Picnic Grove, Tagaytay City
June 17, 2009 16 CommentsThe Picnic Grove. There’s a number of Filipino movies that feature this. It’s a good place in Tagaytay City to have, what else, a picnic. Picture this: a full view of Taal volcano or Taal lake, picnic huts or gazebos hugging the slope of the hill, cold breeze massaging your cheeks, the aroma of home-made fresh pork barbeque cooked by the guests themselves, kids and dads flying kites, and horseback riding at the fringes. Food and beverage readily available everywhere. Can’t picture it? Here, look at this photo.
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- Picnic Grove, overlooking Taal Volcano (Tagaytay City)
The description may seem inviting and this picture may look nice. It seems a good place to visit when in the Philippines and you happen to wander into Tagaytay City.
But I’ve been to the Picnic Grove only two times — once when I was younger and, more recently, when I was showing some guests around. I rarely go to the Picnic Grove, even if I regularly visit Tagaytay. I had no plans of going back.
Then I learned there’s something new to explore — the cable car and the zipline.
There’s nothing hi-tech about the cable car. It’s just plain steel welded together. No fancy stuff. Just the most basic functional structure. If you’re maarte, you’ll probably say it’s panget or baduy (or if you’ve been to Ocean Park in Hongkong or the cable cars at the Alps). If you’re an uber-safety-conscious creature, you’ll probably say it’s nakakatakot.
Same thing for the zipline. No fancy controls from the operators to accelerate the brave souls hanging for dear life. They strap you in and just push you through the zipline. There’s a version where you’re in a sitting position (you could bring and hold your kid while doing this). A car tire (yes, that rubber tire) at the other end of the line serves as the stopping mechanism, with two assistants tugging you to break the momentum.
That’s it.
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- Cable Car at Picnic Grove, Tagaytay City
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- Zipline through treetops at the Picnic Grove, Tagaytay City
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- Zipline at Picnic Grove, Tagaytay City
But the adrenaline is pure. Just you and the gaping ravine below. The very basic equipment, and the thought about something going wrong, probably kicks the adrenaline rush a bit higher.
This, ladies and gentlemen, is not for the fainthearted. Don’t make any excuses about the equipment. You’re just afraid. Period.
How much? For the cable car, the rate is P100/head for one-way ride, and P200/head for two-way, with children below 4 feet for free. The same rate goes for the zipline (weekdays), except that it goes higher during weekends: P200 per head for one way, P300 per head for two-way. (If it’s any sign of confidence, on the part of management, when it comes to the safety of the whole contraption, they don’t make you sign a waiver of liability). Now, if you’re wondering how to get there, just drive to Tagaytay City, then ask around. People will most certainly point you to the right direction.
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We received this email from Nelson. We’re posting it here so others could also benefit from the information:
Nelson, the contact details of Tagaytay Ridge Zipline and Cable Car are (+632) 510-6115 and +63906-4895351. Enjoy your vacation and please drop by again to tell us how it goes.
Sir,
Good day! May we ask if there is near by inn or inexpensive hotel nearby the grove for an overnight stay?we greatly appreciate your help in advance. My husband and I are planning to spend our 1st year anniv. there. Thank you very much!
Hi Roni, let me answer for Fred. You don’t have to look far because there’s accommodation inside Picnic Grove, which would be perfect for your purpose, I suppose. The price is reasonable. Congratulations on your 1st year anniversary. Enjoy!
Hi, do you have any contact # of tagaytay picnic grove, i would like to inquire about their room rates. me, my husband and my daughter would like to spend overnight stay there this coming weekend?
Sir,
Good day, do you have a telephone number or cellphone number which i can call to inquire about your reservation of family Cotagge in the Picnic grove? We plan to celebrate a 1yr.bday of my daughter on April 4,2010,pls.reply.
Thank you so much,
Bren
Sir,
Good day, do you have a telephone number or cellphone number which i can call to inquire about your reservation of family Cottagge in the Picnic grove? We plan to celebrate a 1yr.bday of my daughter on April 4,2010,pls.reply.
Thank you so much,
Bren
were planning to have our breakfast at picnic groove on May 22, 2010. I just want to know if it is open at 6:00 am? If not can we request it to be open? we are 150+ person.
May I know how much are the rates of cottages and if we need to reserve in advance. We will be at picnic grove this saturday. Thank you.
I would like to know how much is the overnight stay in the picnic grove room accomodation?/is there any promotions?
I will just ask sir if we can drink alcoholic beverages in picnic groove at midnight until 3am? thanks because we were planning to go there tomorrow midnight..
we would like to know how much is the overnight stay in the picnic grove room accomodation?/is there any promotions?
let us know.
May I know how much is your room rate this coming weekend. I will be needing a budget room for two please.
Thank you
Hi, what’s the updated rate per head for zipline? One way and two way during weekends? hope to hear from you soon. thanks
hi may i ask how much are the room rates in picnic groove?
hi! just want to know how much is the accomodation for 2 in picnic grove? were planning to there on Aug 29-30! hope you can send us the details before the specific date thanks!!