
Underground River
NatureExplore Puerto Princesa Underground River, one of the most amazing attractions of Palawan Island and the Philippines.
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Underground River Adventure | 2 Days
Multi-Day Tour PackagesExplore Puerto Princesa's breathtaking Underground River, hike the Monkey Trail and paddle through the mangrove forest on this 2-day private tour.
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All the info you need to know about Underground River
One of Palawan island’s treasures is the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park: the world’s longest navigable underground river. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the “New 7 Wonders of Nature”.
Over 8.2 kilometres/ 5 miles long, the breathtaking river winds its way through a fascinating cave system and flows directly into the South China Sea. Twenty-three million years ago this unique limestone karst mountain landscape was formed and includes rock formations and stalactite pillars.
The National Park is nestled in a dense tropical forest home to a variety of exotic species.
What to see:
If you want to visit the Underground River, here are some of our favourite attractions not to be missed:
- Underground River Cruise: it lies a boat ride away from Sabang village. Going inside the underground river by boat is like a mystical experience. You will be delighted by the stalactite and stalagmite formations that have been naturally molded inside the cave as years passed.
- Mangrove Forest: Step aboard for a peaceful 30 minute boat trip through the coastal mangrove forest. Enjoy the lush vegetation and try to spot native wildlife such as lizards, snakes, crabs and monkeys.
- Monkey Trail: after visiting the underground river you can return to Sabang on foot over the 5km-long Jungle Trail. The trail climbs steeply through overgrown forest and karst limestones. Along the trail you will be able to spot wild long-tailed macaques.
- Sabang Beach: spend one night at the Sheridan Beach Resort and enjoy the spectacular Sabang Beach nestled between towering mountain ranges and the clear blue waters of the West Philippines Sea.
When to go:
Underground can be visited all year round, however, the best time to travel is during the dry season between October and early June. Sea is usually calm during the months of April and May.
Underground River may be temporarily closed to visitors in situations like strong wind, rough sea, and incessant heavy rain.
The wet season is from June to September.
Getting there:
From Puerto Princesa
-Public Transportation: Lexxus operates daily shuttle van service from Puerto Princesa to Sabang. The journey usually takes around 2 hours.
-Private Transfer: Private van is the quickest and least hassle way to get from Puerto Princesa Sabang (Underground River)
Click here to book the private van
From El Nido
-Public Transportation: It’s possible to travel by shuttle van from El Nido to Sabang although there is no a direct link. Lexxus operates a shuttle van service from El Nido to Salvation Junction to connect with the shuttle van going from Puerto Princesa to Sabang. The journey from El Nido to Sabang usually take around 5-6 hours, plus the stop in Salvation.
-Private Transfer: Private van is the quickest and least hassle way to get from El Nido to Sabang.
Click here to book the private van
From Port Barton
-Public Transportation: With no direct link between Port Barton and Sabang, shuttle vans are via Salvation Junction. Get Recaro or Nature Island that go to Puerto Princesa and ask to be dropped at Salvation, where you can catch the connecting shuttle van Luxxus to Sabang. The journey is about 3 hours and 30 minutes, plus the stop in Salvation.
-Private Transfer: Private van is the quickest and least hassle way to get from Port Barton to Sabang
Click here to book the private van