Jovellar Underground River
About
Float through a mountain on a bamboo raft! At the Jovellar Underground River, a guide poles your raft through a lit limestone cave, and you come out into a deep gorge pool for swimming and cliff jumping, with a waterfall downstream. It is run by the town and costs very little, about an hour from Legazpi. Add dry caving if you want more adventure!
Go before 1 PM today. Rain likely after.
Skip swimming and trails during thunderstorms.
- 2–3 hrsTime to spend
- Dry season mornings; skip it after heavy rain.Best time to go
- About ₱50 per personValue · Great value
- Jeep or van, then a tricycleNo car needed
What to do here
- Ride the bamboo raft through the cave
- Swim in the gorge pool
- Try dry caving
- Visit the waterfall downstream
Know before you go
Follow your guide; the river turns risky after heavy rain.
Wear a life vest and shoes that can get wet.
Mayon Volcano's status can change; check the PHIVOLCS bulletin before any Albay trip.
Parking at the tourist center.
LGU rates (2026 guide): entrance ₱50 Filipino, ₱200 foreign, ₱30 kids 10 and below, ₱40 seniors; bamboo raft ₱400 per raft for up to 10 people; guide ₱200 per group (mandatory); dry caving ₱300 per person. Cash only.
Where it is
Around Barangay Quitinday, Jovellar, Albay (register at Quipa Village)
No car neededFrom Legazpi, about 45 minutes by private car (about 24.5 km). By commute: jeepney or van to Guinobatan, jeepney to Jovellar town, then a habal-habal or tricycle to Quipa Village.
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FAQ
Is a guide required?
Yes, ₱200 per group.
How much is the raft?
₱400 per raft, shared by up to 10 people.
How far is it from Legazpi?
About 24.5 km west of Legazpi City, roughly 45 minutes by private car.