Tagaytay Tour: Scenic Views of Taal Volcano

Explore Taal Volcano and hidden waterfalls on an 8-hour tour from Manila. Discover stunning landscapes and adventure just a short drive away.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Picnic Grove - After being picked up from your hotel in Manila, proceed directly to the Taal Volcano ridge, known as Picnic Grove, in Tagaytay City for a sightseeing tour of the Taal Volcano eruption. The volcano unexpectedly erupted at 2:36 PM on Sunday, January 12, 2020, prompting an evacuation from the island. Over the following 24 hours, ash…
What's Included
  • Transportation from Manila (Fuel, Driver, Toll and Highway Fees, Parking, Vehicle)
  • Entry Tickets for Tagaytay Highlands Picnic Groove
  • Motorized Boat Ride (Boat Captain, Entrance Fees, Local Boat Tour Guide)
  • Side Trip to Korean Temple
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Personal Expenses
  • The volcano is under Eruption ALERT 1, No Crater Trekking is allowed by the National Government.
  • Please disregard all the reviews regarding the Crater Trekking before the eruption on Jan. 12, 2020.
Additional Information

Start your journey with a convenient hotel pickup in Manila, and head south to the refreshing highlands of Tagaytay. Your first destination is the scenic Tagaytay Picnic Grove, situated 665 meters above sea level. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Taal Volcano, beautifully positioned in the center of Taal Lake. Your driver will be happy to assist…

Location
Picnic Grove
Barangay Sungay,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Victor_p
Mar 15, 2026
Beautiful Taal Lake & Tagaytay Tour - This tour was a fantastic way to explore Taal Lake and its volcanoes. The boat ride was peaceful, and our guide shared so much interesting history about the area. We also visited the Tagaytay Midlands, where the views were absolutely stunning. Our driver, Edwin, was incredibly kind and helpful throughout the entire trip. I highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting great scenery, local insights, and a smooth experience.
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Amalia_n
Feb 14, 2026
Good tour - Very cool experience. Marvin went the extra mile to provide an excellent tour. Would recommend if you are around Manila.
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Allison_g
Jan 28, 2020
Great day trip! - The tour was great! We we able to take horses up to the top of the volcano and learn about Filipino culture as well as enjoy some fresh coconut juice. Afterwards, they took us to Josephine restaurant for lunch. Very safe tour; highly recommend!
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Massey2020
Jan 2, 2020
Great experience! - What a great day! We started early to avoid traffic, and also had a much less crowded visit at the volcano as we arrived earlier than most visitors. The heat was also not so bad earlier in the day. The hike is a bit strenuous but I enjoyed it tremendously. Our guide at the volcano was knowledgeable and approachable, and answered all our questions readily. I felt safe and in good hands! I also had options to stop at various places after the hike, such as for lunch, to see a few more things, or to shop a bit, and I appreciated this flexibility. I wish I had taken more cash for Buko pies! The volcano itself is the most incredible site, I'm infinitely glad I made this trip and would recommend this tour company happily!
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Darena_mlk
Dec 10, 2019
Amazing volcano - It was amazing, really well organized, the driver was very nice and explained us a lot of things about the trip and the country in general. The volcano is really beautiful - you can find a lake in the lake there. worth it.
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Svips21
Nov 18, 2019
Taal was amazing! - Absolutely loved it - especially when we got to the top - breath taking views of the sulfur lake & crater. We also saw some steaming, small active volcanoes!!! We enjoyed a refreshing coconut drink at the Paradise restaurant at the top! I'd advise you take a horse up unless you are super fit. The trek is very steep, and coupled with the humidity, can be quite challenging. Jobelle, our guide, was super friendly, and so knowledgeable! A must do! Driver was on time picking us up from Crimson Hotel at 540am - very courteous and drove us safely from the hotel and back. My daughter bonded with her horse, Patricia, and titled her MVP of the day! Thanks for a wonderful visit!
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Xavxavxav
Jun 3, 2019
TAAL volcano - Last minute order via trip advisor .set in 2mn chrono I did not know what to expect. Excellent Price quality ratio , 2 hours of driver via Manila ( because 1 hour mountain drive ) departure 05h45 not to arrive after the tourist safety. A breathtaking view upon arrival. Crossing by boat of 15 minutes to go to the island in the middle of the inland sea , more easy walking of an hour big Max with quite a few breaks , he has plenty of guitounes who offer drinks (but considering the heat it is also not like going to get bread next door what ) ... other option is to ride horses ( 1500 horses waiting downstairs! ) but I strongly advise against it because the horses are small thin exhausted and for some still foals it is just inhuman to ride horses . Apart from that upstairs again paradise is really beautiful. The return is nickel and hop at 1:30 p.m. Manila center. A cost of about 100€ but it is on site It would be cheaper but good: trip advisor is the right practical plan
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Tour11118305324
May 26, 2019
Amazing Day Trip! - We had such a great time on this day trip! Highly recommend to anyone looking for an adventure. The hike was not too long and the boat ride over to the volcano was really nice! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, overall great guide!
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383mari0n
Nov 23, 2019
Fun day - Very nice and well organized tour with a guide who spoke very good English. The view is simply beautiful and the explanations clear. The little extra: we'll pick you up at the hotel or he'll be in Manila. I recommend.
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Cheryl_d
Jun 20, 2019
Mom & 2 Fil-Am girlz (13 & 15) - Driver was lovely. He worked hard. I was the only one who tipped him, despite being the first and last pickup. Because of this, we spent additional hours in a tour can that would not have been necessary had each hotel has their own pickup with a central Makati location. Traffick was terrible. It rained all the way home. Why pick up Pasig tourists when we live in the Luneta Park area. The heavy traffick and rain caused an additional two hours drive from the other tourists hotel. Still we tipped our driver 500 Philippine pesos. It wasn't his fault....but the inconvenience soured our tour which had been lovely until that point. Could not the driver had made a decision to meet at a more central Central point and drive us three home? Yes, Viator and all the local providers could have made that 21st century call. We were the larger party too. And, guessing the others didn't use Viator the 5 times this week we did?
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From $115
up to 12 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).