The 15 Best Cave Tours in the Philippines

1.Island Hopping Tour B Cudognong Cave & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 217 reviews · 6 hours · from $25Our pick

Spend six hours exploring Bacuit Bay by boat with stops at Snake Island, Popolkan Beach, Cudugnon Cave, Cathedral Cave, and Entalula Island. Expect a smaller group than many El Nido routes, a Filipino lunch, swimming, snorkeling, and cave visits. Guides such as Jake, Angelo, Arnold, and Dexter have earned praise for keeping the day fun and well organized.

“Well organized, amazing places to see and very nice staff! Liked it very much!!!”

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2.Puerto Princesa Palawan tour Underground River with Ugong cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $110

Spend about eight hours exploring Palawan’s Underground River and Ugong Rock. You’ll cruise into a UNESCO-listed cave, climb through Ugong Rock, and zipline over the countryside. Hotel pickup, lunch, permits, entrance fees, and a licensed guide are included. Guides such as Mall, Xio, and Mol have been praised for clear help and local insight.

“We had a fantastic time on our tour, the underground river which Is one of the 7 Natural wonders of the world and a UNESCO site was everything we hoped for, a must dee if you are in the area. There were wild monkey’s, a huge monitor liRead more”

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3.Pukaway Cave Underground Lake Tour w/Lunch (Shared)

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 16 reviews · 1 day · from $65

Spend a full day exploring Pukaway Cave’s underground lake, snorkeling at Coral Garden, visiting a floating house, and resting on Banul or Vivian Beach. Hotel pickup, boat transport, lunch, entrance fees, and a guide are included. Guides such as Kuya Freddie and Kuya Bimbo have led lively, well-organized outings, though shared tours can run late.

“Absolutely loved this tour. The activities were all very engaging and offered something different and exciting. Pukaway Cave and snorkeling in the coral garden were personal highlights. The team were fantastic, accomodating for everyone! Highly recommend.”

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4.Private Tour B with Snake Island and Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 13 reviews · 7 hours · from $27

Spend seven hours around El Nido with an English-speaking guide and private group option. Visit Snake Island, Cudugnon Cave, Cathedral Cave, Entalula Beach, and a secret stop. The route mixes sandbar walks, swimming, cave visits, lunch, and boat time. Confirm the exact islands and any port charges before departure.

“L’activité en elle même être bien dommage que une fois arrivée a l’enregistrement pour l’excursion on nous demande 400pesos pars personne et encore on as eu que 400 pesos pars personne en négociant car on nous demandait de payer une deuxième fois l’excursion vraiment dommage”

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5.Private Cave Pool, Beach & Scenic Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $28

Explore Panglao at an easy pace with a private driver and guide such as Alex, Christine, or Sam. Swim in a cool spring-fed cave pool, spend time at a quiet white sand beach, stop for optional lunch at Bohol Bee Farm, then choose South Farm or a mangrove walk. Hotel pickup and photo help are included.

“Had a great time! Alex did a fantastic job and was super flexible with timing. He was friendly, genuine and just all round great tour guide.”

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6.Lagoon,Cave Rock Pool, w/Lunch & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 8 hours · from $63

Spend a full day touring Siargao from General Luna, with stops at Maasin River, Magpupungko Rock Pools, Sugba Lagoon, Secret Beach, and the coconut view deck. Your English-speaking guide and driver handle transfers, entrance fees, docking, environmental charges, and a plated lunch. Expect a busy schedule with time for swimming and photos.

“Does what it says on the tin! Well organised with a friendly guide.”

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7.Adventure Awaits: Spelunking at Cavinti Cave Complex w/ Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $160Top rated

Leave Manila at 7:00 am for Cavinti Cave Complex, where a guide such as Kenji or Andrei leads you through chambers, tunnels, pools, and rare calcite formations. The cave section lasts about three hours and suits beginners with moderate fitness. Air-conditioned transfers and entrance fees are included, but lunch and tips are not.

“Kenji was an amazing guide. Caves were worth the trip. Scenaru on the way also great Take food and snacks. Easier than trying to find.”

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8.Private Puerto Princesa Underground River, Ugong Cave & zipline

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $125

Combine the UNESCO-listed Puerto Princesa Underground River with Ugong Rock’s cave adventure and zipline. Expect hotel pickup, an air-conditioned minivan, boat transfers, lunch, park fees, and a professional guide. Guide Mal has earned praise for his engaging explanations. The day suits active visitors who want nature and a little nerve-testing fun.

“Overall we had a great tour. Mal our tour guide was engaged with us the whole time. Seeing the caves was an outstanding experience.”

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9.Pukaway Underground Cave Cenote & Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $107

Spend a full day on a private boat with guide Avel, his father Abellito, and Dudong. Swim in Pukaway Underground Cave Cenote, snorkel over coral reefs, visit two beaches, and eat a local lunch on the sand. The tour starts at Lualhati Park and suits confident swimmers who can handle a long boat day.

“Gar nicht , Verspätung und keine qualifizierten Mitarbeiter. Dafür so viel Geld ausgegeben 😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡”

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10.El Nido Tour B – Caves and Islands Tour (Private / Shared)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $43

Spend about seven hours visiting Pinagbuyutan, Snake Island, Entalula Island, Cathedral Cave, and Cudugnon Cave from El Nido. The tour includes hotel pickup, boat transport, lunch, drinking water, snorkeling gear, a licensed guide, and kayaking on private departures. Expect beautiful beaches, low-tide sandbars, sea caves, and a PHP 400 environmental fee.

“Tour B was a peaceful and scenic getaway from the crowds. The snorkeling at Pinagbuyutan Island was incredible, and Snake Island’s sandbar was a unique experience. The caves were fun to explore, and the beaches were stunning. Great food, friendly crew, and a relaxed vibe—definitely worth it!”

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11.Bohol Panglao Adventure: Secret Beach, Cave Exploration

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4 reviews · 5 hours · from $55

Spend five private hours exploring Panglao with an English or Tagalog-speaking driver-guide. You’ll visit Hinagdanan Cave, Dumaluan Beach, Bohol Bee Farm, Moadto Strip, and the mangroves at North Zen Villas. The $55 price includes transport, guide service, main entrance fees, hotel pickup, and photo help, but not cave swimming or meals.

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12.Siete Pecados & Pukaway Cave Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 hours · from $143

Spend seven hours exploring Coron by van, river boat, and private tourist boat. You’ll visit Pukaway Cave, snorkel at Siete Pecados and Coral Garden, swim at CYC Beach, and eat a buffet lunch at Banul Beach. An English-speaking guide, hotel transfers, permits, taxes, and life vests are included.

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13.Snake Island and Cave Tour with Island Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $41

Spend six hours island-hopping from El Nido with an English-speaking licensed guide, boat transfers, a picnic lunch, and life vests. Walk Snake Island’s S-shaped sandbar, enter Cudugnon Cave, view Cathedral Cave by boat, and enjoy time at Popolkan. The route also lists Entalula Island, so confirm the exact stops before departure.

“Apesar de ter atrasado cerca de 2h, o passeio foi muito bom.”

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14.Panglao’s Best Hinagdanan Cave, Bee Farm, Mirror of the World

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $110

Spend about seven hours touring Panglao and nearby Bohol sights in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Visit light-filled Hinagdanan Cave, Alona and Dumaluan beaches, Bohol Bee Farm, Sikatuna’s Mirror of the World, and Sagbayan Peak. Hotel, airport, and port pickup are included. Lunch and cave swimming cost extra.

“The best tour guide we have had nothing was an effort to do”

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15.Tour B with Snake Island, Cudugnon Cave, and More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 7 hours · from $25

Meet your English-speaking guide at Grounded 100% Arabica Coffee by 9:00 AM for a shared El Nido island tour. You’ll visit Snake Island’s sandbar, Cudugnon Cave, Popolkan Rocks, and Entalula Island, with lunch, bottled water, snorkeling stops, and a return to Bacuit Bay by about 4:30 PM.

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