Underground River day trip from Puerto Princesa (driver waits)
Private day trip Underground River day trip from Puerto Princesa (driver waits): $115 sedan, $130 7-seater, $140 van, $210 Premium — per car, the driver waits all day. 160 km, about 9 h. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full). Prices checked .
The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River is reached by boat from Sabang, about 80 km from the city: 1.5–2 hours each way by car. About 9 hours in total; the driver waits while you take the boat.
- Distance160 km
- Drive time9 h
- Pricefrom $115
Underground River day trip from Puerto Princesa (driver waits): price per car
| Car | Per car driver waits, back the same day | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Vios / Honda City or similar | $115 ≈ ₱7,020 | ≈ 58 | ≈ 38 | — | — |
| 7-seat SUV / MPV up to 5 Toyota Innova / Fortuner or similar | $130 ≈ ₱7,930 | ≈ 65 | ≈ 43 | ≈ 33 | — |
| Van (up to 10) up to 10 Toyota HiAce GL Grandia or similar | $140 ≈ ₱8,540 | ≈ 70 | ≈ 47 | ≈ 35 | ≈ 23 |
| Premium van up to 6 Toyota HiAce Super Grandia or similar, up to 6 | $210 ≈ ₱12,810 | ≈ 105 | ≈ 70 | ≈ 53 | ≈ 35 |
no night or weekend surcharge · entrance tickets and boat fees not included.
The road
North-west from the city across the hills to Sabang wharf.
Worth stopping
- Sabang wharf (boat and park permit booked separately)
- Ugong Rock (optional)
Good to know
- The river permit is limited per day — book it before you travel and tell us the boat time.
- Boats, permits and entrance fees are not included.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel, expressway tolls (NLEX, SLEX, CALAX, CCLEX where used), parking
- English-speaking driver
- Meet & greet with a name sign at the airport, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for food or photos (up to 30 min on transfers)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
PhpRide: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
English-speaking driver as standard (English is an official language of the Philippines); a Russian-speaking driver is rarely available — ask, and we confirm before you pay
Underground River day trip from Puerto Princesa (driver waits): questions
How much is an Underground River day trip by private car?
$115 for a sedan, $130 for a 7-seater, $140 for a van up to 10 — car and driver for about 9 hours.
Is the river permit included?
No, the permit and the boat are booked separately.