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Puerto Princesa Underground River


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 8 attractions in Puerto Princesa
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Attraction type: Cavern/cave, National park, River
Address: Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Philippines

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2 of 5 stars
poggibonzzi   15 contributions
los angeles
1 Feb 2010

I was in PP with 3 friends last October 2010. Philippine Airlines had a promotional fare and we paid around $200 pp. We ended up spending approx. $400 pp inc. airfare for a 3 nights/4 days 3 star vacation at a 3 star location. Palawan has gorgeous beaches and coves but not around Puerto Princesa. One would need to take... more

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5 of 5 stars
kittypowerranger   45 contributions
Athens, Greece
24 Jan 2010
1
person found this review helpful

Subterranean National River Park or known as Underground river in Palawan is amazing, and fascinating its really a must and worth it to visit it. It takes us from 6am - 5pm to finish these trip, its tiring but as i said its all worth it after we visit the underground river it rained so much then after that a... more

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5 of 5 stars
julzskie   1 contribution
puerto princesa
11 Jan 2010
1
person found this review helpful

When i was in iloilo,i only dreamed of coming to the beautiful underground river,..when my told me that im gonna go and study at palawan state universityi was so excited to go cozi know im much closer to my dream...seeing underground river with my bear eyes... and time has come for me to see it,i wa s so amaze of... more

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3 of 5 stars
MichaelNieuwegein   26 contributions
Bangkok, Thailand
21 Dec 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Thanks to Tripadvisor reviews, its World Heritage status, and the Natural World Wonders competition (in which this Underground River is nominated for the most beautiful 8 natural micracles in the world), we went to this place (and skipped El Nido, due to lack of time). However, it was a big disappointment. The trip from Puerto Princesa (by jeepney; three hours... more

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4 of 5 stars
ricoyCagayanDeOro   21 contributions
cagayan de oro
25 Oct 2009
4
people found this review helpful

you start the trip arriving in a city fresh and very clean..puerto princesa..the center of the last frontier..enjoy the fresh markets with a special honey that is colored green.. its worth a stay in the small city to sample the many eateries..and rest before the underground river trip..that starts on a small boat to the small resorts that join the... more

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3 of 5 stars
Rob0ny   44 contributions
Boston
23 Oct 2009
4
people found this review helpful

So the Underground River is interesting, but getting there and away was far more special and memorable. Riding on the roof of a jeepney through twisting jungle roads reinforces how remote Palawan is. But then you pass a clearing with a basketball hoop nailed to a palm tree and are reminded not many places are truly remote these days. But... more

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5 of 5 stars
sweetdoctor   11 contributions
Manila, Philippines
30 Sep 2009
3
people found this review helpful

The way to Sabang (where the underground river is) is a tour in itself, giving you a scenic view of Palawan countryside. I can think of so many words to describe the underground river - amazing, magnificent, wonderful, marvelous - truly a gift from God! You have to see this for yourself. After the underground river experience, I then realized... more

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5 of 5 stars
KingBee32   61 contributions
Pasig, Philippines
8 Sep 2009
3
people found this review helpful

Its definitely a different experience. A unique world, that very few people see. And its worth the long 2 hour road trip to get ther and another 2 hours back. The road is 90% fixed, so its not as bad as it was before. Lunch is provided, and is very good. You'll spend some time in Sabang beach, so might... more

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5 of 5 stars
webdiva888   11 contributions
Olongapo,zambales
29 Jul 2009
4
people found this review helpful

Voted and in semi-finalist as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. We were there in June, 2009. Most of the roads are now paved and they have concreted the dock, so that it is no longer muddy. The city is also putting in paved parking lots as I write this, and should be completed soon. There is... more

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5 of 5 stars
crismanila77   197 contributions
San Francisco, California
15 May 2009
6
people found this review helpful

How we got there: We flew from Manila to Puerto Princesa, Palawan. It's an hour flight, and several airlines fly this route. During the summer, there are about 7 daily flights, but fewer flights during the rainy season. From Puerto Princesa, travelers can either join a tour group (1500 pesos/head) or rent their own shuttle (recommended for large groups, 3500/van)... more

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