Underground River Hostel
Hostel
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Palawan Island Hopper - 6 Days (Puerto Princesa, Underground River, El Nido, Big Lagoon & Snake Island)
Six days of karst lagoons, an underground river and wreck snorkelling. The same islands on joiner boats and in hostels, with the Underground River as an optional add-on.
Saltline Outfitters
Runs this trip
Snorkelling
Six days of karst lagoons, an underground river and wreck snorkelling
Group Tour
Join a fixed-date departure with other travellers
Top Highlights
BaywalkPuerto Princesa is the entry point and not much more; the islands are north. Puerto Princesa Subterranean RiverEight kilometres of navigable river inside a limestone cave. Big LagoonBig Lagoon is entered by kayak only — motorboats are banned inside, which is why it is still quiet water.
Itinerary
Puerto Princesa is the entry point and not much more; the islands are north.
Puerto PrincesaHow the day runs
- 0 hrsAirport transfer into town
- MealsDinner
- AccommodationUnderground River Hostel
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Hotel night
LANDMARKS Baywalk Immaculate Conception Cathedral Start point Puerto Princesa, Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) 00:00 - 23:59Eight kilometres of navigable river inside a limestone cave. Permits are capped daily and must be booked ahead.
Underground River, El NidoHow the day runs
- 2 hrs6:00 AM — north to Sabang
- 2 hrs9:00 AM — the paddled cave tour
- 5 hrs1:00 PM — the long van north
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationEl Nido Hostel
Included Activities
- Underground River permit and boat
- Van to El Nido
- Guesthouse night
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.
El Nido, Big Lagoon, Snake IslandHow the day runs
- 4 hrs9:00 AM — Big and Small Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch
- AccommodationEl Nido Hostel
Included Activities
- Tour A boat with lunch
- Kayak hire at Big Lagoon
- Eco-tourism fee
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.
El Nido, CoronHow the day runs
- 4 hrs6:00 AM — the fast craft across to Busuanga
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationCoron Hostel
Included Activities
- Ferry ticket
- Guesthouse night
Optional Activities
- Mount Tapyas steps at sunset — 700 of them
LANDMARKS Coron town Mount Tapyas Coron Bay holds a sunk Japanese supply fleet from 1944, and some of it is shallow enough to snorkel.
Coron, Kayangan LakeHow the day runs
- 4 hrs8:00 AM — Kayangan, Twin Lagoon and a wreck snorkel
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch
- AccommodationCoron Hostel
Included Activities
- Island tour boat with lunch
- Lake and lagoon fees
- Snorkel gear
Optional Activities
- Wreck diving on the WWII Japanese fleet
LANDMARKS Kayangan Lake Twin Lagoon Skeleton Wreck Busuanga is a small airport with few flights; the schedule dictates this day.
CoronHow the day runs
- 1 hrsTransfer to Busuanga, then Manila
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationNot included — onward travel
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Day 1Airport transfer
- Day 1Hotel night
- Day 2Underground River permit and boat
- Day 2Van to El Nido
- Day 2Guesthouse night
- Day 3Tour A boat with lunch
- Day 3Kayak hire at Big Lagoon
- Day 3Eco-tourism fee
- Day 4Ferry ticket
- Day 4Mount Tapyas steps at sunset — 700 of themCosts extra
- Day 5Island tour boat with lunch
- Day 5Lake and lagoon fees
- Day 5Snorkel gear
- Day 5Wreck diving on the WWII Japanese fleetCosts extra
- Day 1 · 1 nightUnderground River Hostel
- Day 2 · 2 nightsEl Nido Hostel
- Day 4 · 2 nightsCoron Hostel
- Day 1Puerto Princesa to Puerto PrincesaAirport transfer into town
- Day 2Puerto Princesa to Underground River6:00 AM — north to Sabang
- Day 2Underground River to El Nido1:00 PM — the long van north
- Day 4El Nido to Coron6:00 AM — the fast craft across to Busuanga
- Day 6Coron to CoronTransfer to Busuanga, then Manila
Where you'll stay
All accommodations are subject to change
El Nido Hostel
Hostel
Days 2, 3
Coron Hostel
Hostel
Days 4, 5
What you'll eat
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.
- DinnerServed on day 1
- BreakfastServed on days 2–6
- LunchServed on days 3, 5
8 meal services named in the itinerary. Vegetarian and vegan covered; Jain, gluten-free and allergies on notice at booking
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Customer reviews
Overall rating
3.3/5
Based on 3 reviews
Review summary
Food3.7/5
Guide3.0/5
Itinerary3.3/5
Transport3.3/5
Accommodation3.7/5
Tour operator3.0/5
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Arjun Pillai – Mumbai2025-10-28 · Verified booking
Instruction was patient — I came in nervous and finished wanting to book the next level. Would book with them again.
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Marc Dubois – Stockholm2025-10-28 · Verified booking
Boat was crowded. Fine for the diving, less fine for the surface intervals.
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Carla Mendes – Stockholm2025-10-28 · Verified booking
Kit was in good condition, which matters more than people realise.
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Thank you. We've taken the point about the transfer and are reviewing it.
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