How does the day work?

Pickup from your Sabang hotel from 6:00 AM, briefing at the national park at 7:30 AM, the guided boat tour of the Underground River from 8:00 AM, then north from 10:00 AM with an included lunch stop and a refreshment break mid-afternoon, arriving at El Nido Bus Terminal around 5:30 PM.

Why start in Sabang rather than Puerto Princesa?

Because Sabang hangs about two winding hours off the Puerto Princesa to El Nido highway on its own spur road. Sleeping there removes that approach from the travel day and puts you at the park by 7:30 AM, ahead of the day-tour convoy from the city.

Where does our luggage go?

With the driver, in the van, from pickup to El Nido. You leave your Sabang hotel in the morning, do the river with only what you carry, and arrive up north that evening without a second bag move.

Do you arrange the Underground River permit?

Yes — all entrance and environmental fees are included and the permit is arranged for you. Bring your passport or another valid ID for it, as the listing asks: the park admits visitors on named, dated permits under a daily cap.

Is it per person or per group?

The base fare covers the vehicle, the river tour and two guests, and each additional guest is added at a per-person rate. The van is booked for your group alone.

Where can you drop us off in El Nido?

El Nido Bus Terminal and Corong-Corong hotels are standard. El Nido town centre, Lio, Nacpan, Duli and the Sibaltan and San Fernando areas carry a supplement — pick your drop-off when you book so the driver plans for it.

What time do we reach El Nido?

Around 5:30 PM on the 6:00 AM pickup, which is earlier than the equivalent day from Puerto Princesa. Later slots run to 10:30 AM; the listing notes the itinerary can change with the weather.

Can I cancel or move my booking?

Full payment is taken at booking. Cancellations more than 14 days before the tour date are refunded in full, excluding processing fees; 8 to 14 days out a 50% cancellation fee applies; inside 7 days the booking is non-refundable. Message us early if plans shift and we will help rebook; changes remain subject to availability and price adjustments.

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Sabang to El Nido with Underground River Tour

Name: Private Underground River Tour from Sabang to El Nido
Brand: Diskubre Palawan
SKU: PV-PPUR-SAB-ELN
Price: 18500 PHP
Availability: InStock

$294.00 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

6:00 AM

6:30 AM

7:00 AM

7:30 AM

8:00 AM

8:30 AM

9:00 AM

9:30 AM

10:00 AM

10:30 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.

Sabang to El Nido with the Underground River first: 6am pickup, an early cave slot before the crowds, permits and lunch in, El Nido by 5:30pm.

You wake up in Sabang and finish the day in El Nido, with the Underground River done first thing. The driver collects you from your hotel near Sabang Beach or Atremaru Jungle Retreat at 6:00 AM, you are at the national park for the briefing at 7:30 AM, and the guided boat tour of the cave runs from 8:00 AM. By 10:00 AM you are in the private van heading north, with lunch at a local restaurant on the way and a refreshment break around 3:00 PM. Arrival at El Nido Bus Terminal or a Corong Corong hotel is around 5:30 PM; the town centre and outlying beaches carry a supplement.

This is the version for travellers who took the advice to sleep at the river. Starting on the spur road rather than in Puerto Princesa puts you at the park two hours ahead of the day-tour convoy from the city, through the cave before the queue builds. The plain private van from Sabang to El Nido covers the same road in about four hours without the river; the round-trip tour from Puerto Princesa leaves you back in the city, most of a day south of El Nido. One booking here covers permit, boat, guide, fees, lunch and the drive north.

Luggage rides with the driver from Sabang to El Nido, so you carry only what you want on the boat hops; a waterproof bag for phones is the one useful item. Bring your passport or another valid ID for the permit, as the park checks names against its manifest. Later pickup slots run to 10:30 AM and push the arrival back, and the itinerary can shift with the weather.

Pricing & Rates

Group Pricing Breakdown (1-10 people)

Group Size	Total Price
1-2people	$293.63 $146.82/person
3people	$325.37 $108.46/person
4people	$357.11 $89.28/person
5people	$388.85 $77.77/person
6people	$420.60 $70.10/person
7people	$452.34 $64.62/person
8people	$484.08 $60.51/person
9people	$515.83 $57.31/person
10people	$547.57 $54.76/person

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

Base rate ($293.63) includes 2 people. Additional people: $31.74 each.

Pickup Locations in Sabang

Hotel near Sabang Beach

Atremaru Jungle Retreat

Drop Off Locations in El Nido

El Nido Bus Terminal

Hotel in Corong Corong Area

Hotel within El Nido Town Center (+ PHP 100)

Lio Area (+ PHP 1,000)

Nacpan Area (+ PHP 2,500)

Duli Area (+ PHP 3,000)

Sibaltan and San Fernando Area (+ PHP 3,500)

Inclusions

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle

Underground River Tour with boat and guide

All entrance and environmental fees

Lunch at a local restaurant

Refreshment breaks

Not Included

Breakfast and dinner

Personal expenses

Tips and gratuities (optional)

Sample Itinerary

6:00 AM

Pickup from your hotel near Sabang Beach.

7:30 AM

Arrival at the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. Briefing and preparation for the Underground River tour.

8:00 AM

Start of the Underground River Tour. Enjoy a guided boat journey through the fascinating cave system, marveling at the stunning limestone formations and rich biodiversity.

10:00 AM

Tour concludes. Depart for a scenic journey to El Nido, with a stop for lunch at a local restaurant (lunch included).

1:00 PM

Continue the journey to El Nido, passing by picturesque villages and landscapes.

3:00 PM

Short break for refreshments and to stretch your legs.

5:30 PM

Arrive at El Nido Bus Terminal. End of tour.

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Sabang to El Nido with Underground River Tour

Who operates this service?

Available Departure Times

Pricing & Rates

Pickup Locations in Sabang

Drop Off Locations in El Nido

Inclusions

Not Included

Sample Itinerary

6:00 AM

7:30 AM

8:00 AM

10:00 AM

1:00 PM

3:00 PM

5:30 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

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