STI Colleges Lipa

Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management

Professional Tour Guiding

Baguio City
“Summer Capital of the Philippines”

Sofia Emma Malabanan

Maria Eloisa Villanueva

Kyla Fay Llaga

Reinald Zach Ramos

BAGUIO

Hailed as the Summer Capital of the Philippines, Baguio is the top destination to go to if you
want to take a break from the tropical heat in the lowlands. With average temperatures ranging from
15-23°C, the city rarely experiences temperatures higher than 26°C even during the warmest parts of
the year. Because of this climate, Baguio is also home to beautiful plants that wouldn’t usually survive
elsewhere in the county. Also nicknamed the City of Pines, you’ll be in for a treat with all the beautiful
flowers and lush vegetation as you enter the vicinity. It will truly feel as if you’re entering a different
world.

ITINERARY

DAY 1

01:00 AM Assembly

01:30 AM ETD Manila to Baguio

06:00 AM ETA at Baguio

07:00 AM Breakfast in Good Taste Cafe & Restaurant / Visit Burnham Park

08:00 AM Proceed to Baguio Cathedral Church & Lourdes Grotto

09:00 AM Visit Mines View Park, The Mansion, Botanical Garden and Wright Park

12:00 PM Lunch at Dine and View Restaurant

13:00 PM Check-in at Hotel Elizabeth

14:00 PM Visit Camp John Hay & Phil Military Academy

16:30 PM Dinner* Drop Out at Session Road

18:30 PM Night market; Free time

19:00 PM Back to the Hotel

DAY 2

06:00AM Call-time; Breakfast*

07:00AM Pasalubong Time at BaguioPublic Market

10:30AM Check-out

13:00PM Visit Strawberry Farm/ Lunch*

15:00PM ETD Baguio to Manila

20:00PM ETA at Manila

DESTINATIONS

Burnham Park

Burnham Park is an open green park at the heart of Baguio. The park’s lush greeneries and blooming
flowers make you forget that you are in the middle of a highly urbanized city.

Baguio Cathedral

Our Lady of the Atonement Cathedral, better known as Baguio Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral
located at Cathedral Loop adjacent to Session Road in Baguio, the Philippines, and is the see of the
Roman Catholic Diocese of Baguio.

Mines View Park

A ridge located at the extreme northeast side of the city, past The Mansion and Wright Park, Mines View
Park boasts of a spectacular view of Benguet’s gold and copper mines and the Cordillera mountains.

The Mansion

The Mansion is the official summer residence of the President of the Philippines. It is located on the
eastern part of the city along C.P. Romulo Drive (formerly a part of Leonard Wood Road) and right across
from Wright Park. Older than the city itself, the Mansion is easily one of the most visited and
photographed landmarks of Baguio.

Wright Park

Wright Park is one of Baguio’s most popular tourist attractions. It’s the best place to bring family
members of all ages, since all the activities here are child-friendly. The whole park itself is very
picturesque and Instagram-worthy. Take a picture by the Pool of Pines, a rectangular body of water in
the middle of the park. Trees are very abundant here, a contrast from the busy Session Road.

Botanical Garden

At the Botanical Garden Baguio tagalog, you will be welcomed by a stunning sculpture made of stone
painted in bronze that depicts the different rituals of the Cordillera tribes, and real Igorots dressed in
their traditional clothes willing to take a photo with you for a minimal fee. Once you’re inside, you will
see several gardens, an art gallery, and souvenir stalls selling native handicrafts lined up in a row. Then
you’ll also see the different relics from Botanical Garden’s Igorot Village days with large statues showing
different Cordillera tribesmen and symbols, and the native Cordillera huts.

Camp John Hay

A former military facility, Camp John Hay draws golfers to the Jack Nicklaus-designed course at the Camp
John Hay Golf Club, and the Baguio Country Club's greens and fairways. Pine trees line the Eco Trail,
providing shade to joggers and hikers, while Tree Top Adventure caters to thrill-seekers with ziplining
courses. The Historical Core contains the Bell House Museum, a well-preserved American Colonial
residence.
Baguio Night Market

In the evening, a portion of Harrison Road becomes inaccessible to both public and private vehicles.
Vendors and merchants assemble their shops and lay their products in preparation for another busy
night. As the clock ticks at 9:00 PM, the lively night begins. Hundreds of stores, locally known as “ukay-
ukay,” are found in Baguio Night Market. Ukay-ukay is popular in the Philippines, and it contains
primarily secondhand products or quality items sold at a meager price. Many people visit this place
every night because of its affordability and wide range of choices.

Strawberry Farm La Trinidad, Benguet

The La Trinidad Strawberry Farm is a farm in the town of La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines primarily used
for the cultivation of strawberries. The farm is also open to tourism.

Baguio’s Public Market

One of the best ways to get to know a local culture is through their food products. A visit to the Baguio
City Public Market is a peek into the lives of locals not just of Baguio, but also in surrounding areas.
Walking through and seeing the wealth of produce available, you can imagine the fields of strawberries
of La Trinidad and the vast farms of lettuce and other veggies in the mountains of Benguet and
Mountain Province. Don’t forget to bring your bayong or large, durable bag for your buys!

Introduction - Ramos

Baguio (About & Facts) - Llaga

Day 1 - Villanueva, Malabanan, Llaga

Day 2 - Llaga, Ramos

Outro - Ramos