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Bicol comprises five provinces that make up Southeast Luzon: Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon and Catanduanes. Also known as ‘Bicolandia’ or ‘Kabikolan’, the land is noted for active volcanoes and spicy foods. It goes by the symbol of Mayon Volcano, the world’s almost perfect volcanic cone, the ‘butanding’ or whale sharks of Donsol, and the manta rays of Ticao Island.
Early flight departure for Legaspi City. Upon arrival, immediately go on a countryside tour of Legaspi. Travel towards Tabaco, a town known for its skilled artisans in metal craft, blacksmith, abaca handicraft, wood and rattan furniture. About halfway between Ligao and Tabaco the road branches off the highway towards Mayon Skyline, also known as the Mayon Rest House. Located at 762 meters on Mt. Mayon’s northwest slope, Mayon Skyline is an 8-kilometer uphill climb with many hairpin bends. Once you reach the top, stunning views of Mt. Mayon and the coastal plains of Legaspi may be enjoyed in one of its view decks. The park also has an observatory and a small museum with lava samples and photos of previous eruptions. Continue on to Cagsawa, situated about 3.5 kilometers northwest of Daraga, and stop at one Albay’s most photographed ruins, the Cagsawa Church. The church was built in 1587 and was buried, along with 200 villagers, by a massive lava flow when Mt. Mayon erupted in 1814. What remains of the volcano’s fury today is the church’s belfry, some remaining walls of the priest’s house and the municipal building. Soon after the destruction of Cagsawa Church, the villagers relocated to Daraga, on to which now stands Our Lady of the Gate, a baroque church whose ornately carved exterior are hewn from volcanic rocks. It sits atop a hill, which affords an expansive view of the Mayon and the sea. Proceed to Lignon Hill for another all-encompassing scenery of Legaspi’s cityscapes, then make one final stop the Legazpi Museum and Gallery, a repository of artifacts, antiques and past and present artworks of renowned Bicolanos. Enroute to your hotel, drive by the Embarcadero de Legazpi, the town’s local harbor where trendy shops, restaurants, including a themed indoor amusement center have made it Bicol’s newest urban commercial hub. Check in at ORIENTAL LEGAZPI HOTEL. Overnight. Read more
Early breakfast. Depart from your hotel for a 2-hour trip to Donsol, a small fishing village located about 45 kilometers southwest of Legaspi City. The town has become synonymous to whale sharks, as it is here where large schools of these gentle giants that feed on planktons and fish eggs converge at certain times of the year. Today, weather and sightings permitting, we shall have the chance to interact with the whale sharks in the own habitat, and with just a simple snorkeling equipment, one may even have the opportunity to swim alongside them. A short orientation on the do’s and don’ts of whale watching comes first before we head off to the sea. Lunch follows right after the interaction. Return to Legaspi City by mid-afternoon. Overnight. Read more
Breakfast. Meet our Tour Representative at the lobby of your hotel for an adventure to Mt. Mayon on board an all-terrain-vehicle. You will be transferred to the meeting point where a short orientation follows, and then the adventure begins as you drive the ATV to the Lava Wall of Mt. Mayon. The ride takes you though gullies, rivers and fallen lava rocks. The entire trail provides you with an insight on how the volcano has left an indelible mark on the landscape. The end point is the Lava Wall, a mound of volcanic rock towering up to several hundreds of meters, which are remnants from a recent eruption. Return to the hotel. Rest of the day will be spent free at leisure. Overnight. Read more
DAY 4 Breakfast. Check out and transfer to Legazpi Airport for your return flight to Manila
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