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Failed Attempt to trek the Monkey Trail to the Puerto Princesa Underground River, Palawan

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It was the morning after our visit to the Iwahig Firefly Watching. Our plan was to do the Underground River via Do-It-Yourself, lucky for us since we got to secure our permit from the Underground River Booking Office.

Failed Attempt to trek the Monkey Trail to the Underground River in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan

We woke up early and checked out of our lodge in Puerto Princesa for us to catch the 7:30 AM trip to Sabang via Lexus Shuttle Services. When we arrived on their terminal, there were 2 caucasian guys (I forgot the nationality) that were asking if they could still get on the van. Since we all looked like backpackers it was easy for us to get to chat with them. We found out that they still do not have a permit to the Underground River. I told them that there was a way before to get inside the Underground River if they were staying overnight in Sabang, I’m just not sure if that way still exists. Luckily, there was a resort owner in Sabang that was riding with us that verified that they could still enter the Underground River as long as they stay in one of the accommodations in Sabang!

Daytrip Do-It-Yourself Itinerary to the Tabon Caves of Quezon, Palawan

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Entrance to the Tabon Caves Complex in Lipuun Point, Quezon, Palawan

Entrance to the Tabon Caves Complex in Lipuun Point, Quezon, Palawan

Summary

No. of Pax: 4 pax
Budget: 900 Pesos per person
Duration: 1 day
Estimated Start: 4:30 AM from lodging at Puerto Princesa Town Proper
Estimated End: 06:15 PM at Puerto Princesa Town Proper
Points of Interest: National Museum Quezon, Palawan Branch and Tabon Caves Complex

Suggested Itinerary

Puerto Princesa Underground River Do-It-Yourself Travel Guide

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Here’s what you should do to get inside the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River without taking a packaged tour.

  1. Get a Visitor Entry Permit to the Underground River.
  2. Go to Sabang Port at Brgy. Cabayugan, Puerto Princesa.
  3. Register at the Sabang Port Tourist Information Center.
  4. Get to the entrance of the Underground River for the start of the Paddle Boat Tour.
  5. Do the Paddle Boat Tour inside the Underground River.

Since I’ve done a post on the first 2 items (click on them to get to the post) I’ll discuss the steps 3 and 4.

Registering at the Tourist Information Center

When you arrive at Sabang Port at Brgy. Cabayugan, go to the Tourist Information Center and register to let them know that you have arrived for your scheduled Underground River Paddle Boat Tour.

You must register at least an hour before your tour.

Do not forget to bring a valid ID when you register as this is required.

Going to the Underground River Entrance