The Taal Volcano, known as the smallest active volcano in the Philippines offers tours for people who wants to visit and see the volcano's crater up close. You can visit the crater via Tagaytay or Talisay route with tour packages offered by residents around that area.
Last April 2014, my family and I get to visit the Taal crater and the experience was really amazing. We went for the San Nicolas route, a different way which is not yet that popular for tourists since the place is still being developed with a resort project named Riverfront. Since we know someone from San Nicolas government, they offered us the 20-pax boat that is originally for official use only. It was a 30-45 minute boat ride from Kalangay to the island crater.
We also get a chance to see these migratory birds along the way. They said that they're also developing a bird sanctuary to add to their tourist attraction. I forgot what it's called, but they're really pretty.
When we arrived to the island, the residents offered us horses to use which cost us Php2500 (500/horse). We trekked for almost an 1hr and 30mins (7km) before reaching the viewpoint of the crater, giving me this magnificent view.
After resting for a while, we started to trek again, by foot this time. It took us another 45 minutes (5km) to arrive at the main crater.
It looks plain in the picture but once you get to see this in person, you may get an urge to jump and swim in the water. The soil, by the way, is not sand but rather sulfuric soil. Some part of the crater is too hot to the point that you could boil an egg.
The journey was indeed very long and tiring, but the whole trekking and horseback riding experience were really worth it. Although this tourist attraction is still being developed, I could guarantee that the place is beautiful, and even more in personal.
Definitely would visit again next time! :)
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