Sorsogon Travel Guide

Situated on the tip of the Bicol Peninsula, Sorsogon is a great place to stay if you plan to visit the pretty islands of Samar or Ticao.

Worth It?: If you want to swim with whale sharks or soak up the sun on the beach, Sorsogon is a good place to visit.
What to Do: whale shark interaction, diving, swimming, and visiting the nearby islands.
Best Time to Go: during the dry season from December to April.
How Long?: Two or three days are enough to get the most out of a trip to Sorsogon.

Most people visit Sorsogon to swim with the magnificent Donsol whale sharks, which are known locally as butanding. Sorsogon is an area of intense natural beauty and there are a good number of beautiful islands to explore and beaches to chill out on such as Rizal, Tolong-Gapo and Libanon Beach.

When it comes to food, fresh fish is easy to find and simply delicious, prepared in both the traditional Filipino style and also barbecued on the beach. Take a night boat trip through the mangroves to watch the fireflies for a magical, fairy tale experience and walk along the beach at sunset.

Travel to Sorsogon - Getting There

The easiest way to get to Sorsogon is by flying from Manila, with its international airport, to the city of Legaspi (50 minutes) and then taking a bus from Legaspi (one hour). There are also regular buses from Manila (about five hours) and other parts of the Philippines.

Sorsogon Things to Do

Sorsogon Attractions

Swimming with butandling

the gentle whale sharks can be found in the waters of the Donsol River and swimming with them is an unforgettable experience.

Side trips from Sorsogon

Paguriran Island: hire a motorized banca to explore the tiny, picturesque island, with its central lagoon, craggy rocks, and perhaps spot a giant sea turtle.
Samar or Ticao islands: Sorsogon is a great base for launching visits to these two idyllic islands.