Private Tour: Tagaytay Taal Volcano View | Pagsanjan Falls (2in1)
Description
This is a PRIVATE & EXCLUSIVE TOUR from Manila. Start with hotel pickup in Manila and head to Tagaytay, stopping at Tagaytay Picnic Grove, 665 meters above sea level. Enjoy stunning views of Taal Volcano rising from the lake and capture the perfect photo with your driver’s help. Learn about the 2020 eruption, which sent ash as far as Metro Manila, and why Taal is one of the country’s most active volcanoes. Next, head to Pagsanjan Falls for an exhilarating river adventure. Board a traditional canoe with two skilled local guides who will expertly navigate the rapids through lush jungle and towering cliffs. Swim to a cave behind the waterfall, and enjoy the thrilling “roller coaster” ride back down the river’s rapids. Tipping to your paddlers is optional but expected. End your day with a delicious lunch (at your own expense) at the oldest restaurant in town, reflecting on your unforgettable adventure through two of the Philippines' most iconic natural wonders.
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Itinerary
Drive to Tagaytay City and see one of the most scenic areas of the Philippines within easy access of the capital. Taal Volcano Island in the center of a lake is easier to see in Tagaytay City, location of one of the most active volcanos in the Philippines. Less than 2 hours from Manila, Tagaytay City offers cooler weather and dramatic views of Taal Lake and Volcano Island.
See the Volcano under the 6kms danger zone.
Your designated driver will assist you upon arrival at the river to get into the paddle raft with guides, from there you will experience multiple rapids reaching the magnificent Pagsanjan Falls in the end of it.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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 Taal Volcano Sightseeing (45 min) ___Stop 3: Majestic Pagsanjan River and Falls Adventure (2.5 hrs) ___Stop 4: Lunch ___Final Stop: Return to hotel (drop-off)
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Important Information
- 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
- Please provide your hotel name in the Special Requirements section, private message or whatsapp when booking. We offer pickup directly from your hotel lobby.
- The Taal Volcano Lake Boat Sightseeing Tour is optional and available upon request for an additional fee, which will be equally shared among participants and paid on Government Regulated Boat Station (GRBS).
- The itinerary is subject to change; Taal Volcano Lake Sightseeing and Pagsanjan Falls may be visited in either order, depending on weather and traffic conditions.
- Picnic Grove will serve as an alternative to Palace in the Sky, depending on visibility and weather conditions.
- Please bring extra clothing, a towel, umbrella, and hat for swimming or canoeing at Pagsanjan Falls. You may leave these items in the vehicle—your host/driver will look after them while you're on the tour.
- The Pagsanjan Falls rapids are weather-dependent. In the event of heavy rain, typhoons, storms, or flash floods, local authorities may suspend activities at the falls without prior notice for safety reasons.
Reviews(74)
We are 5 adults from the USA and wanted a "nature day tour" from Manila. This tour is very well organized, and we got responses quickly through Whatsapp. Our guide/driver Edwin was very professional; he explained what to expect during the Pagsanjan River activity. We also wanted to buy fruits along the way and he made sure we got them at the most reasonable price (since some food vendors sometimes overcharge tourists). The river itself starts calm and then the adventure starts when you hit the 1st of "16 rapids" ... we were lucky the Boatmen we had were professional and so we gave them reasonable tips. After the waterfall tour, we were hungry and we ate an excellent restaurant just beside the place where we boarded the boats...our guide Edwin already had us pick from the menu before we rode the boats. "Russel" had the our table ready by the time we were done with activity. On top of it all, we had a brand new BYD SUV and it ran smoothly and very comfy inside. We were picked up from hotel promptly at 530 AM and the back our hotel by 445 PM. Overall, highly recommend this excellent tour to enjoy the Pagsanjan waterfall, for those wanting to see the Taal Volcano along with the river activity.
Great time.. bring change of clothes.. the volcano view was amazing and the waterfall rafting was amazing.. bring tip for the boat handlers.
Amazing two places in one tour. Very professional company and very organised. The boat ride around the island was very relaxing and view was very pleasant
Amazing experience - Jason was very helpful and also very patient! Thank you!
What a great experience! Our driver was really friendly and patient, advised us on scams and what to avoid. The experience was so much fun!
This was an incredible day trip with our guide Edwin! Booking the private tour was absolutely worth it since we had the flexibility to go at our own pace and take bathroom breaks as needed given it is a long day in the car. Pagsanjan Falls was absolutely incredible! The guides paddle and pull you up river through 17 rapids in a canoe while you sit and enjoy the view. The last 50 meters or so you transfer to a bamboo raft that will take you directly under the waterfall to the cave behind it. I don't know if it was just our luck but a huge benefit of the private tour was that we felt like we had the whole river to ourselves. Just as we were finishing a different large tour group was just starting with a dozen or so canoes at the same time. The whole experience took about 12 hours but it was well worth it. Edwin made the journey enjoyable, flexible and had great communication which made all the difference for the long day!
This is a wonderful experience that yiu definitely should do. The boat ride up and down the river was beautiful. And wear a swim suit for the raft to the waterfalls. You don't go around the falls, you go inside the falls.
The canoe trip was really nice.
The Taal Volcano is a stop for a site seeing that is beautiful but was extremely far away. Our guides suggested the boat tour around it and that was far better of an experience. The Pagsanjan tour read raft and rapids but was a canoe and guides pulling us up a river, definitely not raft and rapids. The canoes were uncomfortable and no where to hold on unless you were the middle seat. The Pagsanjan Falls at the end made it worth it but still wouldn’t recommend this tour as the description does not match the actual tour. Our guides Carlos and Larry were amazing and that’s the reason for the 3 star rating.
Hi, Thank you for your honest review. Taal Volcano can create optical illusions due to its elevation of about 700 meters above sea level. Depending on the viewing point and the guest’s elevation—especially within the 6–10 km radius—the volcano may sometimes appear farther away and, at other times, much closer. We also use local terminology when describing our tours, such as bamboo rafts, rafters (our two paddle guides), canoes, and boats. Some of these terms may differ from formal English dictionary definitions, which can occasionally cause confusion in the written description. However, the photos clearly show the actual setup, including the canoe, paddle rafters, and bamboo rafts. We sincerely apologize for any confusion this may have caused and appreciate your understanding.
Wonderful day, our driver was Flor and he was lovely, came on time, explained things and took us to a nice local resturant. The waterfall trip was amazing, and the volcanic lake was very interesting and beautiful. Overall busy day with many hours spent in the car, but was very worthwhile.
