NORTHERN BLOSSOM FLOWER FARM in ATOK, BENGUET: DIY TRAVEL GUIDE (ITINERARY + BUDGET)

This is a detailed travel guide of Northern Blossoms Flower Farm in Atok, Benguet with sample itinerary and budget.

The Northern Blossom Flower Farm has recently been hyped by social media, which led to new opportunities for the locals here.  Homestays are starting to sprout, and locals are being trained as guides.  Other areas of Atok are slowly being discovered by tourists through tour packages offered by Brgy. Paoay. I was lucky enough to visit the Northern Blossoms Flower Farm a few years back before it became popular.  But I never really got to blog about it. Recently, I had this urge to visit Benguet again, one of my favorite provinces in the Philippines. And I decided to start my exploration of this region by traveling to the Northern Blossoms Flower Farm, which is blissfully located in Atok, Benguet.

 

Northern Blossom Flower Farm is owned by Mrs. Melany “Lany” Ganayan and her husband.  They also have a flower shop in Dimasalang, Manila. The flower farm is peppered with flowers, such as different colors of snapdragons, larkspurs, rice flower, matthiola, cabbage roses, and more.  At first sight, it may not look like the images you see in social media as there are flowers planted in their green house.  But try to explore around and you’ll find some Instagram-worthy spots.  You can 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


Northern Blossom Flower Park

 

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT NORTHERN BLOSSOM FARM : 

January to April are the best months to visit the Northern Blossoms Flower Farm when the cabbage roses are in full bloom. The flowers and cabbages take about 3 months to bloom, according to our guide. The best time to visit is around sunrise. So, if you want to witness the sunrise, stay overnight or take the 3:00 AM bus from Baguio to Besao/Sagada.

 

MOBILE AND WI-FI SIGNAL: 

There’s Globe, Smart, and Suncellular in the area. Data is available for Globe, but quite intermittent.  Restaurants and homestays don’t have Wi-Fi.

 

MODE OF PAYMENT and ATM: 

Everything is on cash basis so stack up cash before leaving Baguio. There’s no ATM in Atok, but they have the Easy Debit – a micro ATM at the store beside Palawan Express.

Atok, Benguet sea of clouds

NORTHERN BLOSSOM FLOWER FARM OPEN HOURS:

Monday to Saturday only. Closed every Sunday.

6:00 AM to 11:30 AM

1:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Closed every lunch break at 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

 

WHAT TO BRING:

Jacket – Temperature in Atok can go as low as – 8 degrees Celsius.

Socks and hiking Shoes – Wear closed shoes and socks. It‘s quite cold here.

Gloves –  Gloves can be quite helpful to keep your hands warm.

Lip balm – To keep your lips protected from the chill and cold winds

Hiking Pants – If you plan to explore more of Atok, Benguet, best to wear hiking pants.


NORTHERN BLOSSOM FARM DAY TOUR


If you want a hassle-free tour to Northern Blossom, you can join the day tour group tour packages offered by local tour operators in Baguio. This is recommended if you are traveling with seniors or kids. You can book through the link below.

Northern Blossom Farm Day Tour: BOOK HERE

 


NORTHERN BLOSSOM FARM TOUR BY TAXI

I asked a few taxi drivers how much is the Baguio to Northern Blossom Farm taxi fare or taxi tour (including waiting time), I was told its ₱4,500 ($80) to ₱5,000 ($88.97). This rate is good for 1-4 passengers already.


HOW TO GET TO NORTHERN BLOSSOM FLOWER FARM


PASAY TO BAGUIO BUS TERMINAL

To get to Northern Blossom Flower Farm in Atok, Benguet, you have to make your way first to Baguio. Then at Baguio, ride a bus that will pass by Atok, Benguet. See more details below.

 

1. From Manila, take a bus bound for Baguio. Victory Liner has buses to Baguio from Cubao, Pasay or PITX. Regular Aircon Express bus fare from Baguio to Cubao is roughly ₱626 ($11.14), while from Pasay to Baguio bus fare is around ₱640 ($11.39). See Victory Liner Bus fare below. Alternatively, you may also take Solid North Bus, Joy Bus or Genesis Bus to Baguio.

MANILA TO BAGUIO BUS (PITX & Cubao): BOOK HERE

MANILA TO BAGUIO BAGUIO BUS (Pasay, PITX, & Cubao): RESERVE HERE

 

 

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VICTORY LINER BUS FARE  (Cubao to Baguio)

 

Regular Aircon (Inner Cities)₱616 ($10.96)
Regular Aircon Express₱626 ($11.14)
First Class Express₱999 ($17.78)
Royal Class₱1,500 ($26.69)

 

 

Regular Aircon (Inner Cities)₱630 ($11.21)
Regular Aircon Express₱640 ($11.39)
Deluxe Express₱740 ($13.17)
First Class Express₱999 ($17.78)
Royal Class₱1,500 ($26.69)

 

 

*If you are traveling on a Friday night or over the weekend via Victory Liner, make sure you buy your ticket in advance as the line can get pretty long.  It took us 2.5 hours as chance passenger to ride the bus to Baguio. Otherwise, go to the other bus companies like Genesis and Joy Bus, they also have terminals in Cubao and Pasay.

If you are traveling in group, you may want to consider renting a van to Baguio from Manila, Tagaytay, La Union, Baguio, and more.

PRIVATE VAN TRANSFER (MANILA TO BAGUIO): BOOK HERE

 

 

2. In Baguio, make your way to Dangwa Bus Terminal or Slaughterhouse. We took a taxi for roughly ₱130 ($2.31) from downtown Baguio to Dangwa Bus Terminal. You can take any of the buses bound for Bontoc, Besao or Sagada.

BUS FROM BAGUIO TO NORTHERN BLOSSOM FLOWER PARK

Dangwa Bus Terminal, Baguio

 

Here’s the bus schedule in Dangwa Bus Terminal:

DEPARTUREDESTINATION
03:00 AMBesao via Sagada
05:30 AMSagada Poblacion Besao
08:30 AMBesao via Sagada
11:30 AMSagada Ambasing via Balili
11:30 AMSagada Poblacion Besao
01:00 PMBesao via Sagada
05:00 PMBesao via Sagada

 

*Trip schedule is subject to change without prior notice.

 

TRAVEL TIP: There’s a 7Eleven Store at Dangwa Bus Station. So if you are arriving before 3:00 AM, you can grab a hot coffee or drinks there or snacks. They also sell socks for  ₱30 ($0.53). I was only wearing my Birkenstocks and forgot to wear socks. The socks was really helpful to keep me warm because it was so cold in Atok.

IMPORTANT: Take note that the last trip from Besao to Sagada is at 1:00 PM. So, if you plan to make a day trip only, make sure you return on or before 1:00 PM. Otherwise, you can take a passenger van (UV Express) to Baguio, their terminal is located at Marosan’s Restaurant or at the road going to Northern Blossom Farm. Van fare is ₱200 ($3.56) and travel time is roughly 1.5 hours to 2 hours depending on traffic.

 

 

3. Buy ticket at the counter and ride the bus. Tell the staff you will be heading to Northern Blossoms in Atok, Benguet. Fare is roughly ₱150 ($2.67). Travel time is about 1 hour and 30 minutes. If you are taking the 3:00 AM bus, most likely the ticket counter is still closed. You can just pay to the driver/conductor inside the bus.

4.Get off at  Northern Blossom Flower Farm.  The driver should drop you off at the small road leading to Northern Blossom Farm ticket office. If you’re getting the 3:00 AM bus, most likely the office is still closed once you arrive. It can get very cold. I suggest you walk towards Marosan’s Restaurant on the other side of the road. It’s beside the 24/7 pandesalan. You can have coffee, hot noodles, pancakes or siomao there while waiting for the Northern Blossom Flower Farm to open.

Northern Blossom Flower Park photo

5.Register and pay the environmental fee. There’s a small tent near the Northern Blossom Flower Farm Office where you need to pay the Environmental Fee for ₱50 ($0.89).

Visitors Environmental Fee
Regular₱50 ($0.89)
Seniors₱40 ($0.71)
PWD₱40 ($0.71)
Children (10 years old below)
  1. FREE

 

 

6.Pay the entrance fee at Northern Blossoms Farm. The entrance fee is inclusive of free bread and unlimited coffee. Make sure you keep the stub with the ticket and claim your free bread and coffee at the exit. How much is the entrance fee at Northern Blossoms Flower Farm in Atok, Benguet? See rates below.

Visitors Northern Blossoms Flower Farm Entrance Fee
Regular₱250 ($4.45)
Seniors₱200 ($3.56)
PWD₱200 ($3.56)
Kids (6- 10 years old)₱50 ($0.89)
Children (0-5 years old)FREE
Photoshoot₱2,500 ($44.49) + ₱250 ($4.45) per person

 


WHERE TO STAY


 

everlasting flowers at Northern Blossom Flower Park

 

There are homestays in Atok, Benguet. The biggest and the most popular is the one in Northern Blossoms Flower Farm. Book in advance especially if you are visiting during the weekend or holiday.

Here’s the updated Northern Blossom Flower Farm rates as of 2024:

 

Visitors Northern Blossoms Flower Farm Entrance Fee
Couple Room (2 pax)₱1,500 ($26.69)
Couple Room with pull out bed (3 pax)₱1,800 ($32.03)
Upper House with 3 Rooms (10 pax)₱5,000 ($88.97)
Lower House A with 4 Rooms (10 pax)₱5,000 ($88.97)
Lower House A with 4 Rooms (8 pax)₱4,000 ($88.97)
  • Northern Blossoms Flower Farm
  • Address: KM-50 Paoay Sayangan, Atok, Benguet
  • Contact #: 09081513368

 

Otherwise, if you are just doing a day tour in Northern Blossoms Flower Farm, you can just stay in Baguio. Get on the 3:00 AM bus and return to Baguio around 9:00 AM, just in time for your hotel check-out at 12:00 PM.

 


WHERE TO STAY IN BAGUIO


baguio hotel

 

Baguio is peppered with hotels for all types of budget. I recommend staying near Burnham Park or Session Road as it is near to most establishments.  But I also stayed once near at a hotel near Mines View Park, and the view  of the pine trees and the mountains there was calming (see picture above). If you are really on a tight budget, you can go for dorm rooms.

AFFORABLE BAGUIO HOTELS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


WHERE TO EAT IN NORTHERN BLOSSOM FLOWER FARM


Northern Blossom Flower Park cabbages

We’ve tried 2 restaurants Atok, Benguet.  They both have large servings. Meal starts at ₱110 ($1.96) 

San Fernando Restaurant – Try their lechon soup and fried rice meals

Marosan’s Restaurant – Try their egg soup and fried rice meals

There’s also a restaurant near the Northern Blossom Flower Farm, but the meals are a bit expensive, starting at ₱300 ($5.34). I haven’t tried eating here yet.

 


NORTHERN BLOSSOMS FLOWER FARM ITINERARY + BUDGET


Northern Blossom Flower Park sunrise tour 


DIY NORTHERN BLOSSOMS FLOWER FARM ITINERARY

(DAY TOUR)


 

If you only plan to visit the Northern Blossom Flower Farm as day trip, that’s possible.  You can stay in Baguio where accommodations are plenty.

Here’s a sample day tour itinerary with budget breakdown.

 

DAY 1ACTIVITIES
02:00 AMGrab/Taxi to Dangwa Terminal  ₱175 ($2.31)
03:00 AMBus to Northern Blossoms Flower Farm ₱150 ($2.67)
04:30 AMAlight at Northern Blossoms Flower Farm
05:00 AMBreakfast at Marosan’s Restaurant ₱150 ($2.67)
06:00 AMNorthern Blossoms Flower Farm
Environmental Fee ₱50 ($0.89)
Entrance Fee ₱250 ($4.45)
08:30 AMExit Northern Blossoms Farm. Claim free coffee and bread.
09:00 AMVan to Baguio  ₱200 ($3.56)
11:30 AMTaxi to hotel in Baguio ₱100 ($1.78)
12:00 PMHotel check-out.
EXPENSES₱1,075 ($19.13)

*Prices may change without prior notice.

 


NORTHERN BLOSSOM FLOWER FARM SIDE TRIPS:


 

Cabbage Flowers at Northern Blossoms Flower Farm in Atok, Benguet

BAGUIO TOURS:


NORTHERN BLOSSOMS FLOWER FARM TRAVEL TIPS


Northern Blossom Flower Park flowers

 

Flying of drone is not allowed in Northern Blossoms Flower Farm, they told me this is because the lands surrounding it are ancestral lands. But, the guides and locals in Atok also told me that it is allowed for prenups photoshoot, because apparently there is a fee of around PHP 2,000 per 3 hours or something for drone-use for prenups.

 

There’s no bank ATM in the area, stack up cash before leaving Baguio. But if you really need cash, there is an alternative – the Easy Debit, a Micro ATM. You can find it at the store beside Palawan Express.

 

Practice Leave No Trace principles here. I saw a bottle of water inserted on one of the cabbages in the farm. You’re just a visitor in their place, please, show some respect. Do not leave your trash anywhere!

 

Respect the local culture. The people of Atok are genuinely warm, helpful and hospitable, please respect their culture and avoid making too much noise.

 

If you plan to stay overnight, you can bring your own heater as some guesthouse doesn’t have a heater. Otherwise, you can boil the water using a kettle.

Buy your bus ticket to Baguio in advance as the line can get pretty long over the weekend, holiday, or Friday night.

You can also purchase plants from Northern Blossoms Flower Farm, for example, the cabbage is worth around PHP 100 per piece, and the succulents starts at PHP 30. Prices of succulents are cheaper in other vendors outside Northern Blossoms Flower Farm – PHP 20 per plant.

 

sunrise at Northern Blossom Flower Park


 

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