VISITORS INFORMATION KIT
1. VISITOR’S PERMIT
Ø All visitors are required to secure permit from Mt. Pulag National Park Protected Area Office at Ambangeg,Daclan, Bokod, Benguet. Early coordination could also be made at the Protected Area and Wildlife Division, DENR-CAR Regional Office and CENRO Baguio.
Ø All visitors are required fill and submit reservation slip (Please see last page of this document)
Ø The permitee shall submit a complete list of names of the members of the party visiting the PA, their proposed itineraries and duration of stay in the PA.
Ø Prospective visitors are encouraged to register early.
2. ENTRY/CAMPING
Ø All luggage and items brought by visitors are subject for inspection by the Protected Area Superintendent (PASU) or her/his duly authorized representatives.
Ø All visitors are required to undergo an orientation/briefing at the visitor’s center/protected Area Office.
Ø All visitors shall take only the authorized entrance and exit points as well as the designated trails inside the PA.
Ø All visitors are not allowed to carry firearms, explosives and prohibited drugs inside the PA.
Ø All visitors are mandated to observe the sacredness of the PA hence; they should be sensitive enough to conform to the existing customs and traditions in the Area.
Ø All visitors are mandated to observe all existing laws regarding prohibited acts inside the PA.
Ø No permanent/temporary structure shall be constructed during the stay in the PA that will detract from or destroy its features.
Ø Camping is allowed only in designated camp sites
Ø Building of fire is strictly prohibited. Note that visitors should bring their own camping stoves and cooking utensils.
3. WASTE MANAGEMENT AND SANITATION
Ø All visitors shall keep the PA clean and sanitary at all times. Visitors shall be responsible to bring their own trash and garbage whenever they leave the PA, garbage and other refuse that can not be packed out shall be disposed off properly.
Ø All visitors shall discharge wastes in designated urinal and toilet areas to maintain sanitation in the PA.
4. ENTRANCE FEES/CAMPING FEES
Ø All visitors are required to pay the entrance and camping fees.
ENTRANCE FEE:
a. Non-Philippine residents - US$ 15.00/person or
Its Peso Equivalent
b. Philippine Residents - P100.00/person
CAMPING FEES:
a. Non – Philippine residents - P50.00/person/day
b. Philippine residents - P50.00/person/day
Green Fee/ LGU Fee:
Philippine/Non-Philippine Residents - P25.00/Head
Ø Local residents from Kabayan, Bokod, Buguias municipalities of Benguet, Tinoc of Ifugao and Kayapa of Nueva Viscaya shall be exempted from paying entrance and camping fees upon presentation of any identifying documents to be validated by the PASu.
Ø In addition, senior citizens (above 60 years old) shall also be exempted from paying the above fees.
5. TOUR GUIDES
Ø All visitors are required to seek the assistance of legitimate/licensed and trained tour guides. This is to ensure the proper observance and enforcement of the PA policies on visitors’ management.
Ø Standard fees shall be collected in employing tour guides..
Ø Local residents from Kabayan, Bokod, Buguias municipalities of Benguet, Tinoc of Ifugao and Kayapa of Nueva Viscaya shall be exempted from employing tour guides but Park rangers shall accompany them until their stay in the PA.
6. CONTACT PERSONS:
Protected Area Superintendent Emerita "Mering" B.Albas
Cell phone No. 09196315402
Protected Area Office 09203013932
TOUR GUIDE RATES: Tour Guides fees shall not go beyond the following rates:
(Students are entitled for a 10% discount. Provided that they will present their valid school ID’s for the present school term.)
A. Ranger Station - Grassland
|
Number of Tour Guides |
Number of visitors |
Corresponding Amount in Philippine Peso |
Duration of stay |
|
1 |
1-7 |
500.00 |
2 days and 1 night |
|
1 |
8 |
800.00 |
-do- |
|
1 |
9 |
900.00 |
-do- |
|
1 |
10 |
1,000.00 |
-do- |
|
2 |
11 |
1,100.00 |
-do- |
|
2 |
12 |
1,200.00 |
-do- |
|
2 |
13 |
1,300.00 |
-do- |
|
2 |
14 |
1,400.00 |
-do- |
|
2 |
15 |
1,500.00 |
-do- |
|
2 |
16 |
1,600.00 |
-do- |
|
2 |
17 |
1,700.00 |
-do- |
|
2 |
18 |
1,800.00 |
-do- |
|
2 |
19 |
1,900.00 |
-do- |
|
2 |
20 |
2,000.00 |
-do- |
B. Akiki Trail
|
Number Of Tour Guides |
Number Of visitors |
Corresponding Amount in Philippine Peso |
Route |
Duration of stay |
|
1 |
1-7 |
1,800.00 |
Ranger Station-Grassland-Akiki |
2 nights |
|
1 |
1-7 |
1,800.00 |
Akiki-Grassland-Ranger Station |
2 nights |
|
1 |
1-7 |
3,000.00 |
Akiki-Grassland-Akiki |
3 nights |
|
1 |
8 |
1,600.00 |
Ranger station-grassland-Akiki |
3 nights |
|
|
|
2,100.00 |
Akiki-grassland-Ranger station |
2 nights |
|
|
|
3,100.00 |
Akiki—grassland-Akiki |
2 nights |
|
|
|
|
Akiki-grassland-Balete |
3 nights |
NOTE: Additional of PhP 100.00 per person to a maximum of 10 visitors per tour guide and PhP 300.00 per group for every one (1) nigh extension.
C. Ballay-Tawangan-Grassland
|
No. of tour guide |
Number of Visitors |
Amount |
Durations of stay |
|
1 |
1-7 |
2,500.00 |
3 days, 2 nights |
|
|
|
3,000.00 |
4 days, 3 nights |
|
1 |
8 |
2,600.00 |
3 days, 2 nights |
|
|
|
3,100.00 |
4 days, 3 nights |
|
1 |
9 |
2,700.00 |
3 days, 2 nights |
|
|
|
3,200.00 |
4 days, 3 nights |
|
1 |
10 |
2,800.00 |
3 days, 2 nights |
|
|
|
3,300.00 |
4 days, 3 nights |
Note: Additional PhP 300.00 to a maximum of 10 visitors for every one night extension.
D. Grassland – Tinoc (via Tawangan)
|
No. of tour guide |
Number of Visitors |
Amount |
Durations of stay |
|
1 |
1-7 |
2,500.00 |
3 days, 2 nights |
E. Balete, Kayapa-Ranger Station-Grassland
|
No. of tour guide |
Number of Visitors |
Amount |
Durations of stay |
|
1 |
1-7 |
2,500.00 |
3 days, 2 nights |