Went there in April 2013 with my husband and another couple. Was a bit amazed by the pictures taken from others who has been there. We went to the Yatch Club and did a prior booking so the price for Boat and Horse is still considered ok. Horse ride is PH500 but it's worth it. The road up is too... More

Tagaytay, where Lake Taal located, is a passing way from Batangas proper going to Cavite province, a place where we resides. On that time, our rented van just stopped by on the street corner where you can overlook Lake Taal. It is very cool in the place, the views and the lake itself is very beautiful, stunning, and recommendable. At... More

it was very touristy and the cost of transportation was high the lake doesn't look to good i guess it its a site to see thou

this is a 1st rate trip, but that depends on who you book it with. your local hotel desk will book it all for your a package. best option if you are only 1-2 in party 3 and above book it yourself . BUT it can get very frustrating too many elements to it. you should go take the regular... More

Tagaytay is a place many Filipinos would recommend for tourists to visit when staying in Manila; it is just an hour away. Tagaytay is part of the Taal Lake area located in Batangas and partly in Cavite provinces. There is a lot more to this area than just Tagaytay and it is worth more than one day. The focus of... More

we have been spending our holy week retreat and vacation at de leon's beach in taal lake, san nicolas, batangas, philippines for more than 15 years. it is always a full respite from normal activities at home and office. relatives are coming and spending with for the holy days. normal activities are eating, eating, sleeping, sleeping and a lot of... More

Ok 3 in our party 1 Brit 1 Brit come Auzzie 1 filipina We had read the reviews and some tourists paying 600-8000pesso EACH to reach the volcano All 3 of us are experienced travellers however maybe also luckily 1 filipina with us got the following Taxi to lake side boat departure Boat ride Donkey ( there not horses )... More

The trek up the the volcano was great and seeing the views from up top was worrh the climb. The locals offer horseback ride up to the cradle; we witnessed people being put on a limping horse as well as horses that were malnourished. Not to mention the giide that walks the horse will bend the horses tail to make... More

Taal lake is just 60 km away from Manila. It can be done in a day. The way down to the lake is winding but the view is beautiful. Once down by the lakeside we went to Leynes Resort and hired a banca & boatman to take us across the lake. One banca can accommodate 6 people plus the boatman.... More