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Underground River Tours in Palawan: The 12 Best Trips

12 tours  ·  from $41 a head

The permits are capped daily and the boats stop when they run out, so this is the one booking to lock in first. The 12 below compare the Sabang transfers, the audio guides, the lagoon add-ons and the versions that pair the river with a zipline or the fireflies.

From Puerto Princesa: Underground River Full-Day Trip - The early drive from Puerto Princesa to Sabang
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From Puerto Princesa: Underground River Full-Day Trip

Underground River Day Trip from Puerto Princesa City - The Underground River is the real reason to go
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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

Review of Puerto Princesa’s Underground River day trip, with boat details, wait times, lunch, add-ons, costs, weather rules, and booking advice.

“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.”

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From Puerto Princesa: Underground River Guided Day Trip - The 1.5-hour drive from Puerto Princesa
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From Puerto Princesa: Underground River Guided Day Trip

Puerto Princesa: Underground River, Zipline, Paddleboat Tour - The 90-minute ride from Puerto Princesa to Sabang
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Puerto Princesa: Underground River, Zipline, Paddleboat Tour

Puerto Princesa: Underground River Tour - Leaving Puerto Princesa around 7:00 a.m.
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Puerto Princesa: Underground River Tour

5.Puerto Princesa: Underground River Tour

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

Explore Puerto Princesa’s Underground River with hotel transfers, a boat ride, cave audio tour, wildlife sightings, and a 45-minute cave visit.

“A truly beautiful slice of nature! Getting there on the little boats can be a bit daunting, but the view and knowledge is not to be missed. You have an audio guide to tell you more about the caves too.”

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Puerto Princesa: Underground River and Firefly Watching Tour - The two-hour road to Sabang
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Puerto Princesa: Underground River and Firefly Watching Tour

6.Puerto Princesa: Underground River and Firefly Watching Tour

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

Explore Puerto Princesa’s Underground River by boat, then watch fireflies and bioluminescent plankton, with meals and hotel transfers included.

“Yup really enjoyed it, the underground river was interesting and the fire flies were beautiful. I wish the day wasn’t separated though, be nice to do something else between. Guides were both great and accommodating when I had to leave for my flight. Thank you.”

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3-in-1 Adventure: Underground River, Zipline ride, and Mangrove Forest Tour - Is $79 a fair price?
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3-in-1 Adventure: Underground River, Zipline ride, and Mangrove Forest Tour

Puerto Princesa: UNESCO Underground River Day Tour - The Underground River boat ride
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Puerto Princesa: UNESCO Underground River Day Tour

8.Puerto Princesa: UNESCO Underground River Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · from $56

Explore Palawan’s UNESCO Underground River by boat, with lunch, hotel pickup, audio guide, and optional zipline and mangrove stops.

“From start to finish this trip was perfect! It was my first time ziplining and it was amazing! However, I was not prepared for the trex up to the zipline...it was a little harrowing. The Underground River is a must see...and the Mangrove river tour was great.”

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Puerto Princesa City Underground River Palawan UNESCO - Reaching the coast and the first boat
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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

Review the Puerto Princesa Underground River tour, with cave paddleboat ride, hotel pickup, lunch, boat waits, cruise tips, and practical advice.

“The cave tour is definitely worth doing. Our tour guide was very good. The bus driver however had us wondering if we would arrive in one piece. The roads are curvy and they drive fast so be prepared.”

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Puerto Princesa Palawan tour Underground River with Ugong cave - Inside the Underground River
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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

Review of Puerto Princesa’s Underground River and Ugong Rock tour, with cave cruising, ziplining, lunch, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“This was a fantastic day! From the Underground River which was amazing to the 840m optional zipline to rock climbing Ugong which finished with a 420m zipline if you are looking for a very fun day while in Puerto Princesa this is one to consider.”

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Puerto Princesa- Underground River Tour From City proper - Sabang Wharf and the first boat ride
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Puerto Princesa- Underground River Tour From City proper

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