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Sue R
9 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Puerto Princesa has fun mixed activities that suited both a 72 and 8 year old and those in between. We did the ziplining and spelunking at Ugong Rock. The day also included a tour of a small butterfly park and demonstration by indigenous Palawans. (30% of the 1 million population) . A small shop on the indigenous display side of the road had nice souvenirs. Perhaps the only place you will see the beautiful pheasant peacock and bearcat or binturong
You can also take an outrigger boat to the underground river which is beautiful and silent except for the slight slap of the single oar. An audio in multiple languages is available. A UNESCO sight well worth supporting. Also consider the night trip for the fireflies....and hope there is no full moon.
You can also take an outrigger boat to the underground river which is beautiful and silent except for the slight slap of the single oar. An audio in multiple languages is available. A UNESCO sight well worth supporting. Also consider the night trip for the fireflies....and hope there is no full moon.
Written December 11, 2023
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Trumpboyer86
Singapore, Singapore931 contributions
Nov 2022 • Solo
I visited slightly after the lunch hour and was the only guest there. The cave climbing was very easy and there is someone pulling you up from the top, so you don't need much effort. There is a need to squeeze between rock formation, so not suitable for body size above 120kg.
Once at the top, you can decide on the following:
1) Walk down the ugong rock
2) sitting Zipline (not allowed to carry any phone/camera as you need to hold on to the ropes)
3) Superman Zipline (you can carry your phone for photos and videos)
In both ziplines, there is a professional photographer taking a few photos of you from far. You can buy a print-out photo at 200p or get the full set of digital photos for 200p (they accept android phone for cable transfer).
Once at the top, you can decide on the following:
1) Walk down the ugong rock
2) sitting Zipline (not allowed to carry any phone/camera as you need to hold on to the ropes)
3) Superman Zipline (you can carry your phone for photos and videos)
In both ziplines, there is a professional photographer taking a few photos of you from far. You can buy a print-out photo at 200p or get the full set of digital photos for 200p (they accept android phone for cable transfer).
Written November 19, 2022
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Joky80
Gothenburg, Sweden539 contributions
Jan 2020
This is a nice experience for everyone – families or friends, young or old etc.
Upon arrival you will see an instruction video and the you are equipped with helmet and gloves. After that a guide will take you up the mountain through a system of caves. Some parts are easy while some other are a bit tricky. But on the most tricky parts you will wear a harness and be secured from above. When you have climbed to the top you will have a nice view and the opportunity to purchase pictures taken along the way. Finally it’s time to buckle up to the zipline and fly down from the mountain. The zipline is not scary and is actually very comfortable. You can choose to lie down or sit and it costs 100 pesos extra too lie down. The whole experience will take maximum 30 minutes. The only negative feeling I had from here was that it felt like they wanted to get you through as fast as possible so there wasn't much time to enjoy the moment.
Upon arrival you will see an instruction video and the you are equipped with helmet and gloves. After that a guide will take you up the mountain through a system of caves. Some parts are easy while some other are a bit tricky. But on the most tricky parts you will wear a harness and be secured from above. When you have climbed to the top you will have a nice view and the opportunity to purchase pictures taken along the way. Finally it’s time to buckle up to the zipline and fly down from the mountain. The zipline is not scary and is actually very comfortable. You can choose to lie down or sit and it costs 100 pesos extra too lie down. The whole experience will take maximum 30 minutes. The only negative feeling I had from here was that it felt like they wanted to get you through as fast as possible so there wasn't much time to enjoy the moment.
Written January 13, 2020
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Jessica
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Feb 2020
Good: The cave was cool, the female guide through the cave was very lively, friendly and funny. It was a little bit dark in the back without torches though, so another torch would have helped.
Bad: Safety standards at the zipline are poor. There were a few male staff members waiting at the ending of the superman zipline. Although most of us enjoyed the duration of the zipline, my sister was the first in line and the staff were not ready for her landing. There are so many staff waiting there, so it's shocking that nobody was ready for her. They did not prepare the breaks in time, she was coming in quite fast and the impact caused her to hit her head quite badly (probably on the breaks), which resulted in a large bump on her head that was slightly bleeding even though she was wearing a helmet. They did not ask if she was okay, and did not apologise to her. They exchanged glances and were completely silent. The female staff downstairs were quite apologetic and offered her ice when they found out what happened.
Bad: Safety standards at the zipline are poor. There were a few male staff members waiting at the ending of the superman zipline. Although most of us enjoyed the duration of the zipline, my sister was the first in line and the staff were not ready for her landing. There are so many staff waiting there, so it's shocking that nobody was ready for her. They did not prepare the breaks in time, she was coming in quite fast and the impact caused her to hit her head quite badly (probably on the breaks), which resulted in a large bump on her head that was slightly bleeding even though she was wearing a helmet. They did not ask if she was okay, and did not apologise to her. They exchanged glances and were completely silent. The female staff downstairs were quite apologetic and offered her ice when they found out what happened.
Written February 15, 2020
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Czar Emmanuel
Manila, Philippines10,221 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
This place offers some activities for the adventurous and brave heart, like zip lining, spelunking, and mangrove paddling. Organized tours to the Puerto Princesa underground river usually include a visit to this place. The place is very rudimentary, with very simple and limited facilities.
Written July 5, 2023
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Katherine D
Changwon, South Korea3 contributions
Dec 2019
Not too strenuous, and lots of fun with photo zones that they take pictures of. A small walk through the trees and a small cave-like structure. We went ahead and bought photos of us on the rock climb and the zipline because they looked great. I recommend this as a short stop on your trip. Hopefully your group members don't rush you too much.
Written March 6, 2020
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ColeMK
Antipolo City, Philippines11 contributions
May 2022
It was fun climbing up to the top with the community guides. The guides' explanations of some parts of the cave make you understand its elements more. It's also a fun activity for anyone of any age. Also, when you reach the top, there is a zipline. They have two options for the zipline position: the sitting position and the superman position. All of the employees are very friendly, too.
Written June 17, 2022
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Judit R
Sydney, Australia269 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
This place is sooo much fun!! We stopped here on the way back from Underground River tour and I'm so happy we did. I tried everything, rockclimbing, zipline as well as zipbike. I loved all of them.
The view from the top is priceless, the staff is nice, prices are quite reasonable. I wish I'd had more time there to zipline again. This activity was one of the highlights of my holiday in Palawan.
The view from the top is priceless, the staff is nice, prices are quite reasonable. I wish I'd had more time there to zipline again. This activity was one of the highlights of my holiday in Palawan.
Written January 5, 2020
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MissGlobeTrotter24
Ruswil, Switzerland42 contributions
Jan 2013 • Family
Our tour guide dropped us off at this place when coming back from the underground river tour. It was not part of the original plan but I'm glad we made the stop.
Not only was it a great experience but it also helps the locals who depend on this tourist attraction for their income. This has been made into a livelihood project by the government (SO, GO AND SUPPORT!)
For only Php200, you get a tour inside the cave until you come out at the very top of the mountain. Be sure you'll be able to keep up! At the very top, you'll have the choice to go down by zipline(for an additional charge) or you can trek back down.
All in all, really worth the visit!
It's called UGONG ROCK - because some rocks/stalagmites you tap make this hollow sound like a gong.
Not only was it a great experience but it also helps the locals who depend on this tourist attraction for their income. This has been made into a livelihood project by the government (SO, GO AND SUPPORT!)
For only Php200, you get a tour inside the cave until you come out at the very top of the mountain. Be sure you'll be able to keep up! At the very top, you'll have the choice to go down by zipline(for an additional charge) or you can trek back down.
All in all, really worth the visit!
It's called UGONG ROCK - because some rocks/stalagmites you tap make this hollow sound like a gong.
Written January 26, 2013
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litlitmari
Davao City19 contributions
Jul 2011 • Couples
Our original tour was the Underground River but before we went there, we were brought to Ugong Rock if we wanted to go caving and spelunking. I was very apprehensive at first because I was wearing slippers instead of rubber shoes. At any rate, I went inside the cave armed with gloves and a hard hat and the thought that it might be my last. LOL... The stalactites and stalagmites were amazing. We were made to climb the stalagmites which is around 20 feet in height using two ropes with knots, with no safety harness and the thought that if you lose a step, you will suffer a hideous death - no kidding! I had to climb for my life, using mostly your upper body strength and when I reached on top, there was just a small hole that you have to navigate in order to reach LAND. LOL...My tour mates and I were panting so hard and when we reached the top, the view was breathtaking. The only problem was how to go down Ugong Rock... we were presented with two (2) choices, go back to the cave or do the zipline. I chose the zipline which was the better choice. So, the tour guide strapped me to a not so assuring harness and I zipped away screaming and when it wasn't scary anymore, I began to enjoy the view.
Written July 13, 2011
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Hi, We are driving there from El Nido and will not get to Ugong Rock until about 3:30 pm. Will it be too late to start a climb at 3:30 pm? I think it shuts at 4pm?
Written August 9, 2024
Does anyone know their direct phone number? I can't find it online. Thank you.
Written February 1, 2020
Bonjour je pars dans quelques jours pour les Philippines et on me dit de ne surtout pas faire cet excursion qu il y a une demi journée d attente ???? Est ce vrai ????? Merci
Written July 8, 2019
Hello May I know if we can go directly to Ugong rock without booking any tour with them? our tour will be this coming 2nd week of october.
Written September 21, 2018
Hi
Yes you can go there by your self. However it’s better to go by someone who know the place very well. To guide you.
Written October 8, 2018
Mhai H
Cebu Island, Philippines
Anong updated price ng entrance fee ng Ugong Rock now? And also how much is the zipline??
Written August 17, 2018
Phoenixtsui
Makati, Philippines
Chào bạn!
Mình hiện đang làm việc tại manila, cuối tháng 6/2018 nhóm mình có tổ chức chuyến đến puerto princesa 1 ngày, mình muốn hỏi có hoạt động nào dành cho nhóm mình trong thời gian từ sau 11:00am-5:00pm không ạ? Vì nhóm mình ra khỏi sân bay khoảng hơn 10:00am và sẽ đi Elnido liền luôn sau 5:00pm hoặc 6:00pm. Mong nhận được hồi âm sớm nhất từ bạn.
Cảm ơn bạn!
Written June 1, 2018
Are there ang activities in Ugong Rock that you Can do with a toddler? (3 years old) thanks
Written May 16, 2018
My son was 2.5 years old when we were in Udong Rock. We passed the route with him; Of course, my wife and I supported him. Upstairs, he was strapped to his mother and they "flew" together down. Shouted, of course, but then he said that he want to fly again)) So the whole Udong Rock program (climb and descend) is available for the kids along with their parents.
Written November 10, 2018
Добрый вечер.
А как этот тур для посещения с годовалым ребёнком?или не стоит???
Written January 11, 2018
Я носил ребенка в хипсите. Если вы можете и рискнете забраться по камням, по лестнице, пройтись по пещере с хипситом (держась за поручни и т.д.), то никаких проблем. Вниз его спустили с мамой: обвязку надели на мать, она надела хипсит - и по канату "пролетели" более чем благополучно. Если нечем ребенка крепко "пристегнуть", то пытаться не советую.
Written November 10, 2018
Hello!
1: Is the zipline Open on tuesday (28/3)?
2: So you have to pay for a guide or can you climb the mountain by yourself?
3: How much do you have to pay for the zipline and underground river?
Written March 26, 2017
Is there an email address i can discuss tour options for the underground river and ugong rock for November 8th please?
Written October 28, 2015
Cost me P1,540 plus tip for the tour guide (inclusive of pick up and drop off), naturally (P100 will do, they're appreciative but do not badger tourists for tips. . They have to be given of your own free will.) Most hotels there have tie ups with tour guides so it's a cinch you can be accommodated. Backpacking to get there will not be as comfortable but you do get a first hand experience of the sights and sounds on your way to the destination if that's your thing. Palaweños are hospitable and friendly people as all Filipinos are, mostly.
Written September 6, 2017
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