Chase the Light
LANDSCAPES LEGAZPI
MOUNTAIN OF FIRE
A Landscape Photography Tour of Mayon's Eruption
March 20-23, 2026
Mayon Volcano is the most iconic landscape in the Philippines, celebrated for its breathtaking symmetry and near-perfect cone. But every so often, Mayon reveals another side of its beauty: a dramatic display of nature’s power as it awakens and erupts.
This March, Mayon is currently in an active eruptive phase, offering a rare opportunity to photograph one of the world’s most beautiful volcanoes while it is alive with glowing lava flows, ash plumes, and spectacular atmospheric conditions. Moments like these don’t come often, and when they do, they transform the familiar landscape into something extraordinary.
Join me for this special 4-day landscape photography tour based in Legazpi City, Albay. Over several sunrise, sunset, and night sessions, we will photograph Mayon from a carefully curated selection of vantage points around the region—locations chosen for their dramatic views, photographic potential, and safety. With the volcano active, we may witness lava glow at night, ash columns rising from the crater, and constantly shifting light and cloud formations that make every shooting session unique.
The tour will run March 20–23, 2026. The group will be based in Legazpi City, Albay. Participants are expected to arrive before noon on March 20 (Friday), and the tour will conclude by mid-morning of March 23 (Monday).
The tour cost is ₱16,500, which includes:
4 nights accommodation in Legazpi City
Meals at highly-rated local restaurants, with emphasis on Bicolano cuisine
Transportation to "secret," never before visited photography locations around Mayon
Personal photography guidance and on-location instruction throughout the tour
Transportation to and from Legazpi City is not included.
The tour will be limited to 10 participants only to ensure an intimate and flexible shooting experience.
Participants are welcome to pursue any form of photography: landscape, travel, astro, nature, portraiture, street, aerial (drone), and more.
Required gear:
DSLR / mirrorless / mobile camera
Wide-angle and zoom lens
Tripod
Optional gear:
Drone
Vlogging or action cameras
Safety is always a priority. All shooting locations will be selected in accordance with current local safety advisories and regulations regarding Mayon’s activity.
If you’ve ever dreamed of photographing Mayon at its most dramatic, this is the moment.
Come experience the landscapes of Albay while one of the Philippines’ greatest natural icons reminds us that it is not just beautiful—it is alive.
