HomeAsiaPhilippinesLuzonSorsogon to Legazpi City: Return Flight to Manila By Marcos Detourist on September 3, 2011I was back at Dangkalan Beach Resort at 7am. I got worried since I still needed to do the long commute from Bulusan, Sorsogon to Legazpi for my 2pm return flight to Manila. I hurriedly packed my bags, took quick morning shots of Dancalan Beach, and flagged the first jeepney to Sorsogon City. I hope I’d make it in time, I’d have to spend another night in Legazpi if I miss my flight. Dancalan Beach in Bulusan, SorsogonBulusan to Sorsogon City CommuteThe jeepney from Bulusan only went until Gubat. Then, I had to take another ride to Sorsogon City. Total travel time from Bulusan to Sorsogon was around 2 hours. View of rice fields and the multiple peaks of Mt. Bulusan from the highway in Bulusan, SorsogonWhile we were in Barcelona (the town between Bulusan and Gubat), we suffered a long road block. There was a scout jamboree in town and the little scouts were having their morning parade around town. Perfect! View from the front of “Bulusan” jeepney Quick Tour of Sorsogon CitySeemingly apathetic at my time constraints, I pushed what little time I had to make quick visits to a few landmarks around the city like the Sorsogon Cathedral and Sorsogon Provincial Capitol. Sorsogon Provincial Capitol Park / plaza infront of Sorsogon Provincial Capitol Sorsogon Cathedral Facade Sorsogon Cathedral Interiors Centro Department Store in Sorsogon City Armada of tricycles at the streets of Sorsogon City Legazpi to Manila FlightThe van ride from Sorsogon City to Legazpi took another hour and a half. Luckily, I was able to pass the airport gates and arrive at the the check-in counters an hour before my flight … I still had 15 minutes to spare before the check-in counters were closed :D Legazpi Metro Gaisano Mall Legazpi Grand Central Terminal One of the most organized land transport terminal in the Philippines! Legazpi Airport passenger terminal Airport runway with a view of Ligñon Hill and Mayon Volcano Legazpi Airport control towerI was excited to get some aerials shots of Mayon Volcano during the flight. Unfortunately, Mayon’s peak was too cloudy at the time. In consolation, I got my first glance of the off shore islands and islets of Camarines Norte and Quezon Provinces. Seeing the white sand beaches and blue waters want to make me jump out of the plane :D I didn’t expect to see such beautiful islands so near Metro Manila. I’d like to visit them one of these days. Take off! Aerial view of Legazpi City, Albay Aerial view of Legazpi Airport Cloudy Mayon Volcano Beautiful islands and coastal areas of Camarines Norte and Quezon Provinces Floodway in Agono, Rizal Laguna de Bay aerial Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila Ayala Alabang aerial SM Supercenter Molino in Cavite CavitTEX (Manila – Cavite Expressway) SM City Sucat El Shadai International House of Prayer in Parañaque CityMy week long trip to Bicol was over! I was able to go to most of my planned destinations and a few unplanned surprises. I got to witness the Naga Peñafrancia Festival for the first time. Caught my first glimpse of the Mayon Volcano. Had a delicious lunch of Bicol Express and Pinangat Pasta at Small Talk Cafe. Visited the beautiful facade of the Daraga Church. Took breathtaking photos of Mayon in Cagsawa Ruins. Spent a whole morning taking more shots of Mayon’s full grandeur at Legazpi Boulevard and Lignon Hill. Toured the churches of Metro Naga. Played “Survivor” in Caramoan. Explored the coastal highways of CamSur PARTIDO. Did a commuting tour of Eastern Albay Churches. And finally, saw the serene beauty of Lake Bulusan in Sorsogon.Just a day after this trip, I was packed and good to go for my next trip: Singapore and Malaysia Overland for 5 days.Don’t leave yet. There’s more!Lake Bulusan: Overnight Side Trip to SorsogonAlbay Churches DIY Tour - Tiwi, Tabaco, and Santo Domingo en…One Week in Bicol - Solo Backpacking & DIY Tips7 Days Bicol Itinerary - Camarines Sur, Legazpi, Albay &…Caramoan to Legazpi Commute: CamSur PARTIDO Coastal Highway15 Days Eastern Visayas & Sorsogon ItineraryComments SSS saysApril 11, 2012 at 6:29 pmhi there…love your blog and really informative!!!! would like to ask for suggestion/advice…will be flying to Legazpi this Tues and proceed to Tabaco. What is best to take that is safe and economical? will stay overnyt and head back home to Manila the next day. thanks Marcos saysApril 13, 2012 at 10:59 pmThere are a lot of buses and jeepneys plying the route between the two cities. Commuting in Albay/Bicol is as safe as in any province. The locals are friendly in these parts. Nette saysMarch 9, 2013 at 11:38 amHi! I’m impressed with your featured story plus the beautiful and clear pictures and aerial shots! thumbs up! i’m a bicolano and all i can say is ..ganda pala ng lugar namin!! Congrats on your blog..very informative! Posting of new comments is disabled temporarily.Connect with Marcos on:Detourista.comMarcosDetourist.comFacebookInstagramTwitterDetourista.comDiscover more travel guides and blogs about the Philippines and beyond by Marcos DetouristChoose your next destination: Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
SSS saysApril 11, 2012 at 6:29 pmhi there…love your blog and really informative!!!! would like to ask for suggestion/advice…will be flying to Legazpi this Tues and proceed to Tabaco. What is best to take that is safe and economical? will stay overnyt and head back home to Manila the next day. thanks
Marcos saysApril 13, 2012 at 10:59 pmThere are a lot of buses and jeepneys plying the route between the two cities. Commuting in Albay/Bicol is as safe as in any province. The locals are friendly in these parts.
Nette saysMarch 9, 2013 at 11:38 amHi! I’m impressed with your featured story plus the beautiful and clear pictures and aerial shots! thumbs up! i’m a bicolano and all i can say is ..ganda pala ng lugar namin!! Congrats on your blog..very informative!