Philippines · TAAL VOLCANO TRIPS
Taal is a volcano in a lake on an island in a lake, and most trips see it from the Tagaytay ridge two hours south of Manila. These 15 differ on how early they leave, what else on the ridge they stop for, and whether the day ends back in the city or in Batangas.
Review of Manila to Tagaytay sightseeing tour, with volcano views, Intramuros landmarks, hotel pickup, pricing, timing, and practical tips.
“JC, Bella, and Malon were awesome! They were so accommodating and friendly. They made efforts to really teach us about the history of Manila and Tagatay. It was awesome listening to them.”
Escape Manila for Tagaytay views, Taal Volcano, fruit markets, local treats, and a relaxed half-day ride in a small group.
“We had a lovely half day tour to Tahaytay. Our guides Claude and Bella were so friendly and helpful. They also offered a lot of information about the areas we went to. Thank you also to our driver Marlon. His skills were amazing while maintaining a cheerful attitude. Thank you once again. Ian and Leigh”
Escape Manila for Tagaytay views, Taal Volcano, local fruit tastings, pineapple fields, and People's Park in the Sky in five hours.
“The guides Jace and Mark were excellent, very welcoming, friendly and gave us lots of information about sights along the way. Highly recommend this tour. Only down side is if you are a single traveller you are charged a lot more. Appreciate tasting all the delicacies along the way though on what is a great way to see sights outside Manila.”
See Taal Lake, Tagaytay, Intramuros, Fort Santiago, and Manila highlights in one guided eight-hour tour with lunch included.
“Very nice guide, beautiful views and we got to see a lot of different places in Manila. Totally recommend!”
Review of the Tagaytay Ridge tour from Manila, with Taal views, farm produce, Filipino lunch, Palace in the Sky, and Museo Orlina.
“I didnt know that I will be solo traveller for the trip but turned out to be very nice. However, it was a bit cloudy at the top of the mountain but as we descended down, we can still see the volcano. The view was spectacular!! The tour guy was very friendly and able to explain a lot of things, which made the trip very enjoyable. The Gourmet Farm visit was great and the glass museum by the famous artist was something that you didnt expect but also enjoyable. A nice day trip not far from metro Manila. Worth the money!”
Review of the Taal Volcano tour from Manila, with Tagaytay views, a bangka boat ride, local food stops, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Highly recommend this tour! Mark and Rency were wonderful. We learned so much about the history of Mt Tagaytay. They were so patient and accommodating of my 98 year old grandfather on the tour. Our favorite parts were the koi feeding and the fruit stand, the magoes were so ripe. This was the best tour we had ever been on and we will definitely recommend them to others”
Review of a private Tagaytay and Taal Volcano tour from Manila, with mountain views, local food, flexible stops, and optional boat rides.
“very good guide! super sweet and very informative! will warn boat ride is about $100- not included in tour.”
See Taal Volcano, Tagaytay, Intramuros, Fort Santiago, and Manila highlights in one full-day guided tour with lunch and hotel transport.
“We enjoyed our trip for the sheer beauty of the volcano and its surroundings. The views from the People's Park were fantastic although at times it was a bit hazy. The venue of the lunch was ideal for viewing the volcano and the lake. A perfRead more”
Review of Manila’s 12-hour Taal Volcano and Pagsanjan Falls tour, with river rapids, hotel pickup, costs, tips, and practical advice.
“One of the best experiences in Philippines. Thanks to Daniel. Was really helpful with everything and drive us arround safety.”
Review of the Pagsanjan Falls, Taal Volcano, and Tagaytay day tour from Manila, with practical advice on timing, value, weather, and what to pack.
“Highly recommend expedition if you want to see the natural beauty of the rivers and mountains of the Philippines. Tour guide Asia did a great job of communication. Be prepared to get wet and go for a swim if you would like. You can get up Read more”
Review of a Tagaytay and Taal day trip from Manila, with volcano views, Taal Heritage Town, transport, price, and practical booking advice.
“Very poor experience. Late pick-up (45 minutes), tour guide asleep in the car, car ride extremely bumpy and nauseating. Spent 80% of the time in the car. Only stopped to take scenery photos or see a couple of churches. No lunch plans (even to pay for our own). Definitely do NOT recommend.”
Escape Manila for Taal Lake views, a volcano boat ride, Tagaytay sights, and door-to-door transport on this seven-hour guided tour.
“Carlo was a great tour guide. Explained a lot on the way to Tagaytay and kept the great music and conversation flowing. The picnic area was beautiful area to take it all. My favorite part was the boat ride and seeing the fish farms and volcanoe in the lake”
Review of the Tagaytay and Pagsanjan Falls day tour from Manila, with river rapids, mountain views, lunch, transfers, costs, and practical tips.
“Excellent tour, so great having such a friendly and informative tour guide. Joannah and the team took us on an amazing tour of Tagaytay and its local delicacies, including buco pie, coconut drink, balut and tropical fruits. The team was super Read more”
Review the Tagaytay and Taal Lake private tour from Manila, with boat views, ridge scenery, hotel transfers, costs, and safety advice.
“The 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.”
Review of Tagaytay’s small-group day tour from Manila, with Taal Lake, volcano views, Peoples Park, markets, transport, value, and tips.
“This 9 hour tour covers a large distance (up to 3 hours from Manila to reach Taal Island dock) so the visits to the Coconut shop, market and fruit stall were very rushed but there was adequate time at Tagaytay hill to see the view of the Read more”
