The 14 Best Taal Volcano & Tagaytay Day Trips from Manila

1.Spectacular Manila to Tagaytay: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · from $105Our pick

Travel from Manila to cool Tagaytay, ride a jeepney to People’s Park in the Sky, then explore Paco Park, Manila Cathedral, and Intramuros. The small group, air-conditioned van, and guides such as John Ferdinand, Mark, Ken, and Nona make this an easy way to cover a lot in one long day. Lunch is not included.

“I had a wonderful experience on the Tagaytay tour! My guide, Ken, was extremely knowledgeable and shared many interesting facts and stories throughout the day, making the trip both informative and enjoyable. The excursion was very well planned, with a smooth itinerary that covered not only Tagaytay’s highlights but also some of the main sights in Manila, giving a great overall impression of the area. Everything was perfectly organized, and I really appreciated Ken’s professionalism and enthusiasm. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Manila!”

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2.Discover Tagaytay’s Countryside: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 207 reviews · from $85

Leave Manila for a 4 to 5-hour Tagaytay outing with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and a group of no more than 15 people. Ride a jeepney to People’s Park in the Sky, taste local fruit and market snacks, see a pineapple field, and look for Taal Volcano from a scenic viewpoint. Guides such as Kenji, Hannah, Claude, and Criz are noted for friendly, informative service.

“We had a fantastic experience on our tour. From hotel pickup to hotel dropoff, we were completely taken care of. It wasn't a long drive into the volcano area, and we took a few stops along the way to see some sights and try some local foods. Most of the fruits and snacks we had the chance to try were purchased for us by the tour agency, and we were grateful for that. We stopped at numerous photo spots and had the opportunity to ride in a Jeepney. All around, we got our money's worth and would do it again!”

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3.Tagaytay Countryside Wonders: A Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 187 reviews · 5 hours · from $72Best value

Leave Manila in an air-conditioned van for Tagaytay’s cooler hills, with hotel pickup in selected districts. Taste local fruit, see a pineapple field, visit Tagaytay Point, and ride a jeepney to People’s Park in the Sky. English-speaking guides such as Zee, John, Rona, and Marco add food and cultural context along the way.

“I enjoyed this trip, and was happy to prefer it to an all day choice. JC was friendly and informative. I recommend this trip as a first one to take. Manila with its terrible traffic can produce some negative feelings ( as in why did I come:) and this trip cheered me up.”

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4.Full-Day Manila City, Tagaytay Taal Volcano and Lake Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 139 reviews · 8 hours · from $160

You’ll travel from Makati or the Bay Area to Tagaytay for Taal Lake views and lunch, then return to Manila for the American Cemetery, Rizal Park, Intramuros, San Agustin Church, and Fort Santiago. An English-speaking guide leads the small group, with hotel pickup, transport, lunch, and entrance fees included.

“Very nice guide, beautiful views and we got to see a lot of different places in Manila. Totally recommend!”

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5.Panoramic Tagaytay Ridge Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 124 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $130

Travel from Manila to Tagaytay in a small group of up to 15. You’ll visit Gourmet Farm, Palace in the Sky, Museo Orlina, and a local lunch spot with views of Taal Lake and Volcano. Guides such as Frank, Fernando, Omar, and Troy have been praised for making the history and food stops lively.

“No recommended improvements. It was a great 1st day in Manila.”

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6.Taal Volcano Experience: Scenic Countryside and Volcano Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · from $140

Spend 6 to 8 hours leaving Manila for Tagaytay, Talisay, and Taal Lake. Guides such as Mark, John, Bella, and Ken may lead the day, with stops for fruit, local food, market browsing, and a bangka boat ride toward the volcano. The experience focuses on scenery and Filipino countryside life, not a hike onto the volcano island.

“Really interesting and well organized excursion. Both the guide and the organizer were really kind, prepared and very nice. I was also lucky enough to make new friends during the tour. Transfer from Manila is included and they pick you up directly at your hotel. In addition to the TAAL Volcano, which boasts unique and evocative landscapes, there are several stops, including Nuvali (St. Rosa), Tagaytay City with various stops and food tastings (typical fresh fruit, typical coconut cake, fertilized egg); there are stops to have a view from above of the Volcano where you can take photographs, until you reach Lake TAAL, where you can reach the island of…”

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7.Private Tagaytay Highlands and Taal Volcano Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 103 reviews · 7 hours · from $105

Travel from Manila to Tagaytay with private guide Marvin for mountain views, Taal Volcano lookouts, tropical fruit, local sweets, woodcraft, and a lakeside stop in Talisay. The seven-hour tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, with lunch and the optional boat ride charged separately. It is flexible, English-speaking, and suitable for wheelchair users.

“Marvin was professional from the day we booked our tour which was 3 months before the tour. On Whatsapp , he replied to queries quickly. I felt confident with him from the start. He took us to alternative sight when clouds and rain got in the way. His driving was smooth and safe and he was knowledgeable about the history of places we went to. Overall we enjoyed his company. We recommend him highly. We will call him again on our next.”

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8.Manila Super Saver: Manila Sightseeing plus Tagaytay Tour with Taal Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 75 reviews · from $160

You’ll leave Manila at 8:30 am for Tagaytay’s Taal Lake views and People’s Park in the Sky, enjoy Filipino lunch, then return for Manila sights including the American Cemetery, Rizal Park, San Agustin Church, and Fort Santiago. Air-conditioned transport, a local English-speaking guide, lunch, and selected hotel pickup are included.

“if in Manila the tour is a must to see the sights of Manila and the Taal Volcano. The guide was good and gave us enough time for all the components of the visit. Lunch was ok. The van was comfortable. I found the fellow passengers made the day even better: two from Melbourne and four from San Francisco. Highly recommend it.”

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9.Private Tour: Amazing Taal Volcano & Pagsanjan Falls Tour (2in1)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · from $125

Leave Manila at 5:30 a.m. for Tagaytay views of Taal Volcano, then ride with two local guides through rapids to Pagsanjan Falls. Hotel pickup, private transport, fuel, tolls, and entrance fees are included. The optional Taal Lake boat ride costs extra. Bring swimwear, a towel, cash, and sun protection.

“Great excursion. I highly recommend. Make sure to read the details, and know that getting to the waterfall is quite an ordeal. It was awesome, but we had no idea that you get taken in a canoe up the river to get there, take full note of the rRead more”

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10.Taal Volcano Experience & A Hidden Waterfalls: A Dual Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $150

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Taal Volcano and Malagaslas Spring with a small group of up to 10 people. You’ll ride a local boat, walk 20 to 30 minutes through rainforest, visit a little-known Catholic cave church, and learn about local life from guides such as Nona, Kyle, Eddy, Ian, Ate Joannah, and Tito Marlon.

“My family was very impressed with this tour package. Ate Joannah and Tito Marlon were very friendly and helpful as tour guide and driver. The agenda included stops for local food like buko pie and fruit, a Taal viewpoint, the Palace in the Sky, Read more”

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11.Pagsanjan Falls-Taal Volcano-Tagaytay ultimate Day Tour frm MNL

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $215

Leave Manila at 6:00 am for Pagsanjan Falls, where licensed boatmen paddle a dugout canoe upstream through narrow rapids. Continue to cool Tagaytay for Taal views, then take a local boat toward Taal Volcano. Guides such as Yves, Sean, Via, and Asia have helped make the day run smoothly, though weather and water levels can change the plan.

“Our guide Yves was great! We went to Pagsanjan falls first. As mentioned before take money to tip the paddlers for your canoe up to the falls then the guys that rope you into the waterfall itself. If you have contacts keep your eyes closed in thRead more”

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12.Tagaytay, Taal Volcano & Heritage Town: A Journey of Discovery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $160

Travel from Manila to Tagaytay, view Taal Volcano from several points, then spend two hours in Taal Heritage Town. Hotel pickup and drop-off, transport, entrance fees, and a small group of up to 15 are included. Guide Sean has been praised for his clear local insight, but lunch is not provided.

“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.”

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13.Amazing Taal Volcano Island Boat Lake Tour w/ Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $125

Leave Manila at 5:30 a.m. for Tagaytay views, a government-regulated boat ride around Taal Volcano, and optional stops such as People’s Park in the Sky, Aguinaldo Shrine, or a zipline. Guides including Carlo, Allan, Richard, and Flor provide local context, while door-to-door transport handles the difficult Manila traffic.

“The guide was really nice and it was a breathtaking experience. The way from the hotel was a bit long, but it was worth it. We arrived at the location of the volcano, first we saw it from above, and then we went on a boat trip that took about two hours. We took a tour and the boat driver explained everything to us. Highly recommended!”

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14.Pagsanjan Falls combo tour with transfers** updated 2024

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $180

Leave Manila around 6 a.m. with a private driver and guide for Tagaytay views and a three-hour river trip to Pagsanjan Falls. Guides such as Criz, Eddy, Nona, Joannah, and drivers including Jay and Pedro have helped make the long day run smoothly. Expect local food, boatmen, traffic, and a wet, active finale.

“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”

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