Day 1: Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
Trip Summary: Travel Time: approximately 2 1/2 hours from Puerto Princesa City (land travel and boat ride from Sabang pier) Undeground River paddleboat tour: 40-45 minutes Footwear: Comfortable walking shoes/sandals for beach, boardwalk Not wheelchair-accessible. Elderly or persons with walking difficulties. Getting to the boat at the Sabang pier involves the use of concrete stairs. Basic restroom (sometimes with wet/muddy floors) at the Sabang pier and at the registration area; pail-flush (aka buhos system) Kids younger than 7yrs should be with parents/guardians at all times due to open waters. Lifevests and hard hats are required for all guests. Sweat, perfume, and body odor included. Plus-sized guests might find it difficult to find one that fits them. Bring sunblock, sunglasses, and mosquito repellent. Photo ops: Yes! But know that water (cold) and bat pee (warm) drips down from inside the cave. Low light conditions ...