Named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, there are few places in the Philippines that are as unforgettable and iconic as the natural wonders that can be found in the Underground River near Puerto Princesa city. A day tour to this breathtaking location will take you through what is now named as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. After an early morning pick up, you’ll drive to Sabang Wharf before transfering by boat to the Underground River National Park. This location is not merely the access to the river: it’s also a national park that is a haven for local and some endemic wildlife in the Philippines, and famous as a birdwatching site. The highlight of the tour remains as the guided paddle boat which will
take you across the underground river. For around 45 minutes, you’ll be able to explore this deep, cavernous river, and see the rock formations that have captured the imagination of the world. Listen to your audio commentary or get insider knowledge from your boatman guide as he points out numerous fascinating features within the cave by torchlight. From stalagmites and stalactites shaped as vegetables, dinosaurs, Jesus and more, to the thousands of swallows and bats that swoop about the tunnels, you’re sure to be in awe throughout the trip. After this thrilling experience, you’ll enjoy a delicious buffet spread at a restaurant at Sabang Wharf, before being brought back to your hotel with the knowledge that you have just been in one of the finest wonders of the world.
