{"id":6612,"date":"2018-07-07T14:26:26","date_gmt":"2018-07-07T06:26:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/?p=6612"},"modified":"2021-07-15T18:01:49","modified_gmt":"2021-07-15T10:01:49","slug":"a-trip-to-the-city-of-pines-baguio-travel-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/2018\/07\/07\/a-trip-to-the-city-of-pines-baguio-travel-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"A Trip to the City of Pines: Baguio Travel Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

A trip to Baguio City usually meant allotting one day to get there and another day to go back to Manila because it used to take anywhere from 8 to 9 hours just to get to Baguio. With the recent completion of Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX), this has gone down to as little as 4 to 5 hours if you\u2019re driving, or as little as 6 hours by bus.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are three national roads that lead to the city: Quirino Highway, also known as Naguilian Road; Marcos Highway, preferred by public transport and more experienced travelers; and the scenic Kennon Road, where you can find the iconic Lion\u2019s Head. Baguio City has its own airport, the Loakan Airport, but there aren\u2019t any airlines that fly into or out of Loakan.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Photo by Jeremias Talva<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Roads to Baguio are steep and will be a challenge for inexperienced drivers, which is why we recommend taking a bus to get to Baguio City. There are two bus companies that serve Baguio: Joybus (operated by Genesis Transport) and Victory Liner, both with schedules that span the day.\u00a0<\/span>We recommend taking Victory Liner, as they have their own terminal in Baguio as well as an online booking system.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are other tips for a smooth and enjoyable trip to the City of Pines!<\/p>\n

Book your bus tickets in advance<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Both Joybus<\/strong> and Victory Liner<\/strong> accept advance bookings, but we recommend booking online with Victory Liner. Your Victory Liner travel voucher gives you access to their express lane, which cuts down your waiting time by a substantial amount.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ride First Class<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not a fan of stopovers, we suggest taking Victory Liner\u2019s First Class bus<\/strong> from Cubao or Pasay. It\u2019s at Php 780 per person (Php 830 if you book online) and only runs at specific times: 01:15, 06:15, 11:15, 13:15, 20:15, and 23:45 from Pasay; and 00:15, 10:15, 12:20, 14:15, 20:15, and 23:15 from Cubao. These buses can take up to 28 passengers, have seats with more legroom, and has its own bathroom on the bus. If you\u2019re not a fan of long drives and cramped seats, this is the bus for you.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\"\"Burnham park\/Photo by Jeremias Talva<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Walking is a thing<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Yes, Baguio has some of the best taxi drivers in the country. They\u2019re honest and take great care when driving. The city, however, isn\u2019t too big to cover on foot. If you\u2019re within the area of Burnham Park, you can pretty much walk to Session Road without much trouble plus get a good workout in the process. It\u2019s the same for Mines View and Wright Park, which are only 2 kilometers apart.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Peak season is dry season<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

It doesn\u2019t have to be summer if you\u2019re planning to visit Baguio. November to May are the best months to visit Baguio, with December to February being the most packed. February is good if you\u2019re planning to experience Panagbenga Festival, but not if you\u2019re not fond of traffic jams.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\"\"Mines View Park \/IMAGE Conrado C. Rotor, Jr.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Save during the wet season<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Visitors don\u2019t usually visit Baguio between June and October, which means hotel stays are more affordable during these months. There\u2019s a high chance you\u2019ll get wet because it rains a lot in Baguio during these months, so make sure you bring an umbrella.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Written by Andronico Del Rosario<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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