Tour in Puerto Princesa

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Featured
4.3(6)
From $117.00
per person
8 hours
Nature & Wildlife
Puerto Princesa

Private Puerto Princesa Underground River, Ugong Cave & zipline

At a Glance

Type
Nature & Wildlife
Duration
8 hours
Rating
4.3/5 (6)
Price
From $117.00/person
Fitness
Moderate - participants s...

Tour Details

It is a visit to the Underground River of Puerto Princesa City subterreanean River National Park is a World Heritage Site inscribed by UNESCO. The Worlds Longest Navigable Underground River and Now one of the 7 Wonders of Nature. The Underground river with its spectacular rock stalactites and stalagmites formation that made it to be among the UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE and awarded as RAMSAR site. By booking this tour you have helped the community - The Ugong Rock- One of the Sustainable Tourism project of the government being managed by residents of Barangay Tagabenit, primarily composed of Batak Tribe and Tagbanua indigenous peoples.

The Tagabinet Ugong Rock Tourism Service Cooperative who are also employees of Ugong rock. After it become tourist destination and the involvement of the community they embraced ecotourism The people in the community were given livelihood and the community is now involved in tree planting they also help in protecting the environment.

What Makes This Tour Special

This tour combines a visit to the underground river with an adventure at Ugong Cave, where visitors can zipline through lush forest scenery. The integration of community-led ecotourism efforts enhances the experience by supporting local livelihoods.
  • Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New7Wonders of Nature.
  • Engage with indigenous communities and support sustainable tourism initiatives.
  • Experience adventure activities like ziplining and spelunking in Ugong Cave.

Historical Background

The Puerto Princesa Underground River is part of the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, established in 1971 and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. It features one of the longest navigable underground rivers in the world and has geological formations dating back millions of years.

Is This Tour Worth It?

This nature & wildlife activity is well-reviewed at 4.3/5 across 6 reviews, running 8 hours from $117.00 per person.

Best For

Families
Less ideal for: Those with limited mobility · Wheelchair users · Those with limited time

Pros

  • +Strong rating: 4.3/5
  • +Booked through Viator

Cons

  • -Cancellation policy not specified
  • -Requires moderate - participants should be prepared for some physical activity, including walking and navigating uneven terrain, especially in ugong cave. fitness level
  • -Inclusions not listed

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