12 Philippines Cave Tours to Get Booked Early

1.From Puerto Princesa: Underground River Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,460 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $48Our pick

You’ll travel from Puerto Princesa to Sabang, ride a pump boat and paddleboat into the famous underground river, and learn about Palawan from a live guide such as Sky, Jeff, Reggie, or Dang. The day also includes a Filipino buffet, with optional zipline and mangrove tours. Expect some walking, wet boarding areas, and a long road journey.

“it was a very nice experience, i would totally recomand to anyone to go! they picked us up from our accommodation in the morning and after all the car was full we when to the underground river. it was nice cuz it was no waiting, everything went very smooth. near the underground river you can see monkeys and also some big lizards. be very careful at the monkeys they are taking everything they see, the hat from one guy and some napkins from a lady :))) After that we eat at a local place right near the port. The day ended with some zip line or padle boat for who…”

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2.Underground River Day Trip from Puerto Princesa City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 261 reviews · from $50

Travel from Puerto Princesa to Sabang, cross the sea by boat, then paddle into a dark limestone cave filled with stalactites and bats. The regular river ride lasts about 30 to 45 minutes, while the full day can stretch to eight hours. Hotel pickup, lunch, permits, and an air-conditioned van are included. Guides such as Raf and V have earned praise for clear, friendly service.

“Amazing experience to witness the beautiful cave for us to enjoy from our Creator, our beloved Jehovah God.”

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3.El Nido: Island Hopping Tour B Cudognong Cave & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 217 reviews · 6 hours · from $25Best value

Spend six hours cruising Bacuit Bay with a licensed English or Tagalog guide. Swim at Popolkan, walk Snake Island’s shifting sandbar, enter Cudugnon Cave, see Cathedral Cave, and relax on Entalula Island. The small-boat feel and less crowded route make this a strong-value alternative to El Nido’s busier island tours.

“Great trip, visited some amazing places and our guide Dexter was great, really made the trip.”

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4.From Puerto Princesa: Underground River Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 167 reviews · 9 hours · from $41

Travel from Puerto Princesa to Sabang, then take boats into the 360-meter cave section of the Subterranean River. A licensed guide, English audio device, air-conditioned van, and hotel transfers are included. Optional ziplining and mangrove trips may add variety, though waiting at the wharf can make this a long day.

“Really a must-see when in Puerto Princesa! Our guide V was the best, so sweet and helping. Recommend!”

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5.Puerto Princesa: Underground River, Zipline, Paddleboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 158 reviews · 10 hours · from $77

Travel from Puerto Princesa to Sabang for a cave boat ride through the Underground River, a Filipino buffet lunch, an 800-meter zipline over the coast, and a quiet mangrove paddleboat tour. English and Tagalog guides lead the day, while audio commentary is available in six languages. Expect long transfers and plenty of walking.

“A bit long transfer, but the experience is worth the trip!”

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6.Puerto Princesa: Underground River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 129 reviews · 7 hours · from $41

Travel from Puerto Princesa to Sabang, then take a motorboat to the Underground River entrance for a 45-minute audio-guided cave tour. You’ll see striking rock formations, monkeys, monitor lizards, and jungle scenery. Guides such as Reg, Jeff, Echo, and Eleazar have earned praise for keeping the long day organized and interesting.

“The overall experience was FANTASTIC!!! It was all made possible by our tour guide Eleazar (Brian) and great driver Ruben. Eleazar exceeded all expectations when the timeline to get back to the cruise ship was tight, he relentlessly worked all of his connections to get us to the cave quickly and beat the crowd. Ruben drove us quickly and safely in both directions to save time. We even had enough time to take a shopping stop close to the port. One recommendation for passengers: Get off the ship as early as possible to get a jump on cruise ship tours because once they get to the Sabang wharf, they get…”

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7.Puerto Princesa: Underground River and Firefly Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 116 reviews · 10 hours · from $86

Spend a full day and evening exploring Puerto Princesa’s UNESCO-listed Underground River and a glowing mangrove estuary. You’ll ride pump boats, paddle into the cave with an audioguide, eat local-style lunch and dinner, and watch fireflies and bioluminescent plankton. Guides such as Echo and Jed are praised for clear, friendly explanations.

“Too much rain shut down underground but we still enjoyed a tour and the guides were great”

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8.Puerto Princesa: Underground River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 40 reviews · 9 hours · from $52

Spend about nine hours reaching Puerto Princesa’s famous subterranean river by van and boat. You’ll stop at Buenavista Viewdeck, cross Sabang’s wildlife-rich shore, ride a paddleboat through the cave, and eat a Filipino buffet lunch. English and Tagalog guides, hotel transfers, permits, boats, and audio guides are included.

“Très bonne journée, nous sommes partis à 7h30 et nous sommes revenus à 17h, les guides sont venus nous chercher à notre hôtel comme c’était notifié. Très bon guide. À savoir, nous avons fait un premier stop où il y avait une vue panoramique de quoi acheter des souvenirs, manger, s’hydrater et aller au WC. Nous avons repris la route et fait un nouveau stop pour une activité zip Line ou mangroove ou les deux, à savoir qu’il faut rajouter en plus de se que vous avez déjà payer. Ensuite nous sommes aller manger, c’était un buffet philippins, très très bon y il y a de quoi manger, dommage que…”

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9.Puerto Princesa- Underground River Tour From City proper

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 9 hours · from $50Top rated

Travel from Puerto Princesa to Sabang by air-conditioned van, then cross by pump-boat and paddle into the famous Underground River. A licensed guide, audio device, cave permit, round-trip boats, and Filipino buffet lunch are included. Expect a joiner group of up to 13 people, plus a 150 PHP environmental fee.

“Die Tour war einfach unvergesslich und absolut empfehlenswert! Es ist wirklich beeindruckend, dieses Naturwunder mit eigenen Augen zu sehen, ein Ort der vollkommen zurecht zu den großen Naturwundern unserer Welt zählt. Die gesamte Organisation war hervorragend, vom Treffpunkt über den Ablauf bis hin zu den Informationen vor Ort war alles perfekt geplant und strukturiert. Man hat sich zu jeder Zeit gut betreut und informiert gefühlt. Ich kann diese Tour jedem nur wärmstens empfehlen, ein einmaliges Erlebnis, das man nicht verpassen sollte!”

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10.Coron: Pukaway Cave Underground Lake Tour w/Lunch (Shared)

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 16 reviews · 1 day · from $65

Spend a full day exploring Coron by boat, with a guided visit to Pukaway Cave, snorkeling at Coral Garden, a floating-house stop, and beach time at Banul or Vivian Beach. Guides such as Kuya Freddie and Kuya Bimbo are known for keeping groups cheerful and well organized. Shared transport, lunch, entrance fees, and hotel transfers are included.

“The Pukaway Cave in Coron is a breathtaking natural wonder, standing out even among popular spots like Twin Lagoon or Kayangan Lake. Inside the cave, you'll find stunning rock formations and crystal-clear waters that create a serene and magical atmosphere. The unique stalactites and stalagmites, combined with the tranquil underground lake, make it a must-see for nature lovers. The play of light and shadows on the cave walls adds to the enchanting experience. After visiting the cave, you'll have time for snorkeling and relaxing on other beautiful beaches. The lunch is super tasty, featuring many seafood delights. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Coron!”

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11.Puerto Princesa: Private Full-Day Tour To Underground River

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 15 reviews · 8 - 9 hours

Travel from Puerto Princesa to Sabang, cross by pump boat, then paddle into the Underground River with an audio guide. This private tour includes transfers, entrance fees, lunch, and pickup within 5 kilometers of the airport. Guide Stephen has earned special praise for careful timing, including cruise-ship returns.

“Overall excellent private tour. Transportation was on time and comfortable. Wait time for both boat rides was minimal. Actual river tour was informative and a must see if visiting Puerto Princesa.”

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12.Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour with Zipline

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 7 hours · from $65

You’ll travel from Puerto Princesa to Sabang, cruise into the UNESCO-listed Underground River, and finish with the Sabang Zipline above the coast. Guides such as Josh and Jed have helped make the day safe and well organized, though queues and shared transport can stretch the schedule. Bring mosquito repellent and Php 150 for the environmental fee.

“Our guide Jed was lovely. Explained everything well. Everything was well organized, and safe. The tour was really good and interesting, and we did the zipline, which was fun”

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