SUMLANG LAKE IS BECOMING FAMOUS FOR BEING THE BEST ALTERNATIVE IN CAPTURING THE TOTALITY OF MOUNT MAYON VOLCANO

Location: Brgy. Sumlang Napa Gayon, Camalig, Albay, Philippines

Boarding a balsa while at Sumlang Lake

It was such a sunny day of December 2, 2018 when we drove to Sumlang Lake with my host, Noemi Amador Capunitan, with her parents. I was so amazed and I never expected that place was so refreshing. There were so many tourists around and on a nearby expensive restaurant where we had our early lunch, a photoshot for debutante was going on.

A wider view of Sumlang Lake

There is no public transport going to Sumlang Lake and habal-habal can be arranged from the point entry from the highway. The road leading to the place is too narrow considering that a lot of tourists visit the place regardless of season. There is an entrance fee for both guests and vehicles.

Balsas for rent at Sumlang Lake

Balsas are docked in the lake but there is no charge if guests will take pictures using them. However, guests can rent them in they opt to go upstream of the lake of closer to Mayon Volcano's backdrop.

Relaxing at the docked balsa

The food of the only expensive restaurant inside the Sumlang Lake Resort called Socorro's Lakeside Restaurant was such a great experience. There are a lot of souvenir shops around to buy an array of Bicol's specialties. Staying in the resort for a sunset is such a perfect experience.

My tour guide and Bicol host, Noemi Amador Capunitan

After Sumlang Lake, our group drove to Quintuinan Ranch to best capture Mayon Volcano.