Hidden Valley Springs day trip from Manila: Swim volcanic pools

Swim in warm volcanic pools inside a 110-acre crater between two mountains

Hidden Valley Springs is a day trip from Manila to a volcanic crater resort in Alaminos, Laguna, where you swim in natural warm-water pools, hike through forest, and eat Filipino buffet lunch. The resort sits on 110 acres between Mt. Makiling and Mt. Banahaw. Hotel pickup in Manila and an English-speaking guide are included. The drive takes 7 to 9 hours round-trip.

Step-by-step itinerary

Relax and explore Hidden Valley Springs

• Drive from Manila to Hidden Valley Springs
• Explore plants and rare orchids
• Swim in warm volcanic water pools
• Enjoy Filipino buffet lunch
• Continue exploring the resort and forest

The experience

Your day starts with hotel pickup in Manila and a scenic drive to Hidden Valley Springs in Alaminos. The resort occupies a large private property carved into a volcanic crater, surrounded by forest and rare orchids. You'll have time to swim in several warm pools fed by volcanic springs, walk the hiking trails that wind through the property, and explore the grounds at your own pace before lunch.

Around noon, you'll sit down to a Filipino buffet lunch at the resort. After eating, you can spend the rest of your time in the pools or on the trails before the drive back to Manila. The valley sits between Mt. Makiling and Mt. Banahaw, so the landscape frames the whole day. An English-speaking guide travels with your group, and the air-conditioned vehicle handles the transport both ways.

What’s included

• Day trip to Hidden Valley Springs.
• hotel pickup and air-conditioned vehicle transfer from Manila.
• entry to the resort.
• access to the volcanic pools and hiking trails.
• Filipino buffet lunch.
• English-speaking guide throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to4h before

AgesUp to age 90

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Trip Vista Travel Philippines

Is this one for you?The 7 to 9 hour round-trip suits a full day away from the city, and the pace is relaxed. You swim and walk at your own speed, with no fixed schedule for each activity. Infants travel free on an adult's lap, so families with small children fit easily into the group.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far is Hidden Valley Springs from Manila?

Hidden Valley Springs is in Alaminos, Laguna, reached by a scenic drive from Manila that takes 7 to 9 hours round-trip including time at the resort.

What can I do at Hidden Valley Springs?

You can swim in the natural warm volcanic pools, hike the forest trails, and explore the 110-acre property. The resort is surrounded by rare orchids and green plants on a private property.

Is lunch included in this day trip?

Yes, a Filipino buffet lunch is included and served around noon at the resort.

What mountains are near Hidden Valley Springs?

The resort sits between Mt. Makiling and Mt. Banahaw, which frame the valley and the volcanic crater landscape.

Do I need to arrange my own transport from Manila?

No, hotel pickup in Manila and an air-conditioned vehicle transfer are included in the day trip.