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Taal from 665 Metres and the Canoe Up to Pagsanjan Falls
A private car for the day, from Manila to two places that have nothing in common except that both are made of water and rock. Tagaytay Picnic Grove sits at 665 metres, high enough for the air to cool and for Taal to be visible whole: the volcano island standing in the middle of its lake. The 2020 eruption threw ash as far as Metro Manila, and Taal remains one of the most active volcanoes in the country. The viewpoint is outside the 6 km danger zone. Pagsanjan is the other half, and it is physical. A traditional canoe with two local paddlers works its way up the rapids, between jungle and cliffs, to the falls. At the top you swim to a cave behind the water. The way back down the rapids is the reason people call it a roller coaster. Tipping the paddlers is optional in name and expected in practice. Budget for it. Lunch is at the oldest restaurant in town, at your own expense. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
What's included
- Majestic Pagsanjan Falls Shooting the Rapids Canoe ride w/ local guides (2 guides per boat).
- Picnic Groove Entrance and LGU Fees
- We offer convenient pickup and drop-off services directly from your hotel lobby or the airport.
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
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- Airconditioned Vehicle (Fuel, all Toll Fees, Driver)
Itinerary
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Tagaytay
Tagaytay City is one of the best views in the Philippines that is still close to the capital: under two hours from Manila, cooler than the lowland, and looking straight down on Taal Lake and the volcano island in the middle of it.
Lake Taal
The volcano seen from outside the 6 km danger zone.
Pagsanjan Falls
At the river the driver hands you over to the paddlers and the raft, and from there it is a run of rapids up to Pagsanjan Falls at the end.
Not included
- Breakfast and lunch are not included, but delicious local cuisine is available for purchase on site.
- FALLS: Tip for the 2 canoe guides are not required but are appreciated & generally expected.
- NOT INCLUDED & Optional: Taal Lake Boat Sightseeing (Government Regulated, payment on site).
Good to know
- 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
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- 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.
- Up to 15 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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