The van had to leave at 8:00 am and it left at 9:30 pm. The driver had to go to fuel station for filling the tank before go and then He stopped as three time. Total time to arrival… 3 hours and a half
Overall, the van ride went well. Very quick and smooth ride.
Unfortunately, there was some miscommunication between 12go and the fact that pick up from your hotel is included in ticket price. So we paid money to travel 20mins to get to the 'pick up' location which was slightly frustrating.
Some past reviews got me worried but this specific trip was good. The van would leave PP to Port Barton at 8:00am. I arrived at the Rocaro terminal around 7:15 am, they called someone, put me in an empty van, and drove me to a second van further up. This one had 4 other travelers inside. There was a quick stop for snacks/bathroom and soon we arrived in P. Barton. The trip was around 2 hours. It gets a bit bumpy sometimes but nothing too bad. Also, the driver was never too fast or reckless. In fact, he was super polite and helpful.
The agent was helpful and contacted us before the trip, the driver was 50’ late and the vehicle was overloaded with stuff on the top and people inside (16 persons) also as everybody in Philippines he drove like crazy. Finally arriving in port Barton we figured out that we paid 150pesos each than the usual cost of the trip and also 350 more to drive to terminal (usual there also mini vans from airport as well).
My flight was cancelled and i had to travel on a later flight and arrive after my scheduled van trip. I rang the company to let them know. On arrival we were in communication and they accommodated me accordingly picking me up and getting me to my destination
The journey was very heavy, with hardly any leg room, with lots of stops. And besides it didn't take 3 hours and 30 minutes but 4 and a half hours...horror.
In the confirmation email I received was mentioned the pick up was at the Puerto Princesa Airport, but once there I learned their pickup has changed to the gas station in front of the airport. That’s a long walk with all your stuff and in the heat…
Also you are advised to be there an hour before departure, but the driver waited for people who were 45min late and after that also had to pick up people in their hotels..the bus was complete full and there was no space to move.
Only good thing was that we arrived on time
The driver didn’t find us at the airport. So we waited for over 1,5 hour and after some calls we get picked up. The Driver drived like crazy but I think that’s normal on this way
プエルトプリンセサからポートバートン, バン ミニバン, Island View Travel, 2025/05/01
