Sabang is mostly known for the so-far longest underwater river in the world (see my other journal: "The Unique colour of the Underwater River in Sabang").
Less known is the mangrove forest and river (Puyoy-Puyoy River), with an incredible diversity of flora and fauna (it is almost guaranteed you will see monitor lizards, colourful kingfishers, and a variety of other birds, and with a bit of luck, the purple/yellow poisonous mangrove snake).
Finally, the natural beauty and atmosphere of the place itself. Sabang is the sort of place one would like to spend at least 2 or 3 days (one for the Underwater River, one for the mangrove forest and river, and one to explore Sabang, see the village, and relax on a hammock). While I was doing that one morning, I was lucky enough to spot the massive Palawan Eagle (endangered species with only about one hundred left) flying above the mangrove forest and preying for food.
There is also another excursion--the aptly named Monkey Trail--but at the time we visited, the condition of the trail was quite poor, and an unlucky tourist we met who tried it on his own had a rather rough time with his clothes and skin ripped apart from thorny vegetation.
Quick Tips:
Prices for the two main excursions are fixed and both excursions are well organised.
The village has electricity from 6 to 10pm, which makes life a bit more difficult, and one of the Nippa Huts formations we stayed in had no electricity at all at the time of our visit.
On the plus side, the candles and the basic living make everything more romantic, challenging, and adventurous, and as long as the food you choose to eat is always freshly caught seafood, the risk of food poisoning is minimal.
Sabang is one of the most relaxing places, although the way to get there and out of there is quite taxing.
Best Way To Get Around:
There is regular Jeepney connection between Puerto Princessa and Sabang. I would advise against that option. Heavily overloaded and overcrowded, it can be potentially dangerous, and without a shred of a doubt, it is too uncomfortable for even the toughest traveller.
Far more sensible is to rent a 4X4 air-conditioned van, get a few more passengers to share the cost (if you search carefully, there is always a van that goes back to collect someone who went few days before and therefore will rent the journey for peanuts).
From Sabang, you can share a large trimaran fast boat to take you to El Nido, or better still, with a stop-over to Port Barton or San Vicente (read my journal: "Port Barton-Unknown to the Masses"). The person to contact for the Boat is Marilou (email: Malou_Bodoso@hotmail.com).