Taal Volcano & Pagsanjan Falls Private Day Tour from Manila - Boat Rapids Ride

Start with hotel pickup and visit
Taal Volcano and Pagsanjan Falls in one day

This private tour picks you up from your Manila hotel lobby at around 5:30 a.m., and only your group travels in an air-conditioned vehicle. After a short coffee break at Starbucks, you head to Tagaytay.

Admire Taal Volcano from the Tagaytay viewpoint

Stop at the Tagaytay City viewpoint, 665 m above sea level, to take in panoramic views of Taal Volcano rising from the lake. Take photos with help from your driver, and learn how ash from the 2020 eruption reached downtown Manila and why Taal is one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines.

Ride a traditional boat up the rapids of Pagsanjan Falls

At Pagsanjan Falls, board a traditional paddle boat with two skilled local guides. They navigate the rapids flowing between lush jungle and towering cliffs to bring you to the falls (about 2 hours 30 minutes).

At the falls, you can swim into the cave behind the waterfall. On the way back, the boat rides down the rapids for a roller-coaster-like thrill.

Have lunch and return to your Manila hotel

End the day with lunch (at your own expense) at the oldest restaurant in town, then return to your hotel in Manila for drop-off.

※ The itinerary is for reference and may change depending on local conditions.
※ Tipping the paddle guides is optional but generally expected.