The 15 Best Volcano Tours in the Philippines

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

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

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide exploring Tagaytay Ridge, Taal Lake and Volcano, the Manila American Cemetery, Intramuros, San Agustin Church, and Fort Santiago. Lunch, transport, admission fees, and pickup from Makati and Bay Area hotels are included. Expect a long road day, changing views, and a small group of up to 15 people.

“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

Leave Manila for Tagaytay and Talisay on a six-to-eight-hour small-group trip to Taal Volcano. You’ll ride a local bangka across Taal Lake, sample local food, browse a market, and see the volcano from safe viewpoints. Guides such as Mark, John, Bella, and Joannah are praised for friendly, attentive service. Pickup is available from parts of Metro Manila.

“The tour guide had excellent knowledge of the area. He was happy to answer any questions and made the trip enjoyable for all.”

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3.Private Tagaytay Highlands and Taal Volcano Tour

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

Leave Manila with an English-speaking guide, usually Marvin, for a seven-hour private trip to Tagaytay Highlands and Taal Volcano. Expect mountain views, Picnic Grove, local fruit, sweets, woodcrafts, and a lakeside stop in Talisay. Pickup and drop-off are included. Lunch and the optional boat ride cost extra.

“If it were not for our guide, Marvin, we’d probably miss the great things Manila has to offer. The trip to the volcano was very informative too. We saw how people live outside the city, saw the nature, and tried local fruit and vegetables at a roadside market. Even though the weather was rainy, we had a pleasant day with Marvin, who turned out to be very well educated, knowledgeable in many aspects of life in the Philippines. Highly recommended!”

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4.Manila Super Saver: Manila Sightseeing plus Tagaytay Tour with Taal Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 75 reviews · from $160

Start with an 8:30 am hotel pickup and ride to Tagaytay for Taal Lake views, People’s Park, and Filipino lunch. Return to Manila for the American Cemetery, Makati, Rizal Park, San Agustin Church, and Fort Santiago. Groups are capped at 15, with guides such as Fernando, Omar, and Tory praised for their engaging local insight.

“Great tour to see Manila and the Taal Volcano. It was a wonderful day. So happy we did the tour. The lunch was also good. Really nice getting out of the city for part of the tour too.”

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5.Private Tour: Amazing Taal Volcano & Pagsanjan Falls Tour (2in1)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · from $125

Leave Manila around 5:30 a.m. for Tagaytay views of Taal Volcano, then continue to Pagsanjan Falls for a guided canoe ride through rapids and a swim beneath the falls. Hotel or airport pickup, air-conditioned transport, tolls, entrance fees, and local river guides are included. The Taal boat ride costs extra.

“We opted in on the boat ride around the Taal volcano and it was well worth the money paid for it. Looking at it from far away gives it no justice. The boatsmen on all boating events were very friendly and experienced with handling their boats and you’re given life vests so no need to worry. The Pagsanjan falls tour included a full filled adventurous canoe ride up a river through beautiful scenery ultimately to arrive at a beautiful waterfall that has the option of going underneath it and getting into the water at the falls. Our two tour guides Noi and Lonnie were amazing! They were so friendly and…”

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6.Taal Volcano Experience & A Hidden Waterfalls: A Dual Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $150

Travel from Manila to Taal Lake for a local boat cruise around the volcano island, then hike 20 to 30 minutes through tropical forest to Malagaslas Spring. You’ll also visit a Catholic cave church known locally. Guides may include Nona, Kyle, Eddy, Ian, Joannah, or Marlon. Expect an active, informal day for up to 10 people.

“Not meant for a solo traveler. First of all the price is way more for a solo and it is most def NOT worth it. I suggested perhaps we should postpone since there was big and I was assured we’d be fine. Mind you they closed schools bc the aRead more”

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7.Mayon Volcano ATV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · from $47

Meet at Cagsawa Ruins Park near Daraga for a 2.5-hour Mayon ATV ride. After a safety briefing and practice session, choose trails through forests, rivers, rice fields, and volcanic rock. Guides such as Joren can handle photos and videos while you ride. No ATV experience is needed, but expect mud, bumps, and wet feet.

“We had booked the black lava tour and when we got there we added the green trail and the 2018 Mayon lava tour. They were all really nice to see and I recommend it. Everyone was really nice and helpful a special thanks goes to Sam and Irene at the front desk and Joren our tour guide. Joren took videos and pictures for us the whole time. The black lava tour was especially awesome to see you get a great view of the volcano and of lagazpi city and we took the option to zip line down. 10 out of 10 would recommend.”

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8.Pagsanjan Falls-Taal Volcano-Tagaytay ultimate Day Tour frm MNL

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $215

Leave Manila at 6:00 a.m. for a full day of water, mountain, and volcano views. You will ride a dugout canoe upstream to Pagsanjan Falls, visit cool Tagaytay, and take a local boat toward Taal Volcano. Guides such as Yves, Sean, Via, and Asia have led past departures, though names may vary.

“Travel agency sent us a guide who was not prepared for the tour. Did minimal guiding and slept through most part of the journey. He was not aware of what was included in the tour and had to call his boss several times to verify. Was disappointed that Viator worked with such sub-standard agent.”

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9.Tagaytay, Taal Volcano & Heritage Town: A Journey of Discovery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $160

Travel from Manila to Tagaytay, view Taal Volcano from several points, then spend about two hours in Taal Heritage Town. Hotel pickup and drop-off, transport, admission fees, and a small group of up to 15 are included. Sean is praised by name as a warm, informative guide when available. Lunch is not included.

“Very poor experience. Late pick-up (45 minutes), tour guide asleep in the car, car ride extremely bumpy and nauseating. Spent 80% of the time in the car. Only stopped to take scenery photos or see a couple of churches. No lunch plans (even to pay for our own). Definitely do NOT recommend.”

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10.Amazing Taal Volcano Island Boat Lake Tour w/ Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $125

Leave Manila at 5:30 a.m. with a private or small-group vehicle, then see Taal Volcano from Tagaytay and by boat. Your local guide and boat captain explain the lake, fishing areas, and volcanic activity. Guides such as Carlo, Allan, Richard, and Flor have earned praise for friendly service. Crater trekking is not included.

“Loved the 2 hours boat experience in the lake that took us around the Taal Volcano. Nice to see 100’s of fishing nets and all the fishermen in the lake. Wish we could hike inside the crater but it was prohibited currently due to volcanic activity!”

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11.Private: Pagsanjan Falls & Scenic Taal Volcano Tour (2in1)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 12 hours · from $131

Travel privately from Manila to Tagaytay for Taal Volcano views, then continue to Laguna for a two-hour paddle-raft ride through rapids and jungle to Pagsanjan Falls. Guide Allan is praised for his easy conversation and local insight. The Taal Lake boat ride is optional and costs extra. Lunch is also optional.

“Great - Allan is a super fine guide, easy to talk to and gives a lot of information about the Philippines. I strongly recommend Allan as a guide for your tour!”

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12.Mount Pinatubo 4X4 & Hiking Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 12 hours · from $110

Leave Manila late at night for Mount Pinatubo, then ride a local 4x4 across lahar fields and hike about 6 km round trip to the turquoise crater lake. An English-speaking tour is arranged by Abraham Tours Philippines, with transport, entrance fees, and a local guide included. Bring your own food, water, sunscreen, hat, and cash.

“4x4WD with bank seats at back (6) was quite simple and not comfortable, and definitely not justified to the high price of tour (other tour operators provided landcruiser).”

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13.Ultimate Full Day Albay Bicol Philippines Tour with Mayon Skyline

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $111

Spend about 10 hours exploring Albay with private transport, a local coordinator, and cave guide fees included. Visit Mayon Skyline, Cagsawa Ruins, Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave, Sumlang Lake, Farm Plate, and Bambusetum Park. Pickup is available in Legazpi Centro or Daraga Centro. Guides such as Faith, Patrick, and Ronnie have been praised for flexibility and care.

“It's a must go experience. My friend and I have been to different caves but this one is different because the local guide gave us a lot of information and helped us taking a lot of group photos. The tour guide, faith, gave us a lot of flexibility anRead more”

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14.Private Tour: Tagaytay Midlands & Taal Volcano Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $125

Leave Manila at 5:30 a.m. for a private Tagaytay and Taal Lake outing with a local guide and driver. Ride a motorized boat toward Volcano Island, take in views from Tagaytay Picnic Grove, eat lunch on a scenic ridge, and visit a peaceful Korean temple. Current alert rules prohibit crater trekking.

“We had such a great time on this day trip! Highly recommend to anyone looking for an adventure. The hike was not too long and the boat ride over to the volcano was really nice! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, overall great guide!”

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15.Tagaytay Adventure: Volcano Views, Countryside, Market & Cruise!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $160

Leave Manila at 7:30 a.m. for a small-group Tagaytay outing capped at 10 people. Ride a jeepney to Peoples Park in the Sky, stop at Tagaytay Point for local produce, then take a boat on Taal Lake. Pickup from many parts of Metro Manila, air-conditioning, and activity fees are included. Lunch and tips are extra.

“This 9 hour tour covers a large distance (up to 3 hours from Manila to reach Taal Island dock) so the visits to the Coconut shop, market and fruit stall were very rushed but there was adequate time at Tagaytay hill to see the view of the Read more”

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