In an effort to decongest traffic in Baguio City, the City Government of Baguio will be launching the “Park & Ride” program, utilizing the use of Hop-On, Hop-Off (HoHo) buses for tourists visiting the City of Pines.
Starting Friday, July 15, 2022, tourists may start boarding the HoHo Tourist Bus, which will shuttle them between Baguio tourist spots.
Who can avail of the HoHo Bus Pass?
Free rides on the HoHo tourist bus are available only for TOURISTS with APPROVED VISITA QTP.
Where to avail HoHo Bus Pass
Tourists availing of the HoHo Bus Pass must park their vehicles at the Baguio Convention & Cultural Center designated parking areas. While the bus pass for the HoHo tourist bus is free, vehicle owners must pay the city-sanctioned parking fees below.
The parking fee will be used for the operation and maintenance of the bus and the allowance of the driver as well as the tour guide.
Parking Fees
- Light Vehicles Php 35.00 Php 10.00
- Mini buses (Excursion) Php 40.00 Php 15.00
- Regular Tourist Buses Php 400.00 Php 15.00
- Motorcycles Php 10.00 Php 5.00
All passengers of the parked vehicle will get a BUS PASS which will serve as a ticket on the HOHO Tourist Bus at any scheduled departure time in designated stops around the circuit.
Hop-On Hop-Off Route
The HoHo bus will follow a self-directed tour circuit
First stop: taking off from the Baguio Convention & Cultural Center to the Botanical Garden
Second stop: Mansion House
Third stop: Mines View Park
Fourth stop: Wright Park via Gibraltar Road to decongest traffic and
Exit via South Drive to the drop off point at Governor Pack Road where tourists may walk around the central business district as well as visit Burnham Park.
HOHO Bus Schedule
Hop-On Hop-Off Tourist Buses are available every weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) starting July 15, 2022, following the departure schedule below:
- Trip 1 8:30 AM 9:05 AM 9:25 AM 9:50 AM 10:20 AM
- Trip 2 9:50 AM 10:25 AM 10:45 AM 11:10 AM 11:40 AM
- Trip 3 11:10 AM 11:45 AM 12:05 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM
- Trip 4 12:30 PM 1:05 PM 1:25 PM 2:00 PM 2:30 PM
- Trip 5 1:50 PM 2:25 PM 2:45 PM 3:10 PM 3:40 PM
- Trip 6 3:20 PM 3:45 PM 4:05 PM 4:50 PM 5:10 PM
- Trip 7 4:30 PM 5:05 PM 5:25 PM 5:50 PM 6:20 PM
NOTE: Accommodation on the buses will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
How to return your HoHo Bus Pass
The HoHo Bus Pass shall be surrendered when claiming back the parked vehicle at Baguio Convention Center. Lost passes will be charged a fee of P25.00.
WHERE TO STAY IN BAGUIO
Here are some of the many top hotels with Certificate of Authority to Operate (CAO) from the Department of Tourism in Baguio:
- Cedar Peak Condominium - Check Rates & Availability
- Austrianne Residences - Check Rates & Availability
- Hotel Veniz – Session - Check Rates & Availability
- V Hotel and Apartel - Check Rates & Availability
- Elmar Cabin - Check Rates & Availability
For a list of Baguio hotels that have certificate of authorization to operate, check out this post: LIST OF DOT-ACCREDITED HOTELS IN BAGUIO!
You may also check the full list of hotels and lodging in Baguio. I also wrote Top10 hotels in Baguio on a separate blog.
ALSO IN BAGUIO
- Valleypoint Campsite - your glamping hideaway near Baguio
- MANILA TO BAGUIO: Bus Schedule and Fare
- AMERICAN HERITAGE BAGUIO HOME (as seen on "Glorious" movie)
- Baguio Country Club's Christmas Village (Schedule, Entrance Fee & How To Get There)
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COMMUTING GUIDE: How to avail FREE Unli Rides on Baguio City's Hop-On, Hop-Off (HoHo) Tourist Bus
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