Sabang

Waterfalls in Sabang, Puerto Princesa, Palawan

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My brother and I was going through the different lodgings at the western side of Sabang in Brgy Cabayugan when a dog stopped us from reaching Alpuerto. We then asked for help on the nearby house and a little guy helped subside the anger of the dog. He then offered to guide us to Sabang Waterfalls.

Brother suggested that since we were on this side of Sabang we might as well visit the falls to conserve our time and energy. He also encouraged me to hire the boy offering to guide us so he could have an additional money for his schooling. So we asked the boy to accompany us to the falls, which did a good favor for us as he knew a lot about the place.

The boy’s name was Marvin, he was 12 years old and still going to school. Good!

As we reached Alpuerto Resort, Kuya Marvin asked us to register before continuing to the waterfalls. According to him this is to monitor how many people are going in and out of the falls. We are also required to log-out when we get back.

We continued and not far from the resort there’s a Buddhist temple.

After taking picture inside of the temple we proceeded to walk on the rocky shore. This reminded me of the rocky walk to the lighthouse of Capones Island in Zambales.

There’s also some teachings of Buddha on the way.

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

Lodgings in Sabang, Puerto Princesa, Palawan

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Since there are a lot of things you can do other than the famous Puerto Princesa Underground River in the town of Sabang, I highly recommend spending 2 or 3 days there.

So where should you stay in Sabang? Here’s the top 3 accomodations that I recommend when you stay in Sabang.

1. Tribal Beach Resort & Restaurant

Away from the crowd and has a beach front makes the Tribal Beach Resort the top of my list. Think of swimming when there is daylight, just sitback on the sand at night time and just go in to your room whenever you feel like it.

They also have a restaurant too where we ate good food.

Rates

Price No. of Pax Others
700 Pesos/night+150 for extra pax 2 Fan Room
1,500 Pesos/night+150 for extra pax 4-6 2 Double Bed
Fan Room

Contact Numbers

  • 0946-238-4873 Jubelle Magbanwa
  • 0917-645-8700 Edwin Magbanwa

Additional Notes

  • Their restaurant is open from 7:30AM to 10PM
  • Rates are negotiable especially during off-peak season
  • A friend of mine stayed here by pitching their tent, they just paid the resort a minimal fee.

2. Sunbird Cottages & Blue Bamboo Restaurant

Or famously known in Sabang as Blue Bamboo. Though it only has a sea front and no beach, I highly recommend this place because it’s the cheapest of all the lodgings in Sabang. And since we are cheapo, this is the place where we stayed.

Rates

Price No. of Pax Others
350 Pesos/night 2 May or may not have a private CR.
If it has a CR, it does not have a shower.
500 Pesos/night 2 Private CR with shower.
800 Pesos/night 4 Private CR with shower.

Contact Numbers

  • 0910-797-0038 Lorena
  • 0920-692-0027 Maymay

The room/hut we got

9 Things to Do at Sabang in Puerto Princesa, Palawan

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We took a packaged tour to Underground River last October of 2010 but somehow the backpacker inside me was saying that it is best to stay in Sabang than just be controlled by the packaged tours that will take you there for a day just to see the famous Subterranean River. So my brother and I visited Sabang again last  weekend to see how awesome it really is.

Below is my personal list of what you should do when you are in the town of Sabang in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.

1. Visit the Majestic Underground River

Inside the Underground River

At my visit there last October of 2010, I was really amazed when we got inside the Underground River. There were a lot of cool stone formations and birds and bats that I can only feel but not see because of the low light inside the cave. There’s also the guides of the Underground River that will paddle you in and out of the cave while telling you different interesting and funny facts about the cave.

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2. Take a tour in the Mangrove Forest

Paddle Boat Mangrove Tour

Learn why a Mangrove Forest is important by taking the paddle boat tour at the eastern end of town. Best to go there during low tide as you will see many animals that depend on the mangrove for survival and if you’re the daring type you can ask your tour guide to get you a fresh-from-the-wood tamilok that you may eat it.

3. Dip in Sabang Falls

 

Sabang Falls

Ever heard of a waterfall facing the sea? That’s the shortest way that I could describe Sabang Falls but there’s more to it than just a falls, it’s actually where the people of Sabang get their water. But you can take a dip at the basin below because the water

Palawan Lexus Shuttle Service

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If you think that going to El Nido, Palawan is expensive then you have not heard that you could actually get to El Nido by public van in San Jose Transportation Terminal, Puerto Princesa. Actually not only to El Nido but also to other points in Palawan like Rio Tuba, Bataraza, Brooke’s Point, Sabang and Taytay.

It is best to have your reservation before your scheduled trip. The reservation number at San Jose Terminal, Puerto Princesa are 0912-100-2651, 0917-585-9602.

Here’s their website if you want to see their updated details – www.lexusshuttle.com.

Facebook: facebook.com/lexusshuttle1025

Click on the destination below to see the schedules, fare and travel time by Lexus Shuttle Service.

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Special Trip: Sabang to El Nido

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El Nido

Schedule: 5:30AM, 8AM, 9AM, 11AM, 2:30PM
Fare (one-way): 500 Pesos (Filipinos), 600 Pesos (Foreigners)
Travel Time: 5 hours
Reservation Numbers at El Nido: 0912-100-2653