If you had the chance to join me on any of my climb you know by now that I always start climbing as early as possible. Two main reason why this is always my call, first to catch a sunrise, and second, to take advantage of the time since no one starts that early. The other reasons would be, since climbing has been the activity for most lately, climbing late means crowded trails and summits, plus (this applies to dayhikeable mountains) descending late means descending under heat of the sun. Not to mention, sometimes, heat of the sun can be deadly esp during summer.

Taal Volcano is no exception to that. When I organize this climb I asked them to meet around two in the morning arriving after two hours and the people at the jump off is kind enough to assist us and let us get into the boat in the wee hours.

 

         

Getting to Taal Volcano requires a boat transfers for about 20 minutes and from there an hour trek to the crater. It doesn't require any skill, just your feet and mind and eyes ready to see something magical. The trail is definitely for the beginners, even the old ones can climb here, or if you want you can hire a horse to carry you up to the top for only 500 pesos.

During holy week, people flock here as part of their vow and pilgrim for there at station of the cross in here.

There are a lot of crows early in the morning and the sunrise is here is definitely a must see. From the crater you have an option to see what they call "red lava" for additional 50 pesos and I really suggest you must because its definitely worth it!

Reference:

Guide - 500 php for the entire group

Registration - 100 php each

Boat - 2000 php 1 boat good for 7 pax

Red lava - 50 php each

Taal Reservation Contact No - 09197280514 

Still thinking twice if its worth your penny? See photos below!

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Climbing Mt. Batulao is one of everyone's bucket list, as to mine. It's one of those mountain for beginners with a perfect view. Though some may say that it requires a bit technicalities, but its just on your way up to the summit, the photo above is a steep and requires a rope to go around up to the last stop to summit. If you're unsure and only just first timers, you may ask for assistance on your guide.

The view up there is worth it. Of course every mountain has their own fair share of those. Though the rants you'll hear about this mountain is the registration, its still up to you to climb it or not. Though this is a sensitive issue, most mountain-enthusiast don't hesitate to still climb the mountain. Just do our part and don't litter and abuse the mountain.