How does the day work?

Pickup at Port Barton Terminal at 4:00 AM, three hours to the national park, breakfast at your own expense from 7:00 AM, registration and briefing at 8:00 AM, the guided boat tour of the Underground River from 8:30 to 11:30 AM, free time, lunch, then the drive back with a short city and souvenir stop, and drop-off at your Puerto Princesa hotel at 5:00 PM.

Why does it start at 4:00 AM?

Port Barton is roughly three hours from the park by road, and the itinerary puts you at registration by 8:00 AM — early enough to be through the cave before the day-tour convoy from the city fills the queue. Pickup slots run to 8:30 AM.

What about our luggage?

It travels with the driver for the whole day, so you check out of Port Barton in the dark and arrive in Puerto Princesa that evening with your bags. Keep electronics in a water-resistant bag or pouch for the boat hops, as the listing advises.

Are the park fees and permits included?

Yes — entrance fees, the boat permits and fees for the cave tour, the environmental fee, a licensed guide, lunch and personal accident insurance are all in the fare. Bring valid identification: park entry is checked against a named, dated manifest.

Is it charged per person?

The base fare covers the private air-conditioned vehicle, the tour and two guests, and each additional guest is added at a per-person rate. Your group does not share the van.

What time are we back in Puerto Princesa?

About 5:00 PM at your hotel in the city proper, after a short city and souvenir-shopping stop in the late afternoon. Traffic and weather move that figure, so treat it as approximate.

How much walking is involved?

Moderate. The park approach is boardwalk and short paths and the paddling is done for you, but sturdy, comfortable footwear is recommended. Travellers who are pregnant or have back problems should check with a doctor before booking.

Can I cancel or move my booking?

Full payment is taken at booking. Cancellations up to 7 days before the tour date are refunded in full; inside 7 days a 50% cancellation fee applies, and no-shows or cancellations within 24 hours are not refunded. Changes are subject to availability and price adjustments — message us early if plans shift and we will help rebook.

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Port Barton to Puerto Princesa with Underground River Tour

Name: Private Underground River Tour from Port Barton to Puerto Princesa
Brand: Diskubre Palawan
SKU: PV-PPUR-PBT-PPS
Price: 19000 PHP
Availability: InStock

$300.00 per group

This tour includes entrance ticket for Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour with lunch included.

Private Transfer

Guided Tour

Underground River Tour

Departs 10 times daily

8h Duration

Who operates this service?

Eagle Eye Travel and Tours

This experience is operated by Eagle Eye Travel and Tours. Diskubre Palawan facilitates the booking and coordination on your behalf.

Available Departure Times

4:00 AM

4:30 AM

5:00 AM

5:30 AM

6:00 AM

6:30 AM

7:00 AM

7:30 AM

8:00 AM

8:30 AM

Private Transfer Benefits:

You can choose your preferred departure time upon booking
If coming from the airport and have flight delays, we can wait for you
Flexible and personalized service just for your group

Weather Notice for Underground River Tours:

All times are approximate and may vary based on weather conditions
If cancelled due to weather, we will provide refund or rate calculation/adjustment
We will address cancellation details over email or WhatsApp communication
Safety is our priority - we monitor conditions closely

Block Dates Notice:

Booking online is not available on December 31, January 1, and January 2. Please Contact Us via WhatsApp if there is availability.

Port Barton to Puerto Princesa with the Underground River en route. Private van from the terminal at 4am, permits, boat and lunch in, city by 5pm.

You leave Port Barton in the dark and reach Puerto Princesa with the Underground River already behind you. Pickup is at Port Barton Terminal or your hotel near the village at 4:00 AM, then roughly three hours of road to the national park. Breakfast is at your own expense from 7:00 AM, registration and briefing at 8:00 AM, and the guided boat tour of the cave from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. After free time and lunch at 12:30 PM, the private van drives to the city from 1:30 PM, makes a quick city and souvenir stop, and drops you at your hotel, the airport or Astoria Resort Palawan at 5:00 PM.

This suits travellers ending a corridor trip in Puerto Princesa who would rather see the river now than come back for it. The plain private van from Port Barton to the city is about three hours door to door and skips Sabang; the round-trip Underground River tour from Puerto Princesa gets you the same cave, but only after you have arrived and slept in the city. The early start puts you at registration ahead of the day-tour convoy. The fare covers the vehicle, park fees, boat permits, a licensed guide, lunch and personal accident insurance.

Luggage travels with the driver the whole day, so you check out of Port Barton and arrive in the city with everything. Keep phones in a water-resistant pouch for the boat hops, wear sturdy footwear for the boardwalk, and carry valid identification for park entry. Pickup slots run to 8:30 AM if you prefer sleep to an early cave slot, and the 5:00 PM arrival moves with traffic and weather.

Pricing & Rates

Group Pricing Breakdown (1-10 people)

Group Size	Total Price
1-2people	$299.71 $149.86/person
3people	$331.26 $110.42/person
4people	$362.81 $90.70/person
5people	$394.36 $78.87/person
6people	$425.90 $70.98/person
7people	$457.45 $65.35/person
8people	$489.00 $61.13/person
9people	$520.55 $57.84/person
10people	$552.10 $55.21/person

All rates include taxes and fee otherwise stated in inclusions/exclusions. Prices may vary during peak season.

Base rate ($299.71) includes 2 people. Additional people: $31.55 each.

Pickup Locations in Port Barton

Port Barton Terminal

Hotel near Port Barton Village

Drop Off Locations in Puerto Princesa

Hotel within City Proper

Hotel within 15km from City Proper

Puerto Princesa International Airport

Astoria Resort Palawan

Inclusions

Private air-conditioned vehicle transfer from Port Barton to Puerto Princesa

Entrance fees to Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park

Boat permits and fees for the Underground River tour

Licensed tour guide

Environmental fee

Lunch at a local restaurant

Personal accident insurance

Not Included

Breakfast

Dinner

Personal expenses

Tips and gratuities

Sample Itinerary

4:00 AM

Pickup from Port Barton Terminal

4:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Travel to Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Breakfast at a local restaurant (own expense)

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Registration and briefing at the park entrance

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Guided boat tour of the Underground River

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Free time to explore the park surroundings

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch at a local restaurant

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Travel back to Puerto Princesa

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Quick city tour and souvenir shopping

5:00 PM

Drop off at Hotel within City Proper

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Port Barton to Puerto Princesa with Underground River Tour

Who operates this service?

Available Departure Times

Pricing & Rates

Pickup Locations in Port Barton

Drop Off Locations in Puerto Princesa

Inclusions

Not Included

Sample Itinerary

4:00 AM

4:00 AM - 7:00 AM

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

5:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

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