Cavite Adventure: Tagaytay City

Tagaytay City

Tagaytay City details

Our adventure today takes us about 55 kilometers south of Kilometer 0 in Manila. Tagaytay City is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the province of Cavite.

Taal Volcano as seen from Tagaytay City

Known as "The Country's Second Summer Capital", Tagaytay City's proximity to Manila makes it a frequent destination for those who are on a budget adventure or those who are just escaping the city life. Tagaytay City's unique blend of beautiful scenery and semi-temperate climate makes tourists and adventurers come back for more.

My friends and my old ride

Since my wife and I live near Tagaytay City, we have the convenience of going there anytime we want to. I, for one, have been to Tagaytay plenty of times and experienced a lot of memorable things there. The most unforgettable one that I have was when I experienced zero visibility when I drove through a very thick mist that blanketed the city during one of my road trips. Because my car then was a lowered version of a Mazda Astina, the right side fell on a meter-deep gutter which momentarily trapped the car. Lucky for me there were only a few cars (and buses) on the street that day.

My wife and I with our new ride

Tagaytay City would always have a place in my heart (and travel list) because that is the only place that I would want to go to when I'm stressed and I'm at my lowest point.

The picturesque view of Taal Lake from Tagaytay

Well at least when I visit Tagaytay City now, I won't mind going into a thick mist or falling into a meter-deep gutter because my new ride would probably handle all of those. (Except a cliff plunge of course.)


UPDATED: 10/30/2021

Getting to Tagaytay:


There are buses (Crow buses) bound directly to Tagaytay City from Manila. Another place to find Tagaytay-bound buses is in the Paranaque Integrated Terminal (PITx). The rotunda of the city would serve as the entry point to Tagaytay City. Jeepneys would be your primary mode of transportation in Tagaytay. 

Bus fare: 170 -200
Jeepney fare: P15.

Places to visit in Tagaytay:

Bag of Beans

Tierra de Maria

SkyRanch Tagaytay

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish

People's Park in the Sky

Tagaytay Picnic Grove

Residence Inn Mini Zoo

Other places you might want to visit:

1. The Flower Farm
2. 11th Airborne Division Marker
3. 41st Division USAFFE Marker
4. Japanese Friendship Garden
5. Pink Sister's Convent
6. Tagaytay Highlands
7. One Destination
8. Sonia's Garden
9. Puzzle Museum

Activities to do in Tagaytay:

Piggyback your girlfriend up People's Park

Try horseback riding

Have a hearty buffet at Bag of Beans

View Taal Volcano while sipping your favorite coffee

Eat bulalo

Other activities you might want to try out:

1. Zipline at Picnic Grove
2. Eat a mushroom burger
3. Try Tagaytay's nightlife
4. Sleep in one of Tagaytay's hotels
5. Explore Tagaytay on your bike
6. Shop for plants and fruits in the many stores around Tagaytay
7. Rappel and Zipline at Residence Inn
8. The rides in the all-new Sky Ranch
9. Visit the Puzzle Museum


Avoid:

1. Overspending by listing down your expenses.
2. Accidents by observing traffic and establishment rules.


Tagaytay Itinerary:


6:00AM Departure of the bus from Coastal Mall to Tagaytay
bus fare: P100-150
7:30AM ETA Tagaytay City
8:00AM Snack time
Snack budget: P200
There are plenty of places to have your breakfast, my top choices are:
1. Mushroom burger
2. Starbucks
3. Bag of Beans
4. Bulalohan near the sky
5. Any popular fast food chain
9:30AM Residence Inn Zoo
jeepney fare: P15
entrance fee: P100 pax
10:00AM Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
jeepney fare: P15
10:40AM Picnic Grove
entrance fee: P50
Things to do in Picnic Grove:
1. 250m Zipline with souvenir picture= P200 pax one way 
2. Ride a cable car= P200 pax
3. Horseback riding= P200 per hour
4. Rent a cottage= P100- P200 depending on cottage location
5. Eat lunch= P300 lunch budget
6. Walk around the eco-trail= free
7. Take pictures
8. Rest
3:00PM People's Park in the Sky
jeepney fare: P15
entrance fee: P15
4:00PM Sky Ranch
jeepney fare: P15
rides budget: P100-200
6:00PM onwards

Option 1: Have an overnight stay at any hotel in Tagaytay
overnight rent: from P2000-P5000

Option 2: Go back to Manila
jeepney fare: P15
bus fare: P80- 90

Estimated Budget: P5000

Bus fare from PITx: P200
Snack budget: P200*
Jeepney fare to Paradizoo: P15
Entrance fee in Paradizoo: P100
Jeepney fare to Our Lady of Lourdes Parish: P15
Jeepney fare to Picnic Grove: P15
Entrance fee in Picnic Grove: P50
Picnic Grove Activity Budget: P1000*
Lunch budget: P300*
Jeepney fare to People's Park in the Sky: P15
Entrance fee in People's Park in the Sky: P15
Jeepney fare to Sky Ranch: P15
Budget for rides in Sky Ranch: P100-200

Option 1: P2500*+
Option 2: P200
*you could have a smaller budget

TOTAL: 
Option 1:  P5000
Option 2: P3000

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Comments

  1. Hi! My friends and I are planning a trip to Tagaytay this June and we have very little idea about the fare and places to go to. Your itinerary will be very helpful for us. Thanks a lot!

    And more adventures to come! ^_^

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    1. Thank you so much my friend! Your comment surely made my day! Be safe!

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    2. I was wondering if you know what time is the last trip from tagaytay going to manila? Thank you

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    3. Hi Bowdy! As far as I remember the buses plying in Tagaytay to Manila runs up to midnight with occasional buses going up until early in the morning. =)

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  2. My Hubby & I are already booked at Hotel Dominique in Tagaytay this September for our Anniversary and I am searching for bus & jeepney fares on google and i found your blog :) this really helps a lot, I just have a question if you gonna ride the jeepney you will just ask if they can get you to the place you wanted to go too? for example "Manong Pink Sisters Convent nga po?" will that work? LOL my first time to commute in tagaytay before we rent some cars but it's kinda expensive nowadays. Thanks in Advance!

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    1. Hi Jengie! Advanced happy anniversary to you guys!
      Yup that's correct most Tagaytay residents are kind enough to give you info on places you want to visit. You could ask the jeepney driver if he's passing by your desired destination. If not ask him what to ride. =)

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    2. Hi Neil,Sorry for the uber late response...Our Trip will be later after Lunch since my hubby needs to work at least half day, all our bags are pack and we are ready to go! Obviously I am excited ;) it is already way past 3am and I am still up.. still looking for places to go to and where to eat affordable food... since we love to eat.. Anyway Wish Us Luck! :) God Bless You!

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    3. =) Wow! Good luck on your "honeymoon" hehehe. Wishing you luck Jengie!If you're looking for a place to eat I highly recommend Bag of Beans. =)

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  3. Thank you for this blog! I'm thinking of heading there this coming thursday and was practically clueless on what to expect over at Tagaytay as there wasn't much info for me to google.

    Now I have a better sense of the things to do over there. Good job and thanks again!

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    1. I'm happy that my blog helped you Farhan. I do hope that you'd enjoy the beauty of Tagaytay City!

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  4. I was wondering if you know what time the last trip from tagaytay goiong to manila, via bus is?

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    1. Hi Bowdy! As far as I remember the buses plying in Tagaytay to Manila runs up to midnight with occasional buses going up until early in the morning. =)

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  5. hi,.. super thanks sa blog na to.. but i have some questions sana... san ba yung sakayan dito sa manila ng bus papuntang tagaytay.. and san mismo kami magpapabababa? tapos magkakalapit lang po ba yang mga destinations na yan? salamat... this weekend maghapon lang kami ang punta namin.. hope you can help me..

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    1. Hi Laarni! Update on the terminals for tagaytay from Manila. Nasa may Southbound terminal na lahat ng provincial buses heading to Tagaytay. =) About the destinations you have to ride a tricycle or jeep para mapuntahan mo lahat. =)

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  6. Thanks for the infos... It has been a while since the last time I was in Tagaytay.

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  7. Hi Sir Neil Alvin! Thanks po for the info and itinerary this will help us to our plan trip to Tagaytay with my friends. Anyway meron po ba kayong alam na resort/beach for swimming sa Tagaytay?Thanks po in advance.-Jom here.=)

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    1. Hi Jom. Tagaytay is far from the beach, The nearest one is in Batangas. You can spend a day in Tagaytay and board a bus heading to Nasugbu after if you want to. =) Swimming in Taal Lake is possible.

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  8. How far po yung travel time from Tagaytay to Nasugbu sir?-jom

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    1. Hey Jom. It's 1 hour and 20 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes. =) Hope that helps! =)

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  9. im planning to go to tagaytay for a date..but im still worried about the budget..hehhehe!!!medyo bata pa kasi and wala maxado budget.ok,na ba budget kahit 3thou for 2days?

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    1. Hi tol Norman. The 3K would fall for the day tour budget but kung gugustuhin ang titipirin pwede. Mahal kasi ang hotel rooms sa Tagaytay. If you want save a thousand more mejo ok pa ang 4K. Hope that helps pal.

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  10. hi sir magstay kami ng family ko this coming christmas eve until xmas day..any resto and bar na pwedeng magstay until 1 am? (noche buena)

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    1. Hi pal! The most common spot would be in Kontiki in front of Starbucks. If di nila type dun then Starbucks would be a great alternative plus ang dami niyong pwedeng tambayan dun. =)

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  11. same with Anonymous:)..my husband and I will be in Tagaytay on the 24th and 25th of Dec..any resto you can recommend where we can celebrate Noche Buena?

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    1. Hi Rhea! If you want you could try out Bag of Beans pero I suggest try out the many "garden" restaurants in the city. =)

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  12. hi sir neil! :) i planning to do soul searchng at ang npli png destinasyom ax tagaytay. lol. tkot aq umalis mgisa kya s mlpt lng muna. gsto p una pntahan ung our lady of lourdes church :) from manila, saan po aq smkay papunta dun? thank u po! :)

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  13. hi sir neil! :) i planning to do soul searchng at ang npli png destinasyom ax tagaytay. lol. tkot aq umalis mgisa kya s mlpt lng muna. gsto q po una pntahan ung our lady of lourdes church :) from manila, saan po aq pwd smkay papunta dun? thank u po! :)

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    1. Hi Angelique! Great choice of destination to start your adventure! May sakayan papuntang Tagaytay sa Park and Ride. Pero usually van nalang. If you want to ride a bus then head on to Coastal Mall near Baclaran. May mga bus dun na papuntang Nasugbu. You could ride it and tell the conductor to drop you off at Our Lady of Lourdes. =)

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    2. thank you, thank you. :) naexcite po ako bgla. uhm, from Our Lady of Lourdes.. my skayan n po b dun papuntang picnic grove? o kya san po kya next n pwd q pntahan? ung nature at d mxdo crowded. hehe. salamat po tlga! :)

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    3. ask ko din nga po pala, alam nio ba what time ang mass sa Our Lady of Lourdes? baka po kasi pagpunta ko dun sarado. -___- im planning to go there on tuesday or wednesday next week. :) open po ba lagi ung church? or kapag may mass lng po? super thank you po tlga :D

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    4. Hi again Angelique! After sa Our Lady of Lourdes here are my options for you...
      1. Sky Ranch
      2. Paradizoo
      3. Bag of Beans (for lunch)
      I'm sad to say na walang place na di matao sa Tagaytay unless it's a week day.
      Last mo nang puntahan ang Picnic Grove and People's Park since nasa kabilang side yun ng Tagaytay.

      Regarding sa Mass schedule on a week day I'm not sure but I know na bukas ang simbahan. =)
      I hope that helps Angelique. =)

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  14. Hi can i ask for a helpful itinerary nka book kmi 2days 1 nyt sa las ventanas..if we travel tom morning wer to go first kasi 3pm pa check in nmn then 11am check d next day..gusto ko sna sundin ung itirenary mo pero nka punta na kmi sa paradizoo and dont know wat places near las ventanas.. thanks in advance..i want to be so memorable..

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    1. Hi Xarah! I can email you an itinerary if you want to. If ever you could change Paradizoo with Skyranch. If you have a bigger budget you could push through with a Taal Volcano trek. =)

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  15. Sure ir im sure it would be a big help.. bukas na po kasi ang alis nmn.. hehehe.. treking some other time wla yun sa budget.. gusto lang naming mag relax ng ebhie ko.. sky ranch as i search maganda puntahan kpg medyo hapon na so i think bago umuwi ng friday kmi pupunta dun last stop i think..

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    1. If that's the case then I highly suggest na tumambay kayo sa may Starbucks overlooking Taal Volcano. Then sa hapon you could have an early dinner either sa Bag of Beans or sa mga local bulaluhan. Then balik kayo sa Kontiki infront of Starbucks and experience the nightlife of Tagaytay. =)

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  16. Sir neil kindly email me at ching_emai@yahoo.com
    Thanks sana di kalabisan.. d first tym we went to tagaytay sa paradizoo lang kmi kasi umulan ng hapon.. so hoping dis tym masulit ang escapade on a friendly budget..

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  17. Bukas ng umaga ang byahe namin.. wer to go first kasi 3pm pa po ang check in namin sa las ventanas.. then check out ng 11am d next day.. excited na po ako mapuntahan yung mga place sa itinerary na bngay nyo except for paradizoo..

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    1. Hi Xarah! Email sent! Good luck on your trip! be safe and enjoy!

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  18. Sir kindly email me at ching_emai@yahoo.com your suggested itinerary..
    Pagbyahe po nmn bukas ng umaga saan po kmi baba at magstart ng tour as ive sed po 3pm pa po ang check in time namin..then 11am check out d next day..

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    1. Hi Xarah! Sent! Please confirm if you received the itinerary! =)

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  19. Hi, any hotels that you know that has a nice view of taal volcano/lake?

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    1. Try these hotels, Royal Taal Inn, Villa Adelaida, Taal Vista Lodge, and Discovery Country Suites.

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  20. Hi Neil Again very helpful post alam mo ba i follow your suggested itinerary last year for our year ender trip(ilocos) and contact person it was fun and thank you for your help :) and this one will go this weekend very thank you for this keep it up! :)

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    1. Hi Trisha! I'm glad your trip went well. I'm also happy that my blog helped you with your trips. Have you met Kuya Jomar? The best siya diba? Hope to hear from you again Trisha! =)

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  21. Hi! Pwedeng email mo naman ako kung saan kayo sumakay kasi Im planning to go to Tagaytay this Feb. 14-15.

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    1. Hi Joan! Nasa Coastal Mall na ang sakayan. I'm not sure kung meron parin sa Park and Ride. You can take the buses heading to Nasugbu or Alfonso

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  22. What if we are from boni - crossing area. Saan po nearest transportation na pwede nming sakyan going to skyranch? And how far po ang sky ranch sa picnic grove?

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    1. Hi there pal! Sorry to say but the nearest is still in Coastal Mall. If you're willing to travel to Alabang may mga vans dun sa Festival Mall that will bring you to Tagaytay thru the SLEX route. Once nasa Tagaytay ka na, you'll see the rotunda. Picnic Grove is on the left side of the city while Skyranch is on the right. =)

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  23. hi sir!!laking tulong ng blog mo..pede po bang pa email ng suggeted itinerary mo sa Erwin_layacan10@yahoo.com, pu2nta kasi kami sa tagaytay ng wife ko this coming Feb14-15 and mag stay kami sa one tagaytay place. Sobrang trapik ba dun ng saturday? Thank you in advance

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    1. Hello Erwin! Email sent. Traffic pag Sat. pero di naman ganun katindi. patience lang makakarating kayo. I suggest agahan niyo magbiyahe. =) Good luck sa valentines date niyo!

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  24. Hi niel.. ask ko lng ano mga hotels malapit sa skyranch.. by walking na affordable. Thanks

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    1. Hi tol!
      Pinakamalapit is Taal Vista. Pwede mo na lakarin pero I doubt na affordable yun.
      So here's a list of affordable hotels pero you'd probably need to ride a jeep heading to Sky Ranch.
      Tagaytay Haven Hotel
      Elegant Star Apartelle
      Tagaytay Econo Inn
      Sierra Traveler's Inn

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  25. Hello sir Niel! May idea po ba kayo kung may commuters route going to Anilao Mabini, Batangas from Tagaytay? Three days kasi kami nakacheck inn sa Tagaytay, plan sana namin magside trip at magtry ng diving sa Anilao. One friend suggested na kailangan pa daw bumalik ng Manila then take a Bus na paMabini, napakahassle naman yun. Thank you!

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    1. Hi there! Medyo challenging ata ang side trip niyo ah. =)
      Pero sige try this one.
      From Tagaytay, look for a bus or van heading to Batangas City bus terminal. From there may mga jeepney na papuntang Mabini.
      If wala naman, may mga jeep or trike that will bring you to Talisay Batangas. From there look for a jeepney to Lipa. From there ride another public transpo to Mabini.
      Pero if gusto mo talaga maka-punta and sure shot na may direct na masasakyan kailangan mo talagang bumalik sa Pasay (Gil Puyat) dun may bus na direct to Batangas City. (Check out my blog about Sombrero Island).
      Hope this one helps. =)

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    2. Hi any ideas kung paano po ang fastest/more convinient na antayan/ sakayan ng bus to manila from tagaytay

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    3. Hi there. Try out the terminal sa Coastal Mall. Yun ang pinakamalapit.

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  26. hello po.nakabook po kami sa hotel dominique May 11 check in and check out May 12. Can you suggest an itenarary na magiging sulit ang aming vacation. Double celebration , 15th wedding anniversary namin and mother's day din s sunday.

    thanks and hope to hear your suggestions.

    God bless!

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    1. Hi there! You can use my itinerary. Updated na yan. Ang kagandahan niyan you could add more places to visit na hindi ko isinama sa itinerary. =)

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  27. Hello! Help naman sa itinerary.. need ko kasi ng help sa budget. We'll be staying at Tagaytay Haven Hotel in Ulat kasi, and we'll be commuting lang.. hahaha!! Di ko alam pasikot sikot din sa Tagaytay.. :P

    We have about 2.5 - 3K max na budget (pamasahe from makati - tagaytay and back hahaha) HELP!!! :) Thanks ng grabe :D Super tipid tips, I need! hehe Thanks again! :)

    P.S. are you a financial adviser or something? hehe

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    1. Hi Charlyn. I would love to help you. please send me your Email Add. I'll email to you an itinerary.

      I'm not a financial adviser, I'm a pre-school teacher/backpacker. hehehe

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  28. Kamusta po, sorry it seems kc na you love to traveler help poh pls... mageexplore kc and tpos super budget amounting to 2K pano super drained na kc ako sa work and like ko pumunta sa tagaytay then end at batangas please po help me to have my itinerary fix po. Bet ko na yung activities mo sa tagaytay eh after nun what next poh for batangas?may pagkasporty kc ako and adventurous pero dhil d ko kabisado not sure if it is safe po plsssssssss help me on this and commute po ako para naman maenjoy ko yung clean air. Please poh Mr. Guide tulong poh :-)
    Thank you so much poh for reading...plssssssss waiting for your feedback suppperrrrrrrr thank you :-)
    God bless.

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    1. Hi AZ! Honestly 2K is a small amount for a Tagaytay-Batangas trip. Pwede naman pero pilit. Baka di kayo magenjoy. Kasi from Tagaytay ang pinaka accessible na place sa Batangas eh Nasugbu.

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  29. your blog is very informative, all my concerns were answered, thanks Sir Neil!!!

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    1. Thanks also for visiting my blog wheng! =) Hope to hear more from you!

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  30. Sir may i ask kung ung total budget is for individual only or good for 2 persons ? Waiting for your response :-)

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    1. Hi bro. It's for 1 but I made sure that it covers 2 pax for future price changes. (para di ako madalas magupdate.)

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  31. super informative ng blog.. my bf and i were planning to go Tagaytay dis Nov.23.. budget 3k medyo tipid kc post celeb ng bday nya toh naubos budget nun bday nya... day tour lng po, duty n kc by monday.. pls. help.. thanks in advance sir Neil...

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    1. Hi Rea! How can I help?

      Well basically medyo malaki naman ang 3k per head para sa day tour.
      Marami na kayong mararating at makakain niyan. =) Hope to hear more from you Rea.

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  32. Hi Niel, your Tagaytay adventure blog has an interesting information. I seldom give a comment nor read an entire blog, but this time its worth reading from start til the end. It is very useful especially for the first timers like me. And, you are a very kindhearted, willing to help all of your commenters. I even want to try and follow your itinerary but the very first thing I want to visit there is the Our Lady of Lourdes. You're a big help and thank you so much. God bless! :)

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    1. A great comment to start the year! Thank you so much Emmalyn Navarez! This made my day. =)

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  33. Hi sir neil.. Pede po pa help ng day tour sa tagaytay? Its jst me and my husband po, 1st time po naming pumunta jan.. Plan date s by feb15, sunday.. Ung main attractions lng sana, ok na.. Last day ng manila trip namin ung tagaytay, so f possible po mkablk kami agad for our flight back to cebu, preferrably before 10pm..

    Here's my email ad: roseanneasdillo@gmail.com

    Really appreaciate ur help on ths.. Salamat!😀

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    1. Hi Rose Anne! I hope you got my email a few days ago. =) Enjoy your trip.

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  34. HI neil, i read your blog, pwede po bang magtanong, victory liner ba from pasay ay may byahe papuntang tagaytay? how about if punta kami ng morning then balik then nang afternoon, possible po ba yun? salamat ng marami

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    1. Hi there!
      I don't know about Victory Liner going to Tagaytay City though... Ang alam ko kasi northbound ang buses ng Victory Liner.
      The buses heading to Tagaytay are usually found in Coastal Mall Terminal.
      If you go to Tagaytay early like 6AM then uuwi na kayo ng 3PM kaya po.

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  35. pano po papunta ng sky ranch galing alabang?

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    1. May mga Van sa Festival Mall. =) Di ko lang alam kung meron pa sa Metropolis.

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  36. Hello po Sir Neil! Thanks po sa informative and helpful na blog nio :) I was just wondering po how to get to Picnic Grove from Sky Ranch? :) plan po kc nmin ng friend ko pumunta dun after this school year :) gusto po sana namin mapuntahan ay Sky Ranch, The Flower Farm, at Picnic Grove :) pero di namin alam ano uunahin? :D haha chaka kasya na po kaya 3k-3.5k na budget for 2? From Tagaytay to Alabang and Back? hehe Pasuggest na din po ng pwede pang punthan with our budget ;) Thank you in advance po! :) God bless! :)

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    1. Hi there! From Sky Ranch, you could ride a jeepney going to Picnic Grove. =)
      I suggest unahin niyo ung mga destination sa area ng picnic grove then proceed sa Sky Ranch. Kaya naman po ang 3K na budget yun lang medyo tipid kayo sa food saka day trip lang.
      Sa 3K siguro ok na yung People's Park, Picnic Grove, Sky Ranch at Flower Farm. Pwede niyo rin ipasok sa itinerary ang Puzzle mansion.

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    2. Ano po ba destinations within Picnic Grove? Di po kc talaga aq magaling sa ditections eh, same sa friend ko, hehehe, pwede po ba ppost po nung sunod sunod na ppnthan with the ways po kung paano pumunta from one place to another? And kung ano po sign sa jeep na dapat sakyan? how much po ang entrance dun sa puzzle mansion? :) Sorry po mdming tanong, pero Thank you so muchh po ulit!

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    3. Well sa Picnic Grove aside from picnic areas meron din silan inooffer na zipline. =) Meron ding horseback riding. =) Maraming jeep sa Tagaytay na papuntang Amadeo or Bayan you could just ask them where you're heading and they'd drop you off there or refer you to another jeep.

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    4. Thank you very much poo sa help niyo! :)

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  37. tapos ask ko lang din po sana san po mgnda makabili ng pasalubong at potted flowers on our way po sa sakayan ng van pa Festival Mall? :) Thank you po ulit! :)

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    1. Regarding flowers may mga stalls sa may tabing daan sa Tagaytay kaso nung dumaan kami last week parang wala akong nakita. Usually sa may malapit sa Residence Inn Zoo yun.

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    2. Thank you so much po! Sana may makita kami sa daan :) hehe di po namin alam ppunta sa Residence Inn eh, hehe Thanks po ulitt! :D

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    3. Yun yung dating Paradizoo. Nasa dulo yun ng Tagaytay.

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    4. Ahh ok po :) Thank you po sa help! :)

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  38. ano po yung last trip ng bus from Manila to Tagaytay....saturday night kasi namin balak magpunta...Tsaka yung last trip from Tagaytay to Manila??? Thank you po sa sagot

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  39. Ask ko lang po ano po yung last trip ng bus from Manila to Tagaytay...tsaka yung last trip pabalik....Saturday night kasi namin balak pumunta....TY... :)

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    1. Hi there! Sorrylast time na nagpunta kami ang pinakalate na is 10PM and nakavan kami. I don't know about buses though. Sorry talaga.

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  40. Hi neil,nka-booked na kami this coming may going to tagaytay but its our first time to go there..can you please send me the itinerary and places na pwde puntahan..thank you so much,and ask ko lang ok nba yung 3k for 2 pax but excluded the hotel fee..thank you po,sobrang helpful po tlga ng blog mo :)
    Here's my email
    cheng_edlacir@yahoo.com

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  41. Hi good day..sobrang helpful nitong blog mo..were already booked this coming may going to tagaytay but its our first time to go there,can you please send me the complete itinerary and places na pwde puntahan..thank you and kasya na po ba yung 3k for 2 pax??but excluded the hotel sa 3k,thank you :) here's my email
    cheng_edlacir@yahoo.com

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    1. Hi there! Sorry for the late reply, I was busy kasi with something...
      You can use the itinerary that I made here. =) It's updated naman. Kung may changes man sa prices di naman ganun kalaki.
      About sa 3K, It would be ok pero medyo higpit lang din ng konti sa pagbili ng mga souvenirs or pagkain kasi medyo mahal ang mga kainan sa Tagaytay.
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  42. There are many things to do in Tagaytay. Any hotel in Tagaytay recommendations?

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    1. Hi there! There are plenty of things to try out in Tagaytay. I suggest you try going down to Taal Volcano. It's a bit expensive but it's worth it. However, check my blog about the volcano first so that you'd be warned...

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  43. Hi Neil. I am from Cebu City. This is great! My girlfriend and I will be celebrating our 2nd anniversary in October 2015. I'm considering Tagaytay than Baguio which is quite far though. HEHE. Thanks for this dude!

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  44. Hi Neil. I'm from Cebu. Thanks for this gude, This is just so great. i don't need to search google for this. My girlfriend and I are considering going to Tagaytay in October 2015 for 2nd Anniversary. Cool!I dont have to worry where to go but the money. HAHA, thanks. :)

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    1. Hey there Gensbergh Rago! Thanks for these wonderful comments. Nakakainspire to work harder for my next posts. Congrats on your 2nd Anniv this coming Oct.
      Keep me posted!

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    2. Hello. We are planning to go to Tagaytay (especially Sky Ranch) this coming May. I have a question when it comes to time management. Is it possible that we can enjoy all the rides there and heading up to other destinations like picnic grove, people's park etc.? And is 4500 (2pax) enough? (including transpo and meals)? We are on a day tour plan only. Can you suggest an itinerary for us with the given time and budget. Thank you so much

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    3. Hi there! Malaki na yung 4500 for 2 pax for a day tour. If Sky Ranch lang ang goal niyo then kaya ang half a day dun. I suggest you visit sky ranch mga lunch time or after ng lunch para di ganun kainit. You could spend the early hours at Picnic grove. I don't suggest na pumunta pa kayo sa People's Park unless may kotse kayo.

      Here's whay I suggest... Picnic Grove - Puzzle Museum or Residence Inn Zoo then cap it off sa Sky Ranch. Regarding breakfast, lunch, dinner there are plenty of restos to choose from. Hope this helps.

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  45. Saan po ang sakayan papuntang tagaytay kapag po galing ng Batangas City.

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    1. Hi there! I'm not sure kung may mga UV Express vans na from Batangas City going to Tagaytay City. Usually maraming ganito sa mga malls so for sure meron yan. =)

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  46. Hi Kuya Neil!
    Plan ko pong mag-Tagaytay next month with my mom & a few friends. Overnight po siguro. Kaya po kaya mapuntahan lahat yung mga places na to: SkyRanch, Puzzle Mansion, Mahogany Market,Sonya's Garden,Picnic Grove,People's Palace in the sky.

    Ano po maisa-suggest nyong itinerary?
    Hotel po? Ung may pool po sana pero affordable pa rin.

    pwede nyo po ako i-email: zyramaereyes@gmail.com

    Salamat po!

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    1. Hi Amae. I'll email you however medyo busy ako so I'll try to at least answer your queries pero di na kita magagawan ng itinerary. Sorry. =)

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    2. Hi Kuya Neil..
      Thanks po sa email!
      Big Help! : )

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    3. You're welcome. =) Till next time! enjoy your trip.

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  47. Good day, First of all, Awesome post!

    tanong ko lang kung same parin kaya yung rates and if coming from quezon city saan kaya may bus going to tagaytay?

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    1. Thanks so much! =)
      About the rates kung may changes po minimal lang po. It you're heading from QC meron "daw" mga buses sa Cubao that goes to Batangas. The tricky part is knowing what goes thru Tagaytay City.
      I suggest you go with the tried and tested. Head to Coastal Mall from there hop on a bus heading to Nasugbu. (Meron ding Tagaytay lang ang destination).
      I hope that helps.

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  48. Awesome Post! i have an itinerary ready pero pa tulong sana/check. current budget is 5k for 2 persons coming from qc. do you have an email where i can send my itinerary? Thanks in advance!

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    1. 5k is good enough for a day or 2. =) sure send it in nicerio.neilalvin@gmail.com
      I'll check it out.

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  49. Hi Sir Neil,

    I am looking for a place na pwede sana mag-relax this weekend and I saw your blog. Can you suggest an itinerary within 9am-4pm lang po sana this coming saturday. 3k lang po kasi ang budget ko. Tapos commute lang coming from alabang. Thank you.

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    1. Hi there since 3K lang ang ang budget mo I believe solo backpacking ka. Well If hangang 4PM ka lang siguro you could visit either Sky Ranch or Picnic Grove and spend your time there. Maganda yung dalawang yun kasi there are plenty of things to do there. If relaxation lang din pwede mo lang enjoying ang view and magpalamig without spending.

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  50. Any suggestion for tagaytay Hotel? We planning to visit tagaytay this weekend.

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    1. There are plenty of hotels to choose from depending on the budget. If you have a big budget go for the ones that you'd see along the ridge. If you're on a tight budget go for the ones in the town proper. Enjoy!

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  51. Hi kuya neil . :)
    okay na po ba yung 6k na budget for 2pax ? for 2 days po ? ang hotel po na napili nmen ng GF ko kc yung famous inn ? .. 1st timer lng kme . mga college students plng po kc kya maliit pa budget .. :)

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    1. Hello there. 6K is good enough. Since 1 day lang naman kayo magoovernight. Maraming budget hotels Sa Tagaytay so kaya yang budget na yan. Enjoy!

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    2. hello po ulit kuya neil :)
      eh pano po kung 3 days po kme sa tagaytay ? okay na po ba yung budget na 6k ?.. :)

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    3. Hi there! hmmmm medyo challenging yan ah. Yes pwede naman at kakayanin pero you have to look for a place na less than 2K ang per night plus you have to keep at least a P500 a day per pax budget.
      Hope that helps. =) Enjoy!

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    4. kuya Neil last na po ito :D
      pano po mag pareserve sa hotel ? kc po 1st time lng tlga nmen .Kpg nkikita ko sa online reservation kailangan ng master card or credit card ? wala pa naman po ako khit anung card ? .. pano po mag pareserve sa hotel khit walang credit card ?

      pa help po sana about dto .. salamat god bless po :))

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    5. Hi there! If you really want to reserve the room and wala kang card. You could pay throu the bank. Humigi ka ng billing statement sa hotel. Once you have it you pay cash sa bank and call the hotel up and sabihin mo yung payment OR number mo.

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    6. Salamat po tlga kuya Neil . :)
      sabe nung staff sa hotel okay na daw kung sa Cebuana or LBC nlng mag padala ng payments .. :)
      balitaan ko nlng po kayo after ng trip nmen sa tagaytay .. god bless po :)

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    7. =) You're welcome! Glad to help!
      Will be waiting for an update from you be safe.

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  52. The looks and the location of it is very nice and beautiful. Make me want more to visit Tagaytay sooner. :)

    Dimple Santiago
    where to stay in tagaytay

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    1. Hi there Dimple! You should visit Tagaytay while its not yet super developed.

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  53. Hi Neil, any suggestion naman na pwedeng gawin sa tagaytay for just a day with a budget of just 1k per head. Gusto lang sana namin is tumambay and site seeing tsaka unting foodtrip in tagaytay. Planning to leabe manila around 7am and go home around 6pm. help naman where to go na accessible ang starbucks at any time pati mushroom restaurant and mahogany market. Planning to go there this sunday. TIA:)

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  54. Hi sir Neil, help naman po for a suggestion on a trip to tagaytay for just a day. Planning to leave from coastal mall around 7am and go back in manila around 6pm. Gusto lang sana namin magfoodtrip and tumambay. Help naman po with places to go na accessible ang starbucks at any time and location where we'll be coming from. Budget is just 1k per head. TIA:)

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    1. Hi there Joey! Since day tour yan I think kaya namang isiksik ang 1K na budget. Yung nga lang about 30 -40% nito ang makakain nga transportation fees.
      If food trip ang trip niyo meron area malapit sa Our Lady of Lourdes Parish na mga kainan. Meron din doong Starbucks na may magandang view ng Taal Lake and Volcano sulit na dun tumambay.

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  55. Hi sir neil, thanks for the answer. :) anung bus po sasakyan namin and how to get there?

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    1. You could head to Coastal Mall and check out the buses there. =) Ayoko magbangit ng companies baka may magtampo hahaha.

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  56. Anu po sasakyan namin bus lets say from coastal mall and where to get off? Yung easy access sana sa mga public transpo around the area and pabalik ng manila. Thanks po ulit.

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    1. Hey there! From coastal mall marami na pong bus to choose from. =) Pabalik naman marami rin pong bus na mapagpipilian

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  57. Hi! Thanks for this blog it is very informative.. :) just want to ask if you know how to get to the new bag of beans in twin lake via commute also? Thanks in advance. :)

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    1. Hi there! Ang alam ko may mga jeep and bus na dumadaan going to Twin Lake. However, honestly, I haven't tried going there yet by commute. =(

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  58. Just been there with my best friend in a tight budget. And yes! Very. Budget pero nag enjoy ki and nakarating pa ng batangas to try the lomi.
    Our 3k budget mostly went to room accomodation. 1500. Yun na raw ang pinaka mura with aircon, wifi and tv along kaykulot road.
    The remaining 1.5k goes to food and fares. I think mga 750 sa fare..

    Basta one pf a kind experience :)

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    1. Thank you for sharing your adventure Jan Paul. Would love to hear from you again! More adventures to you and your best friend!

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  59. Hello sir.me & my family will go to tagaytay 1 day & 1 nigth.back to manila to go in ocean park,can u give me idea which hotel near to picnic grove is cheaper price for 4 adults &1child.we come from cagayan de oro.thanks

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    1. Hi! Good day!
      There are plenty of places na pwede po kayong magstay for a low price.
      I suggest you check out the transient houses in the area. Marami naman po.
      The locals will be more than willing to point the cheapest one.

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    2. Very informative and helpful...
      anyway sir Punta kami ng family q sa nov. 13 to 15.
      8 adults and isang 6y.old.. since madmi kmi mejo expensive kc if hotel. SuGGest k nmn po ng affordable and near PICNIC GROOve na HOUSE FOR RENT .fot 3 days lng..na meron parking. first time kaya wala kmi idea. And pls. Help me to budget and time management. Or where to go 30k + budget. Thank u..

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    3. And pahabol yung afordable and may malapi na mga restaurants or affordable na kainanplz email me about how can i budget and the time ellehcim1086@gmail.com. thanks

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    4. Hi there. 30k budget would allow you to stay in Tagaytay for a week already. =)
      sige I'll just email you the details.

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  60. Hi po Sir Neil ask q lang po qng anu sasakyan na bus from buendia to tagaytay at san kami baba sa famous inn po yung hotel namin . by november 14 po kmi pupunta dun 1st time namin ni bf sa tagaytay para celebrate anniversary namin Thanks po :)

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    1. From buendia po it's better if you ride a bus going to baclaran. From there, lakarin niyo po going dun sa terminal. Marami na pong buses don going to Tagaytay. You could also ride a bus going to Nasugbu daraan din po yun sa Tagaytay.
      Enjoy!

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  61. Hi Mr.Neil,

    Me and my friend will go to Tagaytay Nov.4-5. Meron naman po transportation na and accomodation. Pwede na po ba yung 1k na budget para sa food at pasyal? Any recommendation po? Salamat.

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    1. Hi there!

      Given that you're already in Tagaytay, I think ok na yung 1k for food and pasyal. Pero sobrang liit nun if overnight. Aside from that yung kain niyo is limited din sa P100 per meal.

      ok na siguro yung 3K na budget pax. Sobra pa yun kung tutuusin.

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  62. Hello, any time ba my bus sa coastal mall papunta sa tagaytay . We are planning to go sana sa picnic grove.thank u.

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    1. Hi there! Hindi ko lang sure kung hanggang anong oras sila sa gabi pero kung may van till 11 ata sila.

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  63. Hi Neil! My bf and I are planning to go to tagaytay by nextweek. kaya lang we're looking for a place to stay in for a night and overlooking na. Kanina pa kasi ako naghahanap kaso super expensive like taal vista, royal taal inn, and discovery suites. Is there any recommended place that you can suggest? Our budget per room is frm 1.5K to 2500. Apat kasi kami pupunta so we badly need a not so expensive overlooking place since 2 rooms and iaaccomodate namin.

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    1. Hi There!
      Try Tagaytay Haven Hotel at the back of Jollibee. That's where I stay pag nagoover night ako. Kaso wala siyang view ng Taal Lake but still magandang magstay dito lalo na if you get the room facing Jollibee.

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  64. Hi Neil! Question, Maganda po ba sa "tagaytay lake view vista hotel"? Thank you.

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    1. Well maganda siya if maganda. Pero maganda rin ang presyo niya. =)

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  65. Hello po. Ask ko lang po pano mag commute from QC to Amadeo. Thanks. :)

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    1. Ride a van or bus going to Nasugbu via Tagaytay. =) Dadaan yun sa Amadeo. Tell the conductor na ibaba kayo sa target place niyo sa Amadeo.

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  66. Hi sir very informative tong blog nyo... i have a question po, pag manggagaling pp ba ng skyranch pano ang pagpunta sa puzzle mansion at sa picnic grove
    ... thanks :)

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  67. hi sir.. thanks for this info very informative..
    may i just ask from skyranch pano po ang pagpunta sa picnic grove and sa puzzle mansion. thanks

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    1. Magkaibang side ang picnic grove and puzzle mansion. Nasa Cuadra Street, Brgy Asisan ang puzzle mansion. while other side ang picnic grove

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  68. Hello Sir, ask ko lang, paano po pupunta ng twin lake ng commute? Anong sasakyan. Likewise, ano sasakyan from twin lake going to Ligaya drive

    Big help po sana. Thank you

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    1. Hi there... From Tagaytay's rotunda, merong mga buses going to Nasugbu. Sakay ka dun. Tell the conductor to drop you off sa Twin Lakes nasa driver side yun. To be sure kung alam nila ask them before boarding.

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  69. are there buses or vans that go to tagaytay from alabang? btw...im a huge fan of what you do. i travel too but confine myself to discovering the pristine beaches in our country, and i dont have a blog. it's just a me, myself kinda thing...kudos to you dude!

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    1. Hi there,
      There are vans in Festival mall going to Tagaytay. Meron din ata sa Starmall. Thank you for your positive feedback.I do hope tp see your adventures someday. :)

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  70. Hi there! I haven't checked in there yet but some of my friends who did said it was ok. Safety wise it's ok. The issue there might be the food. =)

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  71. Bisita kayo ulit dito sir. Marami na pong naimprove at pwedeng puntahan.

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