TAGAYTAY CITY TRAVEL GUIDE 2023 | Itinerary + Budget + Map

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Tagaytay Travel Blog Guide Itinerary Budget

Tagaytay is the nearest and most accessible weekend getaway from Metro Manila. Located in the province of Cavite, a Tagaytay daytrip from Manila is very popular with tourists. And even with its proximity, it hosts a number of scenic spots, delectable food places, and fun activities suited for couples, families, barkada, and even the solitary traveler. It is, arguably, one of the most famous and loved tourist spots in the Philippines. 

The city provides a cool and breezy holiday—the so called Tagaytay weather—to soothe frayed nerves and bestow a renewed sense of vitality to city-worn souls. Much has been written about this place, but for those new to the city, this Tagaytay travel guide (with a sample itinerary and a budget guide) is an invaluable resource for a trip to literally one of the coolest places this side of the Philippines.


TAGAYTAY TRAVEL GUIDE 2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS ~ WHAT’S INSIDE?

  1. Best Time to Go to Tagaytay
  2. Tagaytay Essential Info
  3. How to Get to Tagaytay
  4. How to Commute in Tagaytay
  5. Where to Stay in Tagaytay
  6. Where to Eat in Tagaytay
  7. What to See in Tagaytay
  8. Festivals in Tagaytay
  9. What to Buy in Tagaytay
  10. Tagaytay Tourist Spots Map
  11. Tagaytay Itinerary and Budget


WHAT'S THE BEST TIME TO GO TO TAGAYTAY


If you really want to enjoy the cold Tagaytay weather, then the best time to go to Tagaytay is during the cooler months of the year, that is, from November to February. It may seem like a good idea to go during the summer months of March to June, but the temperature is really almost the same as that in Metro Manila—hot and humid. It's actually better to go during the rainy months of June to October, as it does get really cool in Tagaytay during those months and the chances of encountering a poetically foggy Tagaytay is also high. The only drawback, of course, is you'd have to be toting an umbrella with you all the time.

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ESSENTIAL INFO FOR TRAVELERS


● Currency is in Philippine Peso. USD 1.00 is about PHP 55.00.
● ATM machines (more than twenty) are readily available along Tagaytay's main highway.
● Filipino or Tagalog is main language spoken in Tagaytay, English coming in second.
● Type A (two flat vertical pins) is the electrical outlet used in Tagaytay
● A light jacket is usually enough for a tour of Tagaytay during the cold months. Bring a thicker one if you plan on staying overnight. If you're going during summer months, a shirt is more than enough as it really doesn't get that cold.
● It is generally safe in Tagaytay. Crime rate is pretty low. You may encounter touts on a couple of tourist places offering Taal boat tours before the volcano eruption, but they're really not that persistent.
● In cases of emergency, there are a lot of hospitals and clinics in Tagaytay.



HOW TO GET TO TAGAYTAY


Tagaytay City is located fifty-five kilometers south of Metro Manila—one of the reasons why so many tourists do a Tagaytay daytrip from Manila. It is easily accessible by air-conditioned public transportations via buses and vans from city terminals around Metro Manila. Driving to Tagaytay City by car is also quite easy.

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Going To Tagaytay By Bus
○ MANILA TO TAGAYTAY BY BUS ○ TWO TO THREE HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP87.00 +/-

There are buses from the San Agustin EDSA Rotunda terminal and the Nasugbu DLTB Terminal in LRT Buendia that goes straight to Tagaytay. The main hub of buses that go to Tagaytay is located at the PITX or the Paranaque Integrated Terminal at the old Uniwide Coastal Mall in Pasay City.

● DLTB BUS CO. - Buendia | (02) 843 0246, (0995) 708-7169, (0949) 520-5582 | Trip starts at 4:00 AM
● LORNA EXPRESS - PITX | (0975) 372-5886
● SAN AGUSTIN - EDSA Rotunda | (02) 8872-8497 | 3:00 AM to 11:00 PM
● ERJOHN ALMARK TRANSIT- PITX | (0943) 702-3724, (0906) 510-4385, (046) 686-8214
● BSC (BATMAN STAREXPRESS CORP.) - PITX, EDSA Rotunda | (02) 283-6424


Going To Tagaytay By Transport Van

○ MANILA TO TAGAYTAY BY VAN ○ 1.5 TO TWO HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE FROM PHP180.00 +/-

Taking a van or FX is another alternative in going to Tagaytay. Although it is much more expensive than a bus, travel time is faster since it goes through SLEX and bypasses the traffic-ridden roads of Cavite. Its terminals are located at the EGI Mall near the LRT Gil Puyat Station (Taft Avenue cor. Buendia, 6:00am to 8:00pm), StarMall Mandaluyong (EDSA cor. Shaw Blvd.), Metropoint Mall at Edsa Rotunda, and at the back of McDonald’s at the Edsa-Taft MRT Station.


Going To Tagaytay By Private Car

○ MANILA TO TAGAYTAY BY PRIVATE CAR ○ ONE TO 1.5 HOURS TRAVEL TIME

Driving to Tagaytay City via private car is easy enough. Drive through SLEX and take the Sta. Rosa Exit. From there, it’s a straight drive to Tagaytay City. As you arrive at the Olivarez Rotunda, turn right to go to the restaurants in Magallanes Square and turn left if you want to visit People’s Park and Picnic Grove.



HOW TO GET AROUND IN TAGAYTAY


Tagaytay Public TransportationThe main mode of transportation in Tagaytay is the jeepney, it’s main terminal located at Olivarez. Minimum fare is at PHP12.00 but since tourist spots in Tagaytay are quite a distance away from each other, do ask the driver how much the fare is to your destination.

There are no Grab or Angkas in Tagaytay City. Taxis are now available in Tagaytay. Metro Comet has launched taxi services within the city up to any point in the region of CALABARZON. Rates are the same as with Metro Manila taxis—₱40.00 flagdown rate, and ₱13.50 every kilometer traveled. As of the moment, they have fifteen units available, but will soon upgrade to a hundred vehicles. These local Tagaytay taxis are available from 5:00AM to 12:00AM, but they’re planning to put them up for 24 hours in the future. Besides flagging them down on the road, you can also go to their main terminal at Fora Tagaytay in Olivarez. Taxi riders can also book a Tagaytay taxi on their Facebook Page and soon, on a booking app. 

Besides taxis, tricycles are more common in Tagaytay. They used to be relegated to the side streets that connect to the Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway, but you can now hire them to take you to almost anywhere you want to go to in Tagaytay City.

To orient yourselves, make the Olivarez Rotunda as your guiding point. Coming from Manila, turning left will send you to Picnic Grove and People's Park; heading straight, to Taal Lake; and turning right, to the main tourist areas of Tagaytay City--including the tourist spots in Nasugbu, Batangas.



WHERE TO STAY IN TAGAYTAY


Tagaytay City is replete with numerous high-end hotels and inns that can accommodate the A, B, and C crowds—yes, a Tagaytay budget staycation is entirely possible. They have huge five-star and boutique hotels for those with deep pockets, they have beautiful bed and breakfasts for mid-level tourists, and inns and hostels for thrifty backpackers. Below are some of the places me and my friends have actually stayed on in Tagaytay.


Budget Accommodation Tagaytay
Our Melting Pot Hostel TagaytayOUR MELTING POT TAGAYTAY HOSTEL

Address: No.75 Smokey Hill, Maharlika Subdivision, Tagaytay City, Cavite
Contact Number: (0915) 105-9459
GPS Coordinates: 14.103667, 120.948472
Mid Range Accommodation Tagaytay
Mi-Jo Pension House TagaytayMI-JO PENSION HOUSE

Address: 200 Isabella St., Ronquillo Comp., Maharlika East
Contact Number: (02) 359-8829 | (046) 483-0878
GPS Coordinates: 14.103531, 120.950969
PHOTO FROM MIJO WEBSITE
Moon Garden TagaytayMOON GARDEN TAGAYTAY
Room Rates: From PHP 3,100.00 upwards     
Address: SVD Road, Brgy San Jose, Tagaytay City, Cavite
Contact Number: (0917) 502-3118
GPS Coordinates: 14.127461, 120.966975
Puzzle House Mansion TagaytayPUZZLE HOUSE MANSION
Room Rates: From PHP 4,000.00 upwards
Address: Purok 4, Cuadra St., Brgy. Asisan, Tagaytay City
Contact Number: (02) 661-0019 | (0905) 225-0229
GPS Coordinates: 14.099867, 120.901789
PHOTO FROM JUANDERFULPINOY
Luxury Accommodation Tagaytay
Crosswinds TagaytayCROSSWINDS TAGAYTAY

Address: Tagaytay-Calamba Road, Brgy. Iruhin, Tagaytay City, Cavite
Contact Number: (02) 856-9601 | (0917) 571-4284
GPS Coordinates: 14.136201, 121.011045
Estancia  
TagaytayESTANCIA RESORT HOTEL TAGAYTAY

Address: Zone II Brgy. San Jose, Tagaytay City, Cavite
Contact Number: (046) 4131133 to 35 | (0939) 237-9813 | (0915) 134-9426
GPS Coordinates: 14.124468, 120.970052
Taal Vista Hotel TagaytayTAAL VISTA HOTEL

Address: KM60, Aguinaldo Highway, Tagaytay City
Contact Number: (046) 413-1000 | (02) 917-8225 | (0917) 809-1254
GPS Coordinates: 14.096225, 120.934053
The Boutique TagaytayTHE BOUTIQUE BED & BREAKFAST HOTEL

Address: 45 Aguinaldo Hi-way Silang Crossing East, Tagaytay City
Contact Number: (046) 413-1795 | (046) 413-1885
GPS Coordinates: 14.113853, 120.960839
Coffee Farmhouse TagaytayTHE COFFEE FARMHOUSE
Room Rates: From Php 2,450.00 upwards
Address: 23 Palumlum-Matagbak Road Brgy. Palumlum, Alfonso, Cavite
Contact Number: (0928) 555-5856
GPS Coordinates: 14.099669, 120.855686



COMPLETE LIST TAGAYTAY DISCOUNTED HOTELS


WHERE TO EAT IN TAGAYTAY


Tourists wouldn’t run out of places to eat while in the city. Tagaytay’s main specialty is bulalo, a hot bowl of soup filled with veggies, chunks of beef meat, and an actual bone—for the marrow. It fits the area’s cool weather quite well. If you want to avoid the cholesterol levels of this dish however, the place is also replete with all sorts of restaurants serving all kinds of cuisines, be it Filipino, American, Chinese, etc. For those on a budget, carinderia stalls, gotohan, and eateries also abound along the city’s Nasugbu-Tagaytay Highway.


Ahy Foodhouse TagaytayAHY FOODHOUSE RELOCATED
Type: Carinderia; Tapsihan
Address: Magallanes Square, Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway, Tagaytay City
Contact Number: (0917) 551-0314 | (0922) 8874971
GPS Coordinates: 14.103561, 120.951844
Bag Of Beans TagaytayBAG OF BEANS ORIGINAL
Type: Cafe; Coffee, Pasta, Pastries, Rice Meals
Address: 115 Aguinaldo Highway, Mendez Crossing West
Contact Number: (0922) 881-8265 | (046) 413-4356
Opening Hours: 6:30AM to 10:00PM
GPS Coordinates: 14.094836, 120.915061
Cafe Voi La TagaytayCAFE VOI LA
Type: Asian Restaurant, Cafe
Address: Tagaytay-Calamba Road, Brgy. Iruhin, Tagaytay
Contact Number: (0905) 331-4457
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 8:30PM
GPS Coordinates: 14.136373, 121.010840
Jaytee's TagaytayJAYTEE’S FILIPINO CUISINE
Type: Restaurant; Filipino Dishes
Address: Tagaytay-Calamba Rd, Magallanes, Maharlika East
Contact Number: (0929) 613-0678
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 2:00AM
GPS Coordinates: 14.102285, 120.952237
Leslie's TagaytayLESLIE’S RESTAURANT
Type: Restaurant; Filipino Dishes
Address: Aguinaldo Highway, Silang Crossing West
Contact Number: (046) 483-4271
Opening Hours: 10:00AM to 12:00AM
GPS Coordinates: 14.102561, 120.951300
Mahogany Market BulalohanMAHOGANY MARKET BULALOHAN
Type: Carinderia; Bulalo, Gotong Batangas, Tawilis
Address: Mahogany Market, Mahogany Ave., Brgy. Kaybagal South, Tagaytay
Contact Number: (0921) 460-0097
Opening Hours: 5:00AM to 11:00PM
GPS Coordinates: 14.105361, 120.933056
Merienda Ni  
Nanay TagaytayMERIENDA NI NANAY
Type: Lugawan, Tapsi
Address: Tagaytay-Calamba Road, Magallanes, Maharlika East, Tagaytay City, Cavite
Contact Number: (046) 483-5298
GPS Coordinates: 14.102480, 120.950463
Mushroom Burger TagaytayMUSHROOMBURGER
Type: Burger House; Snacks, Meals
Address: Km. 60, Brgy. Kaybagal, Tagaytay City
Contact Number: (046) 483-1330 | (046) 483-1330
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 10:00PM
GPS Coordinates: 14.096731, 120.932203
Starbucks Coffee TagaytaySTARBUCKS COFFEE TAGAYTAY ORIGINAL
Type: Cafe; Coffee, Pastries
Address: Aguinaldo Highway, Silang Crossing West
Contact Number: (046) 413-0725
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 1:00AM
GPS Coordinates: 14.102636, 120.951808
Starbucks Tagaytay DownhillSTARBUCKS COFFEE TAGAYTAY DOWNHILL
Type: Cafe; Coffee, Pastries
Address: Purok 162, Tagaytay-Calamba Rd, Tolentino West
Contact Number: (046) 512-0124
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 1:00AM
GPS Coordinates: 14.125374, 120.970781
Taalena TagaytayTAALEÑA
Type: Restaurant; Filipino Dishes
Address: Casa Taal, Silang Crossing Km. 54, West, Tagaytay
Contact Number: (046) 413-2519
Opening Hours: 10:00AM to 10:00PM
GPS Coordinates: 14.108633, 120.956242
Taza Fresh Table TagaytayTAZA FRESH TABLE
Type: Restaurant; International Dishes
Address: KM60, Aguinaldo Highway, Brgy. Kaybagal South
Contact Number: +63 (46) 413-1000
Opening Hours: 7:00AM to 3:00PM | 5:00PM to 9:00PM
GPS Coordinates: 14.095389, 120.934293




WHAT TO SEE AND DO IN TAGAYTAY


The city and its surrounding towns offer a lot of fun activities and places to visit for the perfect Tagaytay weekend getaway. There are picnic grounds, tree-covered parks, hidden gardens, biking and horse-riding grounds, and a host of other activities fit for both young and old alike.


Calaruega BatangasCALERUEGA RETREAT GROUNDS
Address: Brgy. Kaylaway, Batulao, Nasugbu, Batangas
Contact Number: (043) 706-0348
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Entrance Fee: PHP 30.00
GPS Coordinates: 14.071947, 120.835464
Fantasy World TagaytayFANTASY WORLD
Address: Diokno Highway, Lemery, Batangas
Contact Number: (0905) 666-9488
Opening Hours: 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Entrance Fee: PHP 100.00
GPS Coordinates: 14.015876, 120.872766
PHOTO FROM KLOOK
Museo Orlina TagaytayMUSEO ORLINA
Address: Hollywood Sbdv. Road, Brgy. Tolentino East
Contact Number: (046) 413-2581
Opening Hours: 10:00AM to 6:OOPM, Closed on Mondays
Entrance Fee: PHP 130.00
GPS Coordinates: 14.125138, 120.980434
PHOTO FROM MUSEO ORLINA FB PAGE
Paradizoo TagaytayPARADIZOO THEME FARM AND ZOO 

Address: Mendez, Cavite
Contact Number: (02) 895-7142 | (0917) 835-1111
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Entrance Fee: PHP 199.00 Adult | PHP 149.00 Children
GPS Coordinates: 14.113811, 120.896253
People's Park TagaytayPEOPLE’S PARK IN THE SKY
Address: Mt. Sungay, Brgy. Dapdap East, Tagaytay City
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 6:00PM
Entrance Fee: PHP 30.00
GPS Coordinates: 14.141847, 121.022011
Picnic Grove  
TagaytayPICNIC GROVE
Address: Tagaytay-Calamba Road, Tagaytay City, Cavite
Contact Number: (046) 413-4206
Opening Hours: 7:00AM to 7:00PM
Entrance Fee: PHP 50.00
GPS Coordinates: 14.130667, 121.003925
Pink Sisters Monastery TagaytayPINK SISTERS MONASTERY
Address: Brent Road, Emilio Aguinaldo Highway, Rotonda
Contact Number: (046) 413-1211
Opening Hours: 6:00AM to 6:00PM
Entrance Fee: Donation Only
GPS Coordinates: 14.125692, 120.962453

Puzzle House MansionPUZZLE HOUSE MANSION
Address: Purok 4, Cuadra St., Brgy. Asisan, Tagaytay City
Contact Number: (02) 661-0019 | (0905) 225-0229
Opening Hours: 7:00AM to 7:00PM
Entrance Fee: PHP 100.00
GPS Coordinates: 14.099867, 120.901789
PHOTO FROM FB PAGE
Sonya's Garden TagaytaySONYA’S GARDEN
Address: Barangay Buck Estate, Alfonso, Cavite
Contact Number: (0917) 532-9097 | (0917) 533-5140
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 6:00PM
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 14.087214, 120.850122
Sky Ranch TagaytaySKY RANCH TAGAYTAY  

Address: KM60, Aguinaldo Highway, Tagaytay City
Contact Number: (046) 862-7701 | (046) 862-7704
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 10:00PM
Entrance Fee: PHP 100.00
GPS Coordinates: 14.095164, 120.935406
Taal Volcano  
HikeTAAL VOLCANO HIKE

Address: Taal Volcano, Talisay, Batangas
Contact Number: (0919) 728-0514 - Angelo
Opening Hours: Temporarily Closed
GPS Coordinates: 14.002533, 121.015164
Tierra De Maria TagaytayTIERRA DE MARIA
Address: 333 Tagaytay - Calamba Rd, Brgy. Sungay South
Contact Number: (046) 860-1942 | (0917) 328-6279
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Entrance Fee: Free / Donation
GPS Coordinates: 14.124871, 120.995061
PHOTO FROM TIERRA DE MARIA FB PAGE
Twin Lakes TagaytayTWIN LAKES
Address: Nasugbu Highway, Laurel, Tagaytay
Contact Number: (0917) 530-5200
Opening Hours: 8:30AM to 5:30PM
Entrance Fee: Free
GPS Coordinates: 14.068846, 120.856974
PHOTO FROM TWIN LAKES FB PAGE



FESTIVALS IN TAGAYTAY


Twin Lakes TagaytayTAGAYTAY ART BEAT FESTIVAL
Venue: Museo Orlina, Tagaytay
Festival Dates: Every February
PHOTO FROM MUSEO ORLINA FB

PILIPINYAHAN FESTIVAL TAGAYTAY
Venue: Streets of Tagaytay City
Festival Dates: Every first week of May



WHAT TO BUY IN TAGAYTAY


Tagaytay City is known for two things, affordable beef meat and buko pies. But dig some more and you’d find other noteworthy pasalubong from this misty city like honey bee products, tarts, jams, pinipig, knives made from its neighboring province of Batangas, and the usual keychains and souvenir shirts.


Cecilia's Buko Pie TagaytayCECILIA’S BUKO PIE
Address: Magallanes Drive, Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway, Tagaytay City
Contact Number: (0931) 905-3203
Opening Hours: 24 Hours
GPS Coordinates: 14.102700, 120.952113
Collette's Buko Pie TagaytayCOLLETTE’S BUKO PIE
Address: Emilio Aguinaldo Highway, Barangay Maitim, Tagaytay City
Contact Number: (0917) 560-6300
Opening Hours: 6:00AM to 7:00PM
GPS Coordinates: 14.123778, 120.958472
Good Sheperd Ube Jam TagaytayGOOD SHEPHERD UBE JAM
Address: Maryridge, Tagaytay-Calamba Road, Tagaytay City
Contact Number: (046) 4833-590
Opening Hours: 7:30AM to 7:00PM
GPS Coordinates: 14.128108, 121.002408
Ilog Maria TagaytayILOG MARIA HONEYBEE PRODUCTS
Address: km. 47 Aguinaldo Highway, Lalaan 1 Silang, Cavite
Contact Number: (0917) 503-9156
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 5:30PM
GPS Coordinates: 14.189167, 120.967667
Mahogany Market TagaytayMAHOGANY MARKET
Address: Mahogany Market, Mahogany Ave., Brgy. Kaybagal South, Tagaytay
Contact Number: (0921) 460-0097
Opening Hours: 6:00AM to 7:00PM
GPS Coordinates: 14.105361, 120.933056
Rowena's Pasalubong TagaytayROWENA’S PASALUBONG
Address: Silang Crossing, Nasugbu-Tagaytay Highway, Tagaytay City
Contact Number: (034) 434-1788 | (034) 434-1588
Opening Hours: 8:00AM to 10:00PM
GPS Coordinates: 14.115200, 120.962103



TAGAYTAY TOURIST SPOT MAP


Tagaytay Travel Guide Map



SAMPLE TAGAYTAY ITINERARY & TRAVEL BUDGET GUIDE


A day trip from Manila is enough to cover most of the tourist attractions in Tagaytay City, but extending overnight is definitely better as you get to experience the night life at the restaurants along the Magallanes area. Nothing beats having coffee or beer in the evening with the cool Tagaytay weather and the moonlit Taal as your backdrop.

in extending overnight, you would also have the option of visiting the Taal Volcano, which is accessible via the town of Talisay in Batangas. For this Tagaytay itinerary and travel budget guide, the majority of the second day’s expenses are from the Taal Volcano tour. And yes, It is quite expensive. So, it’s really up to you if you want to proceed with it or simply stay at Tagaytay itself, have a food trip and enjoy its cool weather—which is infinitely cheaper. Whether you decide on staying overnight or just have a day tour, it would still definitely fit your Tagaytay weekend getaway.
   
And as always, I made this Tagaytay travel guide with the cheapest expenses in mind—the lodgings are the lowest priced I found on Agoda, the food are all based on having meals in carinderias, and the transportation costs would have you riding jeepneys. Indeed, if you want a Tagaytay budget staycation, then here it is. If you, however, have a bigger budget, I would definitely advise on eating on the more famous restaurants in Tagaytay I recommended below. Part of the enjoyment of going to Tagaytay is actually eating out.


► DAY ONE | PHP 1,386.00 FOR TWO PERSONS


• Early Morning Arrival (Leave bags at the hotel)
• Breakfast (Recommended: Bag of Beans or Mushroomburger)
    PHP 70.00 X 2 | AVERAGE CARINDERIA MEAL COST
• Visit Sky Ranch Tagaytay
    PHP 9.00 X 2 – ESTIMATED JEEPNEY FARE
    PHP 100.00 X 2 – SKYRANCH ENTRANCE FEE
• Visit Sonya’s Garden
    PHP 9.00 X 2 – ESTIMATED JEEPNEY FARE
    PHP 20.00  X 2 – TRICYCLE FARE TWO-WAY
• Visit Caleruega
    PHP 10.00 X 2 – ESTIMATED JEEPNEY FARE
    PHP 50.00 X 2 – TRICYCLE FARE TWO-WAY
    PHP 30.00 X 2 – CALERUEGA ENTRANCE FEE
• Lunch at Mahogany Market Bulalohan
    PHP 15.00  X 2– ESTIMATED JEEPNEY FARE
    PHP 350.00 – ESTIMATED BULALO LUNCH MEAL FOR TWO
• Check in at hotel FOR 2-DAY ITINERARY
    PHP 10.00 X 2 – ESTIMATED JEEPNEY FARE
• Visit Picnic Grove
    PHP 9.00 X 2 – JEEPNEY FARE TO OLIVAREZ TERMINAL
    PHP 9.00 X 2 – JEEPNEY FARE TO PICNIC GROVE

    PHP 50.00 X 2 – PICNIC GROVE ENTRANCE FEE
• Visit People’s Park in the Sky
    PHP 9.00 X 2 – ESTIMATED JEEPNEY FARE
    PHP 30.00  X 2 – PEOPLE’S PARK ENTRANCE FEE
• Dinner (Recommended: Leslie’s)
    PHP 9.00 X 2 – JEEPNEY FARE TO OLIVAREZ TERMINAL
    PHP 9.00  X 2– JEEPNEY FARE LESLIE’S

    PHP 70.00 X 2– AVERAGE CARINDERIA MEAL COST
• Coffee at Starbucks
    PHP 0.00 – OPTIONAL
• Evening Departure END FOR 1-DAY ITINERARY

► DAY TWO | PHP 4,209.00 FOR TWO PERSONS


• Breakfast (Recommended: Merienda ni Nanay)
    PHP 70.00 X 2 | AVERAGE CARINDERIA MEAL COST
• Check out from hotel (Leave bags at the hotel)
    PHP 725.00 CHEAPEST TAGAYTAY LODGING FOR TWO FROM AGODA
• Early Daytrip to Taal Volcano BOOK A TOUR ONLINE
    PHP 9.00 x 2 – ESTIMATED JEEPNEY FARE TO OLIVAREZ
    PHP 1,000.00 – ESTIMATED ROUNDTRIP TRICYCLE FARE TO TALISAY, GOOD FOR TWO TO THREE PERSONS
    PHP 2,000.00 – BANCA FARE, TWO-WAY, GOOD UP TO SIX PERSONS
    PHP 100.00 – ENTRANCE FEE
    PHP 50.00 – LANDING FEE PER BANCA
• Late Lunch in Tagaytay (Recommended: Restaurants around Olivarez Rotunda)
    PHP 70.00 X 2 | AVERAGE CARINDERIA MEAL COST
• Visit Pink Sisters
    PHP 9.00 x 2 – ESTIMATED JEEPNEY FARE
• Buy Pasalubong (Recommended: Rowena’s, Collette’s, Good Shepherd)
    PHP 9.00 x 2 – ESTIMATED JEEPNEY FARE
    PHP 0.00 – OPTIONAL
• Depart END FOR 2-DAY ITINERARY

 


► TOTAL BUDGET | PHP 5,595.00 For Two Persons
* BASED ON TWO PERSONS TRAVELING TOGETHER FOR AN OVERNIGHT IN TAGAYTAY


Tagaytay Travel Blog Guide  
Itinerary Budget

TAGAYTAY TRAVEL BLOG, GUIDE, EXPENSES, MAP, & ITINERARY
UPDATED AS OF JUNE 25, 2020

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    1. Thanks Michi! Although this is far from complete yet, ang dami pang kainan at nice hotels na hindi ko pa nafea-feature sa Tagaytay :)

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  2. Galeng. What every travel guide blog post should be.

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  3. I love this share... been looking a good and perfect Tagaytay itinerary. It's more fun in our province - Cavite!

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    1. Thank you Ian, hope you find this Tagaytay travel guide useful :)

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  4. Very nice guide, Christian. Salamat sa pagpromote sa bayan ko hihi! I'd include LZM, Pancake House (the steak/beef is of better quality in that branch, I tell you), Sonya's Garden and the tiny panaderia near my place called Junil's (24-hour pandesal) to the list of eateries. Also, a short day trip to beaches of Nasugbu from Aguinaldo Highway would be great for those 3 day weekends :)

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    1. Hi Drew! Will include those once I tried them out :)
      By the way what's LZM? :)

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  5. Hi!

    Nice post about Tagaytay! I'll definitely go back and try some places there. I've only went recently to Antonio's and Puzzle Mansion in Tagaytay. Maybe you could try them too. Thank you for the post!

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    1. Hi Carmi! I haven't been to the puzzle mansion and Antonio's but sure I'll add them to this post :)

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  7. Hi,

    You've put a strikethrough on the van transpo. Is it no longer available? I heard there were vans from the LRT Gil Puyat station at the EGI building.

    Thanks!

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    1. Hi Dennis, the last time I dropped by Buendia, I asked if there are still vans going to Tagaytay and it seems wala na yata. Don't worry I'll ask around again and update the travel guide next time I pass by the place. :)

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    2. Thanks! This is very helpful.

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  8. Thank you for this post. It really helps! :)

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  10. I will definitely try your itinerary. :-) Thanks for this!

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  11. I will definitely try this itinerary. . Thanks for this!

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  12. Thank you!
    With itinerary pa ^_^

    I don't know how to plan eh :)

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    1. Glad to help out with the itinerary, Jessica! Enjoy Tagaytay :)

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  13. may bus pa tagaytay/nasugbu sa buendia

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    1. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=686001444762424&set=a.189701837725723.51978.166518506710723&type=1

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    2. Thank you for that info, much appreciated!
      Will update the Tagaytay Travel Guide later :)

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  14. at what hotel can we stay for 1day/night.. affordable package and location..any suggestions..for two person thankyou..

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    1. Depending on your budget, marami pwede pag stayan sa Tagaytay. Check the list of accommodations above :)

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  15. hi would just like to ask if you know until what time yung mga van? planning to go there in the evening sana after office. thanks!

    -gema

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    1. Sorry Gema, I have no idea about the van sked. Will ask them pag napadaan ulit ako

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  16. great post , I will used this info sa Feb 15 3013

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  17. Plan ko pumunta ng Tagaytay soon. And malaking tulong itong itinerary na gawa mo. I think kahit mag isa ako mapupuntahan ko lahat ito. Excited na ako!. Thanks a lot! :D

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  18. went to tagaytay used this post as a guide. super helpful. thanks for posting it.

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  19. This is the best travel guide I have read. Good job! Keep it up! *thanks!! :)

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    1. Thank you Kristine, glad you find my tagaytay travel guide useful :)

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  20. mga nsa magkano po kaya magagastos mo sa lahat ng yan bukod po muna ung sa accomodation...

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    1. Hi Janz, the cost of your Tagaytay trip will depend largely on where you would eat

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  21. Thank you! very helpful, specially the map :))

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  22. Hi Christian! First of all, this is a really nice guide! :)
    Ask ko lang kung magkano estimate na gastos if susundin ko yung day trip itinerary mo?

    I already planned using this as a guide, all that's left is to estimate the cost.
    Thank you very much!

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    1. Hi Don, everything actually will depend on how much you're gonna spend on your meals and where you're gonna stay. Most of the places included in the list have either minimal or free entrances :)

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  23. Hi. Can we roam the whole place by bringing our own car?

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    1. It actually is easier to tour Tagaytay by car than by commuting :)

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  24. wow! sobrang ok!
    thank you!

    lalo yung map.. hinahanap ko ko talaga yang ganyan to see kung ano yung magkakalapit na lugar.
    tanong ko lang po, plan ko kase is from manila around 8am 1st stop would be sa pink sisters then lunch na sa sonya's garden.. e malayo pala sonya's garden from pink sisters... kaya ba na mag sky eye muna from pink sisters before lunch sa sonya's?

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    1. Yup, sakto na you do the Sky Ranch muna before heading to Sonya's Garden :)

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  25. Andito lahat ng hinahanap ko ah. Ang galing! Feeling ko, kulang kulang 3k siguro if ever kung susundin ko yung itinerary or less if yung buong maghapon lang. Thanks for this! Nag ka idea ako where to celebrate yung birthday namin ng Hubby ko. We share the same birth date kc. Hehe!

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    1. I think 3k would be more than enough if you're not staying overnight in Tagaytay. :)

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  26. Thanks for this itinerary Christian, we're off this Holiday (June 12, 2014) with my friends to Tagaytay and luckily came across your site, you just saved us from a headache planning the trip...heheheheh. We'll be doing a day-tour so your itinerary is just perfect. Thanks so much again... c",)

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  27. balak ko i-treat at maigala si GF dito sa tagaytay this 3rd week of JULY , natatakot lang ako bumiyahe baka magkaligaw-ligaw kami.. hope malaking tulong samin to.. sana may ma guide samin :)

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    1. Touring Tagaytay is pretty straightforward Jojie, kayang kaya mo yan. Use my Tagaytay map as guide :)

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    2. Now lang uli nkavisit dito, successful naman ang aming trip sa tagaytay, salamat ng marami Christian :)

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  28. May article ka ba na papuntang Bohol? Check ko lang mga itineraries mo.. :)

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  29. Very helpful post! Complete with links pa, thank you!

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    1. Hi Anne! Glad you find my Tagaytay guide helpful! Enjoy your trip :)

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  30. Hi! This is so helpful! Thanks so much for posting this. By the way, can I ask for a larger copy of the Map please? We would like to use it as our guide in our adventure in Tagatay. Thank you in advance! :) - Joyce

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    1. Hello Joyce, sorry I really don't have a bigger map. But still, I think this is enough to generally give you a sense of where the tourist spots are in Tagaytay :)

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  31. Galing mu naman....

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  32. Hello po. Me and my friends are really excited for our Tagaytay Escapade this coming weekdays. Is 3K each enough na po ba for everything? :)

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    1. Budget would depend on a lot of things, are you going there by car? Where are you gonna eat, how much are you gonna eat? Are you going to stay overnight? Where are you going to stay. It all depends on you guys :)

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  33. Nope po. Magcocommute lang po, we'll be staying in cavite, near starfish po. We can prepare our packed lunch na po.

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  34. Hi, just stumbled on this via google since I've been looking for a good itinerary to Tagaytay and I find this very useful. Will try this out since we're planning to celebrate anniversary there. By the way, I just have a question, ito po bang itinerary na ito, are the places close to each other as they were listed.? Kasi, we plan to just commute in Tagaytay para mas adventurous. Mas ok po kasi kung malaman namin if these places are close, para hindi na pabalik-balik kung sakali. But then, thanks for the idea this post has given me. But I'll be more thankful if you could answer my question. Hehe. :)

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    1. Hi Junie Ann, please refer to the map I made for the location and proximity of the tourist spots in Tagaytay :)

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    2. I see. Sorry have to ask that earlier coz I wasn't able to see the map, my bad. But thanks for the info.

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  35. nice tips and guide..sana ganto lahat ng adventure guides..thanks po..
    btw, updated po ba to time to time?kahit 2013 pa posted.?kasi baka may new spot na sa tagaytay.. :)

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    1. Hi Rodel, yes I do update this guide from time to time. Last update was done July 2014 :)

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  36. Hi! My mom and I we're planning to spend christmas in tagaytay. I already booked for 2 nights in viewpark hotel. Can you help us in our itinerary please?? This are the places we wanted to visit sana kaya lang im not sure if magkakalapit sila.

    Our Lady of Manaoag at tierra de maria
    Puzzle Mansion
    Picnic Grove
    Mahogany Market
    Mushroom Burger
    Loumar's Cafe
    Sonya's Garden
    Pink Sisters
    Bag of Beans
    Caleruega Church

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    1. Hi there, please check out out the Tagaytay tour map I provided above. The food places are not listed there but you can manually check it using the coordinates I also posted for each restaurant :)

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  37. Shared this page on my blog post! It helped me a lot! We recently went to tagaytay last month :)

    http://www.kikaysikat.com/2014/10/tagaytay-day-tour-itinerary-budget.html

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  39. ok po ba magpunta ng tagaytay ng december? hindi po ba maulan?

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    1. December is actually the best time to go to Tagaytay, it's that time of the year when you'll really its cold weather :)

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  40. I will follow your Tagaytay Itinerary this weekend. Hoping for Best Tagaytay Experience

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    1. Good luck Jayson! Let me know how your Tagaytay trip went :)

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  41. How much should be my budget if i am planning to visit tagaytay for the whole day? 3-4k? Will it be enough to enjoy what tagaytay offers?

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  42. Hello Christian! Thanks for sharing this travel-guide, you are a big help to those who planned to visit Tagaytay. Cheers!

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  43. Hello, Christian!
    Thanks for this travel guide,:)
    This coming Christmas kc were planning to visit Tagaytay w/ my workmates:)

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  44. Kumpleto Recados ... wala nang hahanapin pa : )) Kudos

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    1. Salamat Krizmae, if you can suggest some other tourist spots in Tagaytay, I'll be glad to add it here :)

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  45. hi christian!
    am planning to take a van to tagaytay on a friday afternoon.
    saw in your article that the info about vans in egi jollibee in LRT taft corner buendia was slashed out.
    does this mean they aren't found there anymore? :(
    thanks!

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    1. Hi Anne, as far as I know, the vans from Buendia that goes to Tagaytay are already out of service. There are however buses near the area that serves the Tagaytay-Nasugbu route. What you can do is check out the vans if they're still there, if they're not, just take the buses right across the street. Good luck on your Tagaytay trip and let me know how it turns out. :)

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  46. Hi Christian! Would like to ask on the time of van's departure in Starmall Mandaluyong.

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    1. HI Anonymous, unfortunately I have no exact schedule for the Tagaytay vans from Starmall Mandaluyong

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  47. Hello Christian! I found your site while searching for info about Tagaytay, I am planning to do a day tour ...Great site and very informative. I am a Filipino and this will be my first time to be back after 25 years. I am sure ibang iba na. Thanks! from Pedro

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    1. Hi Pedro, now that's interesting! I can't imagine what Tagaytay must've looked like 25 years before! Can you share your impression after your trip? :)

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  48. Hello Christian! mahirap po bang ang byahe kung pupunta dyan ng Feb 14? tsaka need bang mgpareserve sa mga resto at places na pupuntahan pag mga peak seasons like Feb 14 - From Donn

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    1. Hi Ralph, sorry for the late reply. I haven't really visited Tagaytay City on a Valentine's Day but I think it would be best if you reserve beforehand. How was your experience by the way?

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  49. hi christian, thanks for these, sana hndi aq maligaw sa tagaytay. 1st time there :)

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    1. Don't worry Maricon, it's quite hard to get lost in Tagaytay, the place is pretty straightforward :)

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  50. Thanks po for the info!
    May i ask po kung existing pa din po yung mga van terminals?
    thanks po!

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  51. Thanks to this page very helpfull. google map at gps lng ang aming gabay para ndi maligaw haha, day2 na ngayon picnic grove etc last na p2ntahan, syempre pasalubong. Salamat!!!

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  52. Thanks for this, very helpful.. You may also include this tagaytay Hotel - Summit Ridge.

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  53. meron po bang buses sa coastal mall to tagaytay nang 7am?

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    1. Hi, I'm not really sure what's the earliest time the buses for Tagaytay leave from Coastal Mall. Just to be sure, you might want to head over to Edsa Rotunda below MRT Taft, where they start at 4am. They usually drop Tagaytay tourists at Magallanes Square (in front of the Tagaytay Ridge where Starbucks is located).

      Regarding your PM, I recommend around 8pm for going back to Manila. Not that much commuters by that time and no more traffic too. :)

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  54. Hi! pupunta ako Tagaytay Country Homes 1 next week, di ako pamilyar sa tagaytay, anong malapit na pasyalan around that area ang pwede kong puntahan? di kasi ako pamilyar sa address?

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    1. Hi, sorry I'm not that familiar with Tagaytay Country Homes, you might want to look for it on Google Maps and compare that against the Tagaytay Tourist Spot Map I posted above :)

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  55. hello po christian.. salamat dito sa post mo nag babalak kasi ako na pumunta nang tagaytay at itatanong ko sana kung kaya ba nang commute lang mismo kapag nasa tagaytay na??? wala kasi akong sasakyan.. anniversary celeb lang sana namin nang gf ko po.. totoo ba na may mga jeep duon? kasi sabi sakin wala.. tapos estimated na magkano kaya ang budget per head sa itngin mo po?? para makalibot nang maganda..

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    1. Yes, there are jeepneys in the area that can take you from one Tagaytay tourist spot to the next, just ask the driver before boarding if he's gonna pass where you're going to be sure.

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  56. Hi Sir Christian. i wonder how much will it cost me if we celebrate our 1st year Anniversary in Tagaytay with my Girlfriend. Thanks

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    1. Hi, your Tagaytay budget would depend on where you would book your stay and where you would eat and how many times you would eat. :)

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  57. Hi Sir, meron po ba kayo idea magkano magagastos if susundin ko po yung itinerary nyo? We'll be eating what is best on the restaurants included in the itinerary. Pa exclude nalang po yung expenses for hotel and pasalubong. Thanks in advance

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    1. Without the hotel and pasalubong, I guess 2,000 to 2,500 pesos per person would be safe enough :)

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  58. It's a lovely post REALLY. you captured it all
    Please tell me is it a good enough place to stay there with my girlfriend for 3 days.?
    I am going to meet her from London for the first time. It's our 1st meeting ever

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    1. Hi Sikander, if you take it slow, three days in Tagaytay is perfect. Be sure to book in on a beautiful resort to make it more romantic. Check out the list of hotels in Tagaytay here: http://goo.gl/XMPAGX

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  59. Astig to paps. kompleto rekados na aa. sana mdmi k pang mapost na ganto. Happy New year.. Astig na site to!

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    1. Salamat! Will indeed post more travel guides in the future :)

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  60. I would like to know the bus time to travel back to manila from tagaytay. We plan to go back around evening time. Thank you.

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    1. There are buses from Tagaytay to Manila until around 9:00 PM or so. It does get harder to get one, the later it gets.

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  61. Hi
    I am an Indian.I am planing a day tour to Tagatay. Leave Manila by early morning say 7 AM an then come back from Tagatay at evening 5 PM. Just wanted to visit People's park..
    I have a 2 yrs old kid. Is the Bus good for us? Is the duration good?

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  62. Wow! Very precise and complete. We are about to go there in tagaytay tomorrow and your blog really helps. Kudos!

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    1. Thank you! Hope you enjoy Tagaytay's cool weather :)

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  63. hi. I would like to ask if the van terminals in the said locations above are still operational today

    thank you - Z

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  64. Hi! Just want to check if the bus schedule above are still updated? Specifically San Agustin, 3:30am to 11:00pm? -Anthony

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    1. Hi Anthony, I can't really say as buses change their schedule every now and then, but the schedule is updated as of January of this year :)

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  65. hi, i am just wondering.. in your opinion, how much is will it take for a two day trip to tagaytay in average?

    your guide is amazing..

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    1. Hi, I will put up a Tagaytay budget section soon :)

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  66. Hi! Do you have any idea about the frequency of fx going to tagaytay at starmall?

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    1. Hi, sorry I have no idea about the frequency. If you were able to try it, please share your experience here :)

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  67. Hi, Christian! I'm from Davao and my family (2 Adults and 2 Teens) will be staying in Nuvali for 2 nights next week. During our stay, we plan to have a daytrip to Tagaytay. However, I wonder if it would be possible for us to visit some points of interest without a car. Here are the places we'd like to visit:
    1) Church
    2) Museo Orlina
    3) The Puzzle Mansion
    4) Sky Ranch
    5) Bag of Beans (or any resto you highly recommend)
    6) Memory Lane

    I really hope you can help me prepare itinerary and directions so I would be able to provide an unforgettable experience for my family.

    Thank you so much!

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    1. Hi, you can definitely explore Tagaytay without a car. You may board jeepneys along the highway and tricycles for the sidestreets :)

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  68. itinerary is incomplete..please include time and expenses

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  69. cool! perfect for our getaway tomorrow. ung gustong gusto ko sa blog na to is ung tourist guide map. thumbs up! :)

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  70. Hi sir ask ko lang po kung mayroon pa din pong mga van na bumabyahe pa tagaytay sa may starmall po? thank u po

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    1. Which Starmall? There are vans to Tagaytay from Starmall Mandaluyong

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  71. nice po,, wala bang entry for job/s? im looking for work kasi.. thank you,,ang laki ng naitulong nito sa akin.

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  72. Hello po, Need advice po sana kung saan dapat unahing puntahan and sakyan sa mga lugar na pupuntahan namen sa tagaytay. We're planning to go to

    - PICNIC GROVE
    - PEOPLE’S PARK / PALACE IN THE SKY
    - STARBUCKS COFFEE TAGAYTAY
    - PARADIZOO THEME FARM AND ZOO

    Aside from that po wala na akong maisip na puntahan kasi hindi ko po masyadong kabisado ang tagaytay. Also any advice kung saan pwedeng kumain na magugustuhan ng mga bata yung food and place since may kasama po kaming 2 bata. Hope to see your reply soon.. That would be highly appreciated. Thank you.

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    1. Hi, for a clearer understanding of Tagaytay's layout, check the map I posted above. What you can do is start from the farthest from the left (when facing the lake) then work your way to the right. So, People's Park first, then Picnic Grove, then Starbucks Coffee (Magallanes branch), then lunch at the nearby restaurants along Starbucks (Leslie's is the usual choice), then Paradizoo :)

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  73. Tanong ko lang po kung paano pauwi and Van yung way namin, saan yung terminal na malapit if yung last itinerary mo is Starbucks

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    1. Hi Justhine, I'm not sure where the terminals are for vans going back to Manila from Tagaytay. My guess is at the Mendez area. My advice, take a bus going back to Manila. Much easier, since you can get one right in front of Starbucks Magallanes, and cheaper.

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  74. Hi punta kami sa sunday may 21 sa paradizoo ano po best way to commute papunta doon if nasa coastal mall na kmi please help...god bless

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    1. Ride a Tagaytay or Nasugbu bus from Coastal Mall, then ask the driver to drop you off at Paradizoo :)

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  75. Mga magkano po kaya ang van from mandaluyong to tagaytay ? thanks

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    1. Van from Mandaluyong to Tagaytay would be more or less about 180 pesos. :)

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  76. Thanks !ngayon alam ko na mga pupuntahan namin ng boyfriend ko sa tagaytay for our anniversary 😊 saang restaurant pala maganda mag dinner date ? thanks ..

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    1. Hi Mari, I would recommend Sonya's Garden for a romantic dinner. Medyo out of the way, but worh it. :)

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  77. Ah okay , thank you �� maganda ba ang view sa sonya's garden at masarap ba ang mga food ? ☺ thanks po sobra !

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    1. It's actually a garden, but it has no view of the Taal Lake. Check my review of Sonya's Garden on the link above on where to eat in Tagaytay. Food is on the veggie side, but they also have pasta, chicken and pastries. :)

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  78. Hi christian tnx for posting.
    Me and my partner has 2 days to enjoy n visit tagaytay to clebrate our 7th anniv. We book a hotel at casa alegria. Does you places to visit and places to eat as listed above is along the way?
    Pra sna smooth sailin lng byahe nmin balak nmin mgpnta sa bag of beans,sonyas garden, puzzle museum, and to eat at mahogany bulalohan.

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    1. Most of the places I listed are relatively near Casa Alegria. Are you bringing a car with you? Your hotel is just a bit out of the way since it's not on the main road. If you have a car, then that wouldn't really be a problem. If you're commuting, you just have to make a bit of an effort. I'm pretty sure there are tricycles that can bring you to the main road where you can catch a jeepneey to get to the tourist spots in Tagaytay.

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    2. Yes sir we have car. So maybe mas convinient kung gusto namin lumabas for an outside trip? Like food trip or other tagytay attractions.
      Thanks for the response. :)) medyo excited na din kami ni partner. Tnx again! Godbless

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    3. Hi Aileen, no problem then! It's very easy and straightforward to go to Tagaytay's tourist spots on car. For directions, you may check the map I posted above. Also, don't be shy to ask locals for directions :)

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  79. Hi! This is just perdere for a 2 day getaway!
    Would you know Of any car rentals with driver abd how much it would cost on a daily basis, say 10-12hours per day?
    Thanks! 😁

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    1. Hi Chacha, I'm not aware of car rental services in Tagaytay. To make sure, you may inquire at your hotel :)

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  80. Hi Donnielyn, if you're coming from Manila, I suggest you book here (Taal Hike ). They have sharing options. This also saves a few hundreds since you won't have to go to Tagaytay, pick up is in Manila. After the hike, just ask the driver to drop you off to Tagaytay, if you want to stay in Tagaytay

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  81. Yung mga bus bacfrom pasaya to tagaytay is 24 hours yung byahe? Thanks

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    1. Hi Mitch, the buses bound for Tagaytay doesn't run 24 hours daily. As far as I know, the last trip is at 10pm. But just to be sure, please contact the bus operators on their landline :)

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  82. hi kasi darating kami ng madaling araw galing davao sa mla...24hours ba ang bus papauntang tagaytay? at san kmi ssakay?thanks

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    1. If you're coming from the airport, just ride an airport bus bound for MRT Taft, and at the back of McDonald's they have buses going to Tagaytay :)

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  83. Hi Christian, thanks for this post! it helps a lot. We are planning to go to Tagaytay on Saturday. Sakto ang post mo para sa 2 days & 1 night stay namin in Tagaytay. Keep it up! :)

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    1. Hi Leah, always glad to help! Enjoy your two-day trip to Tagaytay! :)

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  84. Hi. Thank you po sa blog niyong to. May mga tanong po ako:
    1. May jeep po ba papuntang skyranch from picnic grove?
    2. Ano po yung mga kainan nanmairecommend nyo yung malapit po sa picnic grove o kaya sa skyranch
    thank you po more powers po!

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    1. Yes, there are jeepneys feom Skyranch to Picnic Grove. From Skyranch take an Olivarez jeep, then at the terminal, ride a People's Park jeep.

      For restaurants near Picnic Grove, I highly recommend Cafe Voi La.

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  85. hi, ilang oras po ba byahe going to Taal po? tnx. Tagaytay po kami 2weeks from now

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    1. Hi Lesle, travel time from Manila to Tagaytay is around two hours minimum

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  86. Thank you for this informative article.

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  87. Hi, I'm Lester. Thank you for this wonderful blog! I guess this will be my guide this coming weekend. I know it's too much but May I ask for the directions on how to go to people's park from Picnic Groove, To mahogany market from People's Park, To Skyranch from Mahogany Market, and Last, to Starbucks Tagaytay downhill from Skyranch. Thank you so mucccch!!

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    1. Hi Lester, you can just flag down jeepneys along the highway to go to these places. Just ask the driver where you're heading before going in just to be sure. :)

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  88. Pano po kaya ang way pag nakamotor?

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  89. good blog...very useful....alang taxi at grab dun ryt?

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    1. Hi, there's no grab, uber, or taxi in Tagaytay yet :)

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  90. Ung van ba dadaan ng sky ranch? Or smdc condo? Tnx

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    1. Hi, I'm not sure if the vans going to Tagaytay will actually reach Sky Ranch or even the SMDC Condo, your best bet is to ride the bus bound for Nasugbu. But please correct me if I'm wrong. :)

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  91. Hi, good day, i would like to ask how to go back to manila from tagaytay or twinlake?

    thank you.

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    1. Hi Justin, there are buses going back to Manila along the highway in Tagaytay

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  92. Hi Sir, can you also make a comment / review of the Dreamland Arts and Crafts. Thanks in advance! You have a very good travel guide. We'll use it this Holy Week 2018 (March 29). Best regards! c",)

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    1. Hi Mela, it's the first time I've heard of the place. Will feature it once I revisit Tagaytay :)

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  93. Hi! Will be going to Tagaytay from Cubao! May I know ano yung mga signage ng buses na pwede ko sakyan to get there? Thank you!

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    1. Hi there, look for buses with Nasugbu signage, but I don't think there are buses going to Tagaytay from Cubao.

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  94. Hello po, ask ko lang pano pumunta sa hotel namin (asian villagr tagaytay) from manila via public transpo.
    Thank you ;)

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  95. hi to all. im one of hundreds of tour guides here in tagaytay and taal volcano and we also have our own resort/boating station.. i would like to inform all people who will read this vlog that boat rentals and tricycle fair is not the same as before, its because of petroleum hike.. ok ima go straight to the point.. im offering a full day of tagaytay city tour (peoples park, picnic grove, tagaytay zoo, manaoag church, skyranch, puzzle mansion and boating station going to taal) that starts 7am to 7pm or you can give me the time you want to start. thats for only 2,000 pesos.. and that we have our own resort/boating station im also offering our boats for 3,000 pesos/max pax of 6, back and fort that includes the environmental fee on the island.
    if youre less people means you will pay less for the boats, and horses are 500/head.. and if youre planning to stay on tagaytay or in talisay near taal volcano, im the one you are looking for �� i can help you out searching for hotels, hostels, transient rooms, condominiums, houses for groups, you just have to give me a hint on how much is your budget for a night or even days, then i will give you all the options on how to get the perfect place for you.. thats all and thank you for this beautiful vlog.

    how to contact me:
    phone number: 09194642430/09206037237
    facebook: jc martinez matulac
    email: jcm.ncci@gmail.com

    for room reservations kindly call me 3days before
    and for city tour and taal tour inform me 2days before.
    thank you

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  96. Magkakalapit lang naman yung places sa itinerary, right? Madaling puntahan if sinunod yan kahit commute lang?

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