Puerto Princesa Underground River, Zipline & Mangrove Tour

Paddle an underground river, then fly 800 meters over the sea

This 3-in-1 tour combines a guided boat ride through Puerto Princesa's UNESCO-listed underground river, an 800-meter zipline flight over the sea, and a mangrove forest walk, with hotel pickup, lunch and an English or Filipino-speaking guide. The entire day runs 8 to 10 hours and includes entrance fees, safety gear and an air-conditioned vehicle.

Step-by-step itinerary

Underground river, zipline, and mangroves

• Tour Puerto Princesa Underground River
• Ride 800-meter zipline over sea
• Explore mangrove forest tour

The Experience

Hotel pickup in Puerto Princesa starts the day, and you're driven to Sabang where the underground river entrance sits. The boat ride takes you into Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park — one of the world's longest underground rivers and a UNESCO World Heritage Site — where the cave opens into chambers carved by water over millennia. A guide narrates the geology and ecology as you paddle through, and the tour moves at a pace that lets you take in the scale of it.

After the cave, you walk through the mangrove forest to understand how these trees stabilize the coastline and support the ecosystem. Then comes the zipline: an 800-meter flight that runs over the sea with views of the mountains and water below. Safety equipment is provided and fitted before you launch. The ride is the physical peak of the day, but it is short and the harness and guide handle the mechanics.

Lunch is a buffet served at a restaurant in Sabang, included in the price. The air-conditioned vehicle waits to bring you back to your hotel in Puerto Princesa by late afternoon. A live guide in English or Filipino travels with the group and explains what you are seeing at each stop. The whole package — entrance fees, transport, safety gear, food — is arranged before you arrive, so the day holds together without you managing logistics between sites.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Puerto Princesa.
• entrance fees to the underground river and national park.
• guided boat ride through the cave.
• mangrove forest walk.
• 800-meter zipline flight with safety equipment.
• buffet lunch in Sabang.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• live guide in English or Filipino.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Corazon Travel and Tours

Is this one for you?If you're staying at a hotel in Puerto Princesa without a rental car, the included pickup and drop-off means you don't arrange separate transport between three different sites — the underground river entrance is in Sabang, the zipline is nearby, and the mangrove forest is part of the same route, so everything connects without you managing the logistics or timing between stops.

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Top questions

What is the Puerto Princesa Underground River actually like inside the cave?

The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River is one of the longest underground rivers in the world, flowing through chambers inside a limestone cave. You travel by boat through passages where the water has carved the rock, and the guide points out the formations and explains the geology as you move through. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so the site is protected and the tour is regulated to preserve it.

How difficult is the 800-meter zipline, and what if I'm nervous about heights?

The zipline is an 800-meter flight over the sea with mountain views, and it requires a moderate level of physical fitness. Safety equipment is provided and fitted by the operator before you launch. The guide handles the technical setup, so your job is to clip in and ride. If you have spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health, this activity is not recommended.

Does the tour include getting to Sabang from my hotel, and how long is the drive?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off at most hotels in Puerto Princesa is included, and an air-conditioned vehicle takes you to Sabang where the underground river entrance is located. The entire tour runs 8 to 10 hours from pickup to return.

Do I need to speak English, or is a Filipino guide available?

A live guide travels with the group and speaks either English or Filipino, so you can choose the language when you book. The guide narrates the underground river, the mangrove forest and explains the zipline safety before you fly.

What should I bring or wear for this tour?

Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet, as the boat ride in the cave may splash. Bring a change of clothes for after the underground river and before lunch. The operator provides safety equipment for the zipline. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during transport, and the tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers.