Tagaytay | Taal Volcano Boat w/ Guide | Hidden Waterfalls (3in1) Discount Tickets

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Overview

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. Next Adventure: Hidden Waterfalls Please disregard any reviews mentioning crater trekking. These tours were discontinued following the 2020 eruption.

Pickup Information

This tour requires 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! Our tours depend on the weather — sunshine makes it perfect! In case of bad weather, we have an alternative and/or we may reschedule or cancel for your safety, so it’s a good idea to check the forecast before booking. Itinerary Summary: 5:30 AM – Hotel pick-up (lobby) ___Stop 1: Coffee break at Starbucks / McDo / Jollibee / 7-Eleven (1.5+ Hrs) Frontal View of Taal Volcano above sea level. ___Stop 2: Hidden Waterfalls (2+ Hrs) ___Stop 3: Taal Lake & Volcano Boat Ride (2+ Hrs) ___Final Stop: Return to hotel (drop-off) Travel Note: Stops 2 and 3 can be interchanged depending on the weather.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Tagaytay
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.
Duration: 60 mins
2. 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.
Duration: 120 mins
3. Batangas Province
After your boat tour, Continue your adventure with a short and refreshing river hike to a hidden waterfall tucked within lush greenery. Formed after a powerful landslide years ago, this natural wonder reveals a newly shaped landscape that highlights nature’s raw and evolving beauty. Experience the refreshing beauty of these pristine waters—perfect for a cool, natural shower. Feel free to bring your towel and a change of clothes if you’d like to freshen up.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

AC Vehicle (Fuel for 300kms RT, Driver, Toll and Highway Fees (RFID), Parking, Vehicle)

Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off anywhere in the Greater Manila Area.

Motorized Boat Ride (Boat Captain, Entrance Fees, Local Boat Tour Guide)

Entry/Admission ---- Hidden Waterfalls (LGU Fees, Local Trek Guide)

Entry Tickets for Taal Lake (LGU Fees)

Exclusion

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.

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

This requires a minimum of 2 people per booking. The tour is weather-dependent. We offer convenient pickup and drop-off services directly from your hotel lobby or the airport.

Supplied by Esquieres Excursions PH

Reviews

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Based on 19 reviews

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