Underground River Day Tour from Puerto Princesa
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park - home to the world-renowned Puerto Princesa Underground River, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. This tour takes you deep into a mesmerizing cave system where a river flows directly beneath towering limestone formations. As you glide silently on a paddle boat, you'll witness breathtaking rock formations shaped over millions of years. Beyond its beauty, the underground river is a vital ecosystem, home to diverse wildlife. This journey typically begins with a scenic drive from Puerto Princesa to Sabang wharf, followed by a short boat ride to the park and cave entrance. More than just a tour, this is an immersive encounter with nature - perfect for travelers seeking adventure, serenity, and a deeper appreciation of the Philippines natural heritage.
Inclusions
What's included
- Buffet lunch
- AIrconditoned Van Transfer from Hotel to Sabang wharf
- Visitors Entry Permits and Audio Device
- Motorized Boat transfers and Paddle Boat transfers
- Assistance of a licensed tourguide
- Terminal Fees and Parking Fees
What's not
- Puerto Princesa Environmental Fee
Itinerary
Visitors to the Underground River get a mix of dramatic natural scenery and unique wildlife. The highlight is the boat ride through one of the world's longest navigable underground rivers. Inside, you'll see vast cathedral-like chambers, dark tunnels, and calm flowing water. The stalactites and stalagmites form fascinating shapes. The cave chambers create a surreal, almost otherworldly atmosphere. Expect to see bats resting on the cave ceiling and swiftlets flying in and out the cave. Their sounds echo throughout the cave. Before reaching the cave, guests pass through lush tropical forest and a beautiful beach in Sabang, where the river meets the sea. Around the park area, you might spot long-tailed macaques, large monitor lizards and other wildlife roaming freely. Overall, the experience is a mix of adventure, nature, and quiet awe - it's not just a cave tour but a full eco-tourism experience.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Palawonderful Adventures Travel And Tours
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Puerto Princesa
- Its from-price is 30% below the median of the 16 city tours we list in Puerto Princesa.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Puerto Princesa
Puerto Princesa is the capital of Palawan in the western Philippines, a gateway to the Underground River and the islands of Honda Bay.
Puerto Princesa lies on the central east coast of Palawan, a long island in the western Philippines between the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea. The city is a spread-out place of markets, a harbour front and a cathedral, and it covers a huge area of forest, mangroves and coast. Its Baywalk is lined with open-air grills, and Plaza Cuartel recalls a wartime massacre of prisoners in 1944.
Top-ranked sights in Puerto Princesa: Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, Sabang Beach.
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