Philippines · PAGSANJAN FALLS TOURS
Two boatmen pole a canoe up a gorge and you come back down through the rapids. The 12 below cover the day trips from Manila, what the boatmen are tipped and which ones combine the falls with Villa Escudero.
Leave Manila with an English-speaking guide for a wooden trolley ride in Los Baños, coconut pie, and a two-hour bangka trip through Pagsanjan’s gorges. Boatmen take you to the falls, where you can raft behind the water and swim. Guides may include Paul, Lea, Jayz, Faith, or Rhia.
“Amazing activity and lovely company. Was too ill to go on the day I originally booked and happily moved me to another x”
Leave Manila at 5:30 a.m. for Tagaytay views of Taal Volcano, then continue to Pagsanjan Falls for a strenuous canoe ride through rapids and a swim beneath the falls. Hotel or airport pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and local river guides are included. A Taal lake boat ride costs extra.
“This is a wonderful experience that yiu definitely should do. The boat ride up and down the river was beautiful. And wear a swim suit for the raft to the waterfalls. You don't go around the falls, you go inside the falls.”
Travel south from Manila to Pagsanjan, then ride a native canoe upstream with two boatmen through steep gorges and rapids. Swim at Pagsanjan Falls or take a bamboo raft into the cave behind the water. English-speaking guides such as Nori, Troy, and Fernando have earned warm praise.
“Great experience! Boatmen were very friendly. Tour guides were very nice. Would definitely do again. Long drive and boat ride though, so just be aware. 3 hr drive from Makati and 3 hr boat ride to the falls.”
Leave Manila at 7:00 am for Pagsanjan Falls in a small group of up to 10. Ride a native canoe upstream, take a bamboo raft beneath the falls into Devil’s Cave, and enjoy Filipino lunch. Guides such as Andrei, Nona, Joannah, and Red may lead the day.
“Our trip to Pagsanjan Falls was incredible, but the highlight was Andrei! He's so knowledgeable, friendly, and went above and beyond to make our experience special. He prepared a delicious lunch for us and took us out to try balut. The falls were stunning, but Andrei’s hospitality made the tour truly unforgettable. Highly recommend!”
Travel from Manila or Makati to Pagsanjan Gorge with an English-speaking guide, then ride a banca upstream with two boatmen, visit Pagsanjan Falls, and take an optional raft ride into a cave. Bring swimwear, a towel, old shoes, and cash for tips.
“What a great adventure! My tour guide, Fernando, was a wealth of information on the road trip to Laguna from Makati! Once I got to Casa del Rio resort, I was outfitted with a life vest and a safety hat. Then I met my heroes, Dennis and Toto, my boatsmen. THAT was the Read more”
Start before sunrise for a full day beyond Manila. Ride an upstream canoe to Pagsanjan Falls, visit cool Tagaytay and its People’s Park viewpoint, then take a local boat near Taal Volcano. Guides such as Via, Yves, Sean, and Asia have led past departures.
“The place was amazing . Our guide, Sean, was nice and attentive. We had a great time. The boatmen were incredibly strong and dedicated. On the whole , it was a good experience. Pity that we could not reach the main waterfall because Read more”
Leave Manila at 6:00 am for Tagaytay Point and Pagsanjan Falls. You will ride a canoe through river rapids to the waterfall, with guides such as Criz, Eddy, or Nona helping along the way. The private transfer, included admissions, and local lunch make this a long but easy day outside the city.
“The description here on viator is not very good for this tour. It is however a great day tour. We start out early, around 6am getting picked up by driver Jay and tour guide Criz. We head out to pasanjan for the river trip up to see the water falRead more”
Leave Manila at 6:30 am for a traditional canoe ride through cliffs and jungle to Pagsanjan Falls, including a thrilling passage through Devil’s Cave. Then spend four hours at Hidden Valley Springs with hot pools, gardens, waterfalls, and a buffet lunch. Pickup covers several Manila districts.
“Overall, this was a really fun day and Seana and the driver were both lovely but I don't think this tour is worth the price point ($240pp) which is why I'm giving 3 stars. Seana was very communicative and picked us up promptly at our hotel aRead more”
Travel privately from Manila with an English-speaking host and dedicated driver. See Taal Volcano from Tagaytay, add an optional Taal Lake boat ride, then paddle through jungle-lined rapids to Pagsanjan Falls. Guides such as Allan, Rusty, and Bernard add local insight and hands-on help.
“the driver was very nice but was not very good at explaining taal boat rides or seeing taal. was never taken to lower levels to see it closer. was only there for 25 minutes. very disappointing. Falls were great. was not worth the money.”
Leave Makati at 7:30 a.m. for Los Banos, where a trolley ride through a community beside old colonial-era train tracks includes coconut pie and coffee. Continue to Pagsanjan for a two-hour canoe ride, Shooting the Rapids, a bamboo raft at the falls, and lunch. Guides may include Ross or Paul.
“Overall I think the tour was good value and I had a great time. Paul was my tour guide and he was amazing! He shared fun facts and was very knowledgeable on The Philippines / Luzon. The falls were beautiful and it was cool to have different stRead more”
Leave Manila at 6:00 am for Laguna and Pagsanjan Falls, reached by a local dugout canoe ride known as Shooting the Rapids. You get an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, lunch, entrance fees, and a small group capped at 15 people. Bring dry clothes and a towel.
“Be careful of scam. They will tell you that you can reach Pagsanjan fall, but you can’t. Our tour was so short because of heavy rainfall. I confirmed with the tour guide and they stated we would be able to reach the falls the day prior. I HAD TO MESSAGE THEM. They did not Read more”
Start at 7:30 am for a 6 to 8-hour Pagsanjan Falls outing with guide John or another Trip Vista escort, air-conditioned transport, lunch, and the Shooting the Rapids boat ride. Reach the falls by river, swim, or take a bamboo raft behind the waterfall.
“What a great tour. John, our guide/driver did a wonderful job and we highly recommend him. The falls experience was exciting and so much fun. My husband and I are in our early 80’s and the boatmen took extremely good care of us, gettiRead more”
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