Underground River Day Trip from Puerto Princesa City
Overview
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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.
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.
Sabang Beach
Sabang Beach is the jump-off point for the Underground River Tour.
Options
Private Tour
Private service: Enjoy the trip at your own pace by booking this private tour option. 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
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 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
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
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
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
288 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Underground lake amazing but a very long boring day!
Resort26330620083,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The underground cave and lake was amazing! Just beware it’s a long day of driving and sitting around. Pick up 8am and drop off at 6pm. 5 hours in a mini van. If you don’t do the optional zip line or the mangrove tour you just have to wait around for 1.5/2 hours for others to do it. In total we did a boat ride to the lake for 15 minutes, the lake/cave kayak for 45 minutes and a boat ride back for 15 minutes. And a lot of waiting around or driving.
Breath taking
Owen G,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was very organized and my tour guide did an amazing job. The underground river was absolutely mesmerizing, would recommend to anyone!
Good tour
jimmM6478KW,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good trip with a good guide and drivet
Old guy zip line and underground river
Robert B,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00If you do the zip line be prepared to go strait up the hill seamed like 10 miles but not really. Took me 30 minutes but then I'm 80 years old. Lot of resting. But was really fun once I got to the top and got my first zip line ride. The underground river was interesting couldn't take any pictures really dark inside. The guide had a head lamp that highlighted the different designs and the head set explained the the river very well. The lunch was okay a lot to chose from. Wish there more people to help on the zip line climb. Would recommend.
Beautiful Underground River
BMWBobbyG,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guides. Beautiful cave.
Very unique experience
matthewpZ9706UY,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Extremely knowledgeable guide, very helpful local knowledge. The cave was a very unique and memorable experience.
A surprising Unesco Experiemce in Puerto Princesa.
imimpressed2230,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful experience to explore this Unesco site. Deng our guide was friendly and helpful. And the audio system narrative in English was very helpful and informative. I highly recommend the tour for families, couples and solo travellers.
Caves, Culture, and Great Company
Damien G,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour was well-organized and smooth from start to finish. Inside the cave, the audio guide walked us through the history, geology, and wildlife of the river, which made the experience richer. The rock formations were stunning; overall, a must-do activity. Special mention to our tour guide, who handled the group with impressive professionalism. They managed the schedule well, kept everyone comfortable, and provided clear instructions throughout the tour. Their insights about the history, wildlife, and conservation efforts added so much depth to the experience.
amazing guide echo!
979yuvikas,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was absolutely amazing our guide ECHO was so friendly and he really made the experience much better. He helped my grandparents everywhere and explained everything about the locations very well. It was an amazing day and I would really recommend booking with him.
Awesome tour of the Underground River
JTVohana,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour services provided were superb. The van was comfortable, clean and well air conditioned. The guide was helpful and informative. The staff went out of this way to help our mobility challenged 82 year old sister safety enjoy the experience. The lunch provided was excellent. The underground river is awesome wonderful no matter what tour agency one chooses. But the tour agency made the experience for our group flawless from pickup to drop off. Kudos!
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