Pre-Trip
Oct 1, 9:00 PM
Go to Balibago then Cubao
Oct 2, 2:00 AM
Wait in terminal, travel begins (5 hours approx.)
Oct 2, 7:00-7:30 AM
Arrive at Baguio
Day 1 - October 2
8:00 AM
SM Baguio's Tourist Lounge (Basement 5)
Opens at 10 AM. Leave bags in Victory Liner for 3 hours (₱50 penalty after 3 hours)
8:30 AM
Breakfast at Kapetirya - Coffee
Order: Ensaymada
10:00 AM
Go to SM Baguio Tourist Lounge
11:30 AM
SM Baguio - Explore, visit
Ricci Chocolates and
Pastry Box
Try: Tiramisu cake, biscoff cake
12:30 PM
Go to City Hub
1:00 PM
Out of the ordinary cafe on City Hub
Order: Matcha
2:00 PM
Check In to City Hub
3:00 PM
Walk to L'Atelier Du Grain for cakes
3:30 PM
Jeep to Mines View Observation Deck
4:30 PM
Go to Aftertaste Cafe
5:00 PM
Wright Park - Visit reflection pool, then
The Mansion nearby
6:30 PM
Dinner at Lemon & Olives
Order: Lamb steak, Meli saganaki, hummus
Day 2 - October 3
8:00 AM
Victoria Bakery
Order: Hot chocolate
8:30 AM
Morning stroll at Burnham Park
10:00 AM
ILI Likha Artist Village - Art
museum/restaurants
10:00 AM
Milky Way (inside ILI Likha)
Try: Vegan adobo and spring rolls
11:00 AM
Take jeep from LANDBANK Baguio to
Bamboo Sanctuary explore
1.7km - 10 min
12:00 PM
Botanical Garden explore
1:30 PM
Lunch at Pizza Volante
2:00 PM
Return to City Hub - Rest time
2:30 PM
Walk to Hot Cat Cafe
Order: Iced mocha, then browse Mt. Cloud Bookshop
3:00 PM
Go to City Proper
3:30 PM
Jeep to Camp John Hay
4:00 PM
Secret Garden, Yellow Trail (until 5:00
PM)
6:30 PM
The Gallery by Witchcraft - Dinner date
Order: Steak, caesar salad, beef stew
7:30 PM
L'Atelier Du Grain - Near The Gallery, for
desserts
8:00 PM
SM Baguio
9:00 PM
Burnham Park Night Market
10:30 PM
Return to City Hub
11:00 PM
Rest/Work
Day 3 - October 4
Early Morning Option (If we wake up early)
5:00 AM
Go to City Proper
5:30 AM
Jeep to La Trinidad Strawberry Farm
6:30 AM
Go to Valley of Colors
Regular Schedule
7:00 AM
Ready for Checkout
8:00 AM
Rebel Bakehouse or Kapetirya
8:30 AM
Maryknoll Ecological Sanctuary -
Walk/park
9:30 AM
Return to City Proper,
Burnham Park, eat at
Oh My Gulay
10:45 AM
Return to City Hub then
check out
11:00 AM
Leave things at
SM Baguio's Tourist Lounge
11:15 AM
Shopping for souvenirs and snacks:
- Dap Ayan Building - Corndog
- Danes Bakeshop - Jumbo siomai (can buy frozen)
- One Stop Daily Mart - Classic binatog
- Alternative: Shop for food/ukay at Baguio City Market
1:00 PM
Lunch at Canto Restaurant
Order: Lomo Ribs with mashed potato
2:00 PM
Go to SM, get things, then go to
Victory Liner Terminal
3:00 PM
Prepare for departure
Terminals
| Terminal | Distance | Routes & Destinations |
|---|---|---|
| LANDBANK Baguio Calderon Terminal | 2.1km - 4 min | To Mines View (passes through Botanical Garden, Wright Park, and The Mansion) |
| Lourdes Dominican Hill Terminal | 1.4km - 4 min | To Mirador Hill, Diplomat Hotel, Igorot Stone Kingdom, Farmers Daughter, Tam-awan Village |
| Rizal Park Terminal | 1.5km - 6 min | To La Trinidad |
Transport Notes
- Jeep to Mines View passes through: Botanical Garden → Wright Park → The Mansion
- For Dragon Treasure Castle: Take Lourdes Dominican Terminal, look for MPC jeepney, tell driver "youbus compound?"
- Best times for Dragon Treasure Castle: Sunrise or sunset
- After Botanical Garden, go to Bamboo Sanctuary
Location Directory with Operating Hours
Walking Distance (Under 1km)
| Location | Distance | Operating Hours |
|---|---|---|
| City Hub | 0m - 0 min | Base location |
| Out of the ordinary cafe | 21m - 11 min | 10 AM - 10 PM |
| Red Rustikz | 150m - 1 min | 9 PM - 10 PM |
| L'atelier du grain | 350m - 1 min | 8 AM - 9 PM |
| Mt. Cloud Bookshop | 400m - 2 min | 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Hot Cat Cafe | 400m - 2 min | 8 AM - 7 PM |
| La Brent Cafe | 450m - 1 min | 24 Hours |
| Rebel Bakeshop | 750m - 4 min | Operating hours vary |
| Vizco's Restaurant | 800m - 4 min | 7 AM - 10 PM |
| Grumpy Joe | 850m - 4 min | 10 AM - 8:30 PM |
| Kapetirya Philippine Coffee | 900m - 3 min | 8 AM - 8 PM |
| SM Baguio | 950m - 5 min | 10 AM - 9 PM |
Short Distance (1-3km)
| Location | Distance | Operating Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Dap Ayan Building | 1km - 6 min | 9 AM - 6 PM |
| Victoria Bakery | 1km - 7 min | 7:30 AM - 7 PM |
| ILI Likha Artist Village | 1.1km - 6 min | 10 AM - 9 PM |
| The gallery by witchcraft | 1.3km - 5 min | 8 AM - 11 PM |
| Botanical Garden | 1.3km - 4 min | 6 AM - 6 PM |
| Bamboo Sanctuary | 1.7km - 10 min | 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Foam Coffee | 1.7km - 10 min | 24 Hours |
| Oh My Gulay | 1.7km - 9 min | 11 AM - 7 PM |
| Pizza Volante | 1.7km - 7 min | 6 AM - 11 PM |
| Wright Park | 1.8km - 4 min | 1:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Good Taste Restaurant | 1.8km - 7 min | 24 Hours |
| Balajadia Kitchenette | 2km - 10 min | 6 AM - 9 PM |
| Grapevine Baguio | 2.2km - 4 min | 7 AM - 10 PM |
| One Stop Daily Mart | 2.2km - 11 min | Operating hours vary |
| The Other Office | 2.3km - 5 min | 6 AM - 12 AM |
| Camp John Hay (Secret Garden) | 2.4km - 8 min | Operating hours vary |
| Baguio Christmas Village | 2.5km - 6 min | Operating hours vary |
| Lemon & Olives | 2.8km - 5 min | 11 AM - 9 PM |
| Canto Restaurant | 2.8km - 9 min | 10 AM - 10 PM |
| El union | 2.9km - 5 min | 8 AM - 6 PM |
Medium Distance (3-4km)
| Location | Distance | Operating Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Maryknoll Ecological Sanctuary | 3.1km - 12 min | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Aftertaste Cafe | 3.1km - 12 min | 8 AM - 8 PM |
| Cezve Kahve Cafe | 3.1km - 9 min | 11 AM - 9 PM |
| Hatch Cafe | 3.3km - 14 min | 8 AM - 8 PM |
| Danes Bakeshop | 3.4km - 12 min | 7 AM - 8 PM |
| Mines View Observation Deck | 3.6km - 8 min | 5 AM - 8 PM |
| Valley of Colors | 3.7km - 12 min | 24 Hours |
| Purrfect Cafe | 3.7km - 11 min | 10 AM - 6 PM |
| Mirador Hill | 3.8km - 18 min | 7 AM - 6 PM |
Far Distance (5km+)
| Location | Distance | Operating Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Treasure Castle | 6.3km - 30 min | 6 AM - 7 PM |
| Mt. Camisong | 15.5km - 32 min | 7 AM - 8 PM |
Must-Try Dishes & Restaurants
| Restaurant | Specialty Dish | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Out of the ordinary cafe | Matcha | In City Hub building |
| Hot Cat Cafe | Iced mocha | Below Mt. Cloud Bookshop |
| Ricci Chocolates | Chocolates | Available at SM Baguio |
| Pastry Box | Tiramisu cake, biscoff cake | Available at SM Baguio |
| Milky Way | Vegan adobo, spring rolls | Inside ILI Likha Artist Village |
| Lemon & Olives | Meli saganaki, grilled octopus, lamb steak | Great reviews, good food |
| Grumpy Joe | Chicken pesto, garlic shrimp pasta, spinach truffle pizza | Good servings |
| The Gallery by Witchcraft | Steak, caesar salad, beef stew | Perfect for dinner dates |
| Red Rustikz | Brick oven pizza | Open 9 PM - 10 PM only |
| Night Market | Samgyup in a bowl | Harrison Road |
| Burnham Park | Strawberry taho | Morning treat |
Budget Food Options
| Location | Food Item | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dap Ayan Building | Corndog | Budget-friendly |
| Balajadia Kitchenette | Bulalo with vegetables | Budget-friendly |
| Danes Bakeshop | Jumbo siomai | Can buy frozen for accommodation snacks |
| One Stop Daily Mart | Classic binatog | Local favorite |
Additional Dining Options
| Restaurant | Recommended Dishes | Operating Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Bakery | Hot chocolate | 7:30 AM - 7 PM |
| Kapetirya | Ensaymada | 8 AM - 8 PM |
| Canto Restaurant | Lomo Ribs with mashed potato | 10 AM - 10 PM |
| Pizza Volante | Pizza varieties | 6 AM - 11 PM |
| Central Park Restaurant | Siomai, siopao | Operating hours vary |
Notes
Restaurant Insights
- The Other Office: Has dress code, questionable value
- Grapevine: Good ambience, food quality average
- Lemon & Olives: Great reviews and excellent food quality
- Foam Coffee: Overpriced, find cheaper alternatives near night market
- La Brent Cafe: Open 24 hours - perfect for late night coffee
Activity Tips
- Baguio Christmas Village: Go when there are few people
- Dragon Treasure Castle: Best visited at sunrise or sunset
- Mirador Hill: Weather dependent
- ILI Likha: Museum/restaurant combination experience
- Camp John Hay: Secret Garden visit until 5:00 PM
Timing Considerations
- SM Baguio Tourist Lounge: Opens at 10 AM (Basement 5)
- Victory Liner bag storage: 50 pesos for 3 hours, +50 penalty after
- Camp John Hay: Yellow Trail closes at 5 PM