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The 15 Best Underground River Tours in Puerto Princesa

35 tours  ·  from $41

Entry is capped by permit and the boats are paddled, so the decision is made days before you arrive. The 15 below cover the day trips, the van transfers from the city and the ones that add Sabang zipline or a lagoon paddle.

From Puerto Princesa: Underground River Full-Day Trip - The drive to Sabang and the Buenavista stop
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From Puerto Princesa: Underground River Full-Day Trip

1.Underground River Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,460 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $48Our pick

You’ll travel from Puerto Princesa to Sabang, ride a pump boat and paddleboat into the Underground River, and spot monkeys, bats, monitor lizards, and birds. Guides such as Sky, Jeff, and Gerald are praised for clear local stories. Lunch is included, with zipline and mangrove add-ons available.

“The pickup was straight at our hotel door! Host was lovely and friendly, very knowledgeable. The whole day was really well planned. The view and experience of the caves are extraordinary, recommend 100%! Put this on your bucket list!!!”

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Underground River Day Trip from Puerto Princesa City - The road from Puerto Princesa to Sabang
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Underground River Day Trip from Puerto Princesa City

2.Underground River Day Trip from Puerto Princesa City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 261 reviews · from $50

Travel by air-conditioned van from Puerto Princesa to Sabang, then cross the sea by boat and paddle into a UNESCO-listed cave. Expect a guided 1.5-kilometer river ride, buffet lunch, park fees, and optional add-ons such as ziplining, mangroves, a massage, or a private tour.

“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.”

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From Puerto Princesa: Underground River Guided Day Trip - The 6:30 morning start and the road to Sabang
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From Puerto Princesa: Underground River Guided Day Trip

3.Underground River Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 167 reviews · 9 hours · from $41Best value

Travel from Puerto Princesa to Sabang, then ride by boat into Palawan’s famous 360-meter cave. Your English or Tagalog guide manages the day, while an English audio guide explains the bats, limestone formations, and ecosystem. Optional ziplining and mangrove trips can fill the waiting time.

“Very interesting place, I would recommend it for everyone”

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Puerto Princesa: Underground River, Zipline, Paddleboat Tour - What makes the cave visit special
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Puerto Princesa: Underground River, Zipline, Paddleboat Tour

4.Underground River, Zipline, Paddleboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 158 reviews · 10 hours · from $77

Travel from Puerto Princesa to Sabang for a 45-minute Underground River cruise with multilingual audio commentary, a local buffet lunch, an 800-meter coastal zipline, and a guided mangrove paddleboat ride. English and Tagalog guides lead small groups of up to 13 people per van.

“Everything was amazing the price is very reasonable for everything included. The tour guide was really nice and explained everything clearly as soon the group was complete and always made sure we were all always complete. The trip was really wonderful especially the zipline and the underground river something you need to see once in a lifetime. Also the lunch was an all you can eat buffet with traditional Filipino food, so good.”

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Puerto Princesa: Underground River Tour - The 7:00 a.m. pickup and drive north
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Puerto Princesa: Underground River Tour

5.Underground River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 129 reviews · 7 hours · from $41

Travel from Puerto Princesa to Sabang, then take a motorboat to the Puerto Princesa Underground River. You’ll spend 45 minutes inside the cave with an audio guide, spot monkeys and monitor lizards, and return by van after lunch. Guides may include Reg, Jeff, Reach, Echo, or Eleazar.

“Reg was awesome. very knowledgeable and engaging with the guest. he kept us respectfully entertained during our long trip. the cave it's self was otherworldly and very cool to experience. highly recommend this tour!”

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Puerto Princesa: Underground River and Firefly Watching Tour - Inside the 45-minute cave journey
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Puerto Princesa: Underground River and Firefly Watching Tour

6.Underground River and Firefly Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 116 reviews · 10 hours · from $86

Spend a full day pairing Palawan’s famous Underground River with an evening firefly cruise. Your English or Tagalog guide handles transport, boats, meals, and entrance fees. Choose a short ocean zipline or mangrove paddle tour, then return after dark to watch fireflies and bioluminescent plankton.

“Too much rain shut down underground but we still enjoyed a tour and the guides were great”

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3-in-1 Adventure: Underground River, Zipline ride, and Mangrove Forest Tour - Heat, waiting, and the shape of the day
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3-in-1 Adventure: Underground River, Zipline ride, and Mangrove Forest Tour

7.3-in-1 Adventure: Underground River, Zipline ride, and Mangrove Forest Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · from $79

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Palawan with guides such as V, Roman, Rich, or Jay. You’ll visit the Underground River, learn from local mangrove guides, and ride an 800-meter zipline above the sea. Hotel or airport pickup, lunch, transport, and activity equipment are included.

“It was a wonderful trip, deserve to be call one of the 7 wonder. And ending the day with a zip line very thrilling.”

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Puerto Princesa: UNESCO Underground River Day Tour - The long drive from Puerto Princesa
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Puerto Princesa: UNESCO Underground River Day Tour

8.UNESCO Underground River Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · from $56

Travel from Puerto Princesa to the UNESCO-listed Underground River in a small group of up to 12. Expect a winding van ride, boat transfers, an audio-guided cave visit, buffet lunch, and Sabang activities such as mangrove paddling or ziplining. Guides including Jed, Mario, and Echo are praised for local insight and friendly care.

“The underground river really is an unforgettable experience. Dont think and just do it. The mangrove boat tour was also very educational and fun.”

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Puerto Princesa: Underground River Tour - The 7:00 a.m. pickup and drive north
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Puerto Princesa: Underground River Tour

9.Underground River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 40 reviews · 9 hours · from $52

Spend about nine hours traveling from Puerto Princesa to Sabang, then ride a motorized boat and paddle into the UNESCO-listed Underground River. Your English or Tagalog guide handles the route, while an audio guide explains the cave. Buffet lunch and city hotel transfers are included, with optional zipline or mangrove tours.

“Très bonne journée, nous sommes partis à 7h30 et nous sommes revenus à 17h, les guides sont venus nous chercher à notre hôtel comme c’était notifié. Très bon guide. À savoir, nous avons fait un premier stop où il y avait une vue panoramique de quoi acheter des souvenirs, manger, s’hydrater et aller au WC. Nous avons repris la route et fait un nouveau stop pour une activité zip Line ou mangroove ou les deux, à savoir qu’il faut rajouter en plus de se que vous avez déjà payer. Ensuite nous sommes aller manger, c’était un buffet philippins, très très bon y il y a de quoi manger, dommage que…”

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Puerto Princesa City Underground River Palawan UNESCO - The outrigger boat ride reaches the national park
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Puerto Princesa City Underground River Palawan UNESCO

10.Puerto Princesa City Underground River Palawan UNESCO

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · from $70

Spend about eight hours reaching Puerto Princesa’s Underground River, a UNESCO and Ramsar site. Ride a motorized outrigger boat to Sabang, then a paddle boat through the cave. Guides such as Anna, Athena, Mall, and Show have earned praise for keeping the long day informative and on track.

“Feet will get wet when embarking the boat so go in rubber shoes or slippers. An amazing underground river cruise worth the long journey from cruise terminal.”

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Puerto Princesa Palawan tour Underground River with Ugong cave - Entering the Underground River by boat
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Puerto Princesa Palawan tour Underground River with Ugong cave

11.Puerto Princesa Palawan tour Underground River with Ugong cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $110

Spend a full day from Puerto Princesa cruising into the UNESCO-listed Underground River, then climbing Ugong Rock and riding its zipline. Your guide handles permits, fees, transport, and lunch. Guides such as Mall, Xio, and Mol are noted for clear local insight, though the cave schedule can cause delays.

“We thought we wanted to be sure to do the Ugong Rock Adventure too, so we chose this tour, and we were very happy that we did. The whole day is well and tightly organized, there is good use of time. After a beautiful drive through the island we started the cliimb to the top of Ugong Rock. This is quite challenging in spots so it should not be chosen by people who are out of shape. Then from the top, the zipline is fun. We proceeded to the little port where we got one boat to the mouth of the Underground River, where we were switched to a paddleboat.…”

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Puerto Princesa- Underground River Tour From City proper - The 6:30 to 7:30 pickup and the road to Sabang
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Puerto Princesa- Underground River Tour From City proper

12.Underground River Tour From City proper

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 9 hours · from $50

Travel from Puerto Princesa to Sabang, then by pump boat and paddle boat into the famous Underground River. You get an English or Tagalog guide, an audio device, cave permits, and a Filipino buffet lunch. The joiner van carries up to 13 people, with about 10 minutes of walking.

“Perfekte Organisation mit der Abholung Super Ausflug Freundliche Guides Gutes Mittagessen”

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Puerto Princesa Underground River Day Tour a UNESCO heritage site - From your hotel to the river entrance
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Puerto Princesa Underground River Day Tour a UNESCO heritage site

13.Puerto Princesa Underground River Day Tour a UNESCO heritage site

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $60

Travel from Puerto Princesa by air-conditioned minivan, take a boat beneath the cave’s stalactites, walk through jungle where monitor lizards may appear, and eat a buffet lunch. Guides may include Moll, Anna, Thema, or Dong. The tour covers about 1 kilometer of the 8-kilometer river.

“The actual river and caves were really I terestung. The ride over was informative. Two areas to improve:recommend water shoes and coordinate timing of river cruise better.”

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Underground River Group Tour w/ Lunch & Return to Puerto Princesa - Leaving Puerto Princesa at the start of the day
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Underground River Group Tour w/ Lunch & Return to Puerto Princesa

14.Underground River Group Tour w/ Lunch & Return to Puerto Princesa

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 17 reviews · from $62

Ride from Puerto Princesa to the UNESCO-listed Underground River, cruise through its limestone cave system, watch for bats and wildlife, and enjoy a buffet lunch. The seven-hour group tour includes city pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, an audio translator, and return to the starting point.

“Everything was well organised and the tour guide made the right decision for us to leave very early to beat the crowds. The tour was excellent and the lunch buffet provided was delicious. Great value for money too.”

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Puerto Princesa: Private Full-Day Tour To Underground River - Arriving at Sabang and taking the pump boat
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Puerto Princesa: Private Full-Day Tour To Underground River

15.Private Full-Day Tour To Underground River

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 15 reviews · 8 - 9 hours

Travel from Puerto Princesa to Sabang, ride a pump boat and paddle boat into the Underground River, then enjoy a Filipino buffet lunch. This private tour includes transfers, fees, a driver, and an English audio guide, with optional zipline and mangrove kayak add-ons.

“Overall excellent private tour. Transportation was on time and comfortable. Wait time for both boat rides was minimal. Actual river tour was informative and a must see if visiting Puerto Princesa.”

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