Taal Volcano Hot Springs Tour from Manila Hidden Valley Springs

Swim in six natural spring pools, then walk rainforest trails to hidden waterfalls

A twelve-hour tour from Manila combines Taal Volcano sightseeing in Tagaytay with a full day at Hidden Valley Springs, a rainforest resort between two mountains. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Greater Manila, a one-hour coffee stop overlooking the volcano, a lakeside photo stop at Embarcadero de Talisay, entry to Hidden Valley Springs with access to three warm pools, two soda water pools and one lover's pool, buffet lunch, afternoon snacks, locker rooms and shower facilities. A live English-speaking guide leads the group. Moderate walking is required on rainforest trails to reach the hidden waterfalls.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tagaytay, Hidden Valley Springs visit

• Drive to Tagaytay City
• Enjoy 1-hour coffee break with Taal views
• Photo stop at Embarcadero de Talisay
• Visit Hidden Valley Springs
• Relax in hot and cold spring pools
• Explore tropical gardens and walking trails
• Enjoy Filipino buffet lunch
• Have afternoon refreshments

The experience

The day starts with a hotel pickup anywhere in Greater Manila and a scenic drive south to Tagaytay City, a highland town known for its views of Taal Volcano and Taal Lake. You spend an hour there with coffee, taking photographs and watching the volcano across the water before continuing to Embarcadero de Talisay for another photo stop closer to the lake. The route covers 300 kilometers round-trip with all fuel, tolls and parking included.

Hidden Valley Springs sits in a rainforest valley between Mount Makiling and Mount Banahaw, about ninety minutes from Tagaytay. The resort has six natural spring pools (three warm, two filled with soda water, and one called the lover's pool) plus cascading waterfalls and walking trails through the gardens. You can swim, soak in the mineral pools, or explore the rainforest on foot. The trails to the hidden waterfalls require moderate climbing but the resort provides locker rooms, showers and changing facilities. Lunch is a Filipino buffet served on-site, with light snacks in the afternoon.

The full day ends with a return drive to your Manila hotel, arriving in the evening. Bring swimwear, a towel and extra clothes. The tour is not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or during pregnancy, though it suits all other fitness levels. A minimum of two adults per booking is required.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in Greater Manila.
• air-conditioned transport with fuel for the 300-kilometer round trip, driver, toll fees and parking.
• one-hour coffee stop in Tagaytay with Taal Volcano views.
• photo stop at Embarcadero de Talisay.
• entry to Hidden Valley Springs.
• access to six natural spring pools (three warm, two soda water, one lover's pool).
• locker rooms, showers and changing facilities.
• rainforest trails and hidden waterfalls.
• Filipino buffet lunch and afternoon snacks.
• live English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 05:30

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 20 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 12 pickup points.

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 heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Esquieres Excursions PH

Is this one for you?At twelve hours round-trip from Manila, this tour fills most of a day and leaves little room for other activities, but the length is what fits both the volcano views and a full afternoon swimming and walking in the springs without rushing either stop.

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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 are the six natural spring pools at Hidden Valley Springs like?

Hidden Valley Springs has three warm spring pools, two soda water pools and one lover's pool, all fed by natural mineral springs. The pools sit within a rainforest setting and you can move between them throughout the day. The resort provides locker rooms and showers for changing.

How much time do I actually spend in the water and on the trails?

The tour is twelve hours total, including the drive from Manila and back. You spend roughly five to six hours at Hidden Valley Springs itself, with time to swim, soak, walk the rainforest trails to the hidden waterfalls, and eat lunch on-site.

What does the Tagaytay stop involve?

Tagaytay is a one-hour coffee and sightseeing stop at a highland viewpoint overlooking Taal Volcano and Taal Lake. You can photograph the volcano, enjoy coffee and take in the mountain views before the drive continues to Hidden Valley Springs.

Is the rainforest walk difficult?

The trails to the hidden waterfalls require moderate elevated walking and some climbing, but the resort is suitable for all fitness levels except those with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. The resort staff assist guests on-site and the trails are established paths through the gardens and forest.

What's included in the buffet lunch?

Lunch is a Filipino buffet served at Hidden Valley Springs, with light snacks provided in the afternoon. The meal is included in the tour price along with entry to the resort and access to all six pools and the rainforest areas.

Where does the hotel pickup happen?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included anywhere in Greater Manila Area, so the driver collects you from your accommodation and returns you there at the end of the day. The tour departs early in the morning to maximize time at Hidden Valley Springs.