Best known for its stunningly perfect cone volcano, Mt. Mayon, and spicy delicacies such as Bicol Express and Sili Ice Cream, Albay Province has more to offer that you would expect. To give justice and life to our rich culture and history make Albay a part of your travel bucketlist.Â
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offers the best routes to Legazpi, Albay, may it be from Manila or Cebu. You may check and book flights at  Upon arrival, you would already have a glimpse of the beautiful Mt. Mayon from the airport runway. For airport shuttles, they can be rented out, but it’s best to coordinate with your chosen hotel/accommodation if they have land transfer arrangements. For us, FJ Manila Hotel made our airport transfers hassle-free.
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Here’s our sample itinerary for an all-out Albay Province tour and experience.
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| DAY 1 | ACTIVITY | NOTES | |||||
| 3:30 AM | ARRIVE AT NAIA TERMINAL 3 | ||||||
| 5:00 AM | DEPART MANILA | ||||||
| 5:50 AM | ARRIVE LEGAZPI AIRPORT | ||||||
| BOARD AIRPORT SHUTTLE TO HOTEL | |||||||
| 6:00 AM | ARRIVE AT HOTEL (FREE DAY) | We were booked at FJ Manila Hotel in the City of Daraga | |||||
| 6:15 AM | EARLY CHECK IN | ||||||
| WALKING TOUR OF THE CITY AND NEARBY TOWNS | Â Â Search for local eats and establishments! | ||||||
| 12:00PM | LUNCH AT BIGG’S DINER | Bigg’s is a popular food chain in the Bicol Region | |||||
| 2:00 PM | SIGHTSEEING AT THE HOTEL’S ROOF DECK OVERLOOKING MT. MAYON | ||||||
| OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: MT. MAYON ATV TOUR | |||||||
| 5:00 PM | TRAVEL TO AYALA MALL IN LEGAZPI | ||||||
| 6:00 PM | DINNER AT 1st COLONIAL RESTAURANT | Home to the Sili Ice Cream | |||||
| 7:30-8:00 PM | TRAVEL TIME BACK TO THE HOTEL | ||||||
| 8:00 PM | ARRIVE AT THE HOTEL /Â REST | ||||||
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| DAY 2 | |||||||
| 7:30 AM | BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL | ||||||
| 8:00 AM | PICK UP BY ASIATRAVEL.COM/DONSOL ECO TOURS FROM THE HOTEL | ||||||
| 8:00-8:20 AM | TRAVEL TIME TO LINGON HILL VIEW DECK | ||||||
| 8:20 AM | ARRIVE AT LINGON HILL VIEW DECK | ||||||
| 8:20-9:00 AM | SIGHTSEEING AT THE LINGON HILL VIEW DECK | Lingon Hill has the 360 view of Legaspi City and nearby Towns | |||||
| 9:00-9:15 AM | TRAVEL TIME TO LINGON HILL JAPANESE TUNNEL | ||||||
| 9:15 AM | ARRIVE AT LINGON HILL JAPANESE TUNNEL | Â Where the historic Japanese war tunnels are found. | |||||
| 9:30-10:00 AM | TRAVEL TIME TO CAGSAWA RUINS | ||||||
| 10:00 AM | ARRIVE AT CAGSAWA RUINS | Here you can see the famous bell tower overlooking Mt.Mayon | |||||
| 11:00-11:15 AM | TRAVEL TIME TO ABACA FACTORY | ||||||
| 11:15 AM | ARRIVE AT ABACA FACTORY | You can buy locally made abaca products | |||||
| 11:40-11:55 AM | TRAVEL TIME TO DARAGA CHURCH | ||||||
| 11:55 AM | ARRIVE AT DARAGA CHURCH | ||||||
| 12:30-1:00 PM | TRAVEL TO SEADOG DINER ALONG BAY WALK LEGAZPI BLVD | Â For authentic Bicol Express at the bay side. | |||||
| 1:00 AM-2:00 PM | LUNCH AT SEADOG DINER | Delicious Bicolano delicacies for a cheap price | |||||
| 2:00-3:00 PM | TRAVEL TO TABAC MAKERS FACTORY | ||||||
| 3:00 PM | ARRIVE AT TABAC MAKERS FACTORY | Knives of all sorts and sizes are sold here | |||||
| 3:15 – 3:40 PM | TRAVEL TO MAYON SKYLINE | ||||||
| 3:40 PM | ARRIVE AT MAYON SKYLINE | A view deck overlooking Mt. Masaraga and Mt. Malino. | |||||
| You can enjoy delicious turon and saging na maruya | |||||||
| 4:40-7:30 PM | TRAVEL TIME BACK TO THE HOTEL | ||||||
| 7:30 PM | ARRIVE AT THE HOTEL | ||||||
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| DAY 3 | |||||||
| 7:30 AM | BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL | ||||||
| 8:00 AM | PICK UP BY ASIATRAVEL.COM/DONSOL ECO TOURS FROM THE HOTEL | ||||||
| 8:00-8:20 AM | TRAVEL TIME TO HOYOP-HOYOPAN CAVE | Â Guided tours are available for the cave. | |||||
| 8:20 AM | ARRIVE AT HOYOP-HOYOPAN CAVE | Â Go inside and around Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave. | |||||
| 9:20 – 10:00 AM | TRAVEL TIME TO QUITINDAY HILLS | ||||||
| 10:00 AM | ARRIVE AT QUITINDAY HILLS | Legazpi’s version of the Bohol Chocolate Hills | |||||
| 12:00-12:30Â PM | TRAVEL TIME TO RAYBEN’S RESTAURANT | Â Enjoy classic Pinoy home-style cooked dishes. | |||||
| 12:30-1:15 PM | LUNCH AT RAYBEN’S RESTAURANT | Â Filipino food. | |||||
| 1:15-1:30 PM | TRAVEL TIME TO KITWINAN | ||||||
| 1:30 PM | ARRIVE AT KITWINAN/EXPLORE KITWINAN JAPANESE TUNNEL | Â Comes with a guided tour. | |||||
| 2:00 PM | SIGHTSEEING AT KITWINAN | Panoramic view of Mt. Mayon | |||||
| You can enjoy horse back riding and ATV rides here. | |||||||
| 2:45 PM | CAMALIG TOWN ROLLING TOUR/TRAVEL TIME TO SUMLANG LAKE | ||||||
| 3:00 PM | ARRIVE AT SUMLANG LAKE | Enjoy a boat ride in a “balsa” or have yourself some | |||||
| Delicious sorbetes | |||||||
| 4:30 – 5:00 PM | TRAVEL TIME TO CAGSAWA PASALUBONG CENTER | ||||||
| 5:00 PM | ARRIVE AT CAGSAWA PASALUBONG CENTER | Â Â Place to buy Sili Shakes and Ice Cream. Try the Mango-Sili Fruit Shake! | |||||
| 5:30 -6:00 PM | TRAVEL TIME BACK TO THE HOTEL | ||||||
| 6:00 PM | ARRIVE AT THE HOTEL | ||||||
| 6:00-7:00 PM | REST | ||||||
| 7:00 PM | DINNER AT PALAMIGAN RESTAURANT | Best cheap food find! Famous for the Pancit Palamigan, Cassava Cake and Puto. It’s a must try! | |||||
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| DAY 4 | |||||||
| 7:30 AM | BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL | ||||||
| 8:00 AM | PICK UP BY ASIATRAVEL.COM/DONSOL ECO TOURS FROM THE HOTEL | ||||||
| 8:00-8:45 AM | TRAVEL TIME TO CASA SIMEON | ||||||
| 8:45 AM | ARRIVE AT CASA SIMEON | Â Colonial home built almost a century ago by the late Simeon and Beatrice Alparce. | |||||
| 9:15-9:45 AM | BACACAY TOWN ROLLING TOUR/TRAVEL TIME TO PILI PORT | Â For Island Hopping. | |||||
| 9:45 AM | ARRIVE AT PILI PORT | ||||||
| 9:45-12:30 PM | BACACAY ISLAND HOPPING & MANAET TREK | Â 35-minute drive away from Legazpi City is the town of Bacacay. You can choose to have the Manaet Trek or Bacacay Island Hopping activity. | |||||
| MANAET ISLAND | Spot Monkeys around this island! | ||||||
| VANISHING ISLAND | |||||||
| CRUISE ALONG THE SULA CHANNEL | Â Read more about it here:Â http://www.donsolecotour.com/product/bacacay-island-hopping/ | ||||||
| 12:30-1:30 PM | LUNCH | Enjoyed our packed lunch courtesy of Casa Simeon | |||||
| 1:30 PM | ARRIVE AT ECO-ENERGY PARK CAGARAY | Â With an area overlooking Misibis Bay. | |||||
| 2:15 PM | SIGHTSEEING AT THE CAGARAY VIEW DECK | ||||||
| 2:30 -3:00 PM | TRAVEL TIME BACK TO CASA SIMEON | ||||||
| ARRIVE AT CASA SIMEON | Â Â Freshen-up and rest. | ||||||
| REST WHILE WAIT FOR DINNER | |||||||
| 6:00 PM | DINNER AT CASA SIMEON – CUCINA BEATRICE | Famous for their heirloom dishes! Shrimp Gambas is a must try! | |||||
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| DAY 5 | ||||
| 8:30 AM | BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL | |||
| 9:30 AM | FREE TIME | |||
| 11:00 AM | CHECK OUT | |||
| 11:00-11:30 AM | TRAVEL TIME TO THE AIRPORT | |||
| 11:30 AM | ARRIVE AT LEGAZPI AIRPORT | |||
| 11:30-12:30 AM | LUNCH AT THE AIRPORT CAFÉ | |||
| 12:30 AM | BAGGAGE CHECK IN | |||
| 4:00 PM | DEPART LEGAZPI | |||
| 5:00 PM | ARRIVE AT MANILA | |||
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This fun-filled itinerary was prepared by AsiaTravel.com (Philippines)Â and Donsol Eco Tours. Book them for a hands-on and interactive tour around Legazpi, Albay Province.
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Thanks so much for sharing this! I hope there are more things we can do in Albay once we go back there for a trip.