Taal Volcano, Luzon, Philippines

5Malay A 5:00 PM Feb 19, 2020

Visit Taal Volcano to appreciate the breathtaking views of Nature!
Taal Volcano is a must-see Attraction in the Philippines. A trip to Manila is not complete without a visit to see Taal Volcano. Located about 100 km from Manila, it takes approximately 2 hours drive by car each way, depending upon the traffic conditions of course. The best way to get here is by hiring a Car (with driver) which can be arranged through local travel agents in Manila (that makes the trip even more enjoyable because it offers some very good sceneries along the way, to the Volcano too). That way, you can also take your own time enjoying the sights, trekking, taking the boat-ride to the Volcano and so on, instead of being rushed! Tickets need to be purchased upon entering the site and then you are greeted by some amazingly breathtaking sights the nature has to offer. The view of the Volcano surrounded by the lakes and the hills is just unbelievable! During our visit though Taal Volcano wasn't Active at all. So we were fortunate to visit and appreciate the awesome views that it offers! Malay Adhikari (Melbourne, Australia)

4Zandyy 5:00 PM Jan 6, 2023

Current travel information
I visited Taal Volcano 25 years ago, and again last month, and things are very different. There is surprisingly little information about how to reach the volcano online so thought I'd contribute what little knowledge I have. The volcano had erupted a couple of years ago and it's still quite active, so it is currently forbidden to access the island in the middle of the lake. Most pictures of that island here are out of date, it looks very different now. A couple of enthusiastic tour operators offer boat rides to the island but without disembarking. It's not as easy to find those tour operators as it used to be. We used someone called Precious who is just to the right of the road from Tagaytay as it hits the lake, and clearly signposted. The lake waters are very choppy and it's not a boat trip for the faint hearted. I remember the waters were rough 25 years ago as well, but this time there seemed to be zero traffic on the lake, which may mean that not many choose to adventure this way, at least not at the moment. Overall I think I'd recommend admiring the volcano from afar at this time, the viewpoints in Tagaytay are great and taking a boat without disembarking doesn't add much. Hoping to see access to the island itself resored soon.