Underground River... How wonder the nature is?

     The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is located about 50 km north of the city of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. It features a limestone karst mountain landscape with an 8.2 km. navigable underground river. A distinguishing feature of the river is that it winds through a cave before flowing directly into the South China Sea. It includes major formations of stalactites and stalagmites, and several large chambers. The lower portion of the river is subject to tidal influences. The underground river is reputed to be the world’s longest. At the mouth of the cave, a clear lagoon is framed by ancient trees growing right to the water’s edge. Monkeys, large monitor lizards, and squirrels find their niche on the beach near the cave. (source: http://world.new7wonders.com/?n7wn-finalist=puerto-princessa-underground-river-philippines). For more additional info please check it here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Princesa_Subterranean_River_National_Park

 

 
    The first thing got to our mind if we were talking about Palawan is the "Underground River". We don't want to miss this kind of attraction in Palawan, so we booked the tour for the Underground River. Booking a tour is much hassle-free and worry-free if you are in a group. I'll suggest if you are already 9-10 pax in a group, then its good since the max capacity of the boat is 10 pax.

     If you will coming from the city proper (Central District of Puerto Princesa) the travel took ~2hrs to Sabang port where you have to travel across the sea again via boat to the warp for about ~15 min. Going to our destination (sabang), we all feel dizzy cause of the winding road, so I'll advise you to take "bonamin" first before going to sabang. 

     Due to the long and winding trip going to Underground river, the excitement became much lesser and down. And not only that, there were so much tiring queue after the long drive. Due to a huge number of tourist on the place because of its title as "one of the 7 wonders of the world 2012", you have to wait for your turn before sailing a boat from the sabang port to underground river warp. After you got there (underground river warp) another tiring queue before your turn entering the cave. My excitement went down again. Note, 2 years and below are not allowed to take this tour.

     When our turns came... my level of excitement went a little higher. Approaching the cave gives me the feeling of sparkling crystals in my big wide eyes. Inside the cave you definitely enjoy the rock formations made and created by nature itself. The stalagmite and stalactite formation are amazing!

I could say that Underground River is worth to be a part of "New 7 wonders of the world". Hoping that each year it will be voted and count in as one of the wonders of the world. I feel so proud that we have this kind of amazing nature creation in our country and I witnessed its beauty. I will not show any picture inside the cave since I've no water-proof camera and also its hard to have a good shot inside, so I will leave the imagination to you.  After the tour we headed to our late lunch buffet.
The buffet was good will make your tummy so full.. I'm a little bit dismayed cause I'm expecting of crab, lobster or shrimp since this was included in the El Nido island hopping tour.

The tour might be more perfect if the travel time is less and less queues.

 Summary of Expense:
(We book through our hotel)
Php 1500 each.
 Inclusion:

=Round trip van transfers

=Boat transfers

=All permits

=Buffet picnic lunch

=Services of a licensed tour guide

=Environmental fee

=Travel insurance

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