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PanoramicTagaytay Ridge Tour from Manila
Luzon, Philippines
- 7 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy panoramic views of Taal Lake and Taal Volcano from the Palace in the Sky, just one of the awe-inspiring destinations on this day trip from Manila. You’re accompanied by an informative guide to Tagaytay Ridge, stopping along the way at St. Joseph Parish Church to see the 200-year-old Las Piñas Bamboo Organ. A Filipino lunch and round-trip transport are included.
- Panoramic sightseeing tour of Tagaytay Ridge from Manila
- Catch sweeping views of Taal Volcano and Taal Lake from atop the Palace in the Sky
- See the Las Pinas Bamboo Organ in San Jose Church
- Enjoy a lunch of traditional Filipino specialties
- Round-trip hotel transport by air-conditioned coach included
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off on selected hotels only
- Lunch
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
- 501 Parkway Dr, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
08:30 AM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Pickup details
However, if the hotel is not listed in the pickup location, you must select the nearest hotel in your area.
What To Expect
Begin your full-day trip with morning pickup at your Manila or Makati hotel. It’s a scenic drive to Tagaytay Ridge, a picturesque viewpoint situated at an elevation of 2,200 feet (671 meters).
En route, make a stop at St. Joseph Parish Church for a glimpse of the Las Piñas Bamboo Organ, whose 800 bamboo pipes create a unique sound. Learn from your guide about this national treasure, built in the 19th century by Spanish priest Father Diego Cera.
On arrival in Tagaytay, drive to the summit of Mt Gonzales to the ‘Palace in the Sky’—an impartial mansion of former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, converted into an urban enclave called People's Park in the Sky. From here, savor the cooler climate and iconic vista overlooking Taal Volcano, an island in the center of Taal Lake and the second most active volcano in the Philippines.
At midday, stop by a local restaurant to enjoy a lunch of traditional Filipino specialties.
On the return drive to Manila, stop at a pineapple or coffee plantation to sample local produce, or visit one of the wood-carving shops dotting the roadside (time permitting).
En route, make a stop at St. Joseph Parish Church for a glimpse of the Las Piñas Bamboo Organ, whose 800 bamboo pipes create a unique sound. Learn from your guide about this national treasure, built in the 19th century by Spanish priest Father Diego Cera.
On arrival in Tagaytay, drive to the summit of Mt Gonzales to the ‘Palace in the Sky’—an impartial mansion of former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, converted into an urban enclave called People's Park in the Sky. From here, savor the cooler climate and iconic vista overlooking Taal Volcano, an island in the center of Taal Lake and the second most active volcano in the Philippines.
At midday, stop by a local restaurant to enjoy a lunch of traditional Filipino specialties.
On the return drive to Manila, stop at a pineapple or coffee plantation to sample local produce, or visit one of the wood-carving shops dotting the roadside (time permitting).
Taal Volcano
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Silang
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Museo Orlina
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Peoples Park In The Sky
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Comfortable walking shoes and sunscreen are recommended
- If your hotel is located outside the Makati City and Manila City area proper, please make your own way to the New World Renaissance Hotel in Makati City at least 15 minutes prior to tour departure
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Glen_J
This was a really cool trip and highly recommended. First stop was where Jeepney's are made from the ground up. Great history on the Jeepney's and how they are customized per owner. The Las Pinas Organ was amazing and it sounded fantastic. From there it was off to Tagatay where we had a traditional Filipino lunch and then checked out the Palace in the Sky - amazing views of Taal Volcano and the lake. We even got to ride in a Jeepney up to the Palace! But the unexpected surprise was a stop on the way home at a small store that sold Civat Cat Coffee - coffee beans collected from the poop of the cat after they eat the coffee berries! What an experience!
Reviews
4.0
49 reviews
Annette_H, Nov 2022
For what I got the tour was overpriced. Also not everything as described in the explanation was showed as some stuff was closed on Sundays.
Ludk_H, Jun 2022
The trip was very good, especially we were only 2 travelers with the driver and the guide. The guide was a friendly local providing many additional information on life in Philippines. The weather was very good, however the fog slightly decreased the quality of the view on the panorama. I also liked the timing of the trip, starting in the morning at 8 a.m. and being back to Manila early afternoon after 3 p.m.
Lorraine B, Sep 2019
Lovely guide and safe good driver too. All went smooth- pricey for me but glad I went, saw all I fancied. Thankyou guys
Eric W, May 2019
The other reviews contain the details - the palace in the sky is pretty run-down, the views of Tagaytay are from a distance and on our trip - obscured by rain. Lunch was fine, and the Jeepney factory - was sad...
Really though - what sapped the energy from the tour was the guide. He had a very limited narration, consisting of few anecdotes per place and "now we are leaving city X and entering city Y" - once he'd done the bare minimum, he returned to chatting with the driver in tagalog. The tour guests felt like an afterthought
Ian H, Jun 2018
Quite expensive for what is included, this is actually called Panoramic Tagaytay by the organising company, and so is very sedate and a bit dull. Mostly just photo stops, and a scenic drive. My favourite part was the Jeepney factory and the Bamboo Organ, although I do admit that Tagaytay was beautiful, despite the wet day.
Glen_J, Jan 2018
This was a really cool trip and highly recommended. First stop was where Jeepney's are made from the ground up. Great history on the Jeepney's and how they are customized per owner. The Las Pinas Organ was amazing and it sounded fantastic. From there it was off to Tagatay where we had a traditional Filipino lunch and then checked out the Palace in the Sky - amazing views of Taal Volcano and the lake. We even got to ride in a Jeepney up to the Palace! But the unexpected surprise was a stop on the way home at a small store that sold Civat Cat Coffee - coffee beans collected from the poop of the cat after they eat the coffee berries! What an experience!
Valerie D, Dec 2017
This was a good day out, although it involved a lot of time in the minibus due to heavy traffic. We were picked up from the hotel at 0910 and returned at 1720. The visit to the church with the Bamboo Organ was very interesting, with a local guide showing us around. Next there was a visit to a Jeepney factory with time to take photos, followed by a visit to the deserted Marcus home where we had a drink from a young coconut. We then had a ride in a Jeepney, followed by lunch on Tagatay Ridge, overlooking the lake and the volcano. Lunch was nothing special, but there was a wide choice available. On the way home we had a free sample of the renowned coffee, made from beans which have passed though the intestines of a civit cat. No-one on the tour was very impressed, but we were glad of the opportunity to try it! A well-informed guide and an interesting day.
Poonam V, Oct 2017
This tour is overpriced. You see the Tall Volcano and Palace in Sky from very far distance. Las Pinas Bamboo Organ is the Church.
We also went to Jeepney Factory. As it was on Saturday we were not able to see how they make Jeepney.
Tour Guide was good.
Serene H, Sep 2017
I loved Tagaytay, I wish I had more time to spend in that area. I was on my own and there was no one else joining me on the trip so I was treated like a VIP. The guide and driver were very nice and helpful and the trip was exactly as advertised, the pick up and drop off were very smooth and on time. I enjoyed it very much and would recommend it highly.
Kim P, Aug 2017
Great tour! Our guide was very funny and so knowledgeable!
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