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A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Puerto Princesa Underground River is a must for any visitor to Palawan. Explore it by boat on this small-group day tour with round-trip transfers from Puerto Princesa city. Besides the river, you'll stop at the Buena Vista View Deck for ocean vistas, savor a restaurant lunch, and visit Ugong Rock. A small environmental protection fee is payable, while zipline rides are at your expense.

Enjoy a night away from the city and get to see hundreds of fireflies in their natural habitat. Hotel pick up and drop off is included for guests staying within 5 kilometer of Puerto Princesa City airport. A delicious dinner is also included and will be served at an off-site restaurant.

Discover the magic beneath the earth as you glide through the Puerto Princesa Subterranean Underground River, a hidden paradise filled with crystal-clear waters, towering limestone formations, and mysterious caverns shaped by nature over thousands of years. Every turn reveals breathtaking scenery, creating an unforgettable adventure in one of the world’s most extraordinary natural wonders and the pride of Palawan. Rest assured that every activity you do with us is always full of knowledge and a memorable experience, and we would like to showcase the culture and the world-class hospitality of our DOT licensed tour guides. You're not just going to be amazed by the breath-taking beauty of Puerto Princesa Subterranean Underground River, the pride of Palawan, but you will also fall in love with the beautiful people from different walks of life sharing one culture in what we call paradise.

Honda Bay Island Hopping Tour is one of the highlights in Puerto Princesa. Pick up time in your Hotel is between 7:30 to 8:00am, the guide will meet you at the lobby. You will proceed along with the rest of the guests (joiners tour) to the Honda Bay wharf and you will board the boat. The three islands you will visit are the Cowrie Island, Luli Island and Starfish Island and you will have your lunch prepared in one of those islands mentioned. It's a whole day tour and you will be back in your Hotel by 4:00PM.

Take the strain out of traveling to the Puerto Princesa Underground River, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on this door-to-door small-group tour that includes buffet lunch. Reaching the wharf by motor vehicle, ride a boat, then walk a short distance through the jungle to the cave entrance. Your cave tour, in a small boat, covers roughly the first 3,280 feet (1 kilometer) of the 5-mile (8-kilometer) underground river.

Skip the stress of self-driving and the expense of taxis or drivers and see Puerto Princesa city’s essential sights in just half a day on this great-value group tour, including transfers from central hotels. Visit the Palawan Heritage Center museum and see animals including crocodiles at the Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center. Enjoy photo stops at historic Plaza Cuartel and a park, plus the option to buy snacks and souvenirs.

Explore the highlights of Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan, on this Private half‑day tour. Visit historical sites like Plaza Cuartel and the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, stroll along the scenic Baywalk, and enjoy the colorful displays at MCA Market. Stop by Baker’s Hill for local treats and panoramic views, experience the Palawan Butterfly Garden, and discover traditional crafts at Binuatan Creations. This tour combines history, culture, nature, and local flavors, perfect for first-time visitors wanting a comprehensive city experience. And savor Palawan’s famous Chaolong noodles.

A part of the sustainable tourism program of the city of puerto princesa the Underground river is one of the 7 wonders of nature - a UNESCO world heritage site and is also called St paul subterreanean river national park is also called a RAMSAR site. This is located in the St paul mountain range in the westcoast of Puerto Princesa Palawan Philippines. Enjoy riding in a paddleboat in Sabang Underground River Cave, This is a Paddle Boat Tour in a unique eco-tourism experience that is a guided trips, a tour access to this unique, centuries old cave, forest and its wildlife. Pick up from city center hotels free, if your hotel is out of town there is an extra pick up fee applies. Pls inform us if you are arriving from a cruise ship this tour is applicable only for cruise ships departing after 4:30 pm due to time constraints. Advance booking is required to process government permits to enter the cave. In cases of Bad weather conditions we will offer refund or offer you alternative.

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, also known as Puerto Princesa Underground River, is located around 76 km northwest of Puerto Princesa in the Saint Paul Mountain Range. Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it houses a “mountain to sea” ecosystem with some of the most significant and intact old-growth forests in Asia, featuring the spectacular limestone karst landscape and the globally significant habitat for biodiversity conservation and threatened species of wildlife. There are eight intact forest formations found in Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park: the beach forest, forest on ultramafic soil, forest on limestone soil, freshwater swamp forest, lowland evergreen tropical rainforest, mangrove forest, montane forest, and riverine forest. The Palawan Moist Forest, recognized by the WWF's Global Report, is outstanding biodiversity containing the richest tree flora with high levels of regional and local endemism.

Despite the name, it takes about two hours to reach the Puerto Princesa underground river from Puerto Princesa city. Enjoy a faster and more relaxing journey than on group tours when you book this semi-private service, with private land transfers, private motorboat transfers (weather permitting), and a shared subterranean river tour by rowing boat. Your day includes lunch, a guide, and transfers from Puerto Princesa hotels, port, or airport.

The Private Underground River Day Tour with Lunch from Puerto Princesa, ending at El Nido, provides a unique way to explore the Puerto Princesa Underground River while traveling onward to El Nido. This tour includes hotel pickup in Puerto Princesa, entrance fees, permits, a buffet lunch at Sabang Wharf, and an audio-guided kayak tour through the river. You’ll experience this UNESCO World Heritage site with personalized service, then continue your journey conveniently to El Nido, making it a seamless adventure through Palawan’s natural beauty.

Discover the best of Puerto Princesa and El Nido as you explore the area on this 5-day tour. Join a small group and visit key landmarks like the UNESCO-listed Puerto Princesa underground river, several lagoons and beaches, and smaller islands nearby. This is a convenient way to see the area without worrying about booking separate transfers, hotels, or tours; everything is taken care of!

Explore the world-famous Puerto Princesa Underground River, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. This enchanting underground river tour offers a rare chance to navigate through a limestone cave system teeming with stunning rock formations, mysterious caverns, and unique wildlife. Immerse yourself in the pristine beauty of nature, as you glide along one of the longest navigable underground rivers in the world—a true must-see for adventurers and nature lovers!

Explore the famous places in Puerto Princesa at your own pace & time. Relaxing travel to must see places in the city.

What sets the Lagum Adventure Balabac Expedition apart is the way we run the trip end-to-end: well-planned island routing (based on tides and sea conditions), a hands-on local crew focused on safety and comfort, and a relaxed pacing that gives you real time on the best sandbars and islands—not just quick photo stops. We keep the experience smooth with clear inclusions, organized logistics, and on-ground support, while practicing responsible wildlife viewing (turtles, giant clams, and starfish are admired with care and respect). It’s a true expedition vibe—raw, remote, and stunning—made easy by a team that knows Balabac.

Discover the highlights of the City by visiting the various destinations. A short stop at the following destinations, namely, Plaza Cuartel, Cathedral, Baywalk, Crocodile Farm, Baker's Hill, Mitra's Ranch and Souvenir Shops will give you a glimpse of the towns history and local living.

Double the adventure of your Palawan trip in this 2-in-1 private combo tour. Join a river cruise to the Underground River, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s longest navigable subterranean river, to view caves and remarkable rock formations under torchlight. Then, climb to the top of Ugong Rock and zipline down for a majestic countryside view. A local guide, round-trip transportation, and included lunch add to the fun and convenience.

See the views in Sta Monica's Mitra Ranch, historical sites like the Plaza Cuartel and the Cathedral. Learn about the Palawan Heritage, a visit to the Palawans Nature and Wildlife Conservation Center, Souvenir Shopping and you can buy some snacks in bakers hill. This tour is great for first time visitors, families with small children and elderly or for groups and solo travelers. Our city tour is a half day tour in Puerto Princesa City Palawan Philippines. The tour takes you to the Capital of the City of Puerto Princesa that includes roundtrip transportation, A visit to the crocodile farm, bakers hill, sta monica ranch, baywalk, plaza cuartel, souvenir shopping. For Weekdays - heritage museum For sat and sun- World war 2 musuem will be visited instead. The tour will not only give you an experience but and opportunity to help because some sites is part of sustainable tourism programs where locals are given livelihood.

Tick off two of Palawan’s natural wonders in just one day during a Puerto Princesa Underground River and mangrove tour. The ideal choice for nature lovers and visitors with limited time in Palawan, this tour transports you between the far-flung attractions with ease and places an emphasis on sustainability with eco-friendly boats.

Explore Cowrie, Starfish, and Luli Islands on this group island-hopping tour or the islands in the Puerto Princesa Bay. You’ll have time to sunbathe, snorkel, take loads of photos, and enjoy lunch on the beach. Keep costs down with this group tour, but still have plenty of time to explore each place at your own pace.

As one of the rising paradise of the South Palawan, Balabac is now one of the best tourist destinations in the province. This 3D2N all-in private tour will provide you a wider view of the town's beauty.

Soak up the laid-back lifestyle and white sand beaches of Palawan’s offshore islands without the hassle and expense of negotiating a private boat charter. On this door-to-door tour, travel from Puerto Princesa to the little settlement of Port Barton, and spend the day hopping from paradise island to paradise island, with a break for a buffet lunch. Swim, sunbathe, and snorkel to your heart’s content.

Visit three sights in one full day tour with this group adventure. Not only will you get to explore the underground river system, but you can also poke around in the Ugong rock caves, and have an exhilarating turn on the zip-line. You’ll keep costs low by booking this group tour, but still get a great chance to explore at your own pace.