Breathtaking Taal Volcano Boat Adventure from Manila
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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.
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Matthew_F, 7/20/2025 6:40:59 AM
Flor, our guide, was awesome. He is friendly and very knowledgeable of the area. Taal Volcano was amazing. I highly recommend this experience to anyone.
Adi_A, 2/5/2025 9:40:46 PM
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!
U3260TKjoer, 11/28/2024 5:45:07 AM
I was looking for something unique that was kind of close to Manila and stumbled across this. Perfect. I booked at 11:00 at night and Carlo was there at 5:20am as promised. Wow, great service. It's a two hour ride south to the Taal lookout. Awesome. Lots of scenery along the way. Carlo is an extremely safe driver, and made appropriate pit stops. Patient, friendly and conversational the entire time. A ride down the mountain to the dock where a tour guide, Van, and a pilot, Runell, loaded us into an outrigger and drove us around the ACTIVE VOLCANO, providing commentary all along the way. Although the water was choppy the boat was pretty stable. If you're adventurous this is great, if not, this might not be for you. My scaredy cat girlfriend made it through the two hour boat ride just fine. It was very beautiful, pretty fun, and unique. Altogether an eight hour adventure. Drop off back at my hotel. Glad I did this.
John_T, 10/12/2024 4:04:48 AM
The boat driver was very and knowledgeable, he spent extra time for me to take special pictures of the volcano
Edmee_M, 9/24/2024 11:13:20 PM
The boat tour around the island was amazing! Our guide was very informative about the history of the volcano. Our driver was very kind and respectful.
DayTrip60564285813, 7/1/2024 2:28:16 AM
The food, ambiance, and overall experience were wonderful. My family and I enjoyed our dining time here. The service was great as well. Thanks to Jenny!
Suman_P, 6/17/2024 10:42:29 PM
Loved the 2 hours boat experience in the lake that took us around the Taal Volcano. Nice to see 100’s of fishing nets and all the fishermen in the lake. Wish we could hike inside the crater but it was prohibited currently due to volcanic activity!
LARRY_H, 5/4/2024 10:25:40 PM
Our driver Alex was great and very knowledgeable about our upcoming adventure. Our. Boat guide was also! Very nice and stopped along the way for us to take memorable pictures. We had a great time and I highly recommend this Excursion.
futingl2024, 4/6/2024 12:07:05 AM
Allen is the best tour guide I have ever seen, friendly, warm and funny! During the journey, he talked about Philippine culture, economy, and political customs. The volcano cruise is comfortable and exciting. Only this way can you see the panoramic view of the volcano. It is a journey rich in humanities and nature.
gary_b, 10/25/2023 7:39:18 PM
I had the most amazing day, our tour guide Allen picked us up early in the morning, told us exactly what to expect, was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. Allen really went out of his way to make our trip as pleasant as possible. I highly recommend this trip, it was an amazing escape from the city, and every aspect of it was flawless
- 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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