The Underground River in Palawan

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Underground River Full Day Tour
Tour Details
  • Discover the UNESCO-listed Puerto Princesa Underground River National Park.
  • Explore one of the "New 7 Wonders of the World," home to the world’s longest navigable underground river.
  • Encounter unique wildlife and enjoy birdwatching in this stunning natural sanctuary.
  • Gain insights from an informative audio guide available in multiple languages, and enjoy the company of a knowledgeable local guide.
  • Savor a delicious lunch before returning to downtown Puerto Princesa.
  • Travel with ease—hotel pick-up and drop-off (Puerto Princesa City - Downtown) included for a safe, hassle-free adventure!
  • Save 5% - when you travel in a group of 4 or more

What To Expect

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park

The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, also known as the Puerto Princesa Underground River, is located approximately 76 km northwest of Puerto Princesa in the Saint Paul Mountain Range. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this park showcases a rare “mountain to sea” ecosystem with some of Asia’s most pristine old-growth forests. Its remarkable limestone karst landscapes and biodiverse habitats make it a globally significant sanctuary for conservation, housing numerous threatened wildlife species.

This lush park contains eight distinct forest formations: beach forest, ultramafic soil forest, limestone soil forest, freshwater swamp forest, lowland evergreen tropical rainforest, mangrove forest, montane forest, and riverine forest. The Palawan Moist Forest, highlighted by WWF’s Global Report, is notable for its rich variety of tree species and unique regional and local endemic plants.

A day tour here begins with an early morning pick-up, followed by a drive to Sabang Wharf. From there, a boat transports you to the entrance of the renowned underground river, recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. This area, also a prime birdwatching spot, teems with native plant species and rare wildlife.

The main attraction is a guided paddle boat journey through the vast cave system of the subterranean river. You’ll marvel at impressive rock formations, including stalagmites and stalactites shaped like vegetables, dinosaurs, and even a likeness of Jesus. Thousands of swallows and bats fill the cave, enhancing the unique atmosphere. After this unforgettable experience, enjoy a picnic or packed lunch at Sabang Wharf before a comfortable ride back to your hotel, leaving you with memories of one of nature’s true wonders.

 

Departure & Return Location

Puerto Princesa City

Sabang

Departure Time

6:30am – 8:00am, depending on your hotel location

Duration

Approx. 8 hours

Price Includes

  • Underground River Tour (Seat-in coach)
  • English-speaking guide / Audio guide
  • Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel
  • Insurance provided by the operator
  • Boat transfer with life vest
  • Underground River Visitor Entry Permit (VEP)
  • Buffet lunch

Price Excludes

  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Any Private Expenses / Environmental Fee
  • Pick up and drop off at hotels outside of downtown Puerto Princesa City (additional fees apply)
Good To Know

To conserve the Puerto Princesa Underground River in its natural state, a carrying capacity of Nine Hundred (900) Visitors a day has been set (PAMB Resolution No. 06-2012) and a “No Permit, No Entry” policy is strictly enforced.

Permits for the Underground River Tour are issued on a First-Come, First-Serve basis. Although our company regularly updates its inventory to reflect the availability of permits, it may advise fully-booked status anytime. Permit Fee is subject to change without prior notice due to any sudden changes implemented by the local government. Surcharge shall be collected onsite prior start of the tour.

Valid identification cards such as government issued ID and passport must be presented during registration for the tour. Please bring these documents with you for a worry-free visit.

Tours for the Underground River can be suspended and Visitor Entry Permits cancelled any day due to unfavorable meteorological conditions. In such case, the affected visitor may opt to rebook for the tour on a later date or seek a refund of the amount paid for the tour.

  • Free pick up and drop off are limited to downtown Puerto Princesa City.
  • Free pick up and drop off at Sheridan Beach Resort & Spa in Sabang is possible.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved.
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
Additional Information

Child Rate: Age 0-5

The discounted rate for children applies to children up to 5 years old. The discounted rate is not available for children older than 5 years (adult rate applies).

Group Discount: 5%

If there are four or more people in your party, we are happy to offer you a group discount.

Additional information

  • Environment Fee (PHP150 for Age 21+ and PHP120 for Age 3-20) is valid for 5 days and grants guests access to both Underground River and Honda Bay * Fee may change without prior notice.
  • Important: Effective 22 Apr 2019, the Environment Fee will be collected directly by the City Treasurers Collector Officer upon arrival at Puerto Princesa Underground River Wharf
  • The following hotels outside downtown Puerto Princesa are also valid for free hotel transfers (Sheridan Beach Resort and Spa, Sabang Beach Daluyon Beach Resort, Sabang Beach Hill Myna, Sabang Beach Dayunan Inn, Sabang Beach, Atremaru Jungle Retreat and Spa, Touch of Pink Accommodation at Tapul Bahile, and Bambua Cottages)
  • Hotel pick up and drop off outside town center like Astoria Palawan, Tonying’s Place, Eddie Playa’s Resort and other hotels outside PPS. Additional charges may apply depending the hotel location. Ex : Astoria Palawan starts at Php 1000/pax (min.of 2 pax) Private Transfer from Astoria to meeting place with the other joiners and back to Astoria after the tour.
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Irene

Family Traveller

The tour was lovely. Beautiful scenery, tour guide was amazing and the buffet lunch was tasty. My family loved this tour.

31. January 2018

Lisa

Couple Traveller

Very good organization, everything was fine.

24. January 2018

Jerry

Solo Traveller

Amazing tour, pick up on time, underground river is highly recommended, loved the scenery, simply breathtaking

7. January 2018
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