Private Tour
Private Tour: Tagaytay Midlands & Taal Volcano Boat Ride
Overview
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Begin your adventure with a convenient hotel pickup in Manila, then travel south to the refreshing highlands of Tagaytay.
Your first stop is the picturesque Tagaytay Picnic Grove, perched 665 meters above sea level. Take in sweeping panoramic views of Taal Volcano, dramatically set in the middle of Taal Lake. Your driver will gladly help you capture stunning photos with this iconic natural wonder in the background.
Next, embark on a 2+ hour boat sightseeing tour around Taal Volcano. Although the island itself remains off-limits for safety reasons, you’ll cruise within 10 meters of its shores—close enough to witness sulfur dioxide (SO₂) rising from the main crater. Then, visit a tranquil Korean temple, known for its peaceful ambiance and beautiful surroundings—a perfect way to end your day before heading back to your hotel in Manila.
Please disregard any reviews mentioning crater trekking. These tours were discontinued following the 2020 eruption.
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 Private Tour with minimum of 2 people required per booking. The tour is weather-dependent. We offer convenient pickup and drop-off services directly from your hotel lobby or the airport.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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)
Side Trip to Korean Temple
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.
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
Tagaytay Picnic Grove
Following pickup from your hotel in Manila, head straight to the Taal Volcano ridge called Picnic Groove in Tagaytay City for the Taal Volcano eruption sightseeing tour. Taal Volcano suddenly erupted at 2:36 PM on Sunday, January 12, 2020, forcing all to flee from the island. For the next 24 hours, ashes coming from the crater traveled to Metro Manila and nearby areas as 150,000 people fled from their homes.
Lake Taal
Enjoy the 2+-hour boat sightseeing tour around the active volcano and experience the unique island ten meters from the boat. See the volcano emits Sulfur Dioxide. A total of 18,638 tonnes/day of volcanic sulfur dioxide or SO2 gas emission from the Taal Main Crater was measured every day. Taal has averaged approximately 10,331 tonnes/day for the year and has been continuously degassing voluminous concentrations of SO2 since the eruption 2020. Note that the Island Volcano itself including the Crater is still restricted by the National Government as the Philippine Volcanology raised the eruption Alert to Level 1 until today. No setting foot on the island policy is still in place. DISCLAIMER: Please disregard all the reviews regarding the Crater Trekking Tour before the eruption on January 12, 2020.
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Dual Experience
Pickup included
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day trip!
Allison G,
Jan 28, 2020
- Viator
5.00The 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!
Mom & 2 Fil-Am girlz (13 & 15)
Cheryl D,
Jun 20, 2019
- Viator
3.00Driver 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?
Amazing Day Trip!
Tour11118305324,
May 26, 2019
- Viator
5.00We 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!
The tour was amazing! To see the...
Atte K,
Dec 22, 2017
- Viator
5.00The tour was amazing! To see the view from the top of the Taal volcano was worth every penny. Richard, the driver, treated us magnificently and everything was arranged perfectly. Enough water was also provided to keep us guests re-hydrated. Would recommend this trip to everyone who wants a break from the hectic Metro-Manila.
Very good day, nice walk and good...
Pascal B,
Dec 12, 2017
- Viator
5.00Very good day, nice walk and good restaurant for lunch and the driver very friendly
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