Majestic Pagsanjan Falls & Lake Yambo or Scenic Taal Volcano 2in1

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

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Embark on a scenic drive to Pagsanjan Falls, where ur thrilling river adventure begins. Board a traditional raft, guided by 2 expert paddlers, as u journey through lush jungle & dramatic cliffs. Feel the adrenaline as u navigate the fast-moving rapids, inching closer to the majestic falls. Once there, dive into the cool, refreshing waters & swim to a hidden cave tucked behind the waterfall—a truly magical experience.

The return trip is equally thrilling, w/ your raft rushing down the rapids in a roller-coaster-like ride, guided by the experienced paddlers. The excitement is unmatched, offering both adventure & nature in perfect harmony. (Tipping to ur paddlers is optional but expected.)

End the day w/ a tranquil lunch by Lake Yambo. Enjoy delicious local delicacies (at your own expense) while soaking in breathtaking views of the serene lake & surrounding nature. The peaceful spot is perfect for relaxation, a perfect blend of excitement & serenity that makes for an unforgettable day.

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 tour, requiring a minimum of 2 adults per booking. Please provide your hotel name at the time of booking.

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 will look after them while you're on the tour.

As a wonderful alternative to Lake Yambo, guests may opt for a scenic Taal Volcano sightseeing experience in Tagaytay upon request.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Airconditioned Vehicle (Toll Fees, Fuel, Driver)

TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee

Choose your adventure: a breathtaking sightseeing at either Taal Volcano or the serene Lake Yambo.

All taxes, LGU Fees, Entrance Fees

Shooting the Rapids private boat ride with local guides (2 guides per boat).

Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)

Tip for the two paddle raft guides/boat are not required but are appreciated and generally expected.

Though breakfast and lunch are not included, you can enjoy delicious local meals available on site.

LAKE YAMBO: Bamboo raft or lakeside cottage (shared equally among participants).

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Pagsanjan Falls

After early morning pickup from your Manila City Centre hotel we will travel for about 2.5 hours to Pagsanjan Falls, this is located in the province of Laguna, around 100 kilometers drive south of Manila. This falls is one of the most famous waterfalls and a major tourist attractions in the Philippines. This falls can be reached from the top by a short vertical hike from Cavinti Town. Hike the falls going down from the town of Cavinti, Laguna through Pueblo El Salvador Nature's Park and Picnic Grove, in Brgy. Tibatib. A few small falls are located upriver by hiking from the park. The topmost stage of Pagsanjan falls, known as Nakulo Falls, can only be viewed from the view decks of the park. Only the top of the middle falls is visible from the park. To reach the main falls, one has to go down a steep steel ladder, which in one section goes vertically straight down. Upon your arrival at the falls, swim and enjoy the cold fresh natural water of the mountains of Laguna Province and another tourist attraction that you can visit behind the falls is called the "Devil’s Cave", with the cave resembles a devil’s face. You can take it easy inside this dark, scenic cave or take a ride on a bamboo raft which is already included in this tour. Hike back up and you can take your lunch at the town center of Pagsanjan before we go back to your hotel.

3 hours • Admission Included

Lake Yambo

Experience a secluded lake sits in a 35.25 hectares remote area where you can swim and ride a bamboo raft cottage. Lake Yambo is considered oligotrophic, and is suitable for swimming, outings, and picnics. Guest are rafted towards a quieter and more pristine portion of the lake. Here the rafts dock at a point close to a huge tree where guests can enjoy swinging from a thick vine hanging from the tree. This is the area where guests are allowed to swim (and are required to wear life vests for protection).

2 hours • Admission Included

Options

Majestic Pagsanjan Falls & Lake Yambo or Scenic Taal Volcano 2in1

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Chasing Waterfalls
Takiyahe77,
Feb 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My son and I enjoyed ourselves. The atmosphere was serene and the water fall was beautiful. We enjoyed lunch on the lake afterwards.
Family Fun
Takiyah E,
Feb 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
My son and I enjoyed the waterfalls, it was beautiful. We also enjoyed eating lunch while floating on a raft around Lake Yambo. Allan our tour guide was great.
Amazing Experience with Great Tour Guide
153farrelll,
Apr 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing trip to the waterfalls! Beautiful scenery and our tour guide, Daniel was amazing! A definite recommend for tourists in Manila
beautiful
josemunichev,
Feb 4, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00
A bit too short, but it was epic. It's a nice tour that takes your breath away. Prepare some cash to tip the people that work in this tour. It is very hard for them.
Quite the experience
Tracylyman,
Dec 17, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was so cool! Trip from Manila is kind of long, i think its 2.5hrs away, but you see a lot and if you have a good tour guide for the ride, they educate you on things and its worth the drive. The actual trip to the waterfalls was really cool but mind blowing what these guys do to get you there. You start out in calm waters in a very skinny kayak. Youll have a guide in the front and back of you. They make their way up river paddling. But when you get to the rapids, these guys are nuts! they constantly half in and out of the kayak, Literally kicking on rocks and pulling you UP the rapids. It must have been so tiring. it was such an experience to see these guys do this. the falls itself was really cool once you get there, you get on a wooden raft and they just pull you into the small cave and then bring you back. My opinion is that the ride up was the experience, not the falls at the end. The surrounding rain forest on the way up is beautiful and never gets old to look at. You sort of just glide back down. We ended up tipping the two guides quite a bit, we just couldn't believe what they just did for us. I highly suggest this as something to check out, i would do it again for sure if I ever went back.