30 TAGAYTAY vacationer spots & things TO DO 2022

23 March 2022

When it pertains to a quick escape from Manila, Tagaytay City is an easy choice. Its proximity makes it a default destination for the work-weary weekend warriors from Manila and other parts of Cavite, as well as the neighboring provinces of Laguna and Batangas.

Tagaytay has a lot to lure tourists with. From its limitless variety of dining places to its magnificent panoramas of the Taal Lake, it appeals to those trying to find a respite, allowing visitors to forget about their problems and chill for a few days or so. thanks mainly to its relatively cooler temperature, it also fosters a very comfortable atmosphere, which makes it a haven for wellness and retreat centers.

Tagaytay is also brimming with family-friendly establishments and activities, romantic vacation destinations, and culinary attractions. and long before the pandemic-related demand for plants, it has already captured the heart of the veteran plantitos and plantitas.

Here are the things to do and places to visit in and near Tagaytay. We included some popular vacationer attractions outside Tagaytay proper but are easily easily accessible from the city, like those in Silang and Alfonso.

Note: The opening hours might change without prior notice, so please check the official web sites or Facebook pages before visiting.

A quick word about TOURING TAGAYTAY:

While it is possible to take public transportation, it is recommended to explore by means of private car, especially if you want to cover attractions located on the outskirts of the city. use Waze or Google Maps for directions and live traffic situations.

If you don’t have your own car or you just want to travel conveniently, you can join a group excursion from Manila to Tagaytay (and back to Manila). Take note of the meeting place (usually SM MOA). here are the places included in the itinerary:

Tagaytay Picnic Grove

Sonya’s Garden

Palace in the Sky

Mahogany Market

Sky Ranch

Good Shepherd

Caleruega Church

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WHAT’S covered IN THIS GUIDE?

1. view of Taal Volcano
2. sky Ranch Tagaytay
3. Zipline
4. Tagaytay Picnic Grove
5. La VeryOl’s Kawa Bath
6. Crosswinds
7. Queens Strawberry Farm, Alfonso
8. Staycation at a concept Hotel
9. Puzzle Mansion
10. Museo Orlina
11. Caleruega, Nasugbu
12. fantasy World, Lemery
13. Sonya’s Garden, Alfonso
14. Bulalo Restaurants
15. Mahogany Market
16. Milk Tea & Coffee spots with a View
17. shop for flowers and plants!
18. Fruit trip
19. local sweet delicacies.
20. Nurture wellness Village
21. Mushroomburger
22. twin Lakes shopping Village, Laurel
23. Tierra de Maria
24. Qi wellness Living
25. People’s Park in the Sky
26. good Shepherd’s Bahay Pastulan (Ube Jam)
27. Gingerbread House, Alfonso
28. Salakot, Silang
29. Acienda, Silang
30. Taal Lake Yacht Club, Talisay
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1. view of Taal Volcano

Of course, Tagaytay’s greatest asset is perspective. part of what makes it special is not what’s within its territory but what one can admire from there — the Taal Lake and the picturesque but temperamental volcano at its center.

Unbeknownst to many, what we now call Taal Lake is actually the caldera of a massive ancient volcano. but don’t panic, only the tiny island in the middle of the lake remains active. but this geological history describes a lot about Tagaytay, especially its location, geography, and topography.

Tagaytay is perched on the edge of this caldera, giving it the front seat when it pertains to Taal Volcano vistas. and what a difference a view makes! For lots of years, this priceless view has supplied an aesthetic advantage for commercial establishments like restaurants and hotels in Tagaytay and considerably helped propel the city’s economy.

If you are staying in Tagaytay for a night and want easy visual access to this sensational natural backdrop throughout your stay, here are some of the hotels with a great view. but note the this spectacular view ramps up the prices of rooms facing it.

Escala Tagaytay
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The Carmelence view Villa
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Taal Vista Hotel
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Qi wellness Living
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The Lake hotel Tagaytay
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But if spending a night is out of the question, then maybe consider dining at well-positioned restaurants with a view, such as:

Balay Dako

Concha’s garden Café

Bag of Beans Charito

Ridge Park Kainan sa Kubo

Josephine Restaurant

Some local roadside Bulalohan restaurants

But if you’re traveling on a shoestring, some attractions supply sensational views too, and you only need to pay the entrance fee. here are some of them:

Picnic Grove

People’s Park in the Sky

Sky Ranch

Speaking of sky Ranch….

2. sky Ranch Tagaytay

This five-hectare leisure park caters to both kids and kids-at-heart. It features exciting rides and games, restaurantsand food stalls, and activities like horseback riding. The park also supplies good spots to view the Taal Volcano and spaces for corporate events, receptions for all occasions, and other social gatherings.

The a lot of famous structure is the 63-meter tall sky Eye, a Ferris wheel with 32 gondolas.

Opening Hours: 10:00 AM-8:00 PM (Monday – Friday); 8:00AM-9:00PM (Saturday – Sunday, Holidays). depending on the current restrictions and protocols, the schedule may change without prior notice. Please check the official site or FB page for schedule updates.
Entrance Fee: P100/head
Parking Fee: P30 (Bicycle/Motorcycle), P50 (Car), P150 (Bus), P200 (Overnight/Lost Ticket)
Getting There: From Manila, take the bus to Tagaytay and alight at Olivarez/Rotonda. From Olivarez/Rotonda, take a jeepney bound for Mendez or Nasugbu. let the motorist know that you are going to sky Ranch, so he can drop you off at the designated stop because not all jeepneys take the road where sky Ranch is located. The fare is around P15.

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3. Zipline

For the adventurous, an exhilarating way of checking out and experiencing the lush surroundings of Tagaytay is by zipline!

If it’s your first time riding a zipline, this is a good introduction because the ziplines in Tagaytay are not outrageously scary — not too high and not too long. sky Ranch and Tagaytay Picnic Grove both offer zipline experiences.

The one in sky Ranch is easy to spot, while the one in Tagaytay Picnic Grove is located at the Picnic Town. The rates range from P200 to P500, depending on the type and the day. Weekday rates are cheaper.

4. Tagaytay Picnic Grove

For those who like to bring their own food, Tagaytay Picnic Grove is one of the places where you can rent tables, gazebos, or huts. There are also provisions if you want to cook and grill but you can bring your own griller and portable burner too. Some spots are blessed with the view of Taal Lake, while others are under the shade of trees.

Aside from the picnic areas, it also features an eco-trail, horseback riding circuit, an open field for flying kite or playing badminton and the likes, zipline, souvenir shops, and food stalls. There are relatively new structures within the picnic grove — multi-level parking space, new observation deck, sky Walk, and service spaces. Some facilities still need upgrades, but lots of areas have been improved. If it’s been a long time considering that you were last here, it might be time for a comeback.

Opening Hours: 6:00AM-10:00PM (Daily). The schedule may change without prior notice. Please check the official site or FB page for schedule updates.
Entrance Fee: P50/head
Parking Fee: P35 (cars); P50 (vans, jeepneys, coasters); P100 (buses); complimentary (motorcycles)
Hut/Cottage Rental: P100, P150, P300, P500, P2500
Zipline Rate: P300 (2-way ride)
Getting There: From Olivarez/Rotonda, ride a jeepney bound for Calamba or the one with the signage “People’s Park”. If you want to make sure, just ask the motorist to drop you off at Tagaytay Picnic Grove. The fare is around P10.

5. La VeryOl’s Kawa Bath

Yes, you read it right. The kawa hot bath has reached southern Luzon and you can experience it in Tagaytay! Palambutin ang mga naninigas na muscle because why stop at gorging on bulalo when you can be one yourself? LOL!

Kawa is a larger-than-usual metal wok or vat generally used in cooking dishes for big celebrations and in making muscovado sugar, at least in some areas in the Philippines like Antique, which is said to be the province where the kawa hot bath began. and from Antique, this relatively novel day spa attraction has reached other parts of the Philippines like Tagaytay.

La VeryOl mountain view garden is a family-owned and family-managed garden-slash-spa using the kawa hot bath experience. Perched on the ridge, it presents a picturesque view of the lush slopes. aside from the kawa hot bath, it also uses different massage services. You can choose to stay overnight in one of the four veranda rooms or go on a day tour. An in-house restaurant is also within easy reach. You have to contact the management to reserve your slot for a day excursion or to reserve your room for an overnight stay. strictly by appointment.

Opening Hours: Day excursion 8:00AM-5:00PM; Overnight 2:00PM (Check-in), 12:00PM (Check-out). The schedule may change without prior notice. Please check the official site or FB page for schedule updates.
Day excursion Rates: P399 (Kawa hot Bath), P599 (Full Body Massage), P900 (Kawa package A), P1400 (Kawa package B)
Overnight Rates: The room-only rates range from P3800 to P5500, while the rates for those with kawa hot bath and full body massage inclusions range from P5300 to P7000.
Parking Fee: FREE
Getting There: From Manila, take a bus bound for Tagaytay or Nasugbu at Parañaque integrated terminal exchange (PITX). get off at Olivarez Plaza. There’s a tricycle terminal on the side. Take the special tricycle trip to Moriellis Restaurant. You can ask the motorist to take you all the way to La VeryOl’s.

✅ If you want to know a lot more about the place, here’s a separate and a lot more in-depth article: LA VERYOL’s KAWA bath TAGAYTAY travel Guide

6. Crosswinds

Crosswinds is a 100-hectare Swiss-inspired residential and leisure community set in a lush landscape with about 20,000 want trees in one of Tagaytay’s highlands. It houses six residential zones, staycation options, restaurants, cafés, specialty shops, and more!

It has actually become one of the rising weekend destinations in Tagaytay. two of its a lot of popular attractions are NAPA and Ruined Project.

NAPA took inspiration from the white wine region of Napa Valley in California. It exudes that hillside vineyard atmosphere against the sloping landscape and mountain valley view setting.

The Ruined Project? was meant to be the 50th store of the a lot more well established sister café, The Coffee Project. However, due to the pandemic, it took a different path and based on the volume of foot traffic, especially on weekends, for the better.

Other food establishments within the premises are Coffee Project, cafe Voila, and Windmill.

Entrance Fee: FREE
Parking Fee: FREE
Getting There: From Manila, take a bus bound for Tagaytay or Nasugbu at Parañaque integrated terminal exchange (PITX). get off at Olivarez Plaza. There’s a tricycle terminal on the side. Take the special tricycle trip to Crosswinds.

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7. Queens Strawberry Farm, Alfonso

If you are a fan of strawberries, the town of Alfonso, one of Tagaytay’s neighboring towns, cradles a strawberry farm with a restaurant and a bakery. Queens Strawberry farm uses anything strawberry-related.

Strawberry picking is possible if in season. visitors can also learn rod fishing or simply feed the fish within the vicinity. For these activities, you need to check the official web site for the available schedule, as booking may be required.

The farm also functions as a bed-and-breakfast place and events venue. but its a lot of famous feature is its restaurant, housed in an massive A-frame building and serving a whole lot of strawberry-flavored items, from its salads to breakfast to desserts to drinks.

Take home strawberry jams, strawberry cheesecake, buko strawberry pie, strawberry loaf bread, and more!

Opening Hours: 8:00AM-7:00PM (Weekdays); 8:00AM-8:00PM (Weekends). The schedule may change without prior notice. Please check the official site or FB page for schedule updates.
Entrance Fee: FREE
Parking Fee: FREE
Getting There: From Manila, take a bus bound for Tagaytay or Nasugbu at Parañaque integrated terminal exchange (PITX). Alight at shell station across Splendido Taal. There’s a tricycle terminal on the side of the road (Alilio Drive). ride a tricycle and tell the motorist that you are going to Queens Strawberry Farm.

✅ If you want to know a lot more about the place, here’s a separate and a lot more in-depth article: QUEENS STRAWBERRY farm restaurant guide & Menu

8. Staycation at a concept Hotel

While Tagaytay has always been popular for its proper hotels, the past few years saw the rise of concept accommodations, using unusual, if not unique, lodging experiences. The towns of Silang and Alfonso have their share of these staycation gems, too!

Here are just some of them:

La VeryOl’s mountain view Garden

LahLuna Bed and Breakfast

Crosswinds resort Suites Tagaytay
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Containers by Eco Hotel
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The Oriental luxury Suites Tagaytay
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9. Puzzle Mansion

Certified by the Guinness book of world Records in 2012 as the world’s largest jigsaw puzzle collection, the Puzzle Mansion was launched in the same year with over 1,000 puzzles.

Fast forward to the present, it currently hosts about 2,000 puzzles, with the oldest dating back to the ’80s. The private museum is managed by the family of Georgina Gil-Lacuna, the collector. It is located in Barangay