The 4 Best Philippines Volcano Tours

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

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

Drive to Tagaytay for views of Taal Lake and Volcano, enjoy lunch with a ridge view, then return to Manila for the American Cemetery, Rizal Park, Intramuros, San Agustin Church, and Fort Santiago. A live English-speaking guide leads the small group, with hotel pickup included.

“Our guide, Malou, was very knowledgeable of the various regional areas. The things we liked the most were Malou’s wishes for us to experience new things like drinking coconut water straight out of the coconut, fried bananas, and the jeepney ride to the peak. We also enjoyed the visit to the Manila American Cemetery, the Memorial, Rizal Park and monument, and the walled city. We especially enjoyed the history lessons as we visited each of these places. Of course if it wasn’t for our courteous and safe driver, Oswald, it would not have been possible.”

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2.Taal Volcano Experience: Scenic Countryside and Volcano Tour

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

Travel from Manila into the countryside with guides such as Mark, Ken, John, or Bella. Stop at Tagaytay viewpoints, Talisay’s local market, fruit stalls, and food shops, then cross Taal Lake by bangka for close volcano views. Expect 6 to 8 hours, small groups, and lunch at your own cost.

“We appreciate a lot the tour with boat on the lac to go very near the volcano . We are lucky to have to very nice and professional guides. Thank you very much to them .”

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3.From Manila: Taal Volcano Island & Pagsanjan Falls Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 114 reviews · from $135

Travel from Manila to Tagaytay for views of active Taal Volcano, then ride a paddle raft through Pagsanjan’s rapids with two local guides and swim beneath the falls. Guides such as Allan, Daniel, Raymond, and Flor are praised for safe driving and friendly local insight. Bring cash, a towel, and dry clothes.

“Exceeded expectations. Pagsanjan falls we’re beautiful. Alan was a great guide”

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4.Manila: Private Tagaytay Highlands and Taal Volcano Tour

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

Leave Manila with guide Marvin for a seven-hour private trip through Tagaytay Highlands and Talisay. Expect Taal Volcano viewpoints, tropical fruit, local sweets, woodcraft shops, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Lunch and an optional boat ride are extra.

“We enjoyed Marvin's company, humor and expertise with the history, local customs, and recommendations. We would recommend this tour.”

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