Underground River Day Trip from Puerto Princesa City

Overview

Available languages

German

Korean

Chinese

Japanese

English

French

Spanish

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Get to see the amazing Puerto Princesa Underground River and experience the beauty of nature in Palawan. This 8-hour guided trip will take you to the longest navigable underground river in the world. As the place can only accommodate a small number of visitors daily, early booking is highly encouraged.

An option to add an exhilarating zip line ride over the sea is available.

If you’re arriving in Puerto Princesa via cruise ship, please book the private tour option as your timings require special handling. As such, we are unable to join you on regular or shared trips.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Transport by air-conditioned tourist van

Hotel pickup and drop-off within 15 kilometers of the airport

Taxes

Professional guide and driver

Lunch

Processing of park permits and fees

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Gratuities

PPS Environmental Fee

What To Expect

Puerto Princesa Underground River

One of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, the Underground River is Puerto Princesa's most visited attraction.

3 hours•Admission Included

Sabang Beach

Sabang Beach is the jump-off point for the Underground River Tour.

2 hours•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Shared tour with Astoria Xfers

Hotel Transfers: Book this tour option if your hotel is not located within 15 kilometers of the airport or at Astoria Palawan.
Pickup included

Private Tour

Private service: Enjoy the trip at your own pace by booking this private tour option.
Pickup included

With Zip-line flight

Zip-line flight: Cap your day with a rush of adrenaline! Enjoy breathtaking views before sliding down a zip-line.
Pickup included

With 1-hour massage and spa

1-hour massage and spa: After your tour, you'll be dropped off at a spa conveniently located in the city. Enjoy an hour of massage and spa experience
Pickup included

Shared Trip

Pickup included

With Mangrove Tour

Mangrove Paddleboat Tour: Visit a mangrove forest onboard a paddle boat and get to know more about this important ecosystem.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.43

240 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

171

There is a 20 minute boat...
Gale C,
Jun 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
There is a 20 minute boat ride from beach to underground river. The other description is correct. Don’t miss this
Underground River Tour - Definitely worth it!
FScott P,
Jun 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Amazing experience! Finished normal tour (1.5km) and wanted to book “deep” tour (4.3). Amazing geology and millions of bats, all while sitting comfortably in a small boat / large canoe. They take environmental protection seriously, so no motors on the boats or floodlights mounted in the cave. Boatman paddles the boat and has a headlamp to show off features of the cave. Information is provided by a museum-style personal audio guide, to minimize noise disturbances in the cave. Tour starts with a motorized boat trip from the boat dock to the entrance to the park, followed by a short walk to where you get your hard hat and audio guide, and board the boat for the cave tour itself. Entertainment during the walk is provided by macaques and monitor lizards roaming the forest. After the cave tour, there is an easy 3.5km jungle trail for those who want an equal immersion in the above-ground environment. The hardest part of the tour is the 30-45 minute wait at the dock for the first boat ride. It’s hot and there may or may not be a seat in the shade. But there are cold drinks, ice cream and clean-enough restrooms, so this is no more than a minor inconvenience.
Fun & Interesting
Katie V,
May 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We lucked out that we didn't have to wait to experience the underground river, but we have heard of very long wait times. The cave audio tour is fun and tLunch was a nice, big buffet and the zipline experience was so fun! I am usually scared of such an activity and I had a great time, it was managed very well.
It was an enjoyable...
Daniel M,
Apr 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was an enjoyable experience we shared with our family and friends. Highly recommended. We've always been satisfied with Viator's service.
The underground river was...
Thomas F,
Apr 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The underground river was a very unique tour. Riding in a truly philippino boat paddled by ou Philippine guide was amazing. You are in a cave that has enough water to ride a boat. The cave is spectacular and my wife and I highly recommend this tour.