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Explore one of the most iconic natural landmarks in the Philippines, Albay's Mount Mayon! The volcano, which is known for being almost perfectly cone-shaped, has been attracting many local and foreign tourists. Witness the scenic landscape aboard your ATV. Kick off the journey with a safety briefing and practice driving at the starting point within Cagsawa Ruins Park, which happens to be a popular tourist site in the province. Choose among five different packages that will let you explore the dramatic beauty of previous lava flows. You will be accompanied by a friendly ATV guide, so you don't have to worry about driving on some of the challenging trails. Take your family and friends to a fun-filled trip while staying in Albay!

Insider Tips:

• Over The Planet highly recommends the Black Lava, Green Lava, SkyDrive Combo, and the 2018 Mayon Lava Trails to fully experience the magnificent view of Mount Mayon with the most exciting and adventurous ATV routes

Itinerary:

SkyDrive Grassland Trail

• Duration: Approximately 20-30 minutes, depending on driving speed/group’s pacing
• Route: Exclusive trail, a back-and-forth route ideal for beginners. With a twist of manageable bumpy and curvy path that fills your thirst for ATV off road experience
• Destination: Wide greenery fields with a stunning view of Mount Mayon
• Distance: 2km from Cagsawa Ruins (round-trip)

Cagsawa Forest Trail

• Duration: Approximately 40 minutes-1 hour, depending on driving speed/group’s pacing
• Route: Exclusive trail, back and forth route that will pass through the grassland, see the back of Cagsawa Ruins and with river crossing. Continue to explore the curvy bumpy paths under the shade of Agoho trees
• Destination: Agoho trees and fields with a stunning view of Mount Mayon
• Distance: 5km from Cagsawa ruins (round-trip)

SkyDrive Combo Trail

• Duration: Approximately 50 minutes-1.5 hours, depending on driving speed/group’s pacing
• Route: Exclusive trail, circular direction – different route back and forth. A combination ofdifferent short trails in Cagsawa SkyDrive River wherein long river crossing highlights this activity along with the bumpy route and forestry area. Fun-filled River splashing photo op with Mayon Volcano as background
• Destination: Sightseeing around the foot of Mount Mayon
• Distance: 8km from Cagsawa ruins (round-trip)

Green Lava Trail

• Duration: Approximately 2-2.5 hours
• Distance: 15km from Cagsawa ruins (round-trip)
• Route: Purely off-road and one of the best ATV driving experiences! You will pass through our Exclusive Trails with curvy rock paths, rivers, forests, quarry sites and communities, and barangay roads of Banadero, Budiao, Mi-Si, and the ruins of Budiao Church
• Destination: 6km from Mount Mayon’s crater, former lava fields that turned to grass fields and a portion of seasonal flower garden. Also uphill, an overlooking view of Camalig, Daraga, Legazpi City, and Albay
• Activities: Sightseeing while drinking fresh buko

Black Lava Trail

• Duration: Approximately 2-3 hours
• Distance: 22km from Cagsawa ruins (round trip)
• Destination: 6km from Mount Mayon’s crater, lava wall from the 2006 eruption of the volcano, overlooking view of the Albay gulf, Legazpi City, and Ligñon Hill
• Route: Pass through exclusive trails curvy rock paths, rivers, forests, quarry sites, communities, and barangay roads of Banadero, Matnog, and Mabinit. Also get the chance to touch the lava rocks from the 2006 eruption
• Activities: 10 minutes hiking and zipline (optional)

Black Lava Trail

• Duration: Approximately 2 - 3.5 hours, depending on driving speed/group’s pacing
• Distance: 24km from Cagsawa Ruins (round-trip)
• Route: Almost purely off-road and one of the best ATV driving experiences! Thrilling and extreme road on the foot of the volcano. This route will pass through the SkyDrive Combo Trail, Budiao Church ruins, several rivers, wide land covered by lahars, and hectares of coconut plantation that will lead you to a spectacular view of Mayon Volcano
• Destination: Closest view point of the Mayon Volcano via the ATV trail, 200 meters away from the most recent 2018 erupted lava rocks, twin deep gullies, and a breathtaking view overlooking the landscape of Legazpi City and nearby Albay municipalities

What To Wear:

• Sportswear or comfortable clothing
• Rubber shoes or trekking shoes

What To Bring:

• Sunscreen
• Extra clothes
• Water
• Snacks