{"id":1023,"date":"2020-05-20T21:41:51","date_gmt":"2020-05-20T13:41:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palawanisland.com.ph\/?p=1023"},"modified":"2020-06-22T20:33:43","modified_gmt":"2020-06-22T12:33:43","slug":"puerto-princesa-what-to-expect-in-a-tour-of-the-underground-river","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.palawanisland.com.ph\/wordpress\/puerto-princesa-what-to-expect-in-a-tour-of-the-underground-river\/","title":{"rendered":"PUERTO PRINCESA: What to Expect in a Tour of the Underground River"},"content":{"rendered":"
Palawan draws many tourists because of its beautiful beaches and diving destinations. However, some go to the province to tick off a UNESCO World Heritage Site on their travel list — the Underground River. Also called Puerto Princesa Subterranean River, it is the UNESCO-listed site that many tourists visit as a day excursion from Puerto Princesa. <\/p>\n
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Some tourists would like to get a sneak peek of a tourist destination before going. The Underground River is one huge system of caves with plenty of chambers, stalactites, and stalagmites. The boatman assigned to your boat may point out the unique formations found inside. You can get an audio guide to get detailed information about what you\u2019ll see inside. You\u2019ll have to use your imagination to see the animals, shapes or whatnots. You\u2019ll hear bats and dripping of water if it is quiet enough. The huge chambers create a distinct ambiance, especially with limited lighting. <\/p>\n
Tourist boats only go as far as 4km into the cave; you\u2019ll need a special permit to go further than that. If you get permits, you\u2019ll have to swim in some sections because boats can\u2019t pass through. <\/p>\n
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Some say that the day trip from Puerto Princesa is not worth it because you\u2019ll spend more time in a van than inside the cave. The opinions about these vary, but it is up to you to judge the value of the tour. Look for a package that includes one or two more stops to make the trip worthwhile. One popular addition to itineraries is Ugong Rock.<\/p>\n