Sabang Beach

Updated July 2026 · Prices verified
Beach Easy beach underground-river mangrove zipline

Sabang Beach is the coastal village that serves as the gateway to the Underground River. While most visitors rush through on their way to the cave, the beach itself is worth exploring: a long stretch of golden sand backed by dense tropical forest.

The village has a handful of resorts and restaurants, a mangrove paddle boat tour (P150), and a zip line across the river (P500). It's a good place to spend a few extra hours before or after your Underground River tour.

The beach is quieter than those in El Nido or Coron, with a more local, village atmosphere. Swimming is good, though the waves can pick up in the afternoon.

  1. Go to San Jose Terminal in the north of Puerto Princesa city, where vans, jeepneys and buses leave for Sabang from early morning until early afternoon.
  2. Ride about 2 hours (vans) or 2.5 to 3 hours (jeepney or bus) via Salvacion and Buenavista to the end of the road at Sabang.
  3. Get off at Sabang wharf; the beach runs in both directions from the pier and everything in the village is walkable.
Item Price Note
Beach access P0 Public beach, no fee.
Van from Puerto Princesa P250-400 One way from San Jose Terminal.
Jeepney or bus from Puerto Princesa P150 One way, slower.
Sabang X Zipline P550-600 Walk-in rate, 800 m line; superman position costs about P200 extra.
Mangrove paddle boat tour P350 Per person, at the river mouth east of the wharf.

Prices in Philippine Pesos. Use the currency selector in the nav to see approximate conversions.

Local tip
Stay overnight in Sabang to do the Underground River tour first thing in the morning, when there are fewer crowds. The mangrove paddle boat tour at sunset is magical.

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