Baguio
is an upland retreat
Welcome to Baguio
This is the Philippine's upland, pine-clad retreat from the heat and dust of the lowlands, albeit not a very tranquil one. Baguio (bah-gee-oh) is a university town that boasts one of the Philippines’ largest student populations (250,000), and is also a crossroads between hill tribe culture and lowland settlers. For most travellers, Baguio serves as the primary gateway to backpacker bliss up north in Sagada, Banaue and Kalinga.
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Banaue rice terraces and Sagada
Travel from Manila (8hours) and stay at Banaue hotel. 2nd day Visit Batad, Bangaan and Hiwang in Ifugao With local guide and jeepney ride. Hike to the terraces and experience local culture. 3rd day Bontoc museum, Sumaguing and Lumiang caves, Hanging coffins and Pongas or Bomodok falls. Stay at Lodge Labanet Sagada With local guide and jeepney ride if applicable. Shopping for souvenirs at Sagada weaving and Sagada pottery. Bonfire night can be arranged. 4th day Travel back to Manila via Baguio city (8 hours) Tour guides will provide the narratives of their customs and traditions. Please note that there are restrictions and taboos to be observed. Drinking and socializing with the locals is highly encouraged. A cultural show is included at the Banaie hotel … .................................................................. 00000.......0000000000.........00000000000,,......
BAGUIO DAY TOUR
3:00am - Manila to Baguio6:00 - Arrive Baguio/Start tour:*Lion's Head*PMA*camp John Hey*Botanical Garden*Wright Park*The Mansion*Mines view Park*Good Shepherd12:00 - Lunch13:00 - Continue Tour*Baguo Cathedral*Burnham Park*Bell Church*Strawberry Farm16:00 - Depart Manila22:00 - Arrive Manila Being the ideal convergence zone of neighboring highland places, Baguio is the melting pot of different peoples and cultures and has boosted its ability to provide a center for education for its neighbors. Its rich culture and countless resources have lured numerous investments and business opportunities to the city.The name of the city is derived from the word bagiw in Ibaloi, the indigenous language of the Benguet Region, meaning 'moss'.The city is at an altitude of approximately 1500 meters (5100 ft) in the Luzon tropical pine forests ecoregion conducive to the growth of mossy plants and orchids. Baguio City has become the center of business and commerce as well as the center of education in the entire Northern Luzon.
Baguio City Sightseeing from Manila
04:00 AM Dapart to Baguio 09:00 AM ETA Baguio,Start Tour Lion’s Head (It is commonly said that a trip to Baguio City would not be complete without taking home a souvenir photograph with the famous lion head which serves as the backdrop on Kennon Road.) Kenon Road View Deck (The Kennon Road View Deck has the most wonderful view of Baguio City’s mountainous slope.) Wright Park ( Its main features are a shallow elongated rectangular body of water known as the "Pool of Pines" and the park circle which is on one end of the park. Postcard-type photographs are usually taken at both ends of Wright Park and when going there it is best to bring along a camera.) The Mansion (The Mansion House is the official summer palace of the President of the Philippines) Good Shepherd (A store where you can buy all the best jams of Baguio) Botanical Garden (This tunnel is much longer than the Japanese tunnel found in Davao City, Baguio Botanical Garden, the 150 meter Japanese tunnel walkway has been opened to the public. ) PMA (The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) is the premier military foundation of the country and it is the training ground for forthcoming officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. ) Burnham Park (Burnham Park remains, to this day, one of the Philippines' most well known and best-loved parks.) Session Road (Session Road is the main thoroughfare of Baguio in the Philippines and is the main hub of what is called the Baguio Central Business District.) Cathedral (Our Lady of the Atonement Cathedral, better known as Baguio Cathedral, is a Roman Catholiccathedral located at Cathedral Loop adjacent to Session Road) Strawberry Farm (Cradled in a plain in La Trinidad Valley in Benguet, it is located nearly 30 minutes away from Baguio City, which has become almost synonymous with strawberries.) Bell Church (There are some artifacts about Buddhism that you will find at the Bell Church as well as some literature about the history of China.) Lourdes Grotto (The grotto is a favorite pilgrimage site during Holy Week most especially during Holy Thursday and Good Friday. ) 03:00 PM Travel Back to Manila08:00 PM. Estimated Time of Arrival in Manila
8 days 7 nights Luzon Adventure
Day 1: After your landing in NAIA airport, your driver will be waiting for you at the arrival terminal to take you to your Hotel and have a relaxing day or night near the Manila Bay. Day 2: In the morning, you will visit Intramuros, the old Manila before hitting the road to go to Pampanga. Day 3: Next day will be the first adventure: trekking to the crater of Mt. Pinatubo. For a start you will be taking a 4x4 jeep to get to the starting point and from there you will need to walk 7km, depending on the season, you might have to cross the river a few times to reach the crater, dont worry it will be easy and worth it ;) . Picnic lunch will be provided. After your trekking adventure we will head to Baguio, the summer capital of the Philippines. Day 4: After breakfast, you will visit the Market of Baguio and then head to Sagada, a town in the Cordillera mountains. Day 5: you will hike and see the Echo valley's century old hanging coffins as well as caves. After Sagada we will be heading to Banaue. On the way, you will stop by Bontoc to visit its museum run by the nuns and see the replica of an old traditional village and Ifugao artifacts. You will reach Banaue in the late afternoon where you will be staying in a comfortable hotel, with the view rice terraces that was build around 2000 years ago by the ancestors of indigenous people. Day 6: The following day be ready for another big adventure, we will be walking 3-4 hours from Bangaan, an old village to reach another village and walk in the huge rice terraces of Batad, Batad is a remote village of about 1500 people in Ifugao province, said to home of the best and well preserved rice terraces in the cordillera province. You will be staying there for one night to feel, learn and understand the culture in the village. Day 7: it's time to leave the mountains and head back to Manila or Clark.Day 8: End of your tour.
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