Puerto Princesa: Cave of Wonders
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Malayan Insurance
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July 26, 2022
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How do you feel about riding a boat and entering a cave to travel through an 8.2-kilometer underground river? You will be doing this at the Subterranean River National Park in Puerto Princesa.
Sounds exciting, right? No need to worry because the tour is done in groups, and you will have a tour guide who is an expert in getting around the place and knows the landscape like the back of his hand.
Of course, getting travel insurance from a top Philippine insurance company is best. Despite the presence of a knowledgeable tour guide and a life vest, it pays to cover all possible incidents during your trip.
What is the underground river like?
The underground river in the Subterranean River National Park of Puerto Princesa flows through a karst landscape in the Saint Paul mountain range on the western coast of the Philippine island of Palawan. The park is home to a diversity of plant and animal life. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999 and a National Park of the Philippines in 1971.
Once the boat enters the cave, you will inevitably leave everything outside. It’s as though you are going through a spiritual space where you are temporarily sheltered from the routines and responsibilities of life.
Looking around, you will see stalactites and stalagmites showing off their unique and beautiful formations. This reflects the long time they took to achieve such natural perfection. You will see chambers and wonder what everything is like when no one is around.
Despite the sounds made by the tour guide and the group you are with, you will distinctly hear the sound of bats and trickling water from somewhere in the cave, as well as the lapping of the greenish water beneath you as the tour guide paddles the boat through. You will feel a deep connection with nature and find an unusual restfulness.
Plan for your trip now
Ready to be amazed by this cave of wonders? Plan your Puerto Princesa trip now. Make it worry-free and safe by getting Malayan TravelMaster insurance, now with a COVID-19 add-on.