Coron Pukaway Cave and Underground Lake Tour with Lunch

Coron's hidden cave and underground lake

Beyond the famous Kayangan Lake, Coron hides quieter, equally spectacular corners - and Pukaway Cave with its underground lake is one of the best. This tour ventures into a dramatically lit limestone cave system, swimming in still, cool water beneath towering stalactites, before returning to more familiar Coron highlights and a shared lunch on the water.

Into the cave

Pukaway's cave system opens into a hushed, atmospheric chamber where shafts of light or careful illumination catch the stalactites overhead, reflected in the still, dark-green water below. Swimming here feels genuinely otherworldly - a stark, beautiful contrast to Coron's bright turquoise lagoons.

The underground lake

Deeper into the system, an underground lake offers a quieter, more secluded swim than Coron's more famous lakes, popular with visitors looking for something a little different from the well-trodden Kayangan and Twin Lagoon route.

Lunch and the rest of the day

The tour typically continues with more of Coron's classic stops - coral gardens for snorkelling and scenic coves - with a shared lunch served on the water or a nearby beach, rounding out a day that mixes Coron's famous bright lagoons with its lesser-known subterranean side.

Good to know

Bring swimwear, a waterproof torch or headlamp if you have one, reef-safe sunscreen and water shoes for uneven cave surfaces. The cave swim is gentle and suitable for most fitness levels, though a comfort with dim, enclosed spaces helps. Coron is best visited from late November to May for calm seas and easy access to all its sites.