Incredible 1-Week Bicol Region Nature Sightseeing Tour Package from Manila City
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Have a weeklong vacation in the Philippines and explore some of the top tourist spots in Albay and Sorsogon when you book this 7-day Bicol tour package. This Philippine tour package comes with roundtrip airfare from Manila with Philippine Airlines, accommodations for 6 nights, daily breakfast, transfers to and from destinations and activities, and two day tours to see different tourist spots, including the picturesque Mount Mayon and the peaceful Sumlang Lake. You also have the option to book add-on tours to this Philippine travel package that will take you to historical sites and natural attractions, including the walled city of Intramuros, Busay and Vera Waterfalls, and an ATV trail near Mayon Volcano.
Your vacation package will start in Manila. From the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, your designated driver will bring you to your hotel in Manila. You will stay here for one night so you can rest before your flight to Albay on day 2. You also have the option to book a morning or night walking tour of the historic walled city of Intramuros as an add-on.
The next day, you will head back to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport so you can get on your flight to Albay. After arriving at the Bicol International Airport, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel. Check in at your room and enjoy the hotel’s facilities.
On day 3, you’ll go on a Bicol tour that will allow you to appreciate Mayon Volcano’s perfect cone from different viewpoints: Sumlang Lake, Quituinan Hills, The Campsite, and Mayon Skyline Viewdeck. During the tour, you’ll also get to try local delicacies such as pinangat and guinobatan longganisa, as well as see artisans making pottery.
You have free time to explore Albay on your own on day 4, but you may also opt to book an add-on waterfalls tour. Should you choose to go on this tour, you will be able to explore two of Albay’s most beautiful waterfalls, Busay and Vera Waterfalls.
Your second tour on this Philippine vacation package is scheduled for day 5. You will explore some of Sorsogon’s top tourist spots, including historical sites like the Old Barcelona Church and Sorsogon Museum, as well as natural attractions like San Benon Hot Springs, Kambal Busay Falls, and Bulusan Nature Park.
Before you head back to Manila, you have the chance to go on another add-on tour on day 6, the Mayon ATV Exclusive Trail, Church & Farm Village Tour. You’ll start your tour with an ATV ride on a Guide to the Philippines exclusive trail with an up-close view of Mayon Volcano before exploring the nearby Cagsawa Ruins. After lunch, you’ll visit Daraga Church, where a beautiful view of Mayon Volcano will be waiting for you. You’ll end your tour with a visit to the Albay Farmers Bounty Village, where you'll learn how they make products out of cacao, pili, and honey.
Before you check out of the hotel on day 7, take advantage of the free breakfast. A complimentary transfer will bring you to Bicol International Airport for your flight back to Manila.
Enjoy a long holiday in Albay and Sorsogon and explore their natural and cultural attractions with this Philippine holiday package. Check the availability by choosing a date.
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Daily itinerary
Day 1 - Day 1: Arrival in Manila + Check-in
Your 1-week itinerary in the Philippines begins today. Once you arrive at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, your transfer will pick you up and bring you to your comfort-level hotel in Manila so you can check in to your room. You can rest and relax at the hotel.
Day 2 - Day 2: Arrival in Albay + Check-in
A designated driver will pick you up from your hotel in Manila and bring you back to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport so you can catch your flight to Albay, your next destination on your 7-day itinerary in the Philippines. After around 1 hour and 15 minutes, you’ll land at the Bicol International Airport. A driver will be waiting for you there so you can head to your accommodations in Albay. Check in and relax or explore the nearby attractions and restaurants on your own.
Day 3 - Day 3: Albay Best Views of Mayon Sightseeing & Culture Tour
Ready your cameras, as today you’ll go around Albay to see Mayon Volcano from several viewing areas. You’ll have a morning snack on a floating raft in Sumlang Lake while enjoying a view of Mayon. You’ll also visit Quituinan Hills, The Campsite, and Mayon Skyline Viewdeck, where you can see Mayon’s perfect cone from different perspectives.
On this tour, you will also be able to try two local delicacies. Pinangat is made with coconut milk and taro leaves, while Guinobatan Longganisa is a local pork sausage that is made from chopped meat instead of ground meat.
Day 4 - Day 4: Free Time + Add-on Tour
Today is another free day, and you can choose to spend it however your wish. If you are still up for a guided tour, you can book a Busay & Vera Waterfalls Tour as an add-on to your Philippines itinerary.
This tour will allow you to visit two of Albay’s most beautiful natural attractions. Your first stop is Busay Falls, a seven-tiered waterfalls that is one of the tallest in the country. You can trek to the high levels of the falls or just enjoy a swim at its pool. You’ll also visit Vera Falls, a 25-meter waterfalls with a lagoon covered with a forest canopy.
Day 5 - Day 5: Sorsogon Tour Package to Bulusan Park & Top Attractions with Lunch
You’ll be exploring the nearby province of Sorsogon on your second complimentary day tour. You don’t need to worry about transportation, as you will be picked up at your accommodations in Albay. You will first visit the San Benon Hot Springs. You can go for a dip before making your way to the Old Barcelona Church, one of the oldest churches in the region.
Afterward, you will visit the Bulusan Volcano Natural Park. While in Bulusan, you will also drop by the Kambal Busay Falls and Balay Buhay Bee Sa Uma Farm. You will finish your tour at Sorsogon City, visiting the Sorsogon Museum, which used to be the provincial jail but is now a place where you can learn more about the history and culture of the region.
Day 6 - Day 6: Free Time + Add-on Tour
It’s your last full day on this vacation package to the Philippines. If you want to just relax before your flight to Manila tomorrow, you may do so at your accommodations in Albay. But if you want to maximize your time in Albay, you can book another add-on tour that will take you on an exhilarating ATV ride around Mayon Volcano.
If you book this tour, you’ll start your day with a 5-hour ATV ride on an exclusive trail that will take you to rocky paths, rivers, swamps, and the closest viewpoint of Mayon Volcano via ATV. After your ATV experience, you’ll head to the ruins of Cagsawa Church and then to the still-standing Daraga Church. Your last stop is the Albay Farmers Bounty Village, where you’ll learn about the farmers’ techniques when processing cacao, pili, honey, and dairy products.
Day 7 - Day 7: Checkout + Departure
Have breakfast before checking out of the hotel. If you still have time, you may explore the nearby shops and restaurants so you can do some last-minute shopping and feasting. Make sure you head back to your hotel with enough time to pack and check out. After checking out, wait for your transfer to pick you up and bring you to the Bicol International Airport for your flight back to Manila, marking the end of your 1 week in the Philippines.
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Accommodation
This package is inclusive of accommodation during your trip in the Philippines.
Guide to the Philippines curates only the accommodation for each and every destination so you can enjoy your trip and worry less about finding a place to stay. See our accommodation levels below and our preferred accommodation partners together with your rooms under each day in the daily itinerary.
Comfort - 2-3 star accommodations offer the basic necessities of a bed and bathroom and limited amenities, like a television, phone, and closet.
Deluxe - 4-star accommodations providing average amenities with higher quality service and design. It also feature access to guest lounge, restaurant, fitness center and swimming pool. .
Standard check-in time is 1500H PST. Standard check-out time is 1200H PST. Requests for early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability and fees. Refundable incidental deposit is required upon check-in. Guest/s are required to present a valid credit card guarantee or cash deposit. Bookings for one person will be arranged in single rooms, and bookings for two or more people will share a twin/double, or triple room(s). Children will be arranged in the same room with their parents. If additional room(s) is needed and for special requests, additional costs will incur.
Guide to the Philippines will select the accommodations best suited for you at the time of your booking from our preferred partners. If our preferred partners are fully booked at the time of your booking, we will find another suitable accommodation for you of similar level.
We always do our best to accommodate special requests, which may incur additional costs. Press choose a date to find availability.
Comfort level accommodations offer basic room amenities, a private bathroom (typically shower only), TV, telephones, clothes racks or small closets. Breakfast is included.
Deluxe accommodation is equipped with room air-conditioning, private bathroom with shower, cabled television, average in-room amenities such as toiletries, fresh towels and coffee and tea-making facilities, comfortable bed with linens and access to Wi-Fi internet. Breakfast is included.
Flights
This package includes economy class seat with 7kgs carry-on baggage and 20kgs check-in baggage. Below are your flight details:
Manila to Cebu
• Manila (MNL) - Albay (DRP) via Philippine Airlines | Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Albay to Manila
• Albay (DRP) - Manila (MNL) via Philippine Airlines | Bicol International Airport
Seat selection can be made during online-check-in 24-48 hours prior to flight departure. Seats with corresponding additional fees are on personal account. For domestic flights, it is recommended to check-in at the airport 3 hours prior to your estimated time of departure.
Guide to the Philippines will select the best available flight to maximize your vacation in the Philippines.
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