'''Sabang''' is a small village in Palawan, Philippines. It is used as an entry point to the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River. There's not much in the village except services for those going to visit the river, but there is a beach and a chilled out atmosphere.

Get in

By bus/jeepney

Daily buses/jeepneys to Puerto Princesa between 7am and 2pm. The bus costs roughly 200 pesos and takes about 3 hours. Air-con minivans can also be hired.

Boat

All boats out of Sabang are bankas subject to weather conditions. Boats to Port Barton for around 1000-1200 piso - ask at the pier. Boats to El Nido for around 1500-2000 piso and take around 6 hours - ask at the pier.

Car

Ask in the village or at the Tourist Information & Assistance Centre (8am-5pm) to hire a driver.

Get around

Sabang is very small so everything in the village is within walking distance. To get to the underground river you need to hire a boat from the pier, or walk along the jungle trail/monkey trail (about 5km and 1-2 hours).

See/Do

'''Underground river''': this world heritage site is the main attraction in Sabang. There is a 200 piso entry fee which buys you a trip down the river. There are two ways to get to the entrance of the river from Sabang. The first is a boat (banka) and this costs 500-600 piso per boat (banka) from Sabang pier and is subject to weather conditions, and the second is a 1-2 hour walk through the jungle.

'''Jungle trail/monkey trail''': an alternative way to get to the start of the underground river. Approximately 5km walk through the jungle which takes 1-2 hours.

'''Mangrove river cruise''': a cruise along a nearby river surrounded by mangroves.

Buy

Local handicrafts.

Eat

There are a number of restaurants around the village serving a mix of Asian and western dishes.

Drink

There are a number of bars including a few with pool tables.

Sleep

  • Mary's Beach Resort. t the very end of the beach.. 920 432 1139. 2pm. 2pm. 50-500. Good place to relax during the day but the simple nipa huts are extremely rundown inside. Cracks in the floor and let mosquito's in, a hole in the floor serving as the shower drain did the same. It's cheap and it's got character but is not for the fainthearted.

  • Daluyon Beach & Mountain Resort. 0927) 316-5513 / (0917) 826-9989. ttp://www.daluyonresort.com/. 950-8950. A beautiful resort on the beach. Friendly and helpful staff, gorgeous rooms with hot shower, 24hour electricity, AC, minibar, TV, DVD player (ask front desk for available dvd's), room service breakfast included, very nice pool with outdoor shower facilities.

    There are a range of other guesthouses

    Contact

    Get out

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