St. Paul Underground River

OVERVIEW

Settle into an outrigger canoe and follow an underground river deep into a cave, where you will behold a spectacular display of rock formations and cathedral-like chambers. Although you will only travel about two miles into the cave, the river is much longer and its water rises and falls with the tides as it empties into the ocean. UNESCO has declared the surrounding Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park a World Heritage site for its magnificent biodiversity. The park is located within the St. Paul Mountain Range and features a karst landscape that you will undoubtedly find extraordinary. As you cruise through the cave, you will behold seemingly endless stalactites and stalagmites, all illuminated for added effect. There are also a number of small waterfalls within the cave and all sorts of marine creatures that have adapted to living in darkness most of their lives.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Cruise along one of the world’s lengthiest underground rivers in an outrigger canoe.
• Behold miles of bizarrely shaped, eerily illuminated rock formations within the cave.
• Marvel at the biodiversity in the surrounding national park, which is a World Heritage site.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing. Wear a swimsuit under your clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.