Underground River Day Trip from Puerto Princesa City
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Underground River Day Trip from Puerto Princesa City
By Corazon Travel and Tours
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Discover the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park on a full-day tour that includes an underground river cruise and lunch, with the option to add ziplining, a massage, or a mangrove tour. Including door-to-door transport from hotels in the Puerto Princesa area and beyond, this underground river trip takes the hassle out of exploring a fascinating landscape of caves, forests, and coast. Upgrade for a private package.
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Ages 0-99, max of 100 per group
Duration: 6–8 hours
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Highlights
- See native wildlife on an underground river day trip from Puerto Princesa
- Choice of shared or private tours to suit your schedule
- Includes lunch and hotel transfers
- Optional upgrades include ziplining, a spa massage, and a mangrove tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within 15 kilometers of the airport
- Lunch
- Processing of park permits and fees
- Professional guide and driver
- Taxes
- Transport by air-conditioned tourist van
- Entry/Admission - Puerto Princesa Underground River
What's not included- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Environmental Fee (about USD 3)
- Pickup is from your hotel in downtown Puerto Princesa—if you're staying in Astoria or more than 10 miles (15 kilometers) from the airport, you should book the Astoria option. Whether you’ve opted for the shared or private tours, you’ll travel to Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, where your adventure begins. After arriving at Sabang Wharf, continue to the mouth of the cave by boat, watching for the monitor lizards, monkeys, snakes, and other wildlife that thrive within the protected national park. Then enter the underground river on an outrigger boat, traveling into a shadowy passageway with rock formations on every side. After you re-emerge into the sunshine, visit a restaurant for an included lunch of Filipino cuisine. If you’ve booked one of the tour upgrades (ziplining, massage, or a mangrove tour) you’ll extend your trip with that. Otherwise, you’ll return to your hotel.
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Option 1Bacungan Elementary School, Bacungan, WP53+W3P, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippinesif you're staying in a hotel in Nagtabon or in the general Bacungan area, we can meet up with you near the Elementary School.
- Option 2Jackielou Astorga, XQ8P+V6J, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, PhilippinesIf you're staying in Astoria Palawan, we can meet up at Salvacion Junction.
Pickup details- Departure Point: Pickups from hotels in downtown Puerto Princesa (within 15 kms of the airport) Directions: If your hotel is located beyond 15 kilometers from Puerto Princesa Airport, a designated pick up point shall be communicated to you. You will be picked up and dropped off at this location. You may arrange your own transportation to this location. We shall also help you find alternate transportation or arrange a private transfer subject to a surcharge of $80. Dates: Daily Return point: Returns to original departure point
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Infants must sit on laps
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 27887P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Child rate applies when accompanied by at least 1 adult
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or alternative tour
- Cruise ship guests booking the shared tour option will be rejected. Please book the private tour option as your timing requires special handling.
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- Is pickup available from the cruise port in Puerto Princesa?
- Absolutely! Please be sure to select "Puerto Princesa International Cruise Ship Port" as your desired pickup location upon checkout.Answered May 2023
The tour operator has provided the following answers to customers’ questions.- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 27887P1
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- adri_nb6800 contributionsGreat experienceIt was good experience to see what we have on this planet. Trip was good. I want to thank especially to Echo , he has big range of knowledge and experiences. He makes whole trip so entertaining. Glad to have him as a tourguide. 10/10 experience.Written 15 March 2025
- M3369RGmegang0 contributionsAmazing, Incredible, Must do in Palawan.The underground river is a must see and the views on the zip line were incredible!! Had an amazing time on this tour. Our tour guide, Echo, was so friendly and knowledgeable. He is what made this tour even better than it already was! I would absolutely recommend this tour and would love to do it again!Written 14 March 2025
- F4956EEmichelleb0 contributionsGap filler!Good to do if you need to fill in a day...don't expect much from snorkelling not much to see apart from dead coral and some random fish, Cowrie Island the better of all Islands in the Bay...Written 12 March 2025
- TrailBlazer7725910 contributionsCowrie at Palawanwe had so many great experiences with our tour guide Mr. Calalin who's very smart, accommodating and caring with his guests. The your was so worthwhile and our your guide saw to it the he had captured our unforgettable and great feelings regarding our journey.Written 8 March 2025
- majaz8400 contributionsBest tripTrip was amazing, views and places look unreal. Our team was very helpful and took good care of us. Lunch delicious. Highly recommend!Written 7 March 2025
- Arnold F0 contributionsCaves are amazingCave was excellent mangrove not worth the time or money. The zipline looks great but dangerous when stopping at the bottom. Several people got injured due to lack of support at the bottom with the sudden stop. If you are facing backwards, no fault of your own, you have no idea when you are about to stopWritten 2 March 2025
- Mark B0 contributionsWell planned tourThe tour operator rearranged the order of the three events so that we spent no time in lines. We were able to walk up to the zip-line with no wait, go straight to the mangrove toyr, walk right onto a boat, and then had a boat waiting for us for the underground tour. On our way back, the tour guide connected us with a van transport to El Nido. The van met us on the way back, saving us several hours. Very efficient, helpful, and knowledgeable. All three events were worthwhile.Written 1 March 2025
- marcobT9145CM0 contributionsBest way to see PalawanBest tour ever, due to bad weather I was not able to do the underground river tour on the first day, but I did it on the last day. Rodyn was great she followed me every day and accommodated my needs. Special thanks also goes to Geko who followed my last day of the underground river tour. Great experience, I can only recommend Corazon travelWritten 26 February 2025
- S8640CMhenrys0 contributionsTrip to Corona Feb2025Lycka of Corazon Travel and Tours was awesome. She helped us every step of the way from before flying to our destinations, and during the trip. She answered our questions timely. Will definitely book with them thru Ms Lycka again. I recommend them. SylvieWritten 25 February 2025
- S8640CMhenrys0 contributionsPalawan trip in Feb2025Corazon Travel and Tours is great. They are very responsible and accommodating. You ask questions, they give you answers timely. The send us reminder of our next leg the night before, and check our status after we landed, making our trip smooth and stress free. I book with the again if going back to the islands in the Philippines. HenryWritten 25 February 2025
- SamRowano0 contributionsWorth the tripIt was a short 20min trip from the center of the city. The views were amazing. Our guide Sir Echo was very friendly and accomodating. He used his magic to make our tour extra efficient. Thank you so much! Highly recommend.Written 23 February 2025
- elizabethkV6482ZA0 contributionsUnder ground ziplineVery beautiful place and it was amazing experience ,Rolly the tour guy is very good .The underground river wow nice view I took a lot of photos and the zipline i really enjoy it .Written 20 February 2025
- 141jocelynf0 contributionsTraversing the land highlights of CoronGreat tour of Coron! The hot springs was the highlight. The climb to the Coron sign and cross was challenging but worth it to see the view. It was great exercise for sure. Our driver and tour guide were both very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.Written 17 February 2025
- 639vandanam0 contributionsCoron town tourMark and Lando made the island tour worthwhile . It’s a good stop gap tour to take if you have time in the afternoon. If lucky you can watch the sunset from the top of the mountain . The tour ended with a dip in the hot springs . We were even lucky to have Mark sing us a song playing the guitar . The tour is 4 star but the guides were 5 star.Written 15 February 2025
- 122eugeniaa0 contributionsWe loved itMy partner and I had an incredible time exploring the Underground River of Puerto Princesa. The beauty of the river and its cave formations left us in awe. Echo, our guide, was amazing—super funny and full of energy, making the ride to the river so enjoyable. Her warmth and knowledge made the experience even more special, and she shared fascinating insights about the river’s history and geology. The whole trip was seamless, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thank you so much for making this adventure unforgettable!Written 14 February 2025
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Marc C
Riverside, CA21 contributions
May 2024 • Family
We took a a trip to Palawan as a family (my cousin family's and my and I) and decided to do the Underground River in Puerto Princesa. My suggestion is to leave early in the morning because the later you leave, the longer the line will be at the river.
On our trip we had a private tour as we had eight adults and two toddlers. On the way we stopped at vista point over looking the sea. It was well worth the stop and the view. We then proceeded to another tourist stop at a beach to take a walk and take pictures. The views of the ocean was beautiful. This is also where you could do some activities, and in this case our nephew and his girlfriend did the zipline. He and his girlfriend enjoyed the zipline.
We then went to the port that takes you to the Underground River. Since we had time, we had an early lunch which was part of trip. The food was good and it was a variety of Filipino food. We then took the boat over to the river.
We arrived at the river but we had to wait about 45 minutes to wait our turn to take one of the boats into the caves. Once on the boat , we went into the cave. It was nice as the temperature must have dropped over 10 degrees which helped because it was hot and humid while waiting for our boat. If you fear the dark, going into caves, or bats, this might not be something you want to partake in. Once in the cave we saw the different limestone formations and the history of the caves from our tour guide. You travel approximately 1.5-2 kilometers or more into the cave before you turn around.
Afterwards we took our bunka back to the main port, which was nice because of the views were maganda. Just a word of the wise when you are on the island at the Underground River, be aware of the monkeys because they are known to be aggressive and recommend you don't eat or bring bottled water as the monkeys would grab the bottles.
On our trip we had a private tour as we had eight adults and two toddlers. On the way we stopped at vista point over looking the sea. It was well worth the stop and the view. We then proceeded to another tourist stop at a beach to take a walk and take pictures. The views of the ocean was beautiful. This is also where you could do some activities, and in this case our nephew and his girlfriend did the zipline. He and his girlfriend enjoyed the zipline.
We then went to the port that takes you to the Underground River. Since we had time, we had an early lunch which was part of trip. The food was good and it was a variety of Filipino food. We then took the boat over to the river.
We arrived at the river but we had to wait about 45 minutes to wait our turn to take one of the boats into the caves. Once on the boat , we went into the cave. It was nice as the temperature must have dropped over 10 degrees which helped because it was hot and humid while waiting for our boat. If you fear the dark, going into caves, or bats, this might not be something you want to partake in. Once in the cave we saw the different limestone formations and the history of the caves from our tour guide. You travel approximately 1.5-2 kilometers or more into the cave before you turn around.
Afterwards we took our bunka back to the main port, which was nice because of the views were maganda. Just a word of the wise when you are on the island at the Underground River, be aware of the monkeys because they are known to be aggressive and recommend you don't eat or bring bottled water as the monkeys would grab the bottles.
Written 23 June 2024
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Stav W
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Mar 2023 • Couples
I can’t even start to describe of how helpful kind and professional they were I will definitely recommend booking tours accommodations and transfers trough Corazon travel you will get the best for the best price .
Me and my wife booked an underground river tour a transfer to el nido and the cauyan resort in el nido trough Corazon travel the agent was very nice and caring and made sure with us every signal step of our stay that every thing was perfect !
Thank you so much for everything we will definitely book through you next time we are in puerto Princesa !
Me and my wife booked an underground river tour a transfer to el nido and the cauyan resort in el nido trough Corazon travel the agent was very nice and caring and made sure with us every signal step of our stay that every thing was perfect !
Thank you so much for everything we will definitely book through you next time we are in puerto Princesa !
Written 4 April 2023
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Jocelyn
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We had heard the underground river tour would be worth it, and it was even better than we imagined. This is a good thing, because it’s best to spend two nights in Puerto Princessa to be in position and have plenty of time to get to and from the site. It’s a two hour drive on hilly, windy roads to get to Sabang, the take off point to get to the park by motorized boat where the underground river starts and there’s a lot of waiting around to get on board the boats once you’re there. Wear shorts and water shoes because you’ll get wet getting on and off the boats. Once you’re at the park, you board a paddle boat and are given an audio guide. Be patient. The cave is worth the time. What I didn’t realize is how many fascinating shapes the stalactites and stalagmites form; several of them look like Christian iconography. You’ll see images that look like the Last Supper, Joseph and Mary in the manger, and the face of Christ. The paddle in the caves is about 35min. Then you return to Sabang by motor boat. A good Filipino buffet lunch is included and optional activities of paddling in the mangroves or zip lining are offered. We did not participate in those activities but enjoyed refreshing, yummy frozen drinks (pineapple, mango-pineapple and ice coffee) from Brenda who is one of the food vendors towards the end. Star was our shining guide from Puerto Princesa.
Written 30 December 2022
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Holly Y
Bournemouth, UK3 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
Read the whole review. Firstly I want to make it clear the caves were fantastic and I recommend anyone seeing them. HOWEVER the tour was disappointing. To start, we were collected 20 minutes late and it took 2 hours from Puerto Princessa city to get to the dock. The mini bus did have ac but was very cramped with 9 people in total. It then took 2 hours for our tour guide to sort the permit for us to get a boat to the caves. The itinerary is also incorrect. The ‘beach' which states you have 2 hours at, is infact the dock that you wait at, and is not an area to have leisurely time in. The lunch provided was a buffet and it was very tasty. I would recommend the caves to a friend but not this tour company. The 6- 8 hour tour was correct but the majority of this time was in the mini bus or dock, the cave tour is only 45 minutes.
Written 29 March 2024
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Czar Emmanuel
Manila, Philippines10,221 contributions
Located only around a couple of hours from Puerto Princesa, this wonder of nature is really worth-visiting and will leave you in a state of awe! I've been to this place a number of times already and it still impresses it. However, I noticed that since it was declared as one of the 7New Wonders of the World, more and more people have been visiting it daily. Booking has also become more complicated. Organized tours have likewise become expensive. Last of all, the waiting time to board a boat both to reach the place and to enter the cave has become longer. Sometimes it would take you an hour or two to do so. On the more positive side, the use of an audio guide is great. A clean restroom has been built, as well as a photo booth.
Written 5 July 2023
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Kanwar Deep G
Mumbai, India1,274 contributions
We booked the day trip with the hotel. Pick up is approx 7am as it’s almost 1.5 hours to the site. It cost us 2500 pesos per person. May vary hotel to hotel. There is additional 150-300 pesos environmental fee. Keep this receipt safely as it’s one time payment for all sites visited in puerto princesa. Lunch is served. There maybe an opportunity for you to try the longest 800m zip line (600 peso) in Palawan and do the mangrove paddle boat (350 peso). The boat takes you within the underground cave to a distance of about 1-1.5km and the cave is sighted via flashlight. Awesome sight. Must visit.
Written 15 December 2024
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Thank you for sharing your detailed experience! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your day trip and found the Underground River tour to be an awesome and unforgettable sight. Your tips on fees and additional activities, like the zip line and mangrove paddle boat, are incredibly helpful for future travelers. We’re delighted to have been part of your Puerto Princesa adventure and hope to welcome you back for more amazing experiences in Palawan!
Written 19 December 2024
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Nicole L
5 contributions
Nov 2024 • Friends
This tour to the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River was a letdown. While the cave itself was undoubtedly impressive - and worth seeing, the organization and execution of the tour were severely lacking.
Firstly, the tour description completely omitted how the several activities impacted the overall experience; resulting in these activities caused the majority portion of the group to wait in the cold and wet for an extended period, which was incredibly uncomfortable and frustrating.
Secondly, the "guides" were essentially just drivers. They provided minimal information about the park or the surrounding area. There was no engaging commentary, no historical or cultural insights, and no real effort to enhance the experience beyond basic transportation.
Overall, this tour felt overpriced for the level of service provided. The lack of transparency regarding additional activities and the lackluster guiding severely detracted from what could have been a truly memorable experience. I would strongly advise potential travelers to upgrade to more private experience or seek alternative tour operators who prioritize customer satisfaction and provide a more comprehensive and engaging experience.
Firstly, the tour description completely omitted how the several activities impacted the overall experience; resulting in these activities caused the majority portion of the group to wait in the cold and wet for an extended period, which was incredibly uncomfortable and frustrating.
Secondly, the "guides" were essentially just drivers. They provided minimal information about the park or the surrounding area. There was no engaging commentary, no historical or cultural insights, and no real effort to enhance the experience beyond basic transportation.
Overall, this tour felt overpriced for the level of service provided. The lack of transparency regarding additional activities and the lackluster guiding severely detracted from what could have been a truly memorable experience. I would strongly advise potential travelers to upgrade to more private experience or seek alternative tour operators who prioritize customer satisfaction and provide a more comprehensive and engaging experience.
Written 28 December 2024
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your Puerto Princesa Subterranean River tour. We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations, and we appreciate you taking the time to let us know where we fell short.
The Underground River is indeed one of Palawan's most remarkable treasures, and it’s disappointing to hear that the logistics and guiding aspects of the tour detracted from your visit. Your feedback regarding the lack of engaging commentary and transparency about the additional activities is well noted.
We take pride in the guides that provide services to our guests in Palawan; aside from the sights, they’re the ones who make the trip worthwhile. As such, please know that we take your concerns seriously. If you can reach out to us and provide us with the date your did your tour, and the name of your guide so we can properly investigate it. We will be sure to address this with our team to improve communication, guide engagement, and overall service delivery.
We also apologize for the inconvenience caused by extended waiting times and the impersonal experience you described.
We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future to provide you with the high-quality experience we are known for. Please don’t hesitate to reach out directly if you decide to return—we’d love the opportunity to make it right.
Written 30 December 2024
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Ravila R
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Started with punctual pickup up, the tour guide was very friendly and looked after us so well. The underground river did not disappoint. We were very lucky that the people who were booked on the day with us were awesome company. All of us encouraged each other to do the zip line including first timers and senior citizens! We felt very safe and looked after. Full marks to Jeff Bulan our guide and Sir Josh our driver!
Written 27 January 2025
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Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so happy to hear that your experience started off on a positive note with a punctual pickup and continued with great company and a memorable time at the Underground River. It’s wonderful that everyone in the group supported each other, and we’re thrilled that you felt safe and well taken care of, especially with the zip line adventure!
We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Jeff and Josh—they’ll be so happy to know they made a difference in your experience. Full marks to you too for being such great adventurers! 😊 We hope to welcome you back soon for another exciting tour.
Written 27 January 2025
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juanofthejungle
Culburra Beach, Australia300 contributions
Feb 2023
The 37 minutes out of our over 8 hour day that we actually spent in the underground river was brilliant. The included lunch was also good and the boat trip to and from the underground river an interesting experience.
The long van drive to and from the site included some excellent scenery.
The 4 hours spent waiting for our turn in the hot sun was a low point. The organisatiion is bad. The trip mentioned other activities you could do such as walks, visiting a beach outside the NP where you could swim and bush walks. Alas it was straight into the van for the return trip.The tour operators should be able to work together and organise it so tours are booked in at an apoproximate time slot and people can do these other activities rather than sitting round waiting for their turn to catch the boat to the river. Our guide through the river moved us through the river calmly but was often out of sync with the audio description so some of the main features were only a brief glimpse as his light flashed over them. The total darkenss experience was a failure as two neaby guides were shining their lights on the formations around us. I suspect the opertors were trying to rush all the people through the cave before closing time.
The river itself is an amazing site and well worth seeing. If I had the time and was doing it again I would try to stay in the town about 3 km from the NP so I could get in and see the river before the crowds arrived and have time to investigate the other things to do in the area.
The long van drive to and from the site included some excellent scenery.
The 4 hours spent waiting for our turn in the hot sun was a low point. The organisatiion is bad. The trip mentioned other activities you could do such as walks, visiting a beach outside the NP where you could swim and bush walks. Alas it was straight into the van for the return trip.The tour operators should be able to work together and organise it so tours are booked in at an apoproximate time slot and people can do these other activities rather than sitting round waiting for their turn to catch the boat to the river. Our guide through the river moved us through the river calmly but was often out of sync with the audio description so some of the main features were only a brief glimpse as his light flashed over them. The total darkenss experience was a failure as two neaby guides were shining their lights on the formations around us. I suspect the opertors were trying to rush all the people through the cave before closing time.
The river itself is an amazing site and well worth seeing. If I had the time and was doing it again I would try to stay in the town about 3 km from the NP so I could get in and see the river before the crowds arrived and have time to investigate the other things to do in the area.
Written 8 March 2023
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Andy T
Prague, Czech Republic18 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Oh, man, you wouldn't believe the epic adventure I had when I visited the Sabang Underground River on Puerto Princesa Island! It was like stepping into a magical realm right out of a fantasy book.
First things first, getting there was an adventure in itself. We had to take a bumpy ride through the lush tropical forest, and the scenery was absolutely breathtaking. The anticipation was building with every turn, and we couldn't wait to see what awaited us at the underground river.
Once we arrived, we hopped into a little boat, and our journey into the mysterious depths began. The boat guide handed us a small spotlight, and as we entered the cave, the stalactites and stalagmites began to take on the shapes of mythical creatures. It was like a natural art gallery created by Mother Nature herself.
As we ventured deeper into the cave, the darkness was all-consuming, and the only sounds were the echoes of the boatman's stories and the gentle dripping of water. Every corner turned revealed a new chamber with formations that looked like dragons, castles, and even hidden treasures.
The highlight of the tour was when we reached a massive chamber known as the Cathedral, where the ceiling soared to seemingly endless heights. The boatman asked us to be silent and switched off all the lights. In that pitch-black darkness, we experienced an otherworldly stillness that sent shivers down our spines. Then he lit a spotlight on the cave ceiling, and we saw thousands of bats hanging there, like stars in the night sky. It was surreal!
The grand finale was when we reached the "Exit." The sunlight streaming in from the outside world felt like a rebirth. We had spent nearly an hour exploring the mystical underground world, and emerging from the cave was like returning from a parallel universe.
This adventure was nothing short of magical. The Sabang Underground River isn't just a tourist attraction; it's a portal to a hidden world full of wonder and enchantment. If you ever get the chance, make this journey – it's a memory you'll treasure forever. 🌟🌿🚣♂️
First things first, getting there was an adventure in itself. We had to take a bumpy ride through the lush tropical forest, and the scenery was absolutely breathtaking. The anticipation was building with every turn, and we couldn't wait to see what awaited us at the underground river.
Once we arrived, we hopped into a little boat, and our journey into the mysterious depths began. The boat guide handed us a small spotlight, and as we entered the cave, the stalactites and stalagmites began to take on the shapes of mythical creatures. It was like a natural art gallery created by Mother Nature herself.
As we ventured deeper into the cave, the darkness was all-consuming, and the only sounds were the echoes of the boatman's stories and the gentle dripping of water. Every corner turned revealed a new chamber with formations that looked like dragons, castles, and even hidden treasures.
The highlight of the tour was when we reached a massive chamber known as the Cathedral, where the ceiling soared to seemingly endless heights. The boatman asked us to be silent and switched off all the lights. In that pitch-black darkness, we experienced an otherworldly stillness that sent shivers down our spines. Then he lit a spotlight on the cave ceiling, and we saw thousands of bats hanging there, like stars in the night sky. It was surreal!
The grand finale was when we reached the "Exit." The sunlight streaming in from the outside world felt like a rebirth. We had spent nearly an hour exploring the mystical underground world, and emerging from the cave was like returning from a parallel universe.
This adventure was nothing short of magical. The Sabang Underground River isn't just a tourist attraction; it's a portal to a hidden world full of wonder and enchantment. If you ever get the chance, make this journey – it's a memory you'll treasure forever. 🌟🌿🚣♂️
Written 19 October 2023
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Hello i am wanting to book this tour for me and boy friend. But we will be staying in el nido. What is the best way to get to the tour?
Written 4 October 2024
Hi, I'm planning to get a private tour for 2 persons on Dec 2,2023. Our arrival at the Puerto Princesa Airport will be around 8am, and we'll be leaving on the same day at 4pm at the same airport. Would it be possible for us to get an underground river tour for 4hrs? Please let me know if an itinerary for this is possible. Looking forward for your response, thank you.
Written 28 August 2023
Resort67993107846
Japan
Hi, I would like to customize my return to El Nido, where do I tell them that? I would like to know how to make a reservation to make the return trip to El Nido.
Written 22 February 2023
You can avail the Underground River Tour and Puerto Princesa to El nido Van Transfers please check the website for the offers. After tour we will drop you at the meeting point and wait for your Van going to El nido.
Written 16 April 2023
Resort67993107846
Japan
Hi, is it possible to have just a few people join the zip line and mangrove activities for an additional fee on the same day?
Written 22 February 2023
What time is the end of the trip. I see 5 hours. But wondering if that means everything is wrapped up by 1 pm. Also do you do pickup from the airport?
Written 14 September 2022
Hi
The trip end between 1 to 3 in the Afternoon depends on the number of tourist doing the Tour.
Yes we can pick you at the Airport but you need to Arrive at Puerto Princesa Airport by 7:00 in the morning.
Written 16 September 2022
Hi, is there a way to leave from puerto princessa, see the underground river, and catch a lift to el nido after?
Written 12 July 2022
Hello Bailey, You can avail the Underground River Tour and Puerto Princesa to El nido Van Transfers please check the website for the offers. After tour we will drop you at the meeting point and wait for your Van going to El nido.
Written 4 August 2022
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