Two in Tow: Baguio Adventure with Kids - Itinerary, Expenses and Some Tips

In a nutshell, here's where we've been to.

jeepney ride to La Trinidad

Day 1
Manila to Baguio via Victory Liner in Caloocan (7am departure) - P220 per person, one way
Check in at Holiday Park Hotel - P1800 per room (deluxe twin), per night
Late Lunch at Cafe by the Ruins
Burnham Park - (Playground - free, Biking - P40 per hour, Rowing - P100 per hour)
Dinner at Pizza Volante

Day 2
Wright Park (Horseback riding) - P300 per hour
Picture taking at the Mansion - free
Brunch at Bliss Cafe (inside Hotel Elizabeth)
Camp John Hay - free
The Bell House at Camp John Hay - entrance fee, P50
Baguio Botanical Gardens - free (sketching, donation)
Merienda at Choco-late de Batirol
Baguio Country Club's Christmas Village - entrance fee, P80 (13 years old and above), P50 (4-12 years old), P10 (3 years old and below)
Take-out Dinner from Sizzling Plate Baguio

Day 3
Bencab's Museum - entrance fee, P100 (general admission), P80 (students and senior citizens)
Easter Weaving Room - entrance to the weaving area is free
Chinese Temple - free
La Trinidad's Strawberry Farm - P300 per kilo of strawberries, P10 per plant
Hillstation's uber late lunch
Mt. Cloud Bookshop visit - free to look around
Noodle Dinner at Central Park Restaurant  

Day 4
Pasalubong shopping at Baguio Public Market
Lunch at Oh My Gulay
Baguio to Manila via Victory Liner (1pm departure) - P220 per person, one way

Baguio conquered!

Baguio Tips:
1. Buy tickets in advance. Once you reach Baguio, purchase your return tickets. This saves time because the queue is shorter and affords you to arrive even 15 minutes prior departure because you already have assured seats.

2. Prepare an emergency bag. Here's what inside mine - diaper (in case my newly toilet trained kid wouldn't be able to hold it until we reach the bus stop, i'll just have her wear this), wet wipes, alcohol and tissue (for all the mess), plastic bags (for trash and everything else), crackers, biscuits, some candies, a bottle of water, extra shirt and undies for the kids.

3. Sample the veggies. Baguio's vegetables are crispier, juicier and tastier. It might just be me but the veggies here are simply divine.

4. Parking is hard. It would be better to park your car at your hotel and take a cab or jeepney to your destination. This saved us time and gave us a lot of flexibility.

I hope this helps with your planning.

This is a part of the Two in Tow: Baguio Adventure Series.  Other posts can be found here:
Day 1 - http://www.superwomom.net/2013/03/two-in-tow-baguio-adventure-with-kids.html
Day 2 - http://www.superwomom.net/2013/03/two-in-tow-baguio-adventure-with-kids_5.html
Day 3 and 4 - http://www.superwomom.net/2013/03/two-in-tow-baguio-adventures-with-kid.html