Thursday, January 17, 2008

What are the active volcanos in PI? Which of these are open to trekkers


Been up Pinatubo - there are tours you can book in Angeles either through travel places or through the hotels. Good hike - 3 hours up a winding caldera to the summit.

I have been to see Mt Mayon down in Legaspi but havent had the pleasure of going up the hill - apparently its a 3 day hike up there and back. I think local travel places organise it - i havent seen anything about it in the hotels there. Check out Youtube - some trekkers actually videotaped themselves on the volcano rim - great footage!

Mt Bulusan volcano down in Bicol near the town of Irosin is still very much active. I think there is currently a 5k exclusion zone around it because still letting off sulphur etc.

Havent seen Taal - but u can book tours through most of the hotels there in manila or travel agencies. Heard its a volcano within a volcano / island.

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