# PuertoPrincesaRiverTour.com - Puerto Princesa Underground River tours in Palawan: full-day trips, zipline and firefly combos and private tours, compared

> Guide to tours of the Puerto Princesa Underground River (Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park): what each day
> includes besides the cave, the permit and the fees paid on the spot, and the GetYourGuide tours you can book.
> Not affiliated with any tour operator, the park or GetYourGuide.

Site: https://puertoprincesarivertour.com
Language: en. Currency: USD for GetYourGuide prices; local fees in Philippine pesos (PHP). Country: Philippines.

## Verified facts

- The park lies about 76 to 80 km north-west of Puerto Princesa City on the west coast of Palawan (the park; Wikipedia).
- The underground river is about 8.2 km long, navigable up to 4.3 km, and flows directly into the sea (the park).
- Carrying capacity 900 visitors a day; a Visitor Entry Permit is required (no permit, no entry) (the park).
- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 4 December 1999; one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, recognised 11 November 2011 (the park).
- Environmental fee PHP 150 per person, usually paid in cash at the wharf and not included in most tours (GetYourGuide listings).

## Tours listed on this site

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Prices are 'from' prices in USD at the last build and move.

- Underground River Full-Day Trip with Lunch (Hotel pickup, downtown Puerto Princesa) - from $45 per person, 8 to 10 hours, the day adds: Lunch in Sabang; rated 4.5 from 1,762 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://puertoprincesarivertour.com/tours/underground-river-day-trip-from-puerto-princesa/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/puerto-princesa-l1000/from-puerto-princesa-underground-river-full-day-trip-t180785/
- Underground River, Zipline & Mangrove Paddle Boat (Pickup within 5 km of the airport) - from $72 per person, 10 hours, the day adds: Zipline and mangrove paddle boat; rated 4.6 from 202 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://puertoprincesarivertour.com/tours/underground-river-zipline-and-mangrove-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/puerto-princesa-l1000/puerto-princesa-underground-river-zipline-paddleboat-tour-t343766/
- Underground River Tour from the City with Buffet Lunch (Pickup in Puerto Princesa city proper) - from $50 per person, 9 hours, the day adds: Buffet lunch, fees covered; rated 4.8 from 29 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://puertoprincesarivertour.com/tours/underground-river-tour-from-city-proper/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/puerto-princesa-l1000/puerto-princesa-underground-river-tour-from-city-proper-t607269/
- Underground River Tour with Permit & Pickup (Hotel pickup, Puerto Princesa) - from $38 per person, 7 to 8 hours, the day adds: The cave only, lunch extra; rated 4.2 from 181 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://puertoprincesarivertour.com/tours/underground-river-tour-lowest-price/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/puerto-princesa-l1000/puerto-princesa-underground-river-tour-t541582/
- Underground River Guided Day Trip (Pickup within 7 km of the city) - from $39 per person, 9 hours, the day adds: A licensed guide, lunch extra; rated 4.3 from 185 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://puertoprincesarivertour.com/tours/underground-river-guided-day-trip/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/puerto-princesa-l1000/underground-river-tour-in-puerto-princesa-t533011/
- Underground River Tour with Buffet Lunch (Pickup in the city proper) - from $51 per person, 6 hours, the day adds: Buffet lunch, 6-hour day; rated 4.4 from 59 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://puertoprincesarivertour.com/tours/underground-river-tour-with-buffet-lunch/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/puerto-princesa-l1000/puerto-princesa-underground-river-tour-t627422/
- Underground River with Lunch, Fees Included (Shared pickup in town proper) - from $60 per person, 8 hours, the day adds: Lunch and the environmental fee; rated 4.6 from 6 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://puertoprincesarivertour.com/tours/underground-river-tour-environmental-fee-included/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/puerto-princesa-l1000/puerto-princesa-palawan-underground-river-with-lunch-t813916/
- Private Full-Day Underground River Tour (Pickup within 5 km of the airport) - from $341 per group, 8 to 9 hours, the day adds: Your own van and driver; rated 4.5 from 16 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://puertoprincesarivertour.com/tours/private-underground-river-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/puerto-princesa-l1000/puerto-princesa-private-full-day-tour-to-underground-river-t347076/
- Underground River & Firefly Watching with Dinner (Pickup downtown or at the airport) - from $81 per person, 10 hours, the day adds: Fireflies and dinner at night; rated 4.5 from 133 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://puertoprincesarivertour.com/tours/underground-river-and-firefly-watching/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/puerto-princesa-l1000/puerto-princesa-underground-river-and-firefly-watching-tour-t347081/

## Guide pages

- https://puertoprincesarivertour.com/guides/underground-river-permit-how-to-book/ - The Underground River permit in 2026: the 900-a-day limit, how tours book it, the booking office, what to bring.
- https://puertoprincesarivertour.com/guides/underground-river-tour-cost/ - What an Underground River tour costs in 2026: all 9 prices, the PHP 150 environmental fee, lunch, add-ons and tips.
- https://puertoprincesarivertour.com/guides/how-to-get-to-the-underground-river/ - Puerto Princesa to the Underground River: the 1.5 to 2 hour drive, airport pickups, the van, Sabang Wharf and the boat.
- https://puertoprincesarivertour.com/guides/what-to-wear-underground-river/ - What to wear to the Puerto Princesa Underground River: clothes, shoes, what the park gives you, what to bring and the rules.
- https://puertoprincesarivertour.com/guides/best-time-to-visit-puerto-princesa-underground-river/ - The best time to visit the Puerto Princesa Underground River: dry and rainy months, the busy weeks, weather closures and the hour.
- https://puertoprincesarivertour.com/guides/is-the-underground-river-worth-it/ - Is the Puerto Princesa Underground River worth the day trip? Why it is famous, what you see inside the cave, the New 7 Wonders and how many days to stay.

## Blog posts (dated)

- 2026-11-15: https://puertoprincesarivertour.com/blog/underground-river-updates-2026/ - What changed at the Underground River in 2026: the Sabang Wharf dry run, permits, the PHP 150 fee, closures and Subaraw.
- 2026-11-15: https://puertoprincesarivertour.com/blog/underground-river-season-2027/ - Plan the Underground River in 2027: month by month, Holy Week and the busy weeks, when to book, and all 9 tours with prices.
- 2026-11-15: https://puertoprincesarivertour.com/blog/a-day-in-sabang/ - Beyond the cave in Sabang: the mangrove paddle boat, the zipline, Ugong Rock, the beach and the museum, with a plan for the day.

## Corrections to claims found elsewhere

- Going directly to the park or staying in Sabang does not guarantee a permit (park notice).
- The park calls it reputed to be the longest navigable underground river in the world, not the longest underground river.
- The visitor paddle-boat tour lasts about 45 minutes to an hour; the full day from the city is 7 to 10 hours.

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