2D/2N Bicol Trip DIY Itinerary and Expenses

One of the must-go places in the Philippines, Bicolandia! Who would miss not seeing the perfect cone of Mayon Volcano or try the ATV adventure along the volcano's Lava Trail? 

It was another opportunity to wander after the announcement of special holiday last April 28 (2017) for the ASEAN summit in Manila. Have researched for good places within our budget and decided to explore Bicol this time, the scenic Mayon Volcano and the ever delicious food (no wonder Bicolanos were one of those best cook of all time!)

Just in case you wanna explore this place too, let me share to you our itinerary and its expenses. Because the holiday is unexpectedly announced during that time, we have to travel by bus which is 10-12 Hrs travel from Manila to Bicol.

ITINERARY

Day 1: 

7:30 PM - ETD from Manila to Naga via Isarog Bus 2x2

Day 2: 

7:00 AM   - ETD Naga to Mayon Lodging House via Van Naga-Daraga route

9:00 AM   - ETA in Mayon Lodging House (2243 Php for 2 nights)

10:00 AM - ETD Mayon Lodging House to Lignon Hill via jeep 

10:45 AM - ETA Lignon Hill

12:30 PM - ETD Lignon Hill to Metro Gaisano Mall, Lunch and chill time

4:00 PM   - ETD Gaisano Mall to Embarcadero de Legazpi

6:00 PM   - ETD Embarcadero de Legazpi to Ayala Mall Legazpi

8:00 PM   - ETD Ayala mall Legazpi to Mayon Lodging House

8:45 PM   - ETA to Mayon Lodging House, relax, and sleep

Day 3 :

5:30 AM   - ETD Mayon Lodging House to Cagsawa Ruins 

5:40 AM   - ETA Cagsawa Ruins

7:30 AM   - ETD Cagsawa Ruins to Sumlang Lake

7:50 AM   - ETA to Sumlang Lake

8:30 AM   - ETD Sumlang Lake to Hoyop Hoyopan Cave

9:10 AM   - ETA Hoyop Hoyopan Cave

10:15 AM - ETD Hoyop Hoyopan Cave to Daraga Church

10:35 AM - ETA Daraga Church

11:00 AM - ETD Daraga Church to Mayon Lodging House

12:00 PM - Check out to Mayon Lodging House

12:10 PM - ETD Mayon Lodge House to Albay Pili Nut Candy

12:30 PM - ETA Albay Pili Nut Candy, buy stuffs

12:45 PM - ETD Albay Pili Nut Candy to Ayala Mall Legazpi

6:00 PM   - ETD Legazpi to Manila

Day 4 :

6:00 AM   - ETA Manila

Expenses
Day 1 : 
750 each for Isarog 2x2 bus without CR. 
(This is supposed to be Manila to Legazpi but [stupid me] I did not check my ticket upon leaving the counter at Isarog Bus Lines. All along I thought it was Manila to Legazpi it was just on the day of our travel that I knew that we are bound to Naga and not Legazpi 😒😒😒. But you know, these were the things you should consider when doing a DIY but then as a reminder be cautious when buying tickets in any bus lines. I dunno if the counter just didn't understand me well or I was scammed or whatever, it is still my fault not checking it)

Day 2 : 
Van from Naga to Daraga - (135 Php)
Mayon Lodging House (997 Php per night plus Airbnb fees )
Lignon Hill Entrance (25 Php)
Japanese Tunnel (10 Php, but we didnt get in here)
Motorcycle Ride to top of Lignon Hill 20 Php (because we opt not to hike due to scorching sun)

Jeep to Gaisano Mall (Loop 2) 7 Php
Lunch at 1st Colonial Grill (200+ Php each person)
Tricycle to Embarcadero de Legazpi (30 Php)
Tricycle to Ayala Mall Legazpi (30 Php)
Dinner at Biggs (180+ per person)
Jeep from Ayala Mall Legazpi to Daraga (Jeep with Camalig signboard, 15 Php)

Day 3 : 
Tricycle to Cagsawa Ruins (10 Php)
Breakfast (100 Php, if you have a choice bring your own light snack because having breakfast in Cagsawa ruins are quite pricey)
ATV Adventure Short Cagsawa Trail (700 Php, 30 minutes)
Rented Tricycle to visit Sumlang Lake, Hoyop Hoyopan Cave and Daraga Church (700 Php, you can add Quitinday Hills to your trip and the driver's price would be 1000 Php, we crossed out Quitinday Hills in our itinerary because it requires to hike and we're both feeling under the weather that morning)
Sumlang Lake Entrance (20 Php)
Balsa (Raft) Ride in the Lake (25 Php)
Hoyop Hoyopan Cave (300 Php entry for a group of 6 with Tour Guide, same rate if you are just couple too bad)
Jeep to Albay Pili Nut Candy (Jeep with Signboard Oas, 15Php)
Jeep to Ayala Mall Legazpi (7 Php)
Lunch (Jollibee hehe, 100+ Php each person)
Merienda at DJC Halo halo (90 Php each person for Special Halo Halo)
Bus to Manila via Isarog Deluxe with CR (1100 each person)


Bicol Adventure Links:

Day 2: 
Where to Stay in Bicol : Mayon Lodging House
Lignon Hill
Foodtrip: 1st Colonial Grill
Embarcadero de Legazpi


Day 3: 
Cagsawa Ruins 
Cagsawa ATV Adventure
Sumlang Lake
Hoyop Hoyopan Cave
Daraga Church
Albay Pili Nut Candy
Foodtrip :  Bigg's Diner and DJC Halo Halo