Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park

I can't say enough positive things about this National Park. It's truly a spectacular place and one of the most impressive natural wonders I've seen.

Located on the western coast of Palawan, it's home to the world's longest navigable underground river, which is an incredible sight to behold. The river winds through a maze of limestone caves, and the walls are adorned with all sorts of stalactites and stalagmites.

In addition to the underground river, the park is also home to a variety of other attractions, including a beautiful cave system, a pristine rainforest, and a number of endangered species.

I highly recommend visiting if you ever have the opportunity. It's an unforgettable experience.

Here are some of the things I loved:

The underground river is truly amazing. It's hard to believe that something so cavernous and beautiful can exist underground.

The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including monkeys, birds, and bats.

The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and they help make the most of your visit.

The park is well-maintained and easy to get around.

Here are some tips for planning:

Wear comfortable shoes and clothing that you don't mind getting wet.

Allow at least 2 hours for your visit.

Unbelievable! I didn't know anything about this wonderful natural wonder. Just looking for a local tour, I saw this UNESCO site.and deservedly so. Fantastic!! Over 2km of boating through this cave.

Imagine exploring the breathtaking 7 wonders of the natural world! It's truly an experience like no other. However, be careful not to feed the monkeys or leave your belongings unattended as these curious creatures may sneak up on you and steal your things. It's a wild adventure with many monkey families living in the area, but with caution, it's an unforgettable journey!

One of the most unique experiences I've tried so far. Imagine spelunking but you are on a boat. I was amazed by nature's beauty and how it coalesced into this spectacular wonder. It was scary especially at the start because you are entering a completely dark place with the light just coming from the bankers' head lamps. You will also smell the urine/guano-filled air because of the thousands of bats who live in the cave. But you'll be amazed by how big the cave is and nature's sculptures inside (the stalactites). The tour was also well-organized. 5/5

Voted one of the 7 wonders of the world!

A Subterranean River surrounded by limestone formations! It's like spelunking but now you are comfortably seated in a canoe rowed by a professional boatman. There is an audio guide while you tour the river, and the pace coordinates with the rowing. The boatman will also shine his torch on notable features. Enjoy the chapel and the market, and remember not to speak to avoid noise disturbances in this fragile environment and not touch the formations! Don't open your mouth either when you look up, unless you would like to taste some bat poop.

Gotta take a larger boat from Sabang Terminal to transfer to the canoe here. Very peaceful place. Love it.

I would not recommend you to bypass this wonder of nature! Which, by the way, is one of the Seven Natural Wonders! Everything is well organized : pickup van, banka boat to the river, then paddling boat with audio guide (english, french, spanish and probably more)
The cave is amazing to visit !

Really glad I came! I booked through Klook after researching and asking my hotel (Klook seems to have cheapest options in several major areas in the Philippines). The local operator (Wild Expeditions) that Klook connected me to is superb. The Underground River was amazing. Even though tons of tourists flock there, once you’re in the activity, they do an amazing job spacing the boats apart so you feel almost alone with the bats and the cave/mineral formations. They provide audio guides in many languages and instruct everyone to remain silent for the sake of the bats who need to echolocate, so the entire experience feels very peaceful and awe-inspiring. Totally worth it.

Really cool underground river and cave system, guides were very helpful and the pictures came out great! Highly recommended if you find yourself in Palawan.

We chose to go there on Monday and it wasn’t crowded I recommend to go on weekdays. The Tour: You’ll go to another island with a boat to reach Underground river and they’ll lead you, it will take 10 to 15 minutes to go to the island and the tour will take about 40-50 minutes, after the tour, your boat will be waiting for you to take you back. We bought the private tour without lunch it cost 2.000 PHP per person (I don’t recommend private tour because the only difference between normal and private tour is The boat taking only you to the island (not the underground river tour just the way goes there for 10 min only) You should totally go there and after take the zipline its only 500 PHP.

An extraordinary experience with a breath taking ambiance and superb tour guides.

Look for Kuya Caloy if you want an extraordinary experience on your subterranean tour.

Look for Kuya Rich a very knowledgeable tour guide.

Fun and fantastic ❤✔⛰🌊

Daddy O 💯

It's truly a nature's wonder. Awesome place to visit. You must not miss visiting this place while at Palawan

Great way to experience nature.
Although, it will be really cool if you can swim

Visiting the Underground River in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, can evoke a sense of awe and wonder due to its stunning natural beauty. Many people feel amazed by the impressive rock formations and the unique experience of navigating through the underground cave system. The cool, mysterious atmosphere inside the cave adds to the sense of adventure and appreciation for nature's wonders.

Sadly, you can’t swim. But I’m happy I researched an amazing and affordable activities for our trip to Palawan. The name is Klook! Klook is a travel and leisure booking platform that operates globally, including in the Philippines. It offers a wide range of services, including tickets to attractions, tours, and activities. Users can book experiences, transportation, and other travel-related services through the Klook platform. It's known for providing convenient access to various travel options and often offers discounts and promotions for users.

I'm particularly interested in options outside of the hotel activities. It's great to discover exciting alternatives, and I'm genuinely enthusiastic about it!

When visiting Puerto Princesa, don’t miss the chance to explore its wonders. Check out the vlog on YouTube or Facebook for an immersive experience! 🛶🏞🇵🇭

Worth the trip to Sabang to for this UNESCO site. Not a long boat trip, but a good one none the less. Also zip line and mangrove tour are nearby. Worth the effort!

The place is very magical and enchanting.
I just hope that the local and national government will continue protecting this wonderful national park.
The ambiance of this place is very mesmerizing and jaw-dropping.
Be careful with your belongings as macaques are present within the area.
Maintain silence because you might disrupt the animals existing in the cave system.
Audio recorded tour is available for all visitors, including Koreans, Chinese, Japanese nationals.
Better come earlier so as not to join the hordes of tourists who constantly flock the site.
Expect a tinge of smell as you pass the cave system as there are a lot of bats inside. Help the locals by giving extra tip for their good tour guiding.
There's a photographer who takes a lot of photos. At the end of the tour, you can claim the pictures for a price. Don't worry, they take a lot of great photos that you can choose from. But if you prefer, you can bring your phone but avoid putting it in flash mode as you might disturb the animals inside the cave system.
You will be seeing a lot of stalagmites and stalactites that resemble fruits, vegetables, church figures, etc. Enjoy Palawan!

Must see! This is an experience you shouldn't miss if you're visiting Puerto Prinsesa, Palawan. Our group searched for a tour package on Facebook, and we paid P1850/head (excluding environmental fees). This includes the van transfer back and forth from your hotel/lodge to the Sabang Pier. The boat ride from the pier to the beach going to the cave is approx 15 minutes. There are many beautiful rock formations inside the cave. The bats are everywhere, and the possibility of getting a bat pee or a stalactite juice dripping is high. It is worth of your money! I'm thrilled that I got a chance to see one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature upclose and personal. 👌

Before I forget, there's a buffet lunch 🫰

This was an amazing experience. It's a must do tour of Puerto Princesa. The journey from the warf and back is just beautiful.

You'd be asked to wear safety helmet and wearable sound device before riding the boat. There are various stone formations inside the cave that the audio device narrates and the boatman spotlights. Best to have this early in the morning so there are no other tourists yet and gives you a more solemn feeling of the cave. There are many bats in the ceiling but they do not cause any issue. The tour staff warns tourists not to open their bags because naughty monkeys takes items. I heard that monkeys will keep it until you barter it with a banana.

A must visit if you're on Palawan. It's a UNESCO world heritage site and part of the new 7 wonders of nature. It's about a 15-20 small boat ride to get to the landing area.

They'll warn you about the monkeys who can be aggressive or take small electronics. As long as you don't look them in the eye and keep walking, they'll leave you alone. They'll give you a number and call it when it's your turn. Underground River tour is about 45 minutes round trip. They give you a great narrative and turn the flashlights on and off to point out different highlights. It's impressive how dark it is when they turn off the flashlights. There's a lot of bats inside, don't look up with your mouth open.

Highly recommend this tour.

Great adventure! I went there with my boyfriend and we will always remember this experience. You get there by boat in groups and then you walk along the beach and get to the entrance and then onto another little lower boat. You are able to go thought the cave and hear all the bats and see the old rocks. You are surrounded by nature, beach and caves, it's just amazing. After we enjoyed a nice buffet organised by our tour company. Remember to get a waterproof bag to keep your things safe from water.