If there is one place in Port-au-Prince that you don’t want to miss, it’s the Subterranean River or the Subterranean River National Park. Tourists from different parts of the world visit the site every year. There are even more visitors now with its recent title as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
With the growing popularity of the site, the government has imposed strict rules and regulations on the Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour. Here are some of them:
No permission, no entry policy
To maintain the beauty of the park, the city government set a limit on the number of tourists who go to the park per day. Only 900 visitors can take the daily tour of the Puerto Princesa underground river. Without a permit, you cannot visit the site. This may seem inconvenient for some tourists. This measure, however, ensures that the park will remain as it is for a long time and that tourism will not have a negative effect on the park.
Tip:
Better to book a week or a month in advance, especially during peak season. This gives you a better chance of obtaining a permit.
Cancellation tour
The Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour may be canceled due to extreme weather and other unexpected events. In case of tour cancellations, you can choose to rebook your tour or get a refund.
Tip:
While you never know what might happen when you arrive in Palawan, there are ways around things that will ruin your trip. For example, you can book your trip during the dry season or the summer months. This means less chance of heavy rain and typhoons that could cancel your trip.
Don’t feed the monkeys
For your own safety and for the monkeys to depend on the forest for food as they normally do, do not feed or disturb the monkeys. Visitors have fed them despite this ban. As a result, some monkeys tend to grab food from visitors. To return them to their natural eating habits and avoid injury, it is best to follow their advice.
Tip:
Avoid carrying plastic bags, as monkeys will consider them food and can snatch them from you.
For a hassle-free trip, book your Puerto Princesa Underground River tour with a trusted Palawan travel agency such as Hopping Buddies Travel & Tours. Most travel agencies include lunch and transportation in their tour packages.