Experience Nature and Adventure at the Puerto Princesa Underground River!
When you’re in Palawan, you cannot possibly miss visiting the Puerto Princesa Underground River! It belongs to the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s new 7 wonders of nature.
This underground river is one of the longest in the world, and it flows under the St. Paul Mountain Range. The cave stretches as long as 24 kilometers while the river is 8.2 kilometers. The regular tours will cover only 1.5 kilometers of the river, as that’s what regular boats fit in. If you secure a special permit, you can paddle yourself inside the entire span of the river to admire the various rock formations there.
Puerto Princesa contains a sea ecosystem and is a protected forest that contains 800 plant species, and is home to at least 174 birds, 84 mammals, 28 reptiles, and 12 amphibian species that are endangered, rare, and endemic to this part of the world only.
If you’re already in Palawan, don’t skip out on visiting this sought after site! If you get lucky, you can even see the 20-million year old Miocene-aged Serenial fossil among its walls.
How to get to Puerto Princesa Underground River?
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– From Puerto Princesa to Puerto Princesa Underground River
1. From Puerto Princesa City Airport, head to San Jose Terminal by riding a tricycle.
2. Ride a jeepney, bus, or shuttle van from here to Sabang. Alight there at the town proper.
3. Ride a tricycle heading to Sabang PPUR Dispatching Area and get a permit.
4. Register at the information center and take the boat to the underground river itself.
Things to do at Puerto Princesa Underground River
1. BUY PASALUBONG AT THE SOUVENIR SHOP
– Support the local sellers and buy several keychains, bracelets, and other local products here.
2. TRY OUT ACTIVITIES WHILE WAITING
– You can try the zipline and mangrove tour that are available in Sabang town.
3. EAT LOCAL FOOD
– There is a lot of choices available and the prices are decent.
4. SWIM AT THE ENTRANCE BEACH TO THE RIVER
– This beach is beautiful with a lot of gigantic karsts with white sand and beautiful blue waters.
5. TAKE A PHOTO AT THE UNDERGROUND RIVER SIGNAGE
– It is considered mandatory to take a photo with this beautiful signage.
6. SEE MONKEYS AND KOMODO DRAGONS IN THE FOREST
– If you can, take photos with the monkeys and komodo dragons. But otherwise, don’t disturb them in their natural habitat.
Rates and Fees
Sabang Zipline – ₱ 550 per person
Mangrove Tour – ₱ 350 per person
Ugong Rock – ₱ 550 per person
FOREIGN AND LOCAL ADULTS (21 Y.O. AND ABOVE)
Entrance Fee – ₱ 500
Audio Device – ₱ 85
Environmental Fee – ₱ 150
Terminal Fee – ₱ 5
FOREIGN MINOR (13-20 Y.O.)
Entrance Fee – ₱ 150
Audio Device – ₱ 76.50
Environmental Fee – ₱ 150
Terminal Fee – ₱ 5
LOCAL MINOR (13-20 Y.O.)
Entrance Fee – ₱ 100
Audio Device – ₱ 76.50
Environmental Fee – ₱ 120
Terminal Fee – ₱ 5
FOREIGN CHILDREN (3-12 Y.0.)
Entrance Fee – ₱ 150
Environmental Fee – ₱ 150
Terminal Fee – ₱ 5
LOCAL CHILDREN (3-12 Y.0.)
Entrance Fee – ₱ 75
Environmental Fee – ₱ 120
Terminal Fee – ₱ 5
FILIPINO SENIOR CITIZENS
Entrance Fee – ₱ 400
Environmental Fee – ₱ 120
Audio Device – ₱ 76.50
Terminal Fee – ₱ 5
GENERAL ENTRANCE
Entrance Fee – ₱ 150 for Foreigners, ₱ 100 for Locals
Environmental Fee – ₱ 150 for all
How to Contact
Telephone No.: (048) 434 2509
Email Address: undergroundriver_ppsrnp@yahoo.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ppundergroundriver
To bring when visiting Puerto Princesa Underground River
1. Bring your own bottled water or flask to keep hydrated.
2. Bring extra cash with you for souvenirs and optional activities.
3. Bring along slippers or flip-flops because your feet might get wet from getting on the boats.
4. Bring a dry bag to secure your items.
Reminders when visiting Puerto Princesa Underground River
1. It is best to book a permit a few days ahead because there is a limited amount distributed every day.
2. Children under 3 years old are not permitted on the tour.
3. The water in the underground river is a no-swimming zone.
4. Wear comfortable clothes and footwear and bring extras.
5. Do not feed the tsonggo on the way to the river.
6. Do not touch the walls of the cave.
7. Avoid opening your mouth during the tour as there is bat poop and pee droppings often.
8. The last trip heading back to Puerto Princesa City is at 6 pm.