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Taal Volcano & Countryside Escape — A Scenic Journey Beyond the City
Your journey begins w/ a relaxing drive to the cool highlands of Tagaytay. Your 1st stop brings you to a ridge-top viewpoint, 665m above sea level, offering a breathtaking frontal view of Taal Volcano. From here, witness the unique illusion of the volcano rising from w/in the lake.
Next, descend to the lakeside boat station for your 2nd stop. Board a small-group boat (max of 5 guests) & cruise across the calm waters of Taal Lake. As you approach Volcano Island, your boat guide will point out key features of the landscape, bringing its geology & history to life.
Your 3rd stop, venture into the countryside to discover a peaceful farm & a hidden river falls, then enjoy a refreshing swim in cool, flowing waters straight from the highlands, relax in a private riverside cottage reserved just for you. Savor a simple yet delicious picnic lunch prepared by your hosts—an authentic taste of Filipino home-style cooking.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
A minimum of 2 adults per booking.
Hotel pickup is included for your convenience. Just share your hotel name when booking (in the Special Requirements section, via private message, or on WhatsApp).
We’ll send your vehicle and driver details the night before your tour, so you’ll know exactly who’s greeting you in the morning!
Itinerary: 5:30 AM – Hotel pick-up (lobby) | Stop 1: Coffee break (7am) at Starbucks Overlooking the Volcano (45 mins) | Stop 2: Taal Lake Government Boat Station (2.5 hrs) | Stop 3: River & Falls with Picnic Lunch | Final Stop: Return to hotel (drop-off).
*Travel Notes | Stops 2 and 3 may be interchanged depending on weather conditions. Your host will advise you of any adjustments upon pickup.
All timings are approximate and may vary depending on traffic, weather, and on-the-day conditions.
Itinerary
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1Tagaytay 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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Taal Volcano
Boat ride in front of the Volcano (No Trekking in the Crater as the Volcano still under Eruption Alert)
2 hours • Admission ticket included
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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