Albay outdoor adventure tour: Caves & underground river

Paddle an underground river, trek emerald hills, and stand beneath Mayon Volcano: all in one day from Legazpi

A full-day tour of Albay's natural landmarks near Legazpi, combining cave exploration, an underground river paddle, hilltop treks, and views of Mayon Volcano. Private transportation, a live English-speaking guide, entrance fees, bottled water, and travel insurance are included. You choose between a caves-and-hills route or an underground river focus at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Albay's natural and historic sites

• Visit limestone cave with rock formations
• Paddle Jovellar Underground River
• Explore Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave
• Discover Solong Eco Park
• Trek Quitinday Green Hills viewpoints
• Ride through Quituinan Ranch trails
• Glide across Sumlang Lake
• Wander Cagsawa Ruins

The experience

You're picked up from your hotel in Legazpi and driven to a series of natural sites across Albay's countryside. The day unfolds across six to seven hours, moving between limestone caves with dramatic rock formations, an underground river you paddle through on your own, rolling green hills where Mayon Volcano rises in the distance, and a historic church ruin framed by the same volcano. The route is built around what you physically do at each stop (crawling through cave passages, paddling beneath limestone cliffs, trekking to hilltop viewpoints) rather than watching from a distance.

Your guide speaks English and travels with you throughout, explaining the geology of the caves and the history of the sites. The two purchase options let you shape the day: the Caves and Hills Exploration focuses on underground chambers and the rolling landscape of Quitinday Green Hills and Quituinan Ranch, with sweeping countryside views. The Underground River Tour centers on paddling through Jovellar's hidden passages beneath towering stone formations. Both include stops at Sumlang Lake, where bamboo rafts float on water with Mayon Volcano as the backdrop, and Cagsawa Ruins, the remains of a historic church that tells Albay's story of resilience. Private transportation means no schedule conflicts with other groups, and entrance fees are already paid.

Bring a moderate level of fitness: the day involves climbing into caves, paddling, and trekking uphill to viewpoints. Children from age one are welcome, though infants must sit on an adult's lap. The tour is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Bottled water is provided, and travel insurance covers you from age 18 to 65.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel.
• entrance fees to all sites.
• a live English-speaking guide for the full day.
• bottled water.
• travel insurance for ages 18 to 65.

Options for this experience

2 options

Exploring caves and hillsGuide in English · 08:00Pickup is included

Underground River TourGuide in English · 08:00Pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (6 to 65 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 10 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Zchedulista

Is this one for you?Pick the Underground River Tour if paddling through hidden limestone passages is your priority. Choose Caves and Hills Exploration if you want the hilltop vistas and rolling countryside alongside the underground stops. Both routes include Mayon Volcano views and Cagsawa Ruins, so the choice shapes how much time you spend below ground versus trekking the landscape above it.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (1 to 5 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Jovellar Underground River like to paddle through?

Jovellar Underground River is a passage carved through limestone where you paddle beneath towering rock formations in a hidden landscape far below the surface. The route takes you through mysterious chambers shaped over thousands of years, revealing a natural wonder most visitors never reach.

Can I see Mayon Volcano on this tour?

Yes. Mayon Volcano appears in the distance from multiple stops: most dramatically from Sumlang Lake, where it rises beyond floating bamboo rafts, and from the hilltop viewpoints on the Caves and Hills route. The volcano also frames Cagsawa Ruins, the historic church remains you visit at the end of the day.

Which tour option should I pick if I want to spend more time underground?

The Underground River Tour centers on paddling through Jovellar's passages and exploring the cave systems: Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave and the limestone formations that define Albay's underground landscape. The Caves and Hills Exploration includes cave time but balances it with trekking the green hills and ranch trails above ground.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay for separately?

Private transportation, entrance fees to all sites, bottled water, a live English-speaking guide, and travel insurance (ages 18–65) are included. Tips and gratuities and any personal expenses are not covered and are your choice to add.

How fit do I need to be for this tour?

You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The day involves climbing into caves, paddling an underground river, and trekking uphill to hilltop viewpoints. The tour is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.