Private Underground River Tour in Sabang (Puerto Princesa)

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A person with curly hair and a necklace takes a selfie outdoors, capturing the excitement of an island-hopping adventure.

If you want a different underground river tour experience than the standard one, with a more native flavour, you can try Joseph, who lives in Sabang. Unfortunately, he has proven to be unreliable, but there are a couple of chaps with a booth set up on the beach, perhaps you could ask them if they offer the same.

The standard tour goes about halfway up through the caves, the boats not permitted to explore the remaining 8km. As shown in the video near the bottom of the Puerto Princesa page, the boats are a constant assembly line going in both directions, although you might end up seeing more than with Joseph.

For 500p Joseph will guide you through the jungle to a cave entrance past the point where the regular boats are allowed to go. And if you decide to stay overnight in town, he can offer you the following options: 500-800p basic rooms, 2-5,000p for aircon, electricity 24/7.

Two people embark on an underground river tour, exploring a rocky, moss-covered cave. One of them pauses to capture a photo of this hidden wonder, capturing the essence of island hopping beneath the surface.

The entrance to the cave, where the source of the river starts. Joseph was one of the pioneer guides before the tour became famous, but no longer likes it because it is busy with too many tourists. From the river’s source he can take you deep downstream. Note that it is a maximum of 1.5 hours walk each way, and there is some tough climbing, so not for young children or the elderly.

A group of people posing outdoors on grass, with trees and a large rock in the background, reminiscent of an island hopping adventure. Some are standing, while others are kneeling.
Two people enjoy a delightful outdoor meal on the rocks, giving a thumbs-up amidst plates and a bottle of water, after an exhilarating underground river tour.

Two people cooking under a rocky cave, embraced by the echoes of an underground river tour. One stirs a pot on a wooden table, while the other stands nearby on sandy ground, immersed in the serene environment.

A person climbing a rocky cave wall with jagged formations and some vegetation, reminiscent of rugged landscapes found during an adventurous island hopping journey.

A group of people posing in a tropical forest, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, after an adventurous underground river tour. They are dressed casually for a hike.
Two people sit near a campfire under a wooden shelter at night, with sparks flying into the dark sky, sharing stories of their island hopping adventures.

A person climbing a rocky surface in a dimly lit cave, wearing a tank top and shorts, as part of an adventurous underground river tour.

Stalagmite formations resembling human figures are bathed in warm light inside a dark cave, offering a mesmerizing sight on an underground river tour.

A person kneels by a lush, green tropical river surrounded by dense forest and mossy rocks under a clear sky, dreaming of island hopping and the mysteries of an underground river tour.
A person wearing shorts jumps off a large rock into a sparkling body of water, surrounded by the lush greenery typical of an island hopping adventure.

A child swims in a stream while another walks on sunlit rocks beside the water, surrounded by large stones and trees, as if exploring an underground river tour.

Three people sit in a small boat navigating through a lush, green mangrove forest, embarking on an island hopping adventure.

A person climbs a rocky, forested hillside surrounded by lush greenery, wearing shorts and a sleeveless top. This adventure feels like an exhilarating prelude to an island hopping escapade.

Person wearing a tank top and headband poses inside a mossy cave, pointing at a large rock formation, during an underground river tour.

In the depths of a hidden cave, a person collects soil samples, dressed in a tank top and shorts. Equipped with a purple mesh bag and a yellow plastic bag, they explore the rocky backdrop as if on an underground river tour.
Four people sitting on a colorful vehicle roof, surrounded by lush greenery, with one giving a thumbs-up, as they prepare for an adventurous island hopping escapade.

People enjoying an island hopping feast, eating rice, fish, and vegetables on banana leaves outdoors. A pot of soup and a dish of vegetables sit nearby, capturing the essence of this coastal adventure.
Amidst lush foliage, two people cook rice and vegetables on the ground using makeshift utensils and a large leaf, perhaps taking a break from their exhilarating island hopping adventure.

A group of people is smiling and giving thumbs up, seated and standing together in a cozy room, perhaps sharing stories from their recent island hopping adventure. A dog sits contentedly in the foreground, adding to the lively atmosphere.

Various fish lay on a charred, rustic outdoor grill with flames visible on one side, creating the perfect meal after an exciting day of island hopping.

A group of people sits on rocks by a river, savoring a meal and the beauty of nature, as they share stories from their recent underground river tour.

A group of five people enjoying a swim in a natural rocky pool, surrounded by water and stones, after an exhilarating underground river tour.

Smiling woman in an orange vest on a bamboo walkway among trees, perhaps preparing for an exhilarating underground river tour, with another person wearing a vest in the background.

Three people in casual clothing sit and stand on large tree roots in a dense forest, seemingly ready to embark on an underground river tour.

Three people smiling and posing closely; one is wearing glasses, another a "The Dude" shirt, and the third has a headscarf and raised fist. They just returned from an exhilarating underground river tour, their spirits high from the adventure.

Man with dreadlocks wearing white sunglasses, looking down at the camera from a tilted angle, with a clear sky in the background, as if he's contemplating his next island hopping adventure.

A group of five people, all smiles, pose under a thatched roof in a beachside Wi-Fi zone, recounting tales from their island hopping adventures.

In a dimly lit room, a group of six people poses playfully and smiles for the camera, their camaraderie reminiscent of an island-hopping adventure.

A group of people relaxes on a bamboo bench under a thatched roof, with sunlight filtering through, taking a break from their island hopping adventure.

Silhouettes of three people on a rocky outcrop, one raising a fist triumphantly, against a bright sunlit sky, capture the spirit of island hopping adventure.
Two people sit on rocks by the water, with a forested shoreline in the background hinting at their island hopping adventure. One wears a bandana, and the other a red wrap dress.