Taal Volcano & Pagsanjan Falls Adventure

Experience the dual natural wonders of Tagaytay’s Panoramic Taal Volcano and Pagsanjan Falls. Witness the aftermath of Taal Volcano’s eruption and marvel at the beauty of the falls.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tagaytay - Drive to Tagaytay City and see one of the most scenic areas of the Philippines within easy access of the capital. Taal Volcano Island in the center of a lake is easier to see in Tagaytay City, location of one of the most active volcanos in the Philippines. Less than 2 hours from Manila, Tagaytay City offers cooler weather and dramatic…
What's Included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle with all expenses covered (Fuel, Toll Fees, Driver)
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Included Picnic Groove Entrance and LGU Fees
  • Paddle Raft adventure to Pagsanjan Falls with 2 guides for every 2 adults
  • TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee included
  • Convenient hotel/port pickup and drop-off service
What's 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).
Additional Information

This is a private and exclusive tour departing from Manila.
Begin with a convenient hotel pickup in Manila and travel to Tagaytay, where you’ll visit the Tagaytay Picnic Grove, situated 665 meters above sea level. Take in breathtaking views of Taal Volcano emerging from the lake and capture the perfect photo with assistance from your driver. Discover…

Location
Tagaytay
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ben_y
Mar 6, 2026
new experience - Amazing two places in one tour. Very professional company and very organised. The boat ride around the island was very relaxing and view was very pleasant
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Chl3882cf
Feb 22, 2026
Wonderful experience - Amazing experience - Jason was very helpful and also very patient! Thank you!
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Jordan_s
Feb 7, 2026
Amazing day - What a great experience! Our driver was really friendly and patient, advised us on scams and what to avoid. The experience was so much fun!
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Alexandra_z
Jan 26, 2026
Amazing private tour - highly recommend for the flexibility! - This was an incredible day trip with our guide Edwin! Booking the private tour was absolutely worth it since we had the flexibility to go at our own pace and take bathroom breaks as needed given it is a long day in the car. Pagsanjan Falls was absolutely incredible! The guides paddle and pull you up river through 17 rapids in a canoe while you sit and enjoy the view. The last 50 meters or so you transfer to a bamboo raft that will take you directly under the waterfall to the cave behind it. I don't know if it was just our luck but a huge benefit of the private tour was that we felt like we had the whole river to ourselves. Just as we were finishing a different large tour group was just starting with a dozen or so canoes at the same time. The whole experience took about 12 hours but it was well worth it. Edwin made the journey enjoyable, flexible and had great communication which made all the difference for the long day!
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Laura_d
Jan 24, 2026
Amazing! - This is a wonderful experience that yiu definitely should do. The boat ride up and down the river was beautiful. And wear a swim suit for the raft to the waterfalls. You don't go around the falls, you go inside the falls.
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Excursion68119032207
Dec 16, 2025
Wonderful! - Wonderful day, our driver was Flor and he was lovely, came on time, explained things and took us to a nice local resturant. The waterfall trip was amazing, and the volcanic lake was very interesting and beautiful. Overall busy day with many hours spent in the car, but was very worthwhile.
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Navigate42869674982
Jan 18, 2026
Very good driver. - The canoe trip was really nice.
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Scenic40874462200
Oct 10, 2025
Great experience, thanks Allan. - I had a wonderful time on the Private: Pagsanjan Falls & Scenic Taal Volcano Tour (2-in-1). The waterfalls are absolutely breathtaking and worth every bit of the journey! The boatmen were incredible – so skilled, friendly, and funny. They really made the experience special, and as someone who’s a bit, *or a lot) clumsy, I appreciated how they made sure I was safe while walking on the rocks. The boat ride itself was an adventure - exciting, peaceful, and full of stunning scenery. I also want to give special shout out to my guide Allan, who was fantastic: funny, chatty, knowledgeable, and very easy to be around. As a solo traveller, it made such a difference to feel comfortable and at ease during the long drive and the day overall. The tour was well-organised, welcoming, and respectful from start to finish. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to experience some of the Philippines’ most beautiful natural spots.
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Celina_p
Jan 2, 2026
Tour description does not match the actual tour - The Taal Volcano is a stop for a site seeing that is beautiful but was extremely far away. Our guides suggested the boat tour around it and that was far better of an experience. The Pagsanjan tour read raft and rapids but was a canoe and guides pulling us up a river, definitely not raft and rapids. The canoes were uncomfortable and no where to hold on unless you were the middle seat. The Pagsanjan Falls at the end made it worth it but still wouldn’t recommend this tour as the description does not match the actual tour. Our guides Carlos and Larry were amazing and that’s the reason for the 3 star rating.
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A5231hzmichaelw
Sep 18, 2025
Esquieres Tours cancelled the tour without notification. - We are extremely disappointed as this was the only tour we booked for our short stay in Manila and without any notification on the day before the tour, Esquieres Tour company cancelled the tour (I watched the tickets disappear off the screen and were replaced with "Booking cancelled"). At least, we were notified that we were going to get a refund.
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From $110
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).