & Sightseeing Tour is better suited for you. Another option is the Forest Bathing & Wellness Tour, perfect for those who looking for an indulgent 2 and a half-hour massage in Camp John Hay.

Day 5

Day 5 - Day 5: Departure

After check out from the hotel, make the most of the remaining time in Baguio with some last-minute souvenir shopping or picture taking before heading 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.