Quitinday Green Hills is Albay’s natural wonder, featuring hundreds of acres of beautifully mounded green hills reminiscent of Bohol’s Chocolate Hills but framed by Mount Mayon.
A short, scenic, 15-minute uphill trek reward visitors with breathtaking panoramic views of a vast, undulating green carpet of mound-shaped peaks. The trail is fully flanked by coconut groves, grazing farm animals, and local wild flora.
🌄 What to Expect
Standing atop the highest ridge, on a clear day, provides a mesmerizing perspective of Albay’s green countryside paired with the silhouette of the Mayon Volcano.
📸 Why Visit
Stunning, unique topographical formation consisting of pointed ‘chocolate-like’ hills formed from karstic limestone
Highly accessible trek requiring minor physical stamina, suited for family hiking or solo scenic walks
Stunning background view of Mount Mayon on clear mornings, adding visual grandeur to the landscape
Tranquil, fresh mountain atmosphere, away from heavy concrete infrastructure
📍 Best Time to Visit
June to October to see the hills in their richest, most vibrant emerald-green shades, or March to May to see them dry into iconic golden chocolate brown hues.
📍 Travel & Visitor Directory Information
| 🏢 Address: | Quitinday Hills Track, Barangay Quitinday, Camalig, Albay, Philippines |
| 📞 Contact Number: | +63 (52) 484-4725 (Camalig Municipal Tourism Office) |
| 🎟️ Entrance Fee: | ₱30 Registration Fee per person |
| ⏰ Operating Hours: | 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM Daily |
| 🧭 Directions: | From Legazpi City proper, get on a jeepney bound for Camalig town center. Drop off at Camalig Tourism / Town Hall, and hire a registered local tricycle to drive you straight to the Quitinday jump-off site. |
| 🌐 Website / Social: | https://camalig.albay.gov.ph |
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