1 Day Itinerary | Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour
Pick-up from your accommodation in downtown Puerto Princesa at around 6.30am.
You will be transported to the destination by tourist van with air conditioning.
Upon your arrival at the underground river, your entrance time will be arranged by your guide and you will embark on your boat trip. Be aware that you could get wet during the trip so it is important to wear sensible, comfortable clothing!
During the tour, you will spot different animals that live in the cave and marvel at the natural beauty that this place provides.
Only 600 people are allowed to access the underground river across any one day period so booking in advance is recommended.
A moderate amount of walking is involved over uneven surfaces, so wear appropriate footwear.
There is the option to combine this tour with a side trip to Ugong Rock Adventures where you can do a zip-line flight and spelunking. This adrenaline filled add-on is a great choice for outdoor lovers and thrill-seeking backpackers!
The van will take you back to your original departure point in Puerto Princesa at around 4.00pm.
Additional information:
If your hotel is situated further than 15km from the city airport, Corazon Travel will communicate a designated pick-up and drop off point for you.
This tour is subject to the weather. If the tour is cancelled owing to bad weather, you can select an alternative date or an alternative tour.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Not recommended for travellers with serious medical conditions including heart complaints or those with walking disabilities.
Refund Policy
To book, pay a deposit online through South East Asia Backpacker. This deposit is fully refundable if you cancel at least 72 hours before the activity starts.
The rest of the payment is made directly to the operator according to their instructions.
Important: This refund policy applies only to the deposit made on this website. Any later payments made to the operator are subject to their own refund policy.
Hi, I’m Nikki and I started South East Asia Backpacker in 2008 after my own first solo backpacking trip! My vision was to create a travel diary for everyone, a place for travellers to share their experiences from the road. After backpacking and writing about Southeast Asia for over 10 years, I saw the opportunity to provide backpackers with the kind of experiences that I’d treasured myself in the region!
Today, there is so much choice, but there are a lot of poor-quality tours and companies that offer mediocre experiences with little care for the environment. I wanted to create a selection of the best tours and activities to help backpackers avoid scams and dodgy tour companies.
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What's Included
Accommodation pick-up and drop-off (must be within 15 km of the airport)
Lunch – buffet style
Environmental Fee
Park permits and fees
Licensed tour guide
Boat transfers
Return transport by tourist van (with AC)
Not included
Souvenir photos – can be purchased
Tips (optional)
Taxes
FAQ
Can I do the trip from Sabang?
Yes, we can meet you in Sabang for the tour. The regular trips depart Sabang at around 9 AM.
When is the best time to go?
Rainy season in Puerto Princesa is July – October. High season is November to June. There is no bad time to visit the Underground River but conditions are generally better in the high season as the sea is calmer and weather tends to be sunny.
If your tour is unable to go ahead because of bad weather conditions, Corazon will work with you to find an alternative day to complete the trip.
What should I pack?
Pack light! You’ll be out for about 6-8 hours and moving from vans to boats and back again so you don’t want to be carrying anything too bulky.
Will I get wet?
You could get wet entering the boat so make sure you bring some flip-flops or sandals with you!
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1 review for Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour | 1 Day | from PUERTO PRINCESA, PHILIPPINES
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Amazing! This trip started with the tour guide picking us up right on time- and he was very patient with my 5 children loading up. Ecko (tour guide) from Corazon Tours was a wealth of information on the ride up and helpful. The underground river was awesome and I was very happy with the earbuds and prerecorded explanation-all in an effort to preserve the natural habitat. This was well organized, active and crazy fun!
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Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour | 1 Day | from PUERTO PRINCESA, PHILIPPINES
Hi, I’m Nikki and I started South East Asia Backpacker in 2008 after my own first solo backpacking trip! My vision was to create a travel diary for everyone, a place for travellers to share their experiences from the road. After backpacking and writing about Southeast Asia for over 10 years, I saw the opportunity to provide backpackers with the kind of experiences that I’d treasured myself in the region! 
Amazing! This trip started with the tour guide picking us up right on time- and he was very patient with my 5 children loading up. Ecko (tour guide) from Corazon Tours was a wealth of information on the ride up and helpful. The underground river was awesome and I was very happy with the earbuds and prerecorded explanation-all in an effort to preserve the natural habitat. This was well organized, active and crazy fun!