Philippines · WATERFALL TOURS IN MANILA
Every trip has one free day too few. These 9 waterfall tours in Manila justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Leave Makati for Los Baños, where you ride an open-air wooden trolley and enjoy Laguna coconut pie. Then take a traditional bangka canoe through river gorges to Pagsanjan Falls, raft beneath the cascade, and swim in the basin. English-speaking guides such as Paul, Lea, Jayz, and Faith lead private or small-group departures.
“Really nice tour and tour guide Paul. Thanks for your amazing service”
Leave Manila by air-conditioned vehicle for Pagsanjan, Laguna, then ride a native banca with two skilled boatmen through narrow gorges and rapids. Swim at Pagsanjan Falls or take a bamboo raft into the cave behind the water. English-speaking guides, hotel transfers, lunch, helmets, and life vests are included.
“It was a longer ride but the boat ride out to the falls was just beautiful.”
Leave Manila at 7:00 am for Pagsanjan Falls in a small group of up to 10. Ride upstream in a native canoe, then take a bamboo raft beneath the falls into Devil’s Cave. Air-conditioned transfers, lunch, and entrance fees are included. Guides such as Andrei, Joannah, Nona, Criz, and Malona may lead your day.
“Our experience wasn’t quite what we had hoped because the water levels were too high and it was apparently too dangerous to go all the way up to Pagsanjan Falls (so be aware this can happen). We did get to go most of the way up tRead more”
Travel from Manila or Makati to Laguna for a dugout canoe ride through Pagsanjan Gorge. Two boatmen steer you upstream to the falls, where an optional raft carries you into a cave. Expect a wet, active day, lunch with live music, and roughly five hours on the road.
“This is an incredible experience however it is a long drive from Manila, you need to have cash because everyone is expecting a tip and you don't spend that long at the waterfall. The tour guide was friendly and had lots of facts about manila on the way there. On arrival you Read more”
Leave Manila at 6:30 a.m. for a canoe ride through the cliffs and Devil’s Cave to Pagsanjan Falls, followed by hot springs, gardens, and a buffet lunch at Hidden Valley Springs. Pickup is included from several Manila areas. The group is limited to 15, with guides such as Andrei and Seana assigned depending on the date.
“We had such a great tour with Andrei! The boat ride to the Falls was definitely the highlight of the day! First you will drive ~2 hours to get to the jump point for the Falls. On the way, Andrei was kind enough to stop at a roadside bibingka stall in Read more”
Travel from Manila to Laguna in an air-conditioned vehicle, then visit famous Pagsanjan Falls, also called Cavinti Falls or Magdapio Falls. The experience can include the local dugout-canoe river ride known as Shooting the Rapids, lunch, bottled water, entry fees, and local guides. Bring dry clothes and a towel.
“Be careful of scam. They will tell you that you can reach Pagsanjan fall, but you can’t. Our tour was so short because of heavy rainfall. I confirmed with the tour guide and they stated we would be able to reach the falls the day prior. I HAD TO MESSAGE THEM. They did not Read more”
Leave Manila at 4:00 am for Rizal Province, where you’ll trek, scramble, pull, and sometimes crawl toward Nagpatong Rock’s summit before cooling off at Tungtong Falls. Hike Manila provides transfers for selected Manila areas. The route is active and scenic, so bring fitness, patience, and a willingness to get wet.
“It is a risky and very active half day. You climb, pull, trek, crawl and meet some pretty amazing people on top of a rock or bathing in a waterfall. Highly recommend to active and brave people.”
Leave City Garden GRAND Hotel Makati with guide Mari or another English-speaking local guide for a full-day outing to Pagsanjan Falls and Hidden Valley Hot Spring. You’ll ride a two-person canoe, swim, eat Filipino food, and relax in mineral pools. The $261 price includes transport, lunch, admission, and pickup.
“My tour with Mari in the Philippines was an absolute highlight of my trip! From the moment we met, her warm and friendly demeanor made me feel completely at ease. She has an incredible depth of knowledge about Manila’s rich history, and shared it in such an engaging and passionate way that brought the city to life as we traveled. The visit to Hidden Valley Falls was truly magical—an oasis of tranquility and natural beauty, especially during the low tourist season. Thanks to Mari’s thoughtful planning, we started early and had the rare treat of experiencing the falls in peaceful solitude, free from the usual crowds. It was the perfect…”
Start at 7:30 am for a 6 to 8-hour escape to Laguna’s Pagsanjan Falls. With guide John or another local guide, you’ll ride through forested gorges, tackle the rapids with expert boatmen, enjoy lunch by the river, and choose between swimming and a bamboo raft ride behind the falls. Pickup is offered, and groups are capped at 12.
“What a great tour. John, our guide/driver did a wonderful job and we highly recommend him. The falls experience was exciting and so much fun. My husband and I are in our early 80’s and the boatmen took extremely good care of us, gettiRead more”
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