Tour in Puerto Princesa

Sandy beach with clear water and tall limestone cliffs covered in greenery under a blue sky
4.5(2)
From $112.00
per person
8 hours
Sunset Cruises
Puerto Princesa

4in1 Underground River + ugong cave +zipline+mangrove paddleboat

At a Glance

Type
Sunset Cruises
Duration
8 hours
Rating
4.5/5 (2)
Price
From $112.00/person
Fitness
Moderate - some walking i...

Tour Details

This is Underground River tour located in Puerto Princesa City Palawan Philippines. One of the 7 wonders of Nature, This a day tour going to the underground river on 45-minute paddle boat ride inside the cave and a walk in the St Paul subterreanean national park and see its century old mangroves, monkeys and monitor lizards in the forest. This is a community based sustainable Tourism project of the government. For guests arriving from cruise ships please inform us the time of arrival of the ship.

Pls inform us if you are arriving from cruise ship so we can group you to other tourist that are also arriving from the cruise shop. Or You may request for a private transportation by contacting us and paying additional for private van fee.

What Makes This Tour Special

The combination of an underground river tour, a zipline experience, and a paddleboat ride through mangroves offers a dynamic exploration of both land and water ecosystems.
  • A guided paddleboat ride through the underground river reveals the cave's geological wonders.
  • The zipline offers a thrilling view of the surrounding landscape, spanning over 300 meters.
  • The mangrove paddleboat tour provides a close-up look at the biodiversity of the mangrove ecosystem.

Historical Background

The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, where the underground river is located, was designated a national park in 1971. It was also recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999 due to its distinctive geologic features and biodiversity.

Is This Tour Worth It?

This sunset cruises activity is highly rated at 4.5/5 across 2 reviews, running 8 hours from $112.00 per person.

Best For

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

Pros

  • +Outstanding rating: 4.5/5
  • +Booked through Viator

Cons

  • -Cancellation policy not specified
  • -Requires moderate - some walking is required in the national park and a basic level of fitness is needed for the zipline activity. fitness level
  • -Inclusions not listed

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