Let’s discover our 2 Days Tagaytay itinerary in this blog post. Tagaytay is the best place for a quick weekend getaway in the Philippines. It’s the perfect spot to relax, breathe fresh air and experience the cold weather. Click to get discount booking activities and hotels with Klook!
Tagaytay is located in the Southern part of Luzon, Tagaytay is just a 1.5-hour away from Manila. Because of this, people from Manila often visit Tagaytay to celebrate something or relax. Not only that, it’s just near provinces such as Batangas, Laguna, and Cavite, where you can hop on next to enjoy.
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SIM CARD AT MANILA AIRPORT
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WHERE TO STAY IN THE PHILIPPINES
You can get accommodation starting from 800-1000 PHP (less than $20 USD) for a room in a guesthouse. Can you imagine if you are two of you traveling in the Philippines, it will be $10 USD each.
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BEST TIME TO VISIT TAGAYTAY
Tagaytay is one of the coolest destinations in the Philippines. Tagaytay has much milder temperatures than other destinations in the Philippines, especially the nearby city of Manila.
However, rain does fall heavily during the wet season, so the best time to visit Tagaytay is from November to March, the town’s dry season.
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HOW TO GET TO TAGAYTAY
If you are getting to Tagaytay from Manila. There are many different ways to go to Tagaytay using public transportation. You can take the bus from various terminals such as the San Agustin EDSA Rotonda terminal and the Nasugbu Terminal in Buendia.
The ride usually lasts for 2-3 hours and costs around 80 PHP. If you’re coming from Cubao, you can go to the Araneta bus terminal and pay 120 PHP for a ride to Tagaytay.
DAILY BUDGET TRAVEL IN TAGAYTAY
You can enjoy all Tagaytay tourist spots on a daytrip. A hearty meal in Tagaytay depends on which restaurant you choose. Some meals can cost as low as 50 PHP while others go for 200 PHP. Planning to have dinner for two with someone special? You can prepare around 400-1,000 PHP for a three-course meal in a restaurant.
The flat rate for a jeepney ride is 9 PHP and increases depending on distance. Through the jeepney, you can reach destinations like Sky Ranch which has a 100 PHP entrance fee, Caleruega (80 PHP), Picnic Grove (50 PHP), People’s Park in the Sky (30 PHP), and other tourist attractions.
If you are looking for budget hotels in Tagaytay you can find deals in Booking and Agoda starting from $20-50 USD.
If you want to go for luxury in Tagaytay you can find accommodation starting from $100 USD.
2 DAYS TAGAYTAY ITINERARY
DAY 1 ITINERARY IN TAGAYTAY
For the first day in Tagaytay if you are coming from Manila early morning you will have time to hike Taal Volcano. It takes 4-5 hours the whole activity. From getting the boat, hiking, taking pictures on the top and relaxing with a fresh coconut and going back will take big part of your day.
It would be nice after the hike to go to the Sky Ranch and also make sure you pick a great place for the sunset in Tagaytay. Our favorite place to watch the sunset is Taal Vista Hotel. For dinner you can choose La Taza Restaurant or Veranda perfect if you are traveling with kids.
Don’t miss trying traditional dishes in Tagaytay like Bulalo and you can also try Barako coffee quite popular. Both of them are so delicious!
HIKING TAAL VOLCANO
One of our favorite Tagaytay tourist spots was Taal Volcano. It’s an easy trek and we reached the view point in an hour, while going down take around 40 minutes. If you want to go to one of the most visited places in Tagaytay and the Philippines, you should take a trip to Taal Volcano.
You can get scenic views of Taal Lake with an entrance fee of 100 PHP per person to do the hike plus hiring the boat to get to Taal Volcano to start the hike. If you want to learn more about hiking Taal.
SKY RANCH
Another of the interesting Tagaytay tourist spots is Sky Ranch. It’s perfect for families because of all the great rides and panoramic views as it overlooks Taal Volcano.
There’s an entrance fee of 100 PHP to Sky Ranch, while a ride on the Sky Eye, the park’s giant Ferris Wheel, costs 150 PHP. Sky Ranch is open daily from 10 AM to 8 PM.
CAFE VERANDA
There are various food options when staying with Taal Vista Hotel. The food was great in Cafe Veranda Restaurant with buffet for breakfast and dinner. We especially loved La Taza Restaurant because of their tasty dishes. It’s really one of the most famous restaurants in Tagaytay that you should visit.
TRY BULALO
There are various restaurants in Tagaytay that offer bulalo, a light colored beef shank stew cooked with vegetables like cabbage, lettuce and corn. The highlight of this dish is the shan’s bone marrow that has a silky smooth texture that melts like butter in your mouth.
There are various restaurants in Tagaytay that serve bulalo, the best being Leslie’s at Aguinaldo Highway.
BARAKO COFFEE
One of the best products that Cavite and Batangas has to offer is kapeng barako, or barako coffee. It has a strong taste and has therefore been named after the colloquial word for a stud, someone who’s very macho, a man’s man, a barako.
DAY 2 TAGAYTAY ITINERARY
For the second day it would be perfect if you can stay for the sunrise at Tall Lake. After this breakfast and you go shopping to Twin Lakes, going to Picnic Grove where you can enjoy your lunch and also doing activities like horse riding or zip line.
If you want to continue visiting more Tagaytay tourist spots Puzzle Mansion, Museo Orlina, Sonia’s Secret Garden, Pink Sisters, Dreamland Arts & Crafts Cafe, People’s Park in the sky, our Lady of Manaoag and Ayala’s Mall for dinner.
Don’t forget to try local cuisine like Buko pie the favorite pasalubong!
SUNRISE AT TAAL LAKE
Through the Taal Lake Yacht Club, you can rent boats and learn how to sail in the beautiful waters of the lake. The club has one- and two-person kayaks as well as two-, four-, and six-person catamarans.
Renting a one- to four-person boat costs around 1,500-2,000 PHP. Bigger boats cost around 1,900 PHP for the whole hour and 4,200 PHP for an entire day. Tandem kayaks cost 400 PHP per hour and 1,200 PHP for the whole day.
Finally, paddle boards cost 300 PHP every hour and 900 PHP per day. These rentals come with life vests and an instructor or driver, if necessary.
TWIN LAKES SHOPPING VILLAGE
Twin Lakes is located in Nasugbu Highway and it’s shopping and dining destination in Tagaytay. Twin Lakes is a 1,300-hectare commercial strip with its own vineyard, hotel, spa, university and luxurious residences. You can enjoy lunch or dinner with amazing views of Taal Lake.
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PICNIC GROVE
If you’re spending the day in Tagaytay with friends, you should visit Picnic Grove, a hilly spot perfect for bonding and having fun with the gang. Aside from the lush surroundings, the are also many activities to try at Picnic Grove.
There’s an eco-trail to hike on, horseback riding, a cable car and even a zipline! The entrance fee costs only 50 PHP while horseback riding goes for around 150-200 PHP. There are cottages for rent at 100-500 PHP. The zipline costs 200-300 PHP. It’s a one stop hangout packed with fun and adventure for all ages to enjoy.
PUZZLE MANSION
A unique destination and a Guinness World Record holder in Tagaytay is Puzzle Mansion, a home to more than 1,000 jigsaw puzzles collected by Mrs. Georgina Gil-Lacuna. The site has some of the largest puzzles in the world! Puzzle Mansion is also a bed & breakfast and has its own swimming pool and an open area where you can enjoy barako coffee and coconut cream pie.
BUKO PIE
Though this tasty treat traditionally comes from Laguna, buko pie has made its way to Tagaytay as one of the best things you can take home after a trip in the city. Buko pie is made with coconuts and custard sweetened with condensed milk.
Some of the best buko pies available in Tagaytay come from Colette’s Buko Pie and Pasalubong along Aguinaldo Highway and Orient: The Original Buko Pie Bakeshop along the Sta. Rosa-Tagaytay Road.
MUSEO ORLINA
Museo Orlina showcases the work of Ramon Orlina, practitioner of glass sculpture in the Philippines. Also,the museum also has the view of Taal Lake. Tourists love this museum because of the uniqueness of the glass sculptures, which are definitely eye-catching.
If you are looking for budget hotels in Tagaytay you can find deals in Booking and Agoda starting from $20-50 USD.
If you want to go for luxury in Tagaytay you can find accommodation starting from $100 USD.
SONYA’S SECRET GARDEN
As it name suggests, the place is full of flowers and plants. This lush garden was a private home of Sonya, who decided to share the beauty of her garden to everyone. The garden has no entrance fee but you might want to bring cash to buy some green goodies inside.
AYALA MALLS SERIN
You might have gone to Tagaytay to escape the buzz of the city life for your vacation but don’t worry, Ayala Malls Serin has still the Tagaytay’s soul in it. This establishment combines gardens where you could go picnic, and stores where you could unleash your shopaholic self, like Rachel.
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PINK SISTERS
The Pink Sisters place relaxes the visitors’ hearts with its calming atmosphere. Of course, the cooling breeze of Tagaytay adds more to that feels. If you want to have a relaxing day and escape your daily routines, visit The Pink Sisters.
DREAMLAND ARTS & CRAFTS CAFE
Apart from the trippie bohemian feels this place gives, there are also coffee and meals you could buy. Overall, this place is full of colors, and every corner is interesting.
PEOPLE’S PARK IN THE SKY
This urban park in Tagaytay is one of the most popular attractions in the city. It is flocked by tourists for its wonderful views of Taal Lake, beautiful souvenirs and cool weather.
Here’s some cool trivia: This park is actually the site of an unfinished mansion that was called Palace in the Sky and was built during the Marcos era to accommodate US President Ronald Reagan’s visit. The mansion’s construction was halted when Regan’s trip got cancelled.
People’s Park in the Sky has an entrance fee of 30 PHP and here you can go to the highest point of Cavite in Mount Sungay.
OUR LADY OF MANAOAG
This church in Tagaytay is a great place if you want to meditate. It’s a serene and quiet place where you can light a candle and offer your prayers, or even write your prayer on a paper and drop it in one of the boxes here. Outside, there are a lot of stalls where you can buy snacks and drinks.
MORE DAYS TAGAYTAY ITINERARY
If you have more days in your Tagaytay itinerary you can visit places near by like Nasugbu relaxing in a resort. Or Anilao for diving or visiting Sepoc Beach. There are many beaches to visit in Batangas if you want to relax too. Or you can just take it easy your itinerary in Tagaytay and extend for 3 days.
ANILAO
Another paradise you should consider visiting in Tingloy is Sepoc Beach. It’s also a popular destination when going to Masasa Beach and Sombrero Island.
To get here from Eagle Point Resort, which is the owner of the beach, you have to book in advance. They will be the one who will provide you with the tour, which costs PHP 999 for a day tour. Sepoc Beach is truly a must-visit place in Batangas if you want a relaxing and calm vacation.
You can do a lot of activities here such as swimming, snorkeling, diving, trekking, and even just enjoying the sun and sea.
NASUGBU
As we were staying at Pico Sands Hotel which private beach – clear and beautiful. The scenery is very serene and you can spend the day swimming snorkeling. You can also do day trips to the coves around the beach if the weather is nice.
WHERE TO STAY IN TAGAYTAY
ZEN ROOMS MAHARLIKA TAGAYTAY
ZEN Rooms Maharlika Tagaytay is offering accommodations in Tagaytay. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and room service. Free WiFi and luggage storage space are available. The rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV with cable channels.
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, and certain accommodations at ZEN Rooms Maharlika Tagaytay have a balcony. All guest rooms include a desk. A continental breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. Their rate starts at $30 and is one of the cheapest hotel in Tagaytay!
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MARIUS B&B HOSTEL
Located in Silang, 16.1 km from Tagaytay International Convention Center, Marius B&B & Hostel provides accommodations with free WiFi, a garden and a bar. There’s a fully equipped private bathroom with bath and free toiletries. A continental breakfast is served daily at the property.
At the bed and breakfast you’ll find a restaurant serving Asian and American cuisine, perfect for the homey vibe of the place. A car rental service is also available at this property. Their bed male dormitory rate starts at $10 a night and the single room is $13 a night.
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TAAL VISTA HOTEL
Taal is the best adventure that you can do while in Tagaytay, but there are definitely other things that you can do. There are many places to stay in Tagaytay, for example. Either for shorter family vacations and celebrations, or for longer trips. Our choice was Taal Vista Hotel – definitely the perfect place to stay in Tagaytay.
This was a special choice for us because from our room, we already have the view of Taal Lake. We spent a couple of days enjoying the view of the volcano. The sunrises were totally amazing. You can feel the luxury of staying in one of the top hotels in Tagaytay. We enjoyed walking around the gardens, enjoying the facilities and the comfort of our room. It’s the perfect place for relaxing and it’s located in a very quiet area.
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CABINS BY ECO HOTEL TAGAYTAY
Another hotel from Eco Hotel, Located in Tagaytay, Cabins by Eco Hotel Tagaytay offers non-smoking air conditioned rooms. Free public parking is available on site. Each room comes with a flat-screen cable TV and a ceiling fan. Some rooms come with either a lake or garden view.
Private bathrooms are equipped with shower and bidet. Cabins by Eco Hotel Tagaytay provide towels, while complimentary toiletries are available upon request. You can stay for a night at $60 a room.
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About the Author: Ruben, co-founder of Gamintraveler.com since 2014, is a seasoned traveler from Spain who has explored over 100 countries since 2009. Known for his extensive travel adventures across South America, Europe, the US, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Africa, Ruben combines his passion for adventurous yet sustainable living with his love for cycling, highlighted by his remarkable 5-month bicycle journey from Spain to Norway. He currently resides in Spain, where he continues to share his travel experiences alongside his partner, Rachel, and their son, Han.