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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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! There are several recommended stops for morning coffee, breakfast, and lunch along the way. These coffee shops and restaurants come highly rated by our guests. Most accept both credit cards and cash. We suggest informing your host/driver of your preferred payment method in advance. Itinerary Summary: 5:30 AM – Hotel pick-up (lobby) Stop 1: Coffee break at Starbucks / McDo / Jollibee / 7-Eleven (30 min) Stop 2: Tagaytay Highlands Picnic Grove (45 min) Stop 3: Taal Lake Government Boat Station (2.5 hrs) Stop 4: Lunch Stop 5: Optional side trip Final Stop: Return to hotel (drop-off)
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.
- Picnic Grove will serve as an alternative to Palace in the Sky, depending on visibility and weather conditions.
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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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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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