The 6 Best River Cruises in the Philippines

1.Underground River Full-Day Trip

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

Spend 8 to 10 hours traveling from Puerto Princesa to Sabang, then cruise by pump boat and paddleboat into the famous Underground River. Guides such as Jeff, Reggie, Sky, and Ate Ara have helped make the day smooth and informative. Lunch, hotel transfers, and optional zipline or mangrove tours are included.

“The tour was fantastic! Our guide (Josh) was not only funny but also made sure we were well taken care of the whole time. The underground river? Absolutely breathtaking - definitely a once-in-a-lifetime kind of wonder. Just remember to bring some cash for the 150 PHP fee. The buffet food… well, let’s just say it filled the stomach, not the soul.”

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2.Bohol: Premium Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers & River Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 804 reviews · 7 hours · from $43

Spend seven hours exploring Bohol with an English-speaking guide such as Christine, Dexter, Mary, or Mariel. Visit the Chocolate Hills, tarsier sanctuary, Man-Made Forest, and Loboc River. Transport, tickets, and timing are handled for you, while the river buffet costs ₱950 extra.

“The best 24hour trip to beautiful Bohol. So grateful to Christine, our guide, and her team. The day ran smoothly, we experienced so much, it was great value for money. Would recommend.”

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3.Underground River Day Trip from Puerto Princesa City

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

Ride an air-conditioned van from Puerto Princesa to Sabang, cross the sea by boat, then paddle into a UNESCO-listed cave filled with stalactites and bats. The package includes lunch, permits, and hotel pickup. Add a zipline, mangrove trip, massage, or private touring, but allow extra time for queues.

“There is a 20 minute boat ride from beach to underground river. The other description is correct. Don’t miss this”

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4.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 the UNESCO-listed Underground River. A licensed guide, English audio tour, air-conditioned van, and hotel transfers are included. Guides such as Echo, Shy, Mario, and Jeff may lead the day, while ziplining and mangrove tours are optional extras.

“After booking, I was contacted asking for more information. Which is good, but when trying to find what our pickup time was it was bit ridiculous. Finally at 8:30pm before the tour they had narrowed it down to a one hour gap. So am I supposed to wait in the lobby for up to an hour for pick up? In the morning it was narrowed to 15minutes at the end of the window. Not mich help when already up for early morning pickup. Then after it was another 30-40 minutes picking others up before we headed to the cave. Driver and tour guide were great! It looks like all the…”

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5.Underground River, Zipline, Paddleboat Tour

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

Spend 10 hours exploring Sabang with a guide such as Jeff, Steph, or Eco. Ride by boat into the Underground River, hear multilingual audio commentary, eat a Filipino buffet lunch, zip 800 meters above the coast, and finish with a calm mangrove paddleboat ride.

“Rowena our main guide was excellent. She kept us informed every step of the way. Our driver was also courteous and very nice. Our underground boat guide RJ was hilarious. His story telling of the caves was very interesting and he answered all our questions. We really enjoyed the underground caves. The zipline over the ocean was a great ride. Make sure whatever you bring is secured as they don't have pouches for loose things. And be prepared for the hike. It is through the side of the mountain. Watch your step. Last but not least was the mangroves. Our guide was funny and she pointed out sleeping snakes on…”

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6.Underground River Tour

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

Travel from Puerto Princesa to Sabang, then by motorboat to the famous Underground River. Inside, a 45-minute audio tour explains the cave’s rock formations. Guides such as Reg, Jeff, Echo, and Brian are praised for keeping the long day organized and informative.

“Everything I expected it to be. Service was above and beyond.”

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