Palawan, the Philippines’ westernmost province, is a picture-perfect island like no other. It will transport you to a beautiful tropical paradise that is home to marvelous Palawan beaches and abundant biodiversity.
One of the best tourist spots in Puerto Princesa is the world-renowned Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, which holds a place in the New7Wonders of Nature, and has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list since 1999.
It is is also famously known as the Puerto Princesa Underground River. The 8.2-kilometer-long underground river boasts jaw-dropping cave formations, stunning limestone cliffs, and pristine waters, however, only a portion of the river, around 4.3km, is allowed for tourist explorations.
The river’s complex ecosystem has adapted to the underground environments over hundreds of years. Visitors can explore this natural wonder by joining a Puerto Princesa Underground River tour.
The variety of species in the caves is endemic to the river system, including fish, crabs, giant spiders, bats, swallows, and snakes. But bats and swallows are usually the only species you’ll see.
PROPOSED ITINERARY:
6:00AM – BREAKFAST
6:30AM – PICK UP / UNDERGROUND RIVER TOUR WITH BUFFET LUNCH
4:00PM – BACK TO ACCOMMODATION
While joining a tour in Underground River is a unique experience in itself, there are a lot more must-visit spots to see and activities and tours to try when in Sabang. Here are some of the incredible attractions you shouldn’t miss:
Sabang X-Zipline
There are many tourist spots in Palawan, but what makes Sabang’s X-Zipline a worthy stopover is its breathtaking view of the mountains and the open sea. Going to the zipline is an adventure in itself since it’s a half-hour trek from the mangroves up the tiny mountain where the zipline starts.
The zipline stands 150 feet above sea level and 800 meters long, so expect to get whizzed through the air as you admire the vista of the river park and the sea.
Ugong Rock Adventures
One of the best adventure tours in the Philippines that goes well with the underground river tour is Ugong Rock. The term “ugong” refers to the loud sound that echoes when you hit or pound on the walls. This natural attraction stands at 75 feet high.
More than the limestone formation, Ugong Rock Adventures offer a few fun and adrenaline-pumping activities, such as ziplining (71-meter drop), trekking, rock climbing, zip biking, and base jumping.
Extreme adventurers can also try spelunking, which is perfect for those who want a closer look at the formation. This is definitely not for the claustrophobic since you’ll be squeezing through narrow caverns, openings, and slip through holes. These adventurous activities also highlight the 360-view of the scenery.
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