Underground River Tour, Puerto Princesa
About this tour
One of the New 7 Wonders of Nature and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River is among the world's most spectacular cave systems, a navigable underground river winding through a vast limestone karst beneath St. Paul Mountain. This full-day tour from Puerto Princesa takes you to Sabang, then by paddle boat into the eerie, awe-inspiring darkness of the cave itself.
The day begins with a scenic drive across Palawan and a short bangka boat ride along the coast to the cave's beach entrance. Inside, a guide paddles you through cathedral-like chambers studded with dramatic stalactites and stalagmites, home to swiftlets and bats, as the river flows toward the sea. The sheer scale and silence of the caverns are unforgettable.
Combining lush jungle, coastal scenery and one of the planet's great natural wonders, this is Palawan's signature day trip and a must-do for any visitor to Puerto Princesa. Permits are limited to protect the site, so advance booking is essential.
Highlights
- ✓Paddle into the UNESCO-listed Puerto Princesa Subterranean River
- ✓One of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, a vast underground cave system
- ✓Marvel at towering stalactites, stalagmites and cathedral chambers
- ✓Scenic drive across Palawan and coastal bangka ride to Sabang
- ✓Spot swiftlets, bats and lush jungle along the way
What's included
- ✓Round-trip transfers from Puerto Princesa
- ✓Boat rides to and into the cave
- ✓Underground river permit and entrance fees
- ✓Local guide
- ✓Lunch
About the area
Puerto Princesa is the capital of Palawan and the launch point for the famed Subterranean River, located near the coastal village of Sabang about two hours away. Surrounded by limestone cliffs, jungle and the Sulu Sea, the area protects one of the world's longest navigable underground rivers within a dramatic karst landscape, anchoring Palawan's status as the country's premier natural destination.
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