This tour is private tour to Underground river provided with private AC transportation and motorized boat transfers.
The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park or popularly known as the Underground River is the the world's longest navigable underground river and one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature. Guests will enjoy seeing various limestone formations which were formed thousands or even millions of years ago. Truly, this makes Underground River the number 1 tourist attraction in the city.
Important Notes:
1. Underground River tour permits are limited to a maximum of 1000 slots per day and should be booked ahead of time. Ideally a month before arrival. Minimum time for me to process the permits is atleast 3 days before arrival. This tour is subject to weather conditions.
2. Tour inside the cave is always on group of 8-10 persons per boat as strict policy of the park due to operational limitations of the site.
3. Tour is on first come first serve basis at the site.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
19 times a day, 6:00 AM–10:30 AM
Next available
Tue, Oct 6
Adult (ages 7–75)
$175
Child (ages 2–6)
$30
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $350.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 5.
Tour Options
Private Underground River Tour
Pickup included
Itinerary
Puerto Princesa Underground River
Admission included45 min
Travelers will see a cave formed millions of years ago where a river goes thru it. It is the one of the longest navigable underground river in the world that features limestone formations.
What's included
Included
Private transportation
shared Paddleboat cave tour (8-10persons per boat as strict park policy)
Services of Licensed Local Tour Guide
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Private Motorized Boat Transfers (except in case of rough sea condition)
Not included
Food and drinks, unless specified
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick-up guests staying within Puerto Princesa city proper hotel (sample hotels are named above), Seaport for shore excursion guests and airport for guests arriving on the same day with tour.
Please note that van/fuel surcharge applies for hotels located outside the city proper.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
9 reviews
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How it compares in Puerto Princesa
No. 17 by number of reviews among 99 tours in Puerto Princesa
Excurgo comparison of 99 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please wear comfortable clothes, slippers and aqua shoes preferably for footwear, denim pants and running shoes are discouraged
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not recommended for child aged 2 and under
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Underground River Tour take?
Private Underground River Tour lasts about 7–8 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Private Underground River Tour cost?
Prices start at $175 per person for this Puerto Princesa experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $350. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Underground River Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 19 departures a day between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
How much does Private Underground River Tour cost for children?
Children aged 2–6 pay from $30, adults from $175.
Can I cancel Private Underground River Tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick-up guests staying within Puerto Princesa city proper hotel (sample hotels are named above), Seaport for shore excursion guests and airport for guests arriving on the same day with tour.
Please note that van/fuel surcharge applies for hotels located outside the city proper. Pickup points include Lola Itang Pension House and Restaurant, Dolce Vita.
What languages is Private Underground River Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 11 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult Not recommended for child aged 2 and under
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Underground River Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 9 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by PALAWAN PRIVATE TOURS.
Reviews(9)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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74bertak
March 22, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Puerto Princesa underground river tour
Excellent tour. Our guide Richard was fabulous-very knowledgeable,
friendly and helpful. The driver was very good too.
Highly recommend this tour!
Operator response
Hello Bertha!
Thank you for entrusting your trip with us! Tour Guide told me you were so cooperative and punctual making the tour procedure seamless.
We hope to see you again in the future!
If ever you have friend, traveling to our Country - The Philippines, kindly make them know about us and we will definitely take really good care of them!
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Monika_K
March 4, 2026 · via Viator
Beautiful hours on Palawan
We had very nice hours on Palawan and saw a lot. We particularly liked the weaving and the women work who are separated from their husbands. They make a lot of beautiful products that you can finish yourself and live off.Our guide and driver were very friendly and accommodating. We had a delicious lunch at a very nice restaurant.
Operator response
thank you so much Mam Monika! We hope to see you again in your future travels here in Puerto Princesa or wherever in Palawan!
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ursulad7
January 24, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent private tour!!
Excellent tour! My family and I enjoyed it very much!! The guide (Jho) and our driver (Eugene) were very punctual, efficient, and friendly. The tour operator went out of their way to ensure we didn't miss out on this experience (they moved up the departure time in case the activity was canceled due to strong winds). Our guide, Jho, took great care to ensure we had a VIP and private experience!! I highly recommend it!! 👍🏼👍🏼
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Danna G
December 17, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing experience and great service from all staff involved. Our tour guide made extra effort to take care of us.
The whole experience was amazing! It's a sight to see and the organisers make sure that their tours do not damage the beauty of the place.
Fidel, the person handling our booking, made sure to arrange our tour earlier due to the chances of it being cancelled by the coast guard due to the weather. And Jho, our lovely tour guide made sure we're safe and taken well cared of. I was feeling motion sick before the tour due to the car ride and she took extra effort to make sure I feel better. She also helped us with going and checking in to our accommodation after the tour when she could have just finished up her tour.
I really appreciate everyone that handled our tour and would recommend people to also experience the same.
Operator response
Thank you so much Mam Danna for the review!
and Yes, we do all our best to expedite processes involve in our tours especially for underground river - a tour that is controlled by weather changes especially during Northeast monsoon (amihan winds). Our guides are trained to be helpful at all times with guests' safety as top priority to be followed by comfort and enjoyment.
We hope to be of service to you, your family and friends in the future!
Again, maraming salamat po!
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Bill_H
February 26, 2025 · via Viator
The tour is a natural...
The tour is a natural wonder. Very interesting and unique. A Must See place for natural wonders! Just as important was the coordination by Viator. We were updated on the weather; our guide picked us up from the cruise ship; our driver was great; our guide managed to help get us to the front of several lines and we could not ask for more!! Great job Viator!
Operator response
Hello Sir Bill,
We are glad you liked the tour program we have prepared for your shore excursion and we would like to thank you for being early out of the ship making the experience as smooth as possible with least amount of waiting time.
We hope to see you again soon!
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206dallasm
January 1, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Go early
If you can afford it go early and go private tour. We left our hotel at 630 am and were first ones in - for 2024 as well as the day. It was seamless. Jo our guide and Eugene our driver were great. The caves themselves were amazing, such another world. Lunch was also good.
Operator response
Thank you so much for taking time to review, we are committed to giving our guests a seamless experience. We hope to serve you again in the future!
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Yin_N
November 5, 2023 · via Viator
April is the bomb...
April, our tour guide was wonderful. We beat the traffic and was in and out quickly. April took us to gift shop so we all get our shopping done very happily.
Operator response
Hello Mam Yin,
Thank you for entrusting your private tour with us! Until next time!
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Diego_G
March 6, 2023 · via Viator
BEST TOUR AND GUIDE
We’d give this tour 10 stars if it was possible. Our guide Fidel was amazing. Extremely knowledgeable, kind, thoughtful and serviceable; not to mention his perfect english. We were in a tight schedule since PP was a cruise day-stop for us and Fidel did everything to accommodate our times, we beat the large cruise tours to the underground river, did not have to wait a second in line and got our private SUV transport and private boat transfer which was top notch.
100% recommend if you are looking for a personalized flexible experience.
PS - Fidel even lent us money to buy some stuff since we had not exchanged PHP yet
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Operator response
Thank you so much sir Diego! it was lovely touring your around!
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jpares52
February 24, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
FANTASTIC
As we slept in Sabang, we were able to enter the underground river very soon, at about 9 a.m. and there were almost no people.
Fantastic tour, in silence, through still waters, under immense stalactites and countless bats.
Impressive!!!!!
It is advised to sleep in Sabang and not in Puerto Princesa so as not to go in crowd plan!
Operator response
thank you so much for entrusting your trip with us!
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