Puerto Prinsesa Tour +Underground river + Firefly Watching
Puerto Princesa City Tour is a half day tour which involves visits to different sites within the city with historic and recreational significance ( Crocodile Farm,Mitra’s Ranch,Baker’s Hill,Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral,Puerto Princesa Bay walk,Binuatan Creation,Plaza Cuartel,Souvenir shop )
Firefly watching takes place in Iwahig River, one of the biggest and scenic rivers in Puerto Princesa. It is a Community Based Sustainable Tourism Program, the beneficiaries of which are the community people themselves so a tour here is in a way an investment to a community to take care of their place even more.
Open your eyes to a different world of lighters glittering numerous mangrove trees somehow resembling Christmas trees in the darkest of night, only their lights are not powered by electricity but by freshest of oxygen intake as explained by the local guide. It is truly a sight to behold one visitor of Puerto Princesa shouldn’t miss.
As additional to the tour, boatmen include the discussion of constellations visible in the sky which he points out using his laser lights.(Air-conditioned van transfers,Boat transfers,Dinner at a local restaurant ,Licensed Tour guide )Recently hailed as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, the Underground River located inside a national park, is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is approximately 2 hours north of the city proper. On your way to the area, be amazed at the splendid top view of Ulugan Bay, and marvel at the karst limestone mountains and elephant cave.
From Sabang wharf, a motorized boat will take you to the entrance of the national park for 20 minutes. A boardwalk winding through dense jungle thickets will lead you to the mouth of the cave. There a boatman who will also serve as your guide will show you the wonders waiting for you inside.
Tour inside the cave would cover the first kilometer of this 8.2 km underground river known to be the longest navigable in the world which would last for about 45-60 minutes.( Underground River Tour (Seat-in coach) ,Air-conditioned Transfers,Boat Transfers ,Buffet Lunch ,Licensed Tour Guide ,Underground River Permit and Entrance Fees ,Shed Rental)