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Taal Volcano

Tagaytay, Manila, Luzon, Philippines
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Ranked #3 of 78 attractions in Manila
Type: Volcanos
Owner description: 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... more » Owner description: 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. « less
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Manila, Philippines
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

excellent place for weekend family gathering & fun. nice scenery for avid photographers. lots of restuarants nearby for food lovers & afficionados to try. dont hire road side offering boat rides .

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Pasig, Philippines
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Trekking to the Taal volcano crater takes 4.5km going up then another 4.5km going down. You can walk the trail of ride a horse going to the top but I would recommend you walk that way you would appreciate more the views and the trek itself. Before reaching the trail, you will ride a boat for like 20-30mins. View from... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

We took our friend's car to go to Tagagtay Ridge to view Taal volcano in Picnic Groove, The area was beautifully built for picnics as there were many small areas with umbrellas. There were plenty of areas to be photographs with vintage points which you can choose! It was trip worth going!

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Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Absolute recommendation. Make sure you take the horse’s don’t walk, and take padding for the wooden saddle you will need it. You have the opportunity to hit a golf ball off the volcano, i highly recommend it.

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Irvine, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

I went to Taal Lake via a rented van with my family and some friends. we drove to the top of a hill where there was some sort of abandoned place that marcos had built ( I think ). Great views. we then went to another hotel and took in some views. If you can get to Taal lake, very... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Located ion a off the beaten tract, I found our visit to this Volcano a wonderful marvel of nature. There where alot of people here, the place was magnificently attractive for a tourist.

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See 6 more reviews by Sukdershan for Manila
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

You can see the rim around Lake Taal. Impressive! Then arriving at the island to rent horses to take you up to the small lake, hot but worth it. I'm in my mid 40s now but was VERY athletic and continue to try to stay active. I could not imagine having to walk up to the top on my own.... More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Very beautiful and spectacular to look at from the surrounding hills (Tagaytay probably the best place to be).

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Manila, Philippines
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

If you're going to be in Metro Manila for only a short while, then consider traveling to Tagaytay City to be able to see the Taal Lake and Volcano. It is a beautiful site to see. Plus the city also has good restaurants and other spots to visit, so it would be worth it to take that hour drive south... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

We did this tour via Trailadventours, which is a hiking operator in Manila who do weekend tours. For the whole trip we paid 1,900 peso including a good lunch in a local restaurant.Great value for money and is a lovely place to visit. You can also catch a horse up for 300 each way, but best to walk. It's not... More

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