Taal Volcano
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Taal Volcano is located about 60 km (about 37 miles) south of Metro Manila. Last major eruption was reported back in 1965 that affected villages in the surrounding area.
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6Comp
11 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
There is this no entry policy after the recent eruption. We wished we could at least land on island.
Written 20 February 2023
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Sarah r
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Feb 2023 • Couples
I had hiked the volcano a few years back and wanted to show my partner, on a trip to the Philippines. As the volcano erupted a few years back, you can't actually land on the island anymore but u can go on a boat ride around the lake. Drive thread down to talisay and you will find places advertising trips. It's not cheap, (between 3000 and 5000php), but it was fun and takes around 2 hours. Be warned it got REALLY choppy out there and we got very wet! Tourism, was thier main way of making a living and with eruption many are still displaced. So worth supporting the community too. The guys were really lovely.
Written 17 February 2023
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APval
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia31 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
as the volcano is inaccessible, the experience rating largely depends on where one stays to appreciate the lake and volcano view. We stayed at Nu'uk Taal Boutique Hotel which was absolutely marvellous! Excellent view of volcano and lake
Written 9 January 2023
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Zandyy
London, UK158 contributions
Dec 2022
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 Most pictures of that island here are out of date, it looks very different now.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.
Written 7 January 2023
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Ryan R
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Jan 2022 • Couples
Please visit Ryan and Chu Adventures on YouTube for amazing video, we bring you tons of amazing things to do around the Philippines
Written 7 January 2022
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Murari Lal Biyala
Mumbai, India97 contributions
Dec 2020
ice place to visit and experience the journey to the volcano by a boat. travel up to the crater by foot or on horse ride and experience the smoke emanating below your feet from the volcano while you ride up to the crater.
Written 17 July 2021
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TooFrequentTraveller
New York City, NY429 contributions
Aug 2020 • Solo
Amid the outbreak of the Taal Volcano on July 1st, 2021 and after the last outbreak in January 2020, I doubt that Taal can be visited anytime soon.

But it’s an occasion to reminisce about the island in the lake on the island of an island in the ocean - fun!
I had a day free in Manila in 2017, booked a car For a day-trip to Taal - it was a very special excursion, so close to the city, and so unique. Had to negotiate to get a fisherman ferry me from the shore to Talisay, then an hour’s hike in humid heat up (some visitors were on donkey’s back).
Water was definitely required on the hike. Well rewarded with a very unique experience atop the volcano.
Written 4 July 2021
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denniscasey
Sao Paulo, SP470 contributions
Apr 2020 • Couples
Recently exploded but rare to see Volcano in island. Very near Manila and well worth seeing. Lots of Hotels and Eateries. Easy to and Starbucks overlooks Taal
Written 13 April 2020
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Malay A
Melbourne, Australia31 contributions
Dec 2019
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)
Written 21 February 2020
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Vacation583539
4 contributions
Mar 2019
Long time ago (not in 2019 as I was requested to fill in the visiting date!) as a volcanologist I had the opportunity to visit this incredible place. Now that it has erupted I didi not return yet but hope to do see in a future!
Written 12 February 2020
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