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Puerto Princesa Underground River: Private UNESCO Cave Kayak

Glide by kayak into one of the world's longest navigable underground rivers — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and New7Wonders of Nature. Cathedral-scale caverns dripping with stalactites, bats swirling overhead, and near-silence make this utterly otherworldly.

What to expect

A 90-minute van transfer through lush Palawan jungle brings you to Sabang Wharf, where a private pump boat whisks you to the park entrance. Helmeted and life-vested, you board a paddle kayak and drift into the darkness as your licensed guide illuminates towering limestone formations with a torch. The river stretches 8.2 km underground; the navigable tourist section takes roughly 45 minutes and passes the breathtaking Cathedral and Italian's Room chambers. A buffet lunch at Sabang Wharf is included before the scenic return.

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Travel Palawan
PHP 4,023 per person (private boat option)
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Good to know

Permits sell out — book at least 2–3 weeks ahead. The park is ~2 hours from Puerto Princesa port; plan for a full day (8 AM–5 PM) to be comfortable before all-aboard. Wear clothes you don't mind getting splashed. Bring insect repellent for the Sabang beachfront.

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Luxury cruises that call at Puerto Princesa — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Oceania · Oceania Nautica
11 nights · calls at Puerto Princesa
from $3,225
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Oceania · Oceania Riviera
9 nights · calls at Puerto Princesa
from $3,299
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Azamara · Azamara Onward
11 nights · calls at Puerto Princesa
from $5,526
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Regent · Seven Seas Explorer
11 nights · calls at Puerto Princesa
from $6,849
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