It is a detailed journey information of Northern Blossoms Flower Farm in Atok, Benguet with pattern itinerary and finances.
The Northern Blossom Flower Farm has lately been hyped by social media, which led to new alternatives for the locals right here. Homestays are beginning to sprout, and locals are being skilled as guides. Different areas of Atok are slowly being found by vacationers by way of tour packages supplied by Brgy. Paoay. I used to be fortunate sufficient to go to the Northern Blossoms Flower Farm a couple of years again earlier than it grew to become fashionable. However I by no means actually received to weblog about it. Lately, I had this urge to go to Benguet once more, one in all my favourite provinces within the Philippines. And I made a decision to begin my exploration of this area by touring to the Northern Blossoms Flower Farm, which is blissfully situated in Atok, Benguet.
Northern Blossom Flower Farm is owned by Mrs. Melany “Lany” Ganayan and her husband. In addition they have a flower store in Dimasalang, Manila. The flower farm is peppered with flowers, equivalent to totally different colours of snapdragons, larkspurs, rice flower, matthiola, cabbage roses, and extra. At first sight, it might not seem like the photographs you see in social media as there are flowers planted of their inexperienced home. However attempt to discover round and also you’ll discover some Instagram-worthy spots. You’ll be able to even see Mt.Pulag and Mt.Timbak from a distance. The flower farm is draped by pine-fringed mountains and vegetable farms.
NORTHERN BLOSSOM FLOWER FARM PRE-TRAVEL GUIDE
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT NORTHERN BLOSSOM FARM :
January to April are the very best months to go to the Northern Blossoms Flower Farm when the cabbage roses are in full bloom. The flowers and cabbages take about 3 months to bloom, based on our information. The very best time to go to is round dawn. So, if you wish to witness the dawn, keep in a single day or take the three:00 AM bus from Baguio to Besao/Sagada.
MOBILE AND WI-FI SIGNAL:
There’s Globe, Good, and Suncellular within the space. Knowledge is offered for Globe, however fairly intermittent. Eating places and homestays don’t have Wi-Fi.
MODE OF PAYMENT and ATM:
Every part is on money foundation so stack up money earlier than leaving Baguio. There’s no ATM in Atok, however they’ve the Simple Debit – a micro ATM on the retailer beside Palawan Specific.
NORTHERN BLOSSOM FLOWER FARM OPEN HOURS:
Monday to Saturday solely. Closed each Sunday.
6:00 AM to 11:30 AM
1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Closed each lunch break at 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
WHAT TO BRING:
Jacket – Temperature in Atok can go as little as – 8 levels Celsius.
Socks and mountain climbing Sneakers – Put on closed footwear and socks. It‘s fairly chilly right here.
Gloves – Gloves will be fairly useful to maintain your palms heat.
Lip balm – To maintain your lips protected against the chilliness and chilly winds
Mountaineering Pants – For those who plan to discover extra of Atok, Benguet, greatest to put on mountain climbing pants.
NORTHERN BLOSSOM FARM DAY TOUR
If you’d like a hassle-free tour to Northern Blossom, you possibly can be part of the day tour group tour packages supplied by native tour operators in Baguio. That is really helpful if you’re touring with seniors or youngsters. You’ll be able to guide by way of the hyperlink under.
Northern Blossom Farm Day Tour: BOOK HERE
NORTHERN BLOSSOM FARM TOUR BY TAXI
I requested a couple of taxi drivers how a lot is the Baguio to Northern Blossom Farm taxi fare or taxi tour (together with ready time), I used to be informed its ₱4,500 ($80) to ₱5,000 ($88.97). This price is sweet for 1-4 passengers already.
HOW TO GET TO NORTHERN BLOSSOM FLOWER FARM
To get to Northern Blossom Flower Farm in Atok, Benguet, you must make your manner first to Baguio. Then at Baguio, experience a bus that can cross by Atok, Benguet. See extra particulars under.
1. From Manila, take a bus certain for Baguio. Victory Liner has buses to Baguio from Cubao, Pasay or PITX. Common Aircon Specific bus fare from Baguio to Cubao is roughly ₱626 ($11.14), whereas from Pasay to Baguio bus fare is round ₱640 ($11.39). See Victory Liner Bus fare under. Alternatively, you may additionally take Strong North Bus, Pleasure Bus or Genesis Bus to Baguio.
MANILA TO BAGUIO BUS (PITX & Cubao): BOOK HERE
MANILA TO BAGUIO BAGUIO BUS (Pasay, PITX, & Cubao): RESERVE HERE
VICTORY LINER BUS FARE (Cubao to Baguio)
| Common Aircon (Interior Cities) | ₱616 ($10.96) |
| Common Aircon Specific | ₱626 ($11.14) |
| First Class Specific | ₱999 ($17.78) |
| Royal Class | ₱1,500 ($26.69) |
| Common Aircon (Interior Cities) | ₱630 ($11.21) |
| Common Aircon Specific | ₱640 ($11.39) |
| Deluxe Specific | ₱740 ($13.17) |
| First Class Specific | ₱999 ($17.78) |
| Royal Class | ₱1,500 ($26.69) |
*If you’re touring on a Friday night time or over the weekend by way of Victory Liner, ensure you purchase your ticket upfront as the road can get fairly lengthy. It took us 2.5 hours as probability passenger to experience the bus to Baguio. In any other case, go to the opposite bus corporations like Genesis and Pleasure Bus, additionally they have terminals in Cubao and Pasay.
If you’re touring in group, you could need to contemplate renting a van to Baguio from Manila, Tagaytay, La Union, Baguio, and extra.
PRIVATE VAN TRANSFER (MANILA TO BAGUIO): BOOK HERE
2. In Baguio, make your solution to Dangwa Bus Terminal or Slaughterhouse. We took a taxi for roughly ₱130 ($2.31) from downtown Baguio to Dangwa Bus Terminal. You’ll be able to take any of the buses certain for Bontoc, Besao or Sagada.
Dangwa Bus Terminal, Baguio
Right here’s the bus schedule in Dangwa Bus Terminal:
| DEPARTURE | DESTINATION |
| 03:00 AM | Besao by way of Sagada |
| 05:30 AM | Sagada Poblacion Besao |
| 08:30 AM | Besao by way of Sagada |
| 11:30 AM | Sagada Ambasing by way of Balili |
| 11:30 AM | Sagada Poblacion Besao |
| 01:00 PM | Besao by way of Sagada |
| 05:00 PM | Besao by way of Sagada |
*Journey schedule is topic to vary with out prior discover.
TRAVEL TIP: There’s a 7Eleven Retailer at Dangwa Bus Station. So if you’re arriving earlier than 3:00 AM, you possibly can seize a scorching espresso or drinks there or snacks. In addition they promote socks for ₱30 ($0.53). I used to be solely sporting my Birkenstocks and forgot to put on socks. The socks was actually useful to maintain me heat as a result of it was so chilly in Atok.
IMPORTANT: Take be aware that the final journey from Besao to Sagada is at 1:00 PM. So, in the event you plan to make a day journey solely, ensure you return on or earlier than 1:00 PM. In any other case, you possibly can take a passenger van (UV Specific) to Baguio, their terminal is situated at Marosan’s Restaurant or on the highway going to Northern Blossom Farm. Van fare is ₱200 ($3.56) and journey time is roughly 1.5 hours to 2 hours relying on site visitors.
3. Purchase ticket on the counter and experience the bus. Inform the workers you may be heading to Northern Blossoms in Atok, Benguet. Fare is roughly ₱150 ($2.67). Journey time is about 1 hour and half-hour. If you’re taking the three:00 AM bus, most probably the ticket counter remains to be closed. You’ll be able to simply pay to the driving force/conductor contained in the bus.
4.Get off at Northern Blossom Flower Farm. The driving force ought to drop you off on the small highway resulting in Northern Blossom Farm ticket workplace. For those who’re getting the three:00 AM bus, most probably the workplace remains to be closed when you arrive. It could get very chilly. I counsel you stroll in direction of Marosan’s Restaurant on the opposite facet of the highway. It’s beside the 24/7 pandesalan. You’ll be able to have espresso, scorching noodles, pancakes or siomao there whereas ready for the Northern Blossom Flower Farm to open.
5.Register and pay the environmental price. There’s a small tent close to the Northern Blossom Flower Farm Workplace the place it’s essential to pay the Environmental Payment for ₱50 ($0.89).
| Guests | Environmental Payment |
| Common | ₱50 ($0.89) |
| Seniors | ₱40 ($0.71) |
| PWD | ₱40 ($0.71) |
| Youngsters (10 years outdated under) |
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6.Pay the doorway price at Northern Blossoms Farm. The doorway price is inclusive of free bread and limitless espresso. Ensure you preserve the stub with the ticket and declare your free bread and occasional on the exit. How a lot is the doorway price at Northern Blossoms Flower Farm in Atok, Benguet? See charges under.
| Guests | Northern Blossoms Flower Farm Entrance Payment |
| Common | ₱250 ($4.45) |
| Seniors | ₱200 ($3.56) |
| PWD | ₱200 ($3.56) |
| Youngsters (6- 10 years outdated) | ₱50 ($0.89) |
| Youngsters (0-5 years outdated) | FREE |
| Photoshoot | ₱2,500 ($44.49) + ₱250 ($4.45) per individual |
WHERE TO STAY
There are homestays in Atok, Benguet. The most important and the most well-liked is the one in Northern Blossoms Flower Farm. E-book upfront particularly if you’re visiting in the course of the weekend or vacation.
Right here’s the up to date Northern Blossom Flower Farm charges as of 2024:
| Guests | Northern Blossoms Flower Farm Entrance Payment |
| Couple Room (2 pax) | ₱1,500 ($26.69) |
| Couple Room with pull out mattress (3 pax) | ₱1,800 ($32.03) |
| Higher Home with 3 Rooms (10 pax) | ₱5,000 ($88.97) |
| Decrease Home A with 4 Rooms (10 pax) | ₱5,000 ($88.97) |
| Decrease Home A with 4 Rooms (8 pax) | ₱4,000 ($88.97) |
- Northern Blossoms Flower Farm
- Handle: KM-50 Paoay Sayangan, Atok, Benguet
- Contact #: 09081513368
In any other case, if you’re simply doing a day tour in Northern Blossoms Flower Farm, you possibly can simply keep in Baguio. Get on the three:00 AM bus and return to Baguio round 9:00 AM, simply in time in your lodge check-out at 12:00 PM.
WHERE TO STAY IN BAGUIO
Baguio is peppered with motels for every type of finances. I like to recommend staying close to Burnham Park or Session Highway as it’s close to to most institutions. However I additionally stayed as soon as close to at a lodge close to Mines View Park, and the view of the pine timber and the mountains there was calming (see image above). If you’re actually on a good finances, you possibly can go for dorm rooms.
AFFORABLE BAGUIO HOTELS
WHERE TO EAT IN NORTHERN BLOSSOM FLOWER FARM
We’ve tried 2 eating places Atok, Benguet. They each have giant servings. Meal begins at ₱110 ($1.96)
San Fernando Restaurant – Attempt their lechon soup and fried rice meals
Marosan’s Restaurant – Attempt their egg soup and fried rice meals
There’s additionally a restaurant close to the Northern Blossom Flower Farm, however the meals are a bit costly, beginning at ₱300 ($5.34). I haven’t tried consuming right here but.
NORTHERN BLOSSOMS FLOWER FARM ITINERARY + BUDGET
DIY NORTHERN BLOSSOMS FLOWER FARM ITINERARY
(DAY TOUR)
For those who solely plan to go to the Northern Blossom Flower Farm as day journey, that’s potential. You’ll be able to keep in Baguio the place lodging are lots.
Right here’s a pattern day tour itinerary with finances breakdown.
| DAY 1 | ACTIVITIES |
| 02:00 AM | Seize/Taxi to Dangwa Terminal ₱175 ($2.31) |
| 03:00 AM | Bus to Northern Blossoms Flower Farm ₱150 ($2.67) |
| 04:30 AM | Alight at Northern Blossoms Flower Farm |
| 05:00 AM | Breakfast at Marosan’s Restaurant ₱150 ($2.67) |
| 06:00 AM | Northern Blossoms Flower Farm |
| Environmental Payment ₱50 ($0.89) | |
| Entrance Payment ₱250 ($4.45) | |
| 08:30 AM | Exit Northern Blossoms Farm. Declare free espresso and bread. |
| 09:00 AM | Van to Baguio ₱200 ($3.56) |
| 11:30 AM | Taxi to lodge in Baguio ₱100 ($1.78) |
| 12:00 PM | Lodge check-out. |
| EXPENSES | ₱1,075 ($19.13) |
*Costs could change with out prior discover.
NORTHERN BLOSSOM FLOWER FARM SIDE TRIPS:
BAGUIO TOURS:
NORTHERN BLOSSOMS FLOWER FARM TRAVEL TIPS
Flying of drone just isn’t allowed in Northern Blossoms Flower Farm, they informed me it is because the lands surrounding it are ancestral lands. However, the guides and locals in Atok additionally informed me that it’s allowed for prenups photoshoot, as a result of apparently there’s a price of round PHP 2,000 per 3 hours or one thing for drone-use for prenups.
There’s no financial institution ATM within the space, stack up money earlier than leaving Baguio. But when you really want money, there’s an alternate – the Simple Debit, a Micro ATM. You will discover it on the retailer beside Palawan Specific.
Follow Go away No Hint rules right here. I noticed a bottle of water inserted on one of many cabbages within the farm. You’re only a customer of their place, please, present some respect. Don’t depart your trash anyplace!
Respect the native tradition. The individuals of Atok are genuinely heat, useful and hospitable, please respect their tradition and keep away from making an excessive amount of noise.
For those who plan to remain in a single day, you possibly can deliver your personal heater as some guesthouse doesn’t have a heater. In any other case, you possibly can boil the water utilizing a kettle.
Purchase your bus ticket to Baguio upfront as the road can get fairly lengthy over the weekend, vacation, or Friday night time.
You may as well buy vegetation from Northern Blossoms Flower Farm, for instance, the cabbage is value round PHP 100 per piece, and the succulents begins at PHP 30. Costs of succulents are cheaper in different distributors outdoors Northern Blossoms Flower Farm – PHP 20 per plant.
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