Picnic Grove, Tagaytay

Picnic Grove, overlooking Taal lake

We are 22 pax plus 6 below 4yo, we stayed in 2 huts

the hike up was fun, we did a lot of picture taking

It was a family outing we never thought would push through. The news keeps on flashing about typhoon "Chedeng" and we were hesitant about long driving through a typhoon but nevertheless we went through with it and we were glad we did. As we were traveling, we noticed all the billboards down and tarpaulin folded. I was amazed at how much preparation the Government is doing for the expected typhoon but I also took noticed of how high the rate gone up at SLEX (South Luzon Expressway), it is now 157php from C5 to Sta. Rosa exit. Just imagine those who use SLEX everyday, they must be in dilemma. With the high price of gasoline and toll gate fee, anybody going places who can afford it is lucky enough.

at the hanging bridge

Anyway, It's my Nth time visit to Picnic Grove (50php per pax,4yo below are free), this time, it's a bit different because of the zipline attraction. As usual, we brought cooked foods and drinks, we had 2 big cooler which was heavy carrying down to the 2 Huts we rented (cost 150php each). The weather was HOT, I had a terrible tan line only after 4hours of stay there. Next time, I will remember to put a sunblock lotion. Aside from the zipline, nothing much has change. It's still the same, with vendors swarming like bees, trying to offer boat ride (1,800php for 7 people), horsebackriding (200php for 1 hour), hawaiian mangoes (20 per piece, masarap naman), duhat (100, 3 small plastic, don't buy it! tasted too sour), sinegwelas (50 pesos per small basket). 

The Zipline

The zipline cost 200 per pax, one way with free picture. It's my 3rd time doing a zipline, the zipline in Tagaytay was the only place where helmets aren't a necessity and kids can ride on the back of their parents, free of charge. Of course, it was a safe ride, we wouldn't expose our children to harm if we knew it isn't safe. It's a short 30 secs or so zipline, but it was fun, more thrilling than the zipline at Club Manila East but lesser than the kick you'll get at Bohol Zipline.

the Tree my 3yo son specifically ask to have our picture taken

Me and my Husband and Taal Volcano

Overall, It's a great bonding experience for a big family. Having breakfast and Lunch overlooking Taal lake was fun. We all had a wonderful time. It was also a great exercise. Going down and up is not for the weak, I suggest you just use the huts at the top so as to skip the hike.





For more information zipline: http://tagaytayzipline.com/

For location map:
http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=picnic+grove&fb=1&gl=ph&hq=picnic+grove&

For more information on the area:
http://www.tagaytay.gov.ph/