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megan_d21:27 UTC07 Dec 2015

Anyone have suggestions about traveling to the Mayon volcano? My boyfriend and I will traveling there from Manila. We have approximately 2 nights, 3 days from January 14-17. Any suggestions on where to stay? How to get there? Hikes to do? Thank you!

klaush21:37 UTC07 Dec 2015

The nearest town is called Legaspi. It has hotels, an airport and can also be reached by bus.

irishman1210:08 UTC08 Dec 2015

hi megan ,we were there last august ,there are flights from manila to naga or legazpi ,http://bayviewontheridgelegazpi.weebly.com/ -this is where we stayed in legazpi -message me if need more info

anonymous154127720:58 UTC08 Dec 2015

CodyDeegan07:14 UTC09 Dec 2015

It would be advisable if you can book a bus ride or rent a vehicle and travel at night around 10pm onward so that there will be no heavy traffic to keep you down. Have a nice trip!

megan_d17:17 UTC09 Dec 2015

Thank you for the info everyone! I was thinking it was a bit closer to Manila, so I don't know if that will possible for the amount of time I have available. Also, the volcanic activity is concerning. Thanks for all the info!

irishman1219:03 UTC09 Dec 2015

its only a 1 hr plane ride to legazpi and around 1500 peso 1 way if book now -its still 1 month to your proposed travel so there may not be any volcano activity at that time ,there are people living there everyday.

anonymous154127721:14 UTC09 Dec 2015

gwapo10:44 UTC12 Dec 2015

The Oriental Hotel in Legazpi is built on the hillside above the city and has great uninterrupted views of Mayon
particularly awesome from the infinity pool. It's a bit pricey but a great place

megan_d04:24 UTC13 Dec 2015

Thank you for all the information! I think, knowing how far it is now, that we'll try to stick a bit closer to Manila. Thank you though!

seaninmanila01:57 UTC20 Sep 2016

If you read what the guests say about The Oriental Hotel in Legazpi you will avoid this place like the plague. It is obvious that many of the 5 star ratings are put there by the hotel in order to try to outnumber the 1 star ratings. Seriously, avoid this place.

irishman1212:02 UTC20 Sep 2016

sean -what ratings /reviews are you referring to .when were u there and why should we believe you over many reviews?

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megan_d21:27 UTC07 Dec 2015	Anyone have suggestions about traveling to the Mayon volcano? My boyfriend and I will traveling there from Manila. We have approximately 2 nights, 3 days from January 14-17. Any suggestions on where to stay? How to get there? Hikes to do? Thank you!
klaush21:37 UTC07 Dec 2015	The nearest town is called Legaspi. It has hotels, an airport and can also be reached by bus.	1
irishman1210:08 UTC08 Dec 2015	hi megan ,we were there last august ,there are flights from manila to naga or legazpi ,http://bayviewontheridgelegazpi.weebly.com/ -this is where we stayed in legazpi -message me if need more info	2
anonymous154127720:58 UTC08 Dec 2015		3
CodyDeegan07:14 UTC09 Dec 2015	It would be advisable if you can book a bus ride or rent a vehicle and travel at night around 10pm onward so that there will be no heavy traffic to keep you down. Have a nice trip!	4
megan_d17:17 UTC09 Dec 2015	Thank you for the info everyone! I was thinking it was a bit closer to Manila, so I don't know if that will possible for the amount of time I have available. Also, the volcanic activity is concerning. Thanks for all the info!	5
irishman1219:03 UTC09 Dec 2015	its only a 1 hr plane ride to legazpi and around 1500 peso 1 way if book now -its still 1 month to your proposed travel so there may not be any volcano activity at that time ,there are people living there everyday.	6
anonymous154127721:14 UTC09 Dec 2015		7
gwapo10:44 UTC12 Dec 2015	The Oriental Hotel in Legazpi is built on the hillside above the city and has great uninterrupted views of Mayon particularly awesome from the infinity pool. It's a bit pricey but a great place	8
megan_d04:24 UTC13 Dec 2015	Thank you for all the information! I think, knowing how far it is now, that we'll try to stick a bit closer to Manila. Thank you though!	9
seaninmanila01:57 UTC20 Sep 2016	If you read what the guests say about The Oriental Hotel in Legazpi you will avoid this place like the plague. It is obvious that many of the 5 star ratings are put there by the hotel in order to try to outnumber the 1 star ratings. Seriously, avoid this place.	10
irishman1212:02 UTC20 Sep 2016	sean -what ratings /reviews are you referring to .when were u there and why should we believe you over many reviews?	11
Thorn Tree01:00 UTC21 Sep 2017	This topic has been automatically locked due to inactivity. Email community@lonelyplanet.com if you would like to add to this topic and we'll unlock it for you.	12