Picnic Grove in Tagaytay: An Affordable, Family-Friendly Nature Excursion for Everyone
One of the many spots in Tagaytay that is frequented by tourists is the scenic Picnic Grove. Here, sight-seeing and small nature excursions are some of the best experiences that everyone, foreign and local tourists alike, come to enjoy whenever they travel to Tagaytay.
IMAGE from Wikipedia
After paying Php 75* as entrance fee, visitors can enjoy relaxing activities at Picnic Grove such as taking a stroll through the eco-trail or simply hanging out by their rental huts and taking in the picturesque views of the majestic Taal Lake and Volcano.
What’s great about walking on the trails is that you’re treated to a view of the volcano without having to get on a viewing deck.
You’ll surely feel at one with nature at Picnic Grove
If you are up for a more adventurous approach, Picnic Grove also has activities such as horseback riding and zip lining—all with a view of Taal Lake.
For horseback riding, the rates are usually at Php 450 for a one-hour ride, however, if you are feeling less adventurous during your visit, you can opt to take a photo on horseback.
Pose with a horse at Picnic Grove!
Picnic Grove’s zip lines are priced at Php 200 for a one-way ride and Php 400 for a two-way ride on weekdays, and Php 300 for a one-way ride and Php 600 for a two-way ride on weekends and holidays These rates come with a free souvenir photo that you’ll be able to get right after you land!
It’s advised to come early as lines to the attraction can get quite long!
You can also have picnics at Picnic Grove whilst enjoying the view. The park has a lot of options for rentals (price ranges from Php 150 – 2700) that you can choose from such as table rentals, picnic huts, family sheds, pavillions, and view decks.
Picnic Huts / IMAGE from Wikipedia
Apart from the many activities that you can do at Picnic Grove, you will also spot a couple of souvenir shops as well as a few vendors selling food items such as buko tarts and flavored taho.
Strawberry Taho
“Is this place worth the visit?” Of course! If you’re in the mood for a relaxing picnic with family and friends, an exhilarating zipline or horseback ride, or a peaceful “me” time along the eco-trals, Picnic Grove will fill your with peace, joy, and unforgettable experiences without breaking the bank.
*Senior citizens and PWDs are entitled to a 20% discount on Entrance Fees. They must present their IDs before payment to avail of the discount.*