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Sabang to Port Barton with Underground River Tour
$328.63 per group
- Duration: 8h
- Departs 10 times daily
- Priced per group
This tour includes entrance ticket for Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour with lunch included.
About this tour
You wake up in Sabang and finish the day in Port Barton, with the Underground River done first thing. The driver collects you from your hotel near Sabang Beach or Atremaru Jungle Retreat at 7:00 AM, registration and the briefing at Sabang Wharf follow at 7:15 AM, and after the short boat ride to the national park the guided tour of the cave runs from 8:15 AM. By 10:00 AM you are back at the wharf and in the private vehicle, with lunch at a local restaurant in Roxas around 12:30 PM. Arrival at Port Barton Terminal or your hotel near the village is around 3:00 PM.
This is the version for travellers who slept at the river and are doing the west coast in order: cave first, then Port Barton's island hopping. Starting on the spur road rather than in Puerto Princesa puts you on the first boats, about an hour ahead of the day-tour convoy from the city, through the cave before the queue builds. The plain private transfer from Sabang to Port Barton covers the same road in about four hours without the river, and no shared minivan runs between the two towns. The vehicle goes all the way in rather than leaving you at San Jose Junction, 22 kilometres short of the beach. One booking here covers permit, boat, guide, fees, lunch and the drive.
Luggage rides with the driver from Sabang to Port Barton, 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, and bring cash for Port Barton, whose ATMs are very few and often empty. Later pickup slots run to 10:30 AM and push the arrival back, and the itinerary can shift with the weather.
Itinerary
- Pickup from your hotel near Sabang Beach or Atremaru Jungle Retreat. Sabang Wharf is only minutes away.
- Sabang Wharf: registration, permit check and safety briefing.
- Outrigger boat to the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (about 20 minutes).
- Start of the Underground River Tour. A guided paddle boat takes you through the cave system, its limestone formations and resident wildlife.
- Back at Sabang Wharf. Depart for Port Barton with your luggage still in the vehicle.
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Roxas (included).
- Continue to Port Barton, down the 22 winding kilometres from San Jose Junction.
- Arrive at Port Barton Terminal. End of tour.
What's included
Included
Not included
Pickup and drop-off
Pickup in Sabang
Drop-off in Port Barton
Departure times
- 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
- All times are approximate and may vary based on weather conditions
- If the trip is cancelled due to weather, you get a full refund or can rebook
- We will address cancellation details over email or WhatsApp communication
- Safety is our priority - we monitor conditions closely
On some dates, such as New Year, bookings are sent as a request. We reply with the price and availability.
Prices
Group Size | Total Price |
|---|---|
1-2people | $328.63 $164.32/person |
3people | $364.35 $121.45/person |
4people | $400.07 $100.02/person |
5people | $435.79 $87.16/person |
6people | $471.36 $78.56/person |
7people | $507.08 $72.44/person |
8people | $542.8 $67.85/person |
9people | $578.52 $64.28/person |
10people | $614.08 $61.41/person |
Good to know
Before you go
- Please bring your passport or any valid ID for the Underground River permit.
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for walking.
- Bring sun protection, insect repellent, and a waterproof bag for electronics.
- The itinerary may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforeseen situations.
Cancellation policy
Full payment is required at the time of booking. Cancellations made up to 7 days before the tour date are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made within 7 days of the tour date incur a 50% cancellation fee. No-shows and cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour date are not refunded. If you cancel a booking paid by card or PayPal, the 5% payment processing fee is not refunded. Cancellations by the operator or due to weather are refunded in full.
Plan your trip: Sabang and the Underground River: Permits and Booking Windows
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Guest reviews
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Great way to travel in Palawan
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