11/01/2016
UNDERGROUND RIVER TOUR - Palawan
The Puerto Princesa Subterranean National Park, where the Underground River is found, has been a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1999. It has also been chosen as one of the modern Seven Wonders of the World.
The Underground River Tour is a whole day tour starting from Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines. The tour calls for a two-hour ride to Sabang, a short boat ride from the wharf to Sabang Beach, the entrance of the Underground River, and the actual boat ride going inside the cave.
Each group is assigned a boatman with paddle boat equipped with a search light. The boatman gives a running commentary while viewing the formations inside the pitch-dark recesses. A most impressive area inside would be the 'cathedral', towering some 800 meters in height.
UNDERGROUND RIVER TOUR PACKAGE PRICE
PhP 1,500.00 nett per person
*Early booking is advised as permits are limited - only a limited number of permits are issued per day. For Peak Season (summer), be sure to book more than one month in advance.
*This is a Seat-in-Coach (Shared) Tour
*Child Rate: 3-5 years old PhP 1,000/child. 2 years old and below are free of charge. 6 years old and above are charged adult rate
*Rates may change without prior notice.
UNDERGROUND RIVER TOUR - INCLUSIONS
Tour Permit
Pick up and drop off at hotel (within Puerto Princesa City) via air-conditioned van
Entrance Fees
Boat Fees
Services of a DOT (Department of Tourism) Licensed Tour Guide
Picnic Lunch
*Environmental Fee (estimated PhP 40-50/person) will be on pax account and to be paid on the day itself.
UNDERGROUND RIVER TOUR - ITINERARY
*Itinerary and time may change without prior notice. For Peak Season there will also be a second batch starting later.
6:00 am Pick up at hotel for 2.5 hours travel via air-conditioned van on rugged and winding road over the scenic countryside.
9:00 - 9:30 am Estimated arrival at Sabang wharf
Proceed to 20-30 minute boat ride to the Underground River Park. At the entrance of the park, one may encounter monkeys and monitor lizards in a rain forest setting.
Proceed to 45 minutes - 1 hour paddle boat ride into the Underground River: Each boat will have a boatman with search light as one enters the pitch-dark inner recesses of the cavern.
Picnic lunch
4:00 -5:00 pm Estimated time of arrival at hotel