From Manila: Amazing Taal Volcano Island Boat Lake Tour w/ Guide
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7 hours
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Explore Taal Volcano on a Scenic Boat Tour Around Taal Lake
Embark on an unforgettable journey to Taal Volcano, one of the Philippines' most iconic and active volcanoes. Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off from Manila, and learn about Taal’s history, including the dramatic 2020 eruption that sent ash plumes as far as Manila, forcing over 150,000 people to evacuate.
Your adventure begins with a drive to Tagaytay City, where you’ll stop at Tagaytay Picnic Grove, 665 meters above sea level. Enjoy breathtaking views of Taal Volcano rising majestically from the lake, and capture the perfect photo with your driver’s help.
At Taal Lake, take a small-group boat ride (max of 5 people plus local guide for safety) with a local guide who will point out significant sites on Volcano Island. Get up close to the steaming volcano, learn about its ongoing activity (currently under Alert Level 1), and enjoy stunning panoramic views of the lake and surrounding landscape before returning to your hotel.
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
This is a small-group private tour, accommodating a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 5 participants per boat with Local Guide.
Picnic Grove will serve as an alternative to Palace in the Sky, depending on visibility and weather conditions.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: Available at guests' expense, payable upon entry (e.g., Zipline, Horseback Riding, etc.)
Taal Lake and Taal Volcano activities are weather-dependent. In the event of heavy rain, typhoons, storms, flash floods, or an eruption alert, local authorities may suspend activities for safety reasons without prior notice.
Please provide your hotel name in the Special Requirements section, private message, whatsapp when booking. We offer pickup directly from your hotel lobby.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Boat rental fees, all taxes, entrance fees, and environmental fees included.
Picnic Groove Entrance and LGU Fees
Island Volcano Boat Sightseeing operated by Government Regulated Station (Local Guide, Boat Captain)
We offer convenient pickup and drop-off services directly from your hotel lobby or the airport.
TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
Round Trip Transportation, Driver, Fuel, all Toll Fees
Breakfast and lunch are not included, but delicious local cuisine is available for purchase on site.
Personal expenses, including optional activities like ziplining, horseback riding, other add-ons.
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
Tagaytay Picnic Grove
Head over to the Taal Volcano ridge in Tagaytay City and see first hand the steams coming from Taal Volcano eruption. This is a sightseeing tour. Taal Volcano suddenly erupt at 2:36pm on Sunday, January 12, 2020 ,making all flee from the island volcano. For the next 24 hours, ashes coming from the crater reach Metro Manila and nearby areas as 150,000 people flee from their homes. Taal Volcano is now considered the most active complex volcano after this eruption. See the devastation firsthand and the dramatic views of Taal Lake and steaming Volcano Island from the ridges of Tagaytay City.
Taal Volcano
Boat ride in front of the Volcano (No Trekking in the Crater as the Volcano still under Eruption Alert)
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From Manila: Amazing Taal Volcano Island Boat Lake Tour w/ Guide
Pickup included
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience!
Matthew F,
Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Flor, our guide, was awesome. He is friendly and very knowledgeable of the area. Taal Volcano was amazing. I highly recommend this experience to anyone.
A once-in-a-lifetime experience
Adi A,
Feb 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was really nice and it was a breathtaking experience. The way from the hotel was a bit long, but it was worth it. We arrived at the location of the volcano, first we saw it from above, and then we went on a boat trip that took about two hours. We took a tour and the boat driver explained everything to us. Highly recommended!
Up Close to an Active Volcano
U3260TKjoer,
Nov 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was looking for something unique that was kind of close to Manila and stumbled across this. Perfect. I booked at 11:00 at night and Carlo was there at 5:20am as promised. Wow, great service. It's a two hour ride south to the Taal lookout. Awesome. Lots of scenery along the way. Carlo is an extremely safe driver, and made appropriate pit stops. Patient, friendly and conversational the entire time. A ride down the mountain to the dock where a tour guide, Van, and a pilot, Runell, loaded us into an outrigger and drove us around the ACTIVE VOLCANO, providing commentary all along the way. Although the water was choppy the boat was pretty stable. If you're adventurous this is great, if not, this might not be for you. My scaredy cat girlfriend made it through the two hour boat ride just fine. It was very beautiful, pretty fun, and unique. Altogether an eight hour adventure. Drop off back at my hotel. Glad I did this.
Beautiful scenery
John T,
Oct 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The boat driver was very and knowledgeable, he spent extra time for me to take special pictures of the volcano
Amazing Taal Volcano
Edmee M,
Sep 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The boat tour around the island was amazing! Our guide was very informative about the history of the volcano. Our driver was very kind and respectful.
It's very worth it.
josesF2357DJ,
Sep 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very good experience, our Allan Guide of 10, attentive, friendly and chatty. Try to make your tour more enjoyable (the traffic jams on the way out and especially back to Manila are considerable). I don't put a five because we're an adventurous SCCP and we would have liked to climb the crater, which for sure you haven't done since the last eruption. But the service and treatment of both Allan and our boatman was for 5/5.
Great
DayTrip60564285813,
Jul 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The food, ambiance, and overall experience were wonderful. My family and I enjoyed our dining time here. The service was great as well. Thanks to Jenny!
Very fun and fun experience! The volcanic landscape is great, the tour guide is also serious about and sharing the culture and life of the Philippines!
Pathfinder693658,
Jun 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alan was a great tour guide, and along the way he shared a lot of the history and history of the Philippines and the volcanic eruption. As we traveled around the volcano on a local boat, the captain was enthusiastic to help us take pictures and answer our questions so we could get a better understanding of the local life! Although the price is high but highly recommended!
Amazing Taal Volcano experience!
Suman P,
Jun 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved the 2 hours boat experience in the lake that took us around the Taal Volcano. Nice to see 100’s of fishing nets and all the fishermen in the lake. Wish we could hike inside the crater but it was prohibited currently due to volcanic activity!
Very Exhilarating
LARRY H,
May 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our driver Alex was great and very knowledgeable about our upcoming adventure. Our. Boat guide was also! Very nice and stopped along the way for us to take memorable pictures. We had a great time and I highly recommend this Excursion.
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