The 11 Underground River and Cave Trips in the Philippines That Earn Their Price

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.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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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 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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4.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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5.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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6.Underground River and Firefly Watching Tour

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

Spend 10 hours traveling from Puerto Princesa to the UNESCO-listed Underground River, then return after a hotel break for mangrove firefly watching. Your English or Tagalog guide handles boats, meals, permits, and transfers. Guides named Echo, Jed, and Jack have all been praised for their care and clear explanations.

“There was a lot to see i puerto Princesa on the tour. I really enjoyed the whole experience and it gave me a good insight into the city and its history”

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7.Underground River Tour

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

You travel from Puerto Princesa to Sabang, stop at Buenavista Viewdeck, cross to the cave by motorized boat, then ride a paddleboat through the Underground River. An English or Tagalog guide, audio guide, lunch, permits, and city hotel transfers are included. Optional Ugong Rock Zipline and mangrove tours cost extra.

“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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8.Underground River Tour From City proper

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

Travel from Puerto Princesa to Sabang, cross by pump boat, then ride a paddle boat through the famous Underground River. Your English or Tagalog guide explains the park, while an audio device supports several languages. A Filipino buffet lunch is included, but expect a long day and a Php150 environmental fee.

“Galima išskirti į grupes kas nori ziplin o kas nori į pliažą”

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9.Private Full-Day Tour To Underground River

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

You’ll travel from Puerto Princesa to Sabang, cross by pump boat, then paddle into the famous Underground River with a multilingual audio guide. The private format includes hotel transfers, entrance fees, and lunch for up to four people, with zipline and mangrove options available.

“The walk to the Zipline is over 1/2 mile then you have to climb a steep hill with about 100 steps vertical then walk a 1/4 mile in 90 degree heat. None of which is disclosed ahead of time. Not a good experience.”

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10.Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour with Zipline

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 7 hours · from $65

Travel from Puerto Princesa to Sabang for a guided boat and paddle-boat visit through the 1.5-kilometer Underground River, then ride the Sabang Zipline above the coast. Guides such as Josh and Jed have been praised for clear explanations and safe, well-run outings. Lunch, transfers, permits, and equipment are included.

“Our guide Jed was lovely. Explained everything well. Everything was well organized, and safe. The tour was really good and interesting, and we did the zipline, which was fun”

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11.Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour in Palawan

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 11 reviews · 1 day · from $48

Join Wild Expeditions Travel and Tours for a full day from Puerto Princesa to Sabang and the Underground River. Guides such as Kim and Diana lead the visit, with a paddle boat cave tour, buffet lunch, and optional zipline or mangrove trips.

“Alles war gut organisiert. Von Vorteil wenn man einen gummierte-, wasserdichten Bag dabei hat. Dutzende Händler bieten von 2 - 30 Lt in allen Farben solche an + wasserdichte Handyhüllen, da man z.T. ein und aussteigt in Wasser bis zur Hüfte. Ebenfalls gut dabei zu haben, sind eine Schnorchelausrüstung und Wasserschuhe (kann auch vom Veranstallterxgemietet werden. Die 5 Insel u. Strände die wir besucht haben, waren traumhaft. Alles inkl. Mitagessen, zu einem sehr günstigen Tarif. Buchen kann man an vielen Ständen, zu gleichen Preisen.”

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