From Manila: Panoramic Tagaytay Ridge Tour

From Manila: Panoramic Tagaytay Ridge Tour - Seeing Taal Lake from Palace in the Sky

Tagaytay gives Manila a cool change of scene. This half-day outing combines Taal Lake and Volcano views with a farm visit, Filipino lunch, and the striking glass art of Museo Orlina. I like the mix of food, scenery, history, and local culture, and I like that hotel pickup, transport, entrance fees, and lunch are bundled … Read more

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

Full-Day Manila City, Tagaytay Taal Volcano and Lake Tour - The morning climb to Tagaytay Ridge

One day covers two very different sides of Luzon. I like this tour because it pairs the cool ridge views of Tagaytay with Manila’s major historic sights, and because lunch, transport, guiding, and entrance fees are included. The chance to see Taal Lake and Volcano, then walk through Intramuros and Fort Santiago, gives you a … Read more

Taal Volcano Experience: Scenic Countryside and Volcano Tour

Taal Volcano Experience: Scenic Countryside and Volcano Tour - Why Taal Volcano makes a good day trip from Manila

A volcano, a lake, and a long day out. This small-group trip gives you an easy way to leave Manila behind and see Taal from Tagaytay and the water. I like the hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport, and I also like the local flavor added by the Talisay market, fruit stops, and boat ride on … Read more

Discover Tagaytay’s Countryside: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

Discover Tagaytay's Countryside: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour - People’s Park in the Sky and the jeepney ride

Tagaytay gives Manila room to breathe. This half-day trip takes you from the city to cooler mountain air, Taal Volcano viewpoints, local markets, fresh fruit, and a jeepney ride to People’s Park in the Sky. I especially like the hotel pickup option and the way the tour adds food tastings to what could otherwise be … Read more

Spectacular Manila to Tagaytay: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

Spectacular Manila to Tagaytay: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour - Tagaytay Point and the change of pace

One day, two very different worlds. This $105 tour takes you from Manila’s crowded streets to cool Tagaytay, then back into the old stone walls of Intramuros. I like the People’s Park in the Sky views and the way the tour adds major Manila sights without making you arrange several separate rides. I also like … Read more