Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour in Palawan

The Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour is a full day trip from Puerto Princesa City to Sabang, where a paddle boat carries you into one of Palawan's largest cave systems, on a day that runs from around 7 am to 4 pm.

A hotel pickup collects you in Puerto Princesa City for the drive to Sabang, passing green countryside, small villages and mountain scenery along the way. The changing landscape builds anticipation before you reach the wharf where the river tour begins, with the coastal air growing noticeably cooler as the road nears Sabang.

Inside the underground cave system

At Sabang, you board a paddle boat with a licensed guide for the journey into the cave, where towering rock formations and dark river passages replace the daylight outside. A multilingual audio guide explains the geological features and environmental significance of the cave as you move through it, adding context to the chambers and formations around you. The water inside stays calm throughout the ride, and the guide points out notable rock shapes along the route.

Lunch and a full day of organised travel

Lunch is included partway through the day, and the permits, entrance arrangements and transfers are all handled as part of the tour, so you can focus on the cave and the scenery around Sabang rather than logistics. The pace stays unhurried from the drive out to the return leg, with time built in at Sabang before and after the cave tour itself.

The tour returns you to Puerto Princesa City by the late afternoon, closing out a day built around one of Palawan's most recognised natural sites. Rayna's local team manages the transfers, the permits and the guide throughout the day, giving you one point of contact from pickup to drop-off.

• Drive from Puerto Princesa City to Sabang through countryside, villages and mountain scenery.
• Take a guided paddle boat ride into one of Palawan's largest cave systems.
• Learn about the cave's geology and significance from a multilingual audio guide.
• Lunch, permits, transfers and a licensed guide are included throughout the day.
• Visit one of the Philippines' most recognised natural sites on a full day trip from the city.

1. You will receive your tour confirmation voucher by email shortly after booking.
2. Check your spam or junk folder if you do not see it in your inbox, or contact online support.
3. Download the voucher and present it at the venue.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• The tour runs as a full day trip, from around 7 am to 4 pm, covering the drive to Sabang, the cave tour and the return.
• A government environmental fee applies per person and is payable directly at the wharf on arrival; it remains valid for 5 days and also covers entry to Honda Bay if visited within that period.
• A mandatory local boat fee applies to all guests, including children, and is collected on site.
• Additional transfer charges may apply for hotels outside Puerto Princesa town proper, such as Astoria Palawan and similar resorts.
• Bookings are subject to availability and final reconfirmation.
• There are no refunds or changes for unused, missed, or no-show services.
• Be ready at the hotel lobby at least 5 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
• This tour is not valid for Philippines passport holders.
• For assistance, contact Rayna's support team on the number shown on your booking voucher.