Underground River Hostel
Hostel, homestay or tent, shared
6 days, planned by Saltline Outfitters
Puerto Princesa is the entry point and not much more; the islands are north.
| LANDMARKS |
|---|
| Baywalk |
| Immaculate Conception Cathedral |
Eight kilometres of navigable river inside a limestone cave. Permits are capped daily and must be booked ahead.
| LANDMARKS |
|---|
| Puerto Princesa Subterranean River |
| Sabang |
Big Lagoon is entered by kayak only — motorboats are banned inside, which is why it is still quiet water.
| LANDMARKS |
|---|
| Big Lagoon |
| Small Lagoon |
| Secret Lagoon |
| Shimizu Island |
The crossing is open water and gets rough. Take something if you are prone to it.
| LANDMARKS |
|---|
| Coron town |
| Mount Tapyas |
Coron Bay holds a sunk Japanese supply fleet from 1944, and some of it is shallow enough to snorkel.
| LANDMARKS |
|---|
| Kayangan Lake |
| Twin Lagoon |
| Skeleton Wreck |
Busuanga is a small airport with few flights; the schedule dictates this day.
Day 1 · Fri, 18 Sept, 2026
Most of these can be added to your booking later — the operator confirms within a day.
Published by the operator. Nights on the ground can move with weather and permissions.
Hostel, homestay or tent, shared
Hostel, homestay or tent, shared
Hostel, homestay or tent, shared
5 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner across 6 days, at camp. It opens with dinner on day 1 and closes with breakfast on day 6.
8 meal services named in the itinerary. Vegetarian and vegan covered; Jain, gluten-free and allergies on notice at booking
“Coast and surf from guesthouses rather than resorts”
Surf coaching and coastal trips run out of village guesthouses. Two sessions a day, because one is not how anyone learns.
Instruction was patient — I came in nervous and finished wanting to book the next level. Would book with them again.
Kit was in good condition, which matters more than people realise.
Thank you. We've taken the point about the transfer and are reviewing it.
Boat was crowded. Fine for the diving, less fine for the surface intervals.
Thanks for writing this up. We've passed your note to the team.
Daily visitor numbers are capped by the park and permits sell out weeks ahead in season. An operator who has not secured yours before you fly cannot get one on the day.
One other operator runs this trip. See all 2 side by side →