Private tour in Puerto Princesa Fidel P

Private Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour

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Hours icon 7 hours 30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-8 people
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Fidel P.

4.9

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PALAWAN is my province recognized as the World's Best Island by various travel magazines and websites, it is home to two UNESCO world heritage sites, and one of the 7 wonders of nature which makes it a very popular tour destination in the Philippines. White sand beaches, natural unique islands, turquoise lagoons, unspoiled landscape and warm people are some of the things that make my province truly a paradise for adventure-seekers, honeymooners, leisure-travelers and other type of vacationers. I was born and raised here in Palawan and I have been taking cruise ship guests, travelers, vacationers, backpackers from the usual sight-see tours to off-beaten private tours and excursions since 2010. As an avid traveler, I have been to most of the towns and destinations here in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan and even to some of the most remote islands in the Philippines. My experience as a traveler enabled me to see and appreciate the usual and the unusual sights which helped me design the tours and services that I offer my guests. You will see main tour sites of interest of the city as well as have a glimpse of local's daily living. Kindly check my tour offering in ToursbyLocals, the most popular day trips are Underground River, Shore Excursion for Cruise Ship Guests and El Nido Day Tour. I will be glad to meet you at the airport, cruise ship port, your hotel, or at any point in Palawan. I am open to hear your preferences and I will do my best to make your tour memorable. If ever you need special requirements, customized itinerary, and/or multi-day tours (2 days or more than a week), please message me and I will be very glad to create one that suits your needs. Currently, I have a 7-day program that covers Puerto Princesa, El Nido and Coron. If ever you wanted a longer tour that includes Port Barton, Balabac, Dumaran, Linapacan, Araceli or Cuyo please don't hesitate to message me and workout the plan with you. I am up for day trips, week/month-long tours. All travelers are welcome - I am your friendly tour guide from Palawan! COVID-19 ADVISORY: 1. Your tour guide and my driver are FULLY-VACCINATED WITH BOOSTER SHOTS and has complied with all the trainings required by the City Tourism Office for handling tours during the pandemic. 2. Guests are required to wear their mask properly covering the nose and mouth in designated areas. It is optional inside the van as we are the only guests on-board. 3. Guests with colds, cough and fever are advised not to proceed with the tour. Kindly contact TBL Customer service for cancellation options. 4. Always bring with you a copy/photo of your vaccination card/certificates. I am a Licensed Tour Guide of Puerto Princesa City. I am accredited local tour guide by the Department of Tourism, Region IV-B MIMAROPA (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, PALAWAN). I am also a member of the Tour Guide Association of Puerto Princesa Inc. 1. Some destinations have on-site specialist guides where courier/field guides like me are not allowed to enter. 2. I am not a driver BUT all my tours are provided with a AC Vehicle and driver.

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Overview of your Puerto Princesa tour

The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is the pride of my city for being part of the seven wonders of nature. Back in the days, we have to endure a 3-4 hours of land travel in unpaved road via jeepneys to reach this hidden gem in the west of our city. This is the most popular tour in the city and even though I have been here innumerable times, its natural beauty never cease to amaze me. Underground River is the the world's longest navigable underground river in world. You will not do caving in this tour but rather enjoy a canoe ride inside the cave to catch the sight of out-of-this world limestone formations which were formed thousands or even millions of years ago. The karst mountains, view of beach and a scenic drive are also the highlights of this daytrip. We will drive 1. 5 hours to Sabang port, 30 minutes boat ride to the National Park and 30-45minutes of Canoe tour inside the Underground River. For sure, you will bring home special memories and photos of my beloved place.

Recent Reviews

Thuy H.United States
January 2026

Fidel and his crews were so awesome. He's on time, knowledgeable, professional and very considerate. He even provided the ear plugs for the ride to the underground river and I can see why once the boat started. It was very loud engine noises, but since we had the ear plugs, we were not going deaf after! My husband wanted some coconut meat and he searched the nao retain for us and i also found my fav fruits there as well. I will recommend Fidel any time all the time. Thx Fidel.

Pamela G.United States
May 2024

Loved the tour. Fidel made sure that we made it to river before the cruise ship. We got to do everything we wanted with time to spare!

Stephen (Andy) S.United States
March 2024

Fidel was a great guide for this trip. He communicated prior and during the tour perfectly. He had great knowledge of the history and directed ever aspect of the day well for us to have a very memorable tour. We highly recommend him and this tour.

Maria L.United States
December 2023

A very satisfied customer here. Fidel was very knowledgeable, cordial, understanding and very accommodating to our needs. He is patient in explaining and answering our questions. We are lucky that we got him as a tour guide. Will definitely recommend Fidel and Tours by locals to our friends. Thank you Fidel for the experience!

Timothy S.Singapore
September 2022

This was an excellent tour and Fidel did a great job from start to finish. He communicated in advance with us, picked us up on time, and did a great job of managing all aspects of the Underground River Tour. The local lunch following the tour was also wonderful. Overall, Fidel was very cordial and helpful, and was clearly very happy to highlight and share his love of Palawan and the Philippines. Thanks.

Your Puerto Princesa tour itinerary

SAMPLE ITINERARY **It is better to start the earliest possible** 07:00am Pick-up from Hotel/Port in Puerto Princesa City 08:30am ETA in Sabang Port/guide process registration/Queue for boat rides Boat Transfer/cave Tour 12:00nn Back to Sabang port/Lunch 01:30pm Est End of tour 03:00pm Back to Puerto Princesa City Hotel/Port Important Notes: 1. Wear slippers/Aqua shoes as you will get wet during boarding and disembarking boat rides. 2. Even though this is a private tour, there is a queue system for boat rides in the National Park. FIrst come, first serve. It is best to start as early as possible to avoid large groups. 3. Tour is provided with a private car and motorized boat except in cases of worsening sea condition where I have to negotiate for us to get seat/s in any of the boats ahead of us so that we will not experience tour cutoff as declared by coast guard. This is applicable for 2-3 guests only. 4. Tour inside the cave is group (strict park policy). 8-10 guests are loaded per paddle boat.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Other

•Modern AC Vans with 4 or 8 seats •Motorized outrigger boat transfer from sabang port to National Park for less than 30 minutes • Shared Paddleboat tour that can seat 8-10persons as strict park policy

What's included
Other: • One bottled water per person • Motorized Boat Transfers • Shared Paddleboat tour (strict park policy) • Permit, Terminal and Port Fees • Complimentary Lunch- Chicken/Pork/Fish Dish, Rice, Fruit in season
Private Guide
Tickets: permit, entrance, port, terminal fees
Food Drinks Snacks
Private Transportation With Driver
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. • personal purchases • extra drinks and snacks • beer and other personal incidentals IMPORTANT REMINDER: •Tour permits are limited to a maximum of 600 slots per day and should be booked ahead of time. Ideally a month before arrival. Your tour permit will only be processed upon booking confirmation from ToursByLocals. This tour is subject to weather conditions and maybe suspended upon reaching tour site should weather be unfavorable. •Bringing of plastic bottles in the park is NOT allowed.
Meeting location

Puerto Princesa City, Mimaropa, Philippines

Main gate of the seaport. Airport Hotels in City Proper

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Boat
Layover
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Day Trip
Tour reference number
266067
Languages
Tagalog
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Puerto Princesa is perfect for travellers who want to experience one of the seven wonders of nature, the Puerto Princesa Underground River. It's ideal for those who appreciate natural beauty and want to enjoy a scenic drive, a boat ride, and a canoe tour inside the world's longest navigable underground river. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and involves light activity.

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Hours icon 7 hours 30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-8 people
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