Hidden Valley Springs Resort day trip: Volcanic crater & hot springs

Walk into a volcanic crater, then soak in natural hot springs fed by the mountain

A day trip from Manila to Hidden Valley Springs Resort, a 110-acre volcanic crater in Laguna province, where you walk the crater floor with a guide, swim in heated natural hot springs, and eat a buffet lunch of Filipino specialties. The tour includes hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a full day away from the city: about 8 hours round-trip, with a 1-hour drive each way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day trip to Hidden Valley Springs Resort

• Pickup from Manila or Makati hotel
• Drive 1 hour to Hidden Valley Springs Resort
• Explore volcanic crater and forest with guide
• Admire rare orchids and plant species
• Soak in natural hot springs pools
• Enjoy buffet lunch of Filipino specialties
• Optional second soak in hot springs
• Return to hotel relaxed and rejuvenated

The experience

After pickup from your Manila or Makati hotel in the morning, you'll drive an hour through the countryside to Hidden Valley Springs Resort in Alaminos, Laguna province. The resort sits in a 110-acre volcanic crater, 300 feet deep, formed thousands of years ago between Mt Makiling and Mt Banahaw. Your guide leads you on foot through the crater, where rare orchids and more than 153 species of endangered plant life grow on the slopes: most of them found nowhere else in the region.

The walk brings you to the resort's natural hot springs, a series of heated volcanic pools fed by the mountain. You can soak as long as you want, listening to water cascade down the mountainside and palms sway overhead. At midday, a buffet lunch of traditional Filipino dishes is served at the resort. Most people take another dip in the springs afterward before heading back to Manila, arriving at your hotel relaxed and with the day still ahead of you.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected Manila and Makati hotels.
• air-conditioned transport to and from the resort.
• a local guide who speaks English.
• entry to Hidden Valley Springs Resort.
• a walk through the 110-acre volcanic crater.
• access to the natural hot springs for the day.
• and a buffet lunch of traditional Filipino specialties.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 19 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Baron Travel Corporation

Is this one for you?The tour involves a full day away from Manila and a moderate walk through the crater, so it suits travelers with a few hours to spare and comfortable shoes. Children from age 3 are welcome, and infants can sit on an adult's lap during the drive and in the pools.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

How far is Hidden Valley Springs Resort from Manila?

The resort is about an hour's drive from Manila through the countryside, located in the town of Alaminos in Laguna province. Your guide handles the drive in an air-conditioned vehicle, and pickup happens at your hotel in the morning.

What is the volcanic crater actually like when you get there?

Hidden Valley Springs sits inside a 110-acre crater that is 300 feet deep, formed by volcanic upheaval thousands of years ago. The crater is surrounded by rare orchids and more than 153 species of endangered plant life, most of them indigenous to the forest. You explore it on foot with your guide, so you walk the crater floor and see the vegetation up close.

Can I swim in the hot springs, or is it just a viewing stop?

You can swim and soak in the natural hot springs as much as you want during the day. Several heated volcanic pools are open to visitors, and most people take a dip before lunch and again after eating.

What is included in the price?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from selected Manila and Makati hotels; transport in an air-conditioned vehicle; a local English-speaking guide for the day; entry to Hidden Valley Springs Resort; a walk through the crater; and a buffet lunch of traditional Filipino specialties.

How much walking is involved?

You'll explore the crater on foot with your guide, so comfortable walking shoes are essential. The operator recommends at least a moderate level of physical fitness for the day. Bring sunscreen and a towel along with your swimwear.