Amazing Taal Volcano Sightseeing & Pagsanjan Falls Tour (2in1)
Overview
12 hours
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Taal Volcano Sightseeing & Pagsanjan Falls Tour from Manila
Start with hotel pickup in Manila and head to Tagaytay, stopping at Tagaytay Picnic Grove, 665 meters above sea level. Enjoy stunning views of Taal Volcano rising from the lake and capture the perfect photo with your driver’s help. Learn about the 2020 eruption, which sent ash as far as Metro Manila, and why Taal is one of the country’s most active volcanoes.
Next, head to Pagsanjan Falls for an exhilarating river adventure. Board a traditional paddle raft with two skilled local guides who will expertly navigate the rapids through lush jungle and towering cliffs. Swim to a cave behind the waterfall, and enjoy the thrilling “roller coaster” ride back down the river’s rapids. Tipping to your paddlers is optional but expected.
End your day with a delicious lunch (at your own expense) at the oldest restaurant in town, reflecting on your unforgettable adventure through two of the Philippines' most iconic natural wonders.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please provide your hotel name in the Special Requirements section, private message or whatsapp when booking. We offer pickup directly from your hotel lobby.
This is a small-group private tour, accommodating a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 5 participants per boat.
The Taal Volcano Lake Boat Sightseeing Tour is optional and available upon request for an additional fee, which will be equally shared among participants and paid on Government Regulated Boat Station (GRBS).
The itinerary is subject to change; Taal Volcano Lake Sightseeing and Pagsanjan Falls may be visited in either order, depending on weather and traffic conditions.
Picnic Grove will serve as an alternative to Palace in the Sky, depending on visibility and weather conditions.
Please bring extra clothing, a towel, umbrella, and hat for swimming or canoeing at Pagsanjan Falls. You may leave these items in the vehicle—your host/driver will look after them while you're on the tour.
The Pagsanjan Falls rapids are weather-dependent. In the event of heavy rain, typhoons, storms, or flash floods, local authorities may suspend activities at the falls without prior notice for safety reasons.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Picnic Groove Entrance and LGU Fees
We offer convenient pickup and drop-off services directly from your hotel lobby or the airport.
TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
Shooting the Rapids private boat ride with local guides (2 guides per boat).
Airconditioned Vehicle (Fuel, all Toll Fees, Driver)
Breakfast and lunch are not included, but delicious local cuisine is available for purchase on site.
FALLS: Tip for the 2 paddle raft guides are not required but are appreciated & generally expected.
Optional: Taal Island and Lake Boat Sightseeing (costs are shared equally among participants).
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Tagaytay
Drive to Tagaytay City and see one of the most scenic areas of the Philippines within easy access of the capital. Taal Volcano Island in the center of a lake is easier to see in Tagaytay City, location of one of the most active volcanos in the Philippines. Less than 2 hours from Manila, Tagaytay City offers cooler weather and dramatic views of Taal Lake and Volcano Island.
Lake Taal
See the Volcano under the 6kms danger zone.
Options
2in1 Taal Lake Pagsanjan Falls
CAR
Pickup included
Reviews
64 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great excursion. I highly recommend. Make sure to read all the details!
tammy s,
Jun 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great excursion. I highly recommend. Make sure to read the details, and know that getting to the waterfall is quite an ordeal. It was awesome, but we had no idea that you get taken in a canoe up the river to get there, take full note of the restrictions. They'll also ask you some extra info about the group going to that they can plan the right team to take you up there, the two boat guides work really hard to get you to that waterfall, be ready with some tip money! There will also be a stop along the way for snacks on the side of the river, and they will encourage you buy lunch for the boat guides. Make sure to have cash in local currency, many places did not take card payments.
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Briana F,
May 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing experience with great lunch stop! The only thing was the traffic. On the way through small towns, if there’s one accident, the whole street gets closed.
Excellent experience! The...
Isaac C,
Apr 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent experience! The drivers who picked us up were professional, friendly, and accommodated our requests to stop for breakfast, souvenirs and toilet breaks. Taal volcanao and the lake ride were picturesque and the ride to Pagsanjan falls was amazing. I took my Australian friends here and they were all impressed. Highly recommend as a daytrip!
The falls part were a highlight of our 7-week Asian trip
Annie E,
Jun 20, 2024
- Viator
5.00If we were to do the day trip all over again, I would recommend skipping the trip to Taal Volcano as it took a LONG time to get there and had to be happy with a view of it from afar. The trip to the falls was one of the pilots of our entire 7-week trip to Asia. I wouldn't have wanted to skip that at all, at all, at all. It was that fabulous. The driver was courteous. Prompts punctual and I really appreciated how he pointed out sites for me along the way that I could take pictures of and interesting facts about the country things that I would never have found out otherwise. All in all a great trip!
Memorable Trip up the river rafting
Georgia C,
Jun 16, 2024
- Viator
5.00It was a long day with traffic, but the time on the water made it all worth it. The amount of effort our two guides put in to get us up the rapids was something we had never seen before. 16 in total and they worked so hard in an incredible river cavern with sheer walls and other falls made for an amazing trip. Once at the falls, we enjoyed a bamboo raft journey to the go under the falls which was so invigorating along with a 10 minute hang out in the cave. The trip was long. The time at the Volcanoes was not much and I could have just done the river and falls if that was an option. The driver was professional in a great car. We saw a lot outside of Manila, just be prepared that even with a great driver it still took just 3 hours to go 35 miles. Though the views and experiences you see along the way are very interesting.
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