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Puerto Princesa Underground River Day Tour

  • Pickup 07:00 to 08:00
  • From Puerto Princesa City
  • Private van and guide

Private, never joined or shared, for any group size, as part of your custom private trip.

A private day from Puerto Princesa City to the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a boat ride into the cave, a buffet lunch and a licensed guide. Entry needs a visitor permit, which we confirm before you pay.

At a glance

DurationDay tour, pickup 07:00 to 08:00
StartPickup from your hotel in Puerto Princesa City proper, drop-off back at your hotel
StopsPuerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
LunchBuffet lunch
VehiclePrivate air-conditioned van
GroupPrivate, any size, as part of your custom Palawan trip
SuitsCouples, families, honeymooners
GuideLicensed tour guide
PriceOn request

How the day runs

  1. Morning

    Hotel pickup

    Your van collects you in Puerto Princesa City between 07:00 and 08:00.

  2. Visitors in life vests at the entrance of the Puerto Princesa Underground River
    Morning

    Boat to the river

    A short boat ride to the national park and the cave entrance.

  3. Midday

    Inside the cave

    A paddle boat takes you into the river, with an audio device telling the story.

  4. Afternoon

    Buffet lunch

    Lunch before the drive back.

  5. Afternoon

    Return to the city

    Drop-off at your hotel in Puerto Princesa City.

Times depend on the permit slot and the sea. Times are approximate.

Included and not included

Included

  • Private air-conditioned van with hotel pickup and drop-off in the city proper
  • Boat transfer and life vest
  • Visitor entry permit
  • Audio device
  • Buffet lunch
  • Licensed tour guide

Not included

  • Environmental fee, Php150 per person
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses

What to bring

A hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, light rain gear and a dry bag for your phone.

Good to know

PermitDaily visitor numbers are capped, so book early; we confirm the permit before payment.
WeatherBoats to the cave stop in rough sea; we move the day if they do.
HotelsPickup is within Puerto Princesa City proper; ask us about other areas.

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Questions about this tour

Where does the tour start?

At your hotel in Puerto Princesa City proper, with pickup between 07:00 and 08:00.

Do we need a permit?

Yes. We apply for the visitor permit and confirm it before you pay.

Is lunch included?

Yes, a buffet lunch.

What is not included?

The Php150 environmental fee per person, tips and personal expenses.

How much does it cost?

Prices are on request and depend on group size and dates. Ask us for a quote.

Plan this day in your Palawan trip

Tell us your dates and hotel, and we will apply for the permit.

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