Taal Volcano on Postcard

"Taal: An Island within a Lake on an Island within a Lake on an Island Located in Tagaytay in Luzon, just an hour and a half by car from Manila, Taal Volcano has a complex and unique landscape and offers one of the most picturesque views in the Philippines . Taal Lake is a freshwater lake that partly fills the Taal Caldera, a large collapsed area formed during prehistoric eruptions. Within the lake is the nine-square-mile Volcano Island, which is the active part of the volcano and consists of at least 47 cones and craters, including the Binintiang Malaki cinder cone, which looks how you imagine a volcano should. In the center of Volcano Island is the crater lake, which hosts a small rocky island called Vulcan Point. So there is an island within a lake on an island (which is a volcano) within a lake on an island! (Vulcan Point is in the crater lake on Volcano Island, which is in Taal Lake, which is on the island of Luzon.) The volcano has not erupted since the seventies, though there are occasional signs of unrest. Visiting Taal's crater lake is a great day-trip option: You hop on a boat across Taal Lake to Volcano Island, where you can hike or ride on horseback to the crater lake. Or you can simply take in the great vistas from Tagaytay, enjoying the cool weather and exploring the many places to eat."

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"Taal: An Island within a Lake on an Island within a Lake on an Island Located in Tagaytay in Luzon, just an hour and a half by car from Manila, Taal Volcano has a complex and unique landscape and offers one of the most picturesque views in the Philippines . Taal Lake is a freshwater lake that partly fills the Taal Caldera, a large collapsed area formed during prehistoric eruptions. Within the lake is the nine-square-mile Volcano Island, which is the active part of the volcano and consists of at least 47 cones and craters, including the Binintiang Malaki cinder cone, which looks how you imagine a volcano should. In the center of Volcano Island is the crater lake, which hosts a small rocky island called Vulcan Point. So there is an island within a lake on an island (which is a volcano) within a lake on an island! (Vulcan Point is in the crater lake on Volcano Island, which is in Taal Lake, which is on the island of Luzon.) The volcano has not erupted since the seventies, though there are occasional signs of unrest. Visiting Taal's crater lake is a great day-trip option: You hop on a boat across Taal Lake to Volcano Island, where you can hike or ride on horseback to the crater lake. Or you can simply take in the great vistas from Tagaytay, enjoying the cool weather and exploring the many places to eat."

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nishant vardhan

Google

Taal valcano is a beautiful landscape of valcano in the midst of a huge lake, The location is picture perfect. You can click pictures with volcano 🌋 from tagatay turist spots, or you can take a boat ride to touch or do hiking at volcano 🌋. Note: Due to recent minor volcano eruption in January 25, the hiking is not allowed on volcano.

JP D. Juanerio (JP)

Google

One of the most iconic landmarks of the Philippines. The best view of Taal volcano can be seen in Tagaytay. Here are the photos I takeyn in Mendez, Tagaytay. Taal Volcano will always be iconic!

Astian Pereira

Google

Beautiful place to visit, tours are way too expensive. Could only view from the outside, though. Caught some good sunset pictures.

Venkatarangan Thirumalai

Google

Since the eruption in 2020 you can’t go to the lake or the volcano hill. So you can see from the near by mountains. Beautiful view though

Melissa Eisner

Google

So even though you can’t hike on the island anymore due to the active nature of the volcano, it’s still super worth taking a boat ride around the lake. Lots to see, plus tons of cool birds flying everywhere. And if you’re lucky, you might even see a little activity from the volcano itself. Highly recommend.

Peter Holdway

Google

Not sure where other reviewers have been, as you are not currently able to land on the Island. It has been "off limits" since 2021, but MAY re-open in April. That said, the drive down the hillside to get to the village was very interesting, as was the drive around the lake to Taal. We were quoted 5,000 pesos for an hour boat ride or 6,000 for 2 hours which would go right around the Island - we declined. It was worth the trip for the drive and the view but disappointed we couldn't actually visit the Island. On the plus side, there were virtually no other tourists

Ross Daniels

Google

Very scary and awesome. Like most we climbed to the edge of the crater and it is a bit of a frightening site as it is one of the most active volcanoes in the country and has erupted numerous times in the past. Actually it is composed of a main crater and several smaller craters. The Main Crater Lake is approximately 2 kilometers in diameter and contains a small island called Vulcan Point. This point is the site of a number of volcanic vents and is considered to be the most active part of the volcano.

ajleeblog

Google

Taal Volcano, located in the Philippines, is a mesmerizing geological wonder with its unique crater lake and the world's smallest volcano within a lake. The panoramic view from the crater rim offers a breathtaking landscape, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts. However, it's essential to be mindful of the volcano's occasional activity, as it remains an active volcano with the potential for eruptions. Visitors can enjoy boat rides to the volcano island and explore the captivating blend of natural beauty and geothermal activity.

nishant vardhan

Google

Taal valcano is a beautiful landscape of valcano in the midst of a huge lake, The location is picture perfect. You can click pictures with volcano 🌋 from tagatay turist spots, or you can take a boat ride to touch or do hiking at volcano 🌋. Note: Due to recent minor volcano eruption in January 25, the hiking is not allowed on volcano.

JP D. Juanerio (JP)

Google

One of the most iconic landmarks of the Philippines. The best view of Taal volcano can be seen in Tagaytay. Here are the photos I takeyn in Mendez, Tagaytay. Taal Volcano will always be iconic!

Astian Pereira

Google

Beautiful place to visit, tours are way too expensive. Could only view from the outside, though. Caught some good sunset pictures.

Venkatarangan Thirumalai

Google

Since the eruption in 2020 you can’t go to the lake or the volcano hill. So you can see from the near by mountains. Beautiful view though

Melissa Eisner

Google

So even though you can’t hike on the island anymore due to the active nature of the volcano, it’s still super worth taking a boat ride around the lake. Lots to see, plus tons of cool birds flying everywhere. And if you’re lucky, you might even see a little activity from the volcano itself. Highly recommend.

Peter Holdway

Google

Not sure where other reviewers have been, as you are not currently able to land on the Island. It has been "off limits" since 2021, but MAY re-open in April. That said, the drive down the hillside to get to the village was very interesting, as was the drive around the lake to Taal. We were quoted 5,000 pesos for an hour boat ride or 6,000 for 2 hours which would go right around the Island - we declined. It was worth the trip for the drive and the view but disappointed we couldn't actually visit the Island. On the plus side, there were virtually no other tourists

Ross Daniels

Google

Very scary and awesome. Like most we climbed to the edge of the crater and it is a bit of a frightening site as it is one of the most active volcanoes in the country and has erupted numerous times in the past. Actually it is composed of a main crater and several smaller craters. The Main Crater Lake is approximately 2 kilometers in diameter and contains a small island called Vulcan Point. This point is the site of a number of volcanic vents and is considered to be the most active part of the volcano.

ajleeblog

Google

Taal Volcano, located in the Philippines, is a mesmerizing geological wonder with its unique crater lake and the world's smallest volcano within a lake. The panoramic view from the crater rim offers a breathtaking landscape, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts. However, it's essential to be mindful of the volcano's occasional activity, as it remains an active volcano with the potential for eruptions. Visitors can enjoy boat rides to the volcano island and explore the captivating blend of natural beauty and geothermal activity.

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