Saturday, July 20, 2013

How to apply for a permit for the Underground River Tour in Puerto Princesa City?

The journey to the Underground River starts at Puerto Princesa City Coliseum. If you're staying along Rizal Ave., take a jeepney and ask the driver to drop you off at the Coliseum, one way fare is P8. It would take two rides(take a tricycle to the main street then ride the jeepney, total fare is P16) if you're staying somewhere distant from the main street of Puerto Princesa. Upon arriving at the Coliseum, you need to follow the steps below to apply for a permit to enter the subterranean river. 

Step 1:
Get transaction number and wait for your turn.

Step 2:
Submit tour and personal details for processing.

Step 3:
Proceed to Table 1&2 for Walk-in guest. Table 3&4 for Travel Agencies.

Step 4:
Payment of assessed cost of VEP(Visitor Entry Permit) to City Collector.

Step 5:
Signature of PAMB(Protected Area Management Board) representative to finalizeVEP.

TIP:
Visitor Entry Permit cost P175 for adult, P100 for minor, P75 for 3-12yrs old.
2 years old below are not allowed to enter the cave.
Office Hour: Monday To Sunday @ 8:00AM-4:00PM (no lunch break) 
Lexus Shuttle Service offers van transportation from Robinson's Mall parking lot or San Jose Terminal(New Market) to Sabang Port. Van won't leave until full, estimated travel time is 2 hours, be at the terminal 3 hours before the scheduled tour. 
Jeepney or non-airconditioned bus are also available @ San Jose Terminal.
Underground River Tour Schedule: 8:30AM, 11:30AM and 3:30PM.

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