Pagsanjan Falls & Hidden Valley Springs tour from Manila

Canoe through a cave behind the falls, then soak in natural hot springs

A full-day tour from Manila combines a traditional canoe ride to Pagsanjan Falls (navigating limestone cliffs and passing through Devil's Cave) with afternoon relaxation at Hidden Valley Springs, where you soak in hot springs and walk through gardens. Hotel pickup is included from Makati, Taguig, Ermita, Malate, Muntinlupa and Pasay. The tour runs 8 to 10 hours and includes lunch.

Step-by-step itinerary

Pagsanjan Falls and Hidden Valley Springs

• Travel to Pagsanjan Falls by canoe
• Navigate through limestone cliffs and greenery
• Pass through Devil's Cave
• Swim in Pagsanjan Falls waters
• Visit Hidden Valley Springs
• Soak in hot springs
• Stroll through gardens and trails
• Enjoy buffet lunch

The experience

The day starts with a drive from Manila to Pagsanjan, where you board a traditional canoe and navigate upriver through towering limestone cliffs and dense greenery. The river narrows as you approach the falls, and the canoe passes directly through Devil's Cave: a low rock opening where the mist from the cascade hits you as you duck through. You'll have time to swim in the pool at the base of the falls before the return paddle downstream.

After the canoe ride, the tour moves to Hidden Valley Springs, a separate natural area with hot springs fed by underground sources. You can soak in the warm pools, walk the garden trails, and explore smaller cascades on the property. A buffet lunch is served here, giving you time to dry off and rest between the two main stops.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from central Manila areas: Makati, Taguig, Ermita, Malate, Muntinlupa and Pasay. Pickups outside these zones incur an extra charge. A live English-speaking guide accompanies the group throughout the day.

What’s included

• Traditional canoe ride to Pagsanjan Falls with passage through Devil's Cave.
• swimming time at the falls.
• access to Hidden Valley Springs hot springs and gardens.
• buffet lunch.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from Makati, Taguig, Ermita, Malate, Muntinlupa and Pasay.
• live English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:30

Book up to10h before

AgesUp to age 90

GroupUp to 15

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 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Yolo Travel Philippines

Is this one for you?Book this shared group tour if you want both the canoe ride through Pagsanjan Falls and the hot springs in one day with a set schedule that moves you between both locations.

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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's the canoe ride at Pagsanjan Falls actually like?

You ride in a traditional narrow canoe steered by a boatman, navigating upriver through a gorge lined with limestone walls and jungle vegetation. The main event is passing through Devil's Cave, a low rock opening where water sprays down as you duck through, then reaching the falls pool where you can swim.

How long do I spend in the water at each stop?

At Pagsanjan Falls, you have time to swim in the pool beneath the cascade after the canoe arrives. At Hidden Valley Springs, you can soak in the hot springs and explore the pools for several hours while the group rests and eats lunch.

Is the canoe ride difficult or dangerous?

The canoe ride is a standard tourist activity at Pagsanjan, but it does involve navigating moving water and ducking through a low cave opening. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health, and pregnant travelers should avoid it.

What does the buffet lunch include?

A buffet meal is served at Hidden Valley Springs as part of the tour, though the specific dishes are not detailed in advance. The lunch break gives you time to rest between the canoe ride and the hot springs portion of the day.

Does the tour leave early in the morning?

Hotel pickup happens in the early morning from central Manila locations so the group can reach Pagsanjan and start the canoe ride. The full tour runs 8 to 10 hours, ending with drop-off back at your hotel.