Hidden Valley Springs tour: Hot springs & waterfalls

Soak in natural hot springs surrounded by forest and waterfalls

A guided tour of Hidden Valley Springs, a natural springs resort in the Philippine countryside near Manila, where you spend the day swimming in warm pools, walking bamboo bridges through forest, and eating lunch on-site. The tour includes an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup from Manila, lunch and all entrance fees. It suits all fitness levels and runs six to nine hours depending on how long you linger at each stop.

Step-by-step itinerary

Relax at Hidden Valley Springs

• Arrive at Hidden Valley Springs
• Enjoy natural warm pools
• Explore tropical forests and waterfalls
• Walk along bamboo bridges
• Discover secret trails
• Relax in therapeutic hot springs

The experience

Hidden Valley Springs sits about an hour outside Manila in countryside thick enough that the place feels genuinely remote. The tour picks you up from your hotel, drives you out, and leaves you the whole afternoon to move at your own pace through the springs complex. You'll find multiple natural pools fed by warm mineral water, each one a different temperature and depth. The site is built around these pools and the forest around them: bamboo walkways connect the main areas, and there are marked trails if you want to walk deeper into the trees and find smaller, quieter pools on your own.

Lunch is included and served on-site, so you're not hunting for food or losing time to a restaurant stop. The guide stays with the group and points out the layout and the best spots, but the day itself is unscheduled. You swim when you want, walk when you want, and rest when you want. The pools vary in temperature and mineral content, so people usually spend time testing different ones. Waterfalls feed into some of the pools, and the bamboo bridges are the main photo moment, though they're functional walkways, not a separate attraction.

The whole outing runs between six and nine hours depending on how much time you spend in the water and on the trails. Bring a swimsuit, a change of clothes, and sunscreen. The site is open-air and there's no shade over the pools themselves. The guide handles the logistics of getting you there and back to Manila, so you're free to focus on the springs.

What’s included

• Lunch at the springs.
• all entrance fees and taxes.
• English-speaking guide.
• hotel pickup from Manila and return transport.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to10h before

AgesUp to age 80

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Yolo Travel Philippines

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a full day in the water without a fixed schedule. You arrive, swim and explore the pools and forest trails at your own pace, and leave when you're ready. It suits groups and families equally well since everyone can spend as much or as little time in each pool as they prefer.

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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.

What exactly is Hidden Valley Springs and what will I do there?

Hidden Valley Springs is a natural hot springs resort in the Philippine countryside where you spend the day swimming in warm mineral pools fed by natural springs, walking on bamboo bridges through the forest, and exploring marked trails that lead to quieter pools. The site has multiple pools at different temperatures, waterfalls, and forest paths. There's no fixed itinerary, so you move between them at your own pace.

How far is Hidden Valley Springs from Manila and how long does the whole tour take?

Hidden Valley Springs is about an hour outside Manila by car. The tour itself runs six to nine hours total, including the drive there and back, so most of your time is spent at the springs themselves rather than traveling.

Is lunch included, and what about getting to and from my hotel?

Yes, lunch is included and served on-site at the springs. Hotel pickup from Manila is also included, so the driver meets you at your accommodation, drives you to Hidden Valley Springs, and brings you back at the end of the day.

Do I need to be fit or experienced to enjoy this tour?

Hidden Valley Springs is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The pools are for soaking and swimming rather than diving or technical activity, and the bamboo bridges and trails are easy walks through the forest. There's no climbing or strenuous hiking required.

What should I bring and what's the weather like at the springs?

Bring a swimsuit, a change of clothes, and sunscreen. The pools are outdoors with no shade directly over them, so sun protection matters. Towels and basic facilities are available on-site. An English-speaking guide is with your group throughout the day.