Albay is a beautiful region that is worth visiting. One of its most iconic landmarks is the fetching Mayon Volcano. There are also other attractions and things to do in this province. Many combine a trip to this province with Sorsogon because of their proximity to each other. It is also easy to visit both provinces because of public buses, vans and jeeps.
Read my budget and itinerary for Albay.
These are some of the things to do and places of interest for your Albay trip.
- Mayon Volcano hiking
- Mayon ATV Ride
- Lignon Hill
- Daraga Church
- Embarcadero de Legazpi
- Legazpi Boulevard
- Cagsawa Ruins
- Quitinday Underground River
- Albay Park and Wildlife
- Mayon Planetarium and Science Park
- Vera Falls
It's easy to get around the region by public transportation. There are buses, jeeps, vans and tricycles that pass by different towns. You can ask if the tricycle driver will allow you to hire them for the day.
The most convenient and fastest way to reach Albay is by plane to Legazpi City. There are regular flights to the city from Manila. Book weeks or months before your dates to get a good price.
Alternatively, you can board a bus from Metro Manila bound for Legazpi City.
Buses leaving from EDSA Cubao to Legazpi start at 6:00AM with the latest at 9:00PM. Penafrancia Tours and Isarog Line ply this route. Fares for this range from P1111 to P2089 depending on seat class.
Buses departing from Pasay Five Star to Legazpi start at 8:00AM with the latest at 8:00PM. Fare for this is around P881 one way.
DLTB buses leave from LRT Buendia Station at 8:15AM and 8:45PM. Fare is around P1100.
There are other buses that are bound for Legazpi City. The trip takes approximately 11-12 hours one way. I would suggest taking the overnight bus.
You have a number of options while in Albay, but most of the accommodations are in Legazpi City. In the city, you'll have more choices if you're on a budget. Here are some places you might want to consider for your trip:
You can find other places to stay in Albay.
A safe budget for a 3 days and 2 nights trip to Albay is around P7000 to P8000 including transportation to and from Legazpi City. This estimate covers food, tours and accommodation as well. Your budget will increase or decrease depending on your spending habits. Some of the factors that may affect your budget are where you stay, where you eat and whrre you go.
This is a sample 3 days and 2 nights itinerary for your trip.
Take overnight bus from Metro Manila to Legazpi City
Mt. Mayon base hike or ATV adventure
Quitinday Underground River
Take overnight bus bound for Metro Manila
This is only a sample itinerary for Albay. You can add or remove things to do and places to visit depending on your pace, budget and interests.
