How to get there
Bulusan is almost 600 kilometers from Manila. Driving to Bulusan from Manila usually takes between 10 and 12 hours. It is better to leave Manila in the evening in Tomas, Batangas, to Lucena City, Quezon.
Start driving south via SLEX and the exit from Santo Tomas. Continue driving via Pan-Philippine Highway, passing thru San Pablo, Lucena and Atimonan, Quezon. From there, the road passes thru to Gumaca. From Gumaca, turn right to Andaya Highway, which continues all the way to Sipocot. From Sipocot, the road passes thru the towns of Bicolandia and goes all the way to Sorsogon.
Enter Sorsogon via Catilla, and continue driving to Casiguran, Sorsogon City, Juban and then Irosin. At the junction of Irosin, turn left to Bulusan.
Manila to Legazpi City, Albay. From the airport, take a tricycle to the bus termi- nal in Legazpi. There are buses and UV Express vans that go directly to Bulusan, taking close to 2 hours.
What to see, what to do
Dominating the Sorsogon landscape is the Bulusan Volcano Natural Park. It was under Proclamation 811. In 2000, under Natural Park. It covers an area of 3,673 hectares, and includes the Bulusan volcano itself, Lake Bulusan, the two other mountains called Sharp Peak and Hormahan and another lake called Aguingay.
The climb to Mount Bulusan is considered a major climb. The jump-off point is located inside the Bulusan Lake park. The ascent to the summit takes about 6 hours but it is recommended to break it with an overnight camp at the Ranger Station to enjoy a morning assault on its peak to witness a brilliant sunrise.
The equally popular Bulusan Lake offers many adventure activities. These scenic crater lake surrounded by dense forest has a concrete path that goes around the lake. It takes about one hour to walk around the path. There are local guides who can explain the many centuries-old trees growing inside the park. Kayaks and paddle boats can also be rented to explore the lake.
There are also several waterfalls and springs around Bulusan. Among them are Palogtoc Falls and Bayugin Falls, and the popular Masacrot Spring. Those looking to the beaches of Dancalan, Miliga-biga and Riroan.
The fortress-like orginal Bulusan church was demolished in 1960s to give way to what is now a modern concrete church. What was left in the compound is Punta - ers that once dotted the town of Bulusan. A few kilometers north of Bulusan town is the beautiful Saint Joseph Parish Church in Barcelona. Built by the Franciscans in 1874, it is considered as the one of the most beautiful churches in Bicol. It has a unique bell tower located in the middle. Fronting the church are the ruins of the old Presidencia building.
Where to stay, what to eat
The only place to stay in Bulusan is at Dancalan Beach Resort. It offers family-type lodging in air-conditioned and non-air conditioned rooms. You can also camp on the beach. Dancalan is the best place is also possible to head south to Gubat where there are more lodging options.
For dining, just head straight to Bulusan public market where there are several
(small restaurants) serving Bicolano favorites with generous serving of This simply makes Bulusan the “hottest” destination on this side of the Bicol Region!