Cave Tours

Explore the Tabon Caves of Palawan, dubbed as the Philippines' Cradle of Civilization because this is where the oldest human bones in the country was discovered. You can also explore the Callao Cave in Cagayan Valley where one of the chambers has a chapel inside. Other destinations in the Philippines like Sagada, Siargao, Rizal, Quirino, Marinduque, Nueva Vizcaya and Pangasinan to name a few also have fascinating caves that you can go to. 

Cave tours are best done during the dry season, November to April or Mid-May. Caves are usually connected to rivers so they can get flooded and more slippery during the rainy season.

Cave tours will usually require some physical activities so prepare a water bottle, headlamp or flashlight, and change of clothes and shoes since trails can sometimes get muddy.

Cave tours will usually require you to hike, slide, or rappel on muddy trails and rock formations. Make sure to wear non-slippery sandals or shoes, and comfortable active wear that can get wet.

Yes, cave tours require guides who will help you navigate through the trails safely.

Yes, as long as you listen and follow your guide’s instructions and act with caution.

It depends on the difficulty of the cave trail. If the cave tour will run for hours or a full day, make sure to exercise regularly before the activity. Check the description of the tour before booking.

It depends on the tour package that you availed of. Make sure to bring your own water bottle to keep you hydrated throughout the tour. 

It depends on the difficulty of the cave trail. Check the age limit of the tour before booking.

Some cave tours can be as short as half an hour while others can run for half a day to a full day.

Cave tours are usually cancelled during rainy season.

There are no toilets or bathrooms inside caves, but they are usually found outside the cave before and after the tour.