Baguio
Wright Park horseback riding price and Burnham Lake boat fee
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What the two classic Baguio park rides cost: a horse ride at the Wright Park stable and a boat on Burnham Lake. For everything else about the park itself, free entry, opening hours, bike rental and how to get there, see the Burnham Park guide.
Burnham Lake boating
The Baguio city government ordered boat concessionaires to charge ₱250 for 30 minutes, announced in September 2026. That’s the rate to expect at the counter now.
Sources: Philippine Daily Inquirer, “Baguio sets P250 boat rate at Burnham Lake”, September 2026; jmgnest.com, Burnham Park complete guide, checked 12 October 2026.
Wright Park horseback riding
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| Ride | Price |
|---|---|
| Short circuit, 30 minutes | ₱200 |
| Short circuit, 1 hour | ₱300 |
| Trail ride, 1-3 hours | From ₱600 |
Prices at the stable can be negotiable with the handlers. The ₱200/30-minutes and ₱300/1-hour short-circuit rates have held steady since at least 2020.
Sources: lakbaypinas.com, Wright Park practical tourist information, checked 12 October 2026; baguio.ph, horseback riding at Wright Park, October 2020.
Mines View Park, further along the ridge
Mines View Park, a short ride past Wright Park, is the viewpoint over the Cordillera mountains and has no entrance fee. What costs money there is the Saint Bernard photo op: around ₱20-50 for a photo on your own phone, or ₱100-120 for a printed copy, plus a separate charge if you rent an Igorot costume for photos.
Sources: lakbaypinas.com, Mines View Park ultimate guide, checked 12 October 2026; lakbaypinas.com, Wright Park practical tourist information, checked 12 October 2026.
Basing yourself for this
Downtown, near Session Road and Burnham Park, puts you closest to both the lake and a short ride to Wright Park and Mines View. See where to stay in Baguio for how that compares with Camp John Hay and the Legarda/Mines View side of town, or a 3-day Baguio itinerary for where this fits alongside the rest of the city.
Before you go
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Questions people ask
How much does boating cost at Burnham Park?
₱250 for 30 minutes, the official city-set rate since September 2026. See Burnham Lake boating above for the source.
How much is horseback riding at Wright Park?
₱200 for 30 minutes, or ₱300 for a full hour, for a short guided circuit. Longer 1-3 hour trail rides start from ₱600. Prices can be negotiable with the handlers.
Is Mines View Park free to visit?
Yes, free to enter. The only cost is the Saint Bernard photo op at the viewpoint. See Mines View Park, further along the ridge above for prices and sourcing.
Are Burnham Park and Wright Park walkable from each other?
They're both central Baguio landmarks but not an easy walk between the two, a short tricycle or taxi ride is the usual way to combine them in one day.
When is Baguio too crowded for these activities?
Panagbenga (February-March), Holy Week and the December school break. Expect queues for the boats and the horses, and a longer drive up from the lowlands, see where to stay in Baguio for more on peak-season timing.
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