Taal Volcano Trek

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Taal Volcano crater

Baby’s age: 9 months

At 8:00am, we parked our car in the boat club and booked an outrigger boat to the jumpoff point.

Taal Boat Club with photo of a yellow outrigger boat and some fishermen preparing their boats

Taal Boat Club with photos of parked boats lined beside each other with their colorful sails

The trail to the peak of Tall Volcano is relatively easy and is good for beginners. There is also an option to ride a horse for those who do not want to walk. I was not able to make initial research about the hike so I was less prepared this time. I expected the trail to be shady but it was dusty and hot. The foldable umbrella that we brought saved us, especially Summer who disliked wearing hats at this age. Russ carried Summer in front using her baby carrier so she can enjoy the view. She was quiet all throughout, staying awake the whole time.

Because we knew it would only be a short trip, trail food were only some cut up pears. We drank water and some fresh buco juice that we bought in a hut along the way for Php50.00 each.

Taal Volcano trek with photo of the baby eating a pear along the trail

The most challenging part of the trek was the final assault to the peak. There are small huts at the top for resting. The roofed huts offered a much needed shade and allowed us to rest after the hot trek. Although the sun was high up, the strong wind was great for a relaxing stay before heading back down. The view of the tall lake was amazing.

Taal Volcano trek with photo of dad, baby and the Pomeranian on the final assault to the peak

Taal Volcano peak

Taal Volcano peak

After reaching the jumpoff point, we immediately rode the boat and got back to our hotel. Summer was tired and sleepy. We reached our rental home in Tagaytay by 1:30pm.

Learning and tips for future hikers:

  1. Prior to the trip, slowly train the baby to wear hats so that she will wear it during the trips on sunny days. It really comes in handy especially on sunny but windy days and on parts of the trail that will require the use of your hands for balance.
  2. We came here on a sunny day. It was dusty because of the horses passing by. It would be safe to bring a cloth or a face mask especially for the kids.
  3. I can imagine the trail to be muddy when it rains. If coming here on those days, gear up and wear a raincoat and some boots.
  4. Study the terrain. This is something I have always known and practiced. On some trips though, I decide to wing it which is never a good idea. The best thing is to always know what to expect.
Taal Boat Club with mom, dad, baby and the Pomeranian posing for a photo aboard the yellow outrigger boat white the boatman prepares to sail

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