Puerto Princesa, Palawan Day 3: Ugong and Underground River

My third and last day in Puerto Princesa, Palwan is last but not the least, Underground River! As most of you guys already know, Palawan's Underground River is now included in one of the & wonders of nature in the world! Yep, Its more fun in the Philippines!! Lol

Travel time takes about 4 hours from the proper city. Bumpy and zigzag lanes but with a breath taking views from left to right.

But before the main event of the day's trip, we first stopped in the "Tagaytay" of Palawan.

Next stop is the Ugong Rock Adventures. Ugong which means a reverberating hollow sound, a melody produced from tapping the stalctities and stalagmites within the cave. Best place for caving, ziplining, and spelunking! Usuallu, caving is the point of entry, but here's the catch... You either go back with the 75 feet limestone formation or go down through a zipline with only 350 meters (short) in length but the FASTEST ZIPLINE in the Philippines.. 21 seconds!! I was being bibbo since day 1 so I agreed on trying the zipline, no second thoughts, for the first time in my whole life!

Helmet = check! Gloves = check!

Caving!

Spelunking! (which was really tiring and hard especially because I was wearing flipflops. not a good choice for activites like this)

The view from the top!

Ziplining!

Late lunch.

Down to our main itinerary of the day. From Ugong Rock Adventures it takes about another an hour to get to the port.

I was able to see a rainbow in the middle of the sea while waiting for our turn to ride the boath.

Boats all headed to Underground River

One of the most photographed sites in Palawan.

The magical entrance point of the Underground River :)

I was kind of being emotional when I saw the UR because at the back of my mind.. I was thinking "This is the actual view of those beautiful photographs I see in books, postcards, or library. I AM HERE!"

Struggle to take photos because aside from the inconsistent height of the ceiling and dark surroundings.. I was worried that bats might pee on my camera, or even worst =/ LOL

All God's made. Every structure has its own story :)

My best shot for the day:

Got to hung out with some little friends too...

After the long day, we went straight to Kalui's for dinner :)

That wraps my blogs about Palawan getaway! Whew, took me forever. Thanks to our travel guide who prepared our itinerary, Jeff. For our financial support.. the best sister.. Tetet. Ate Maan, Kuya Bong, Ingrid, and Mikha for the treats! We get assignments that each one of us should treat everyone for dinner or lunch. Hehe. Mine was Kalui's :)

Next blog is about my Asian Cruise. God bless my memory to remember and the motivation to write!

Puerto Princesa, Palawan Day 1: The City Tour : http://bit.ly/palawancitytour

Puerto Princesa, Palawan Day 2: Honda Bay : http://bit.ly/palawanhondabay

Puerto Princesa, Palawan Day 2: Honda Bay

Day 2 of our trip was island hopping around the Honda Bay visited the famous Snake Island and Pandan Island. We rented for waterproof camera case and some snorkeling stuff for our first stop from a floating hut.

A Floating hut in the middle of the sea and here we are ready for snorkeling!

Classic Asian peace sign, of course.

Too bad I wasn't able to take great pics underwater because I dont wanna risk my camera with waterproof cases. Pics and videos are on my cousin's camera, hopefully I will be able to remember it and update this post!

Next stop is, a white sand beach called "Snake Island" because of its elongated and sand bar that resembling a snake.

Our lunch :)

Last stop for the activities today is in Pandan Island.

While my sisters were having their massage by the beach, me and the rest were getting dropped in the middle of the sea, banana boating! I will update this post for the pics from my cousin's camera.

Here's my little video swimming with school of fish:

On our way back :)

Right after, we just had a quick shower back in the hotel and had dinner to one of the best recommendations in Palawan, Kinabuch’s.

My sister :)

We all looked so tired in here. Lol

Puerto Princesa, Palawan Day 1: The City Tour : http://bit.ly/palawancitytour

Puerto Princesa, Palawan Day 3: Ugong and Underground River : http://bit.ly/palawanunderground

Puerto Princesa, Palawan Day 1: The City Tour

Started the year of 2012 discovering the beautiful island of Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Since our flight was the earliest of AirPhil, we get to spend the whole day city touring.

Plaza Cuartel. Philippine History says that in that very place, hundreds of American soldiers were burned to death during WWII.

Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral was built in 1872 during the Spanish era. I don’t exactly know why the tourist guide suggested a jump shot in a church, but nevertheless, great pic. Lol

Crocodile Farm.... Crocodiles! I am not maarte when it comes to pushing who’s going to hold that or who’s going to try this and all that stuff. Maybe that’s why they say when I am in their trip, money is so worth it. Lol because I do enjoy doing new things.

Kiss mo nga! Dare. Lol

Palawan Binturong or a bearcat. First I was a bit hesitant to hold this animal because of the physical look, but when I started to carry it, definitely heavy but its’ fur is just the same as like your ordinary dog, smells like one too. It surely loves curling around everything.

Mitra Mansion. Very scenic where animals are everywhere.

Binuatan Creations. A woven products made from mangrove grass, amumuting, buri sprigs and vetiver. Of course, me being bibbo and wanted to try it myself. Its not as easy as it may seem.

Lastly, Baker’s Hill. Which I regret for not buying so many cheese breads and pastries cus I finished mine BEFORE leaving Puerto Princesa. No pasalubong left.

Puerto Princesa, Palawan Day 2: Honda Bay : http://bit.ly/palawanhondabay

Puerto Princesa, Palawan Day 3: Ugong and Underground River : http://bit.ly/palawanunderground