Taal Volcano Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Taal Volcano. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Taal Volcano Experience: Scenic Countryside and Volcano Tour

• Pagsanjan Falls - Taal Volcano - Tagaytay Ultimate Day Tour from MNL

• Panoramic Tagaytay Ridge Tour from Manila

• Tagaytay | Taal Volcano Boat | River & Falls | Picnic Lunch (4 in 1)

• Cruise Shore Excursion of Taal Volcano with Lunch

The Taal Volcano is not always accessible—it erupted in 2020, causing many fatalities, and access has been limited since. You can still see the volcanic island from viewpoints nearby, however. Day tours from Manila that include visits to viewpoints, or boat rides near the island, cost upwards of US$125.

Yes, the Taal Volcano is definitely worth visiting, whether you get to set foot on the island when it's open and safe, or just catch a glimpse of it from a nearby viewpoint in Tagaytay city. It's one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines, sitting in the middle of Taal Lake south of Manila, so it's an impressive sight. Joining a guided day trip from the capital is the easiest way to visit.

Per one customer who booked the Taal Volcano Experience: Scenic Countryside and Volcano Tour, "Booked last minute. Safe, fun, beautiful. Highly recommended. Our guide was fun, great energy, and made sure we had a good experience."

No, it is not currently possible to go to Taal Volcano. In 2023, the Philippine government declared this site a permanent danger zone; access to the volcano is currently prohibited. Access has been forbidden since the volcano started erupting in 2020 and has shown continued signs of seismic activity.

No, it is not currently safe to go to the Taal Volcano. The volcano started erupting in 2020 and has shown signs of continued seismic activity. As of 2023, the government declared this volcano a permanent danger zone, so it is not safe to visit the Taal Volcano.

No, it is not possible to swim in Taal Volcano. Recent volcanic eruptions have impacted Taal Lake, and the water has dried up. The volcano has been closed since it started erupting in 2020. As of 2023, the government declared the site a permanent danger zone and closed it to all visitors.

While it is not currently possible to visit the Taal Volcano, it is possible to see the views of the volcano from elsewhere. Check out views of the volcano from several vantage points, including the Sky Ranch amusement park, the Tagaytay Picnic Grove, and Museo Orlina, a contemporary art museum.

Yes, Taal Lake is no longer a feature of Taal Volcano. The recent eruptions, which began in 2020, resulted in fissures that changed the physical formation of this landmark. Satellite images have revealed that the main crater lake is now dried up. As of 2023, this landmark remains closed to visitors.

Yes, it is safe to visit Tagaytay. Some travelers, given the context of Taal Volcano remaining closed since it started erupting in 2020, wonder if it is safe to visit nearby Tagaytay. But government officials have deemed visiting Tagaytay safe; excellent views of the volcano can be found at Tagaytay Picnic Grove.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Taal Volcano. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Manila:

• Fort Santiago

• San Agustin Church and Museum

• Intramuros

• Casa Manila

• Pagsanjan Falls

View Viator's guide to all the best Manila attractions.