Sorsogon Bulusan Volcano Lake Trek

Cradled inside Bulusan Volcano Natural Park, Bulusan Lake is an emerald jewel ringed by dense rainforest and misty mountain views, often called the Switzerland of the Orient. This day trek combines a forest hike around the lake with the chance to paddle across its calm, green waters, deep within a protected wilderness of over 3,600 hectares on the slopes of the active Bulusan Volcano.

The scenic Bulusan Lake Loop Trail circles the water for about 1.8 kilometers through shaded jungle, with picnic spots and picture-perfect viewpoints along the way. Out on the lake you can rent a kayak or boat to glide across the still surface, surrounded by the calls of endemic birds like the Luzon Hornbill and Philippine Frogmouth. The cool highland air and pristine setting make it one of the most serene nature escapes in the Bicol Region.

Easy enough for casual walkers yet rich in biodiversity and beauty, this full-day experience is perfect for travelers who want to trade beaches for forest, lake and volcano scenery in the far south of Luzon.