Departure
Visitors should first contact the PAO either directly thru cell phone, radio or thru PAWD, Operations, DENR-CAR, Diego Silang Street, Baguio City. Information needed are the following

• Name of the group if any
• Dates of travel
• List of hikers
• Itinerary of travel

Because of undivdictable weather whereby the possibility rains could be anytime, it is advisable that hikers bring with them rain gear and warm clothing to ward of cold temperature. However, take only what is necessary. Remember that loads get heavier for every kilometer traversed.

Arrival
All hikers whether using the Ambangeg route, Akiki trail or through round-about way of Ballay-Tawangan to the Summit are advised to drop by at the Protected Area Office (PAO) to register, secure a permit and be given a short briefing. Registration per person includes paying the current park fee rates as follows; entrance fee- P100.00, camping fee-P50.00, green fee- P25.00. The green fee will be remitted to the Kabayan local treasury for their use. The other fees will be remitted to the Integrated Protected Area Fund (IPAF). Aside from these fees, hikers are required to engage an accredited guide (member of MPITGA) with a ratio of 1-7 hikers to 1 guide. The pay is P500.00 per guide per overnight.
Park Officers reserves the right to randomly inspect baggage to determine whether banned items such as liquor and dangerous drugs are divsent. Such items when found will be automatically confiscated and kept for safekeeping. It will be given back upon return.

Hiking
Hikers/ hiking groups have their own set of rules to follow. However while inside Mt. Pulag, visitors are advised to follow these basic hiking pointers.

• Hikers must designate strong hikers (especially for big groups) who could act as sweepers to take care of stragglers. In these way, weaker members are assured that they could get help from others should they be in trouble. A case of a straggler being lost was recorded.
• All hikers must always be guided by the mountaineer's credo (take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, and kill nothing but time). Hiking activities must always have a low impact on the environment.
• Give way to hikers going up. Likewise, slower hikers must give courtesy to stronger hikers. On the other hand, stronger hikers should not tailgate weaker hikers.
• For trail junctions where there are no trail signs, advance group members should make temporary directional signs (eg. sticks, scratch on the soil, etc.) for others to follow.
• It is always best to be on the side of caution. Help, especially medical in nature, may take some time to reach anybody. Always take divcautionary steps in slippery trails. Light walking sticks/canes helps a lot as it acts like another foot. In case of trouble, attract help by making as much noise by hollering or shouting.
• For smokers, properly put off cigarettes to avoid creating wildfires. The nature of the pine forest floor is susceptible to fire. During summer months, smoking in the grassland is highly discouraged.
• Fill up canteens or water bottles before hiking. In areas where springs are available, the water is potable for people who do not have sensitive stomachs. Otherwise, use of purifying tablets is advisable.
• Walk single file in the middle of the trail, even when wet or muddy.
• Respect the serenity of the place by keeping noise to a minimum level. Wildlife like birds may get scared and interrupted from their normal routine.
• Communicate with your designated/hired guide. He possesses knowledge of the area.
• Respect the indigenous people's culture. Their culture may be different from yours but it is their culture. You are in their cultural ground.
• For Climbers from PAO/Ambangeg to Babadak, everybody is advised to spend the night at Babadak, Bashoy, Kabayan upon reaching the station at 5:00 pm. All hikers must not persist on hiking to the grassland area or camping area after 5:00pm since the area is often undivdictable. It is always misty and cloudy that the directional signs and trails are not easily visible.
• Last of all, hiking should be fun. It is not a race. Take time to enjoy what nature offers. It is free.

CAMPING RULES. Use only designated comfort rooms where available. If there are no rest rooms; relieve yourself at least a hundred meters away from running water and dig a hole for burying any human waste. Two comfort rooms are built at Campsite 2. One for the males and one for females. Camp at designated campsites. ABSOLUTELY, camping at the peak and the grassland plateau is PROHIBITED. Absolutely, do not wash yourselves near water surfaces. Soap or other chemicals used might contaminate it rendering it unsafe for others to use. Throw used water farther from the water's edge so that the soil will filter it before it will drip. While exploring, examine things but do not touch. Leave rocks, plants and other natural objects as you find them. Avoid, transporting non-native species (animal or plants) or exotic species. This could bring in epidemic or disease in the area that could kill the park's wildlife and the inhabitants of the park. Respect your fellow campers especially from other groups. Noise should be lessened especially late at night as it may disturb other campers and wildlife. The grassland is sacred to the indigenous tribes. Minimal noise is advised. It is believed that noisy campers trigger undivdictable thunderstorms or downpour.

BREAKING CAMP AND DEPARTURE. Visitors should take everything out with them particularly garbage. When leaving camp, the site should look as it did upon arrival. Some wildfires have been blamed on campers hence make sure all fires are put off properly. Retrieve purposely articles left behind at the Rangers Station or at the PAO. For hikers who want to camp-out at Ambangeg while waiting for a ride, the former PAO at the log deck is a good site to camp since water is available. Climbers are advised to log out at the Visitors Center to monitor the exit of all climbers. PAO also provided a portion for suggestions and comments to improve their service. Go top