CAVING IN PUERTO RICO

Selected By: Kay Rising

JUNGLE

MAIN STREET, SAN JUAN, PR (map)

35.655300 -97.481270

t.b.d......* follow the scent of cave mud* :)
Selected By: Kay Rising

 heres some info to check

http://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/guajataca...

http://www.whattodoinpr.com/camuy.html

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php...

 

 

camping in the florida jungle visiting zumo,wind cave (for those vertically proficient), and sebado soda straw cave....

guides are being arranged as well as transportation while in p.r.... details will be posted as they become available.


Estimated per person costs:
Vehicle rental: $80 to $100
Guide/camping fees: $120
Vehicle Gas & Tolls: $20
Total: $220 to $240

Please note that the above figures are devoid of the cost of  daily meals
(usualy runs $12 to  $20 per day) and your airfare.

Be prepared to book airfare by january 21st for best price..FLYING INTO AGUIDILLIA jet blue

ADDITIONAL INFO

I'm currently awaiting confimation of the daily guide fee we will have to pay our guides.  I expect it to be $30 to $40  a day for their combined services. So, you can each expect to pay anywhere from $120 to $160 total in guide fees.
I will get back to you with the exact figure shortly.

Each participant will also have to contribute towards our vehicle rental. This usually runs around $80 to $100 per person. I will get back to you with a more exact figure once I know exactly how many participants we have (probably by the middle or end of  next week).

We will pay equally for tolls and gas by maintaining a "kitty" in our vehicle for common expenses, which will include about $30 for the purchase of some propane canisters for the stove(s) at our campsite.

Finally I will be asking each of you to send me a non-refundable deposit  of $80 to  $100 BY MARCH 7TH . I'll be getting back to you on the exact amount shortly. This deposit will be put towards guide fees and vehicle rentals expenses should you cancel your trip after MARCH 7TH

Prior to getting to our campsite we will stop at a supermarket to buy all our food and other provisions.  Things like propane canisters and plastic trash bags, pladtic forks and spoons, etc. (i.e common items) will be paid fOr out of the above mentioned vehicle  kitty.


IN-CAVE EQUIPMENT:
1 Pair of caving boots (try to double as hiking boots)
2 Pairs of loose fitting jeans
1 Pairs of caving gloves
2 Old T-shirts
1 Durable long sleeve shirt
1 Helmet
1 Primary headlamp (LED with 3 AA batteries) with clips to connect to helmet
1 Spare headlamp (AA batteries)
1 Backup Mag-Light (2 AA batteries)
1 Carbide Generator System (optional)
1 Roll of flagging tape (optional)
1 Compass (optional)
1 Space Blanket (optional)
1 Wool cap
6 AA batteries per each cave day (can buy locally)
1 Cylume "Glow" Stick
2 One-quart plastic water bottles (can buy locally)
6 Power bars or other munchies (can buy locally)
1 Leatherman type utility Knife tool (optional)
1 Carbide Tip Cleaner (optional)
1 30' piece of 1-inch tubular webbing (optional)
1 Whistle

SURFACE CAMPING EQUIPMENT:
5 Large plastic bags (can buy locally)
10 Zip-lock sandwich bags (can buy locally)
1 Light weight sleeping bag with compression sack
1 Insulite Back-pad or air pad
1 tarp (ground cloth) for under tent
1 Small mess kit (inc. cup, pot, pan)
1 Water filter (optional)
1 Water purification tablets (optional)
1 Eating utensil tool (i.e. knife, fork, spoon)
1 Two-person tent OR one-person tent and a jungle hammock
1 Bottle of insect repellant (can buy locally)
1 Mosquito Netting Hood/Hat
1 Small alarm clock (optional)
1 15' length of 6mm accessory cord (optional)
1 Small roll of Duct Tape
1 Small roll of electrical tape (optional)
1 Small first aid kit
1 Pack of waterproof matches
Dehydrated food packs (4 days worth)
Extra tent pegs

BAGGAGE:
2 Duffel Bags, equipped with shoulder straps
1 Carry-on bag
1 Lock for the above bags
1 Backpack (pack in a duffle)
1 Backpack raincover

DOCUMENTS:
- Passport, Drivers License, etc.
- Copy of Passport with visa inside (kept separate from you Passport)
- Emergency Contact List (which I will be sending to you)
- List of equipment in case anything is lost or stolen

CLOTHES:
1 Pairs of Jeans/pants
1 light colored Safari style vented long sleeve shirt
2 T-shirts
1 Pair of Sandals or track shoes/sneakers
5 Pairs of underpants
5 Pairs of socks
1 Raincoat
1 Long sleeve shirt
1 Pairs of polypropylene underwear (in case of a cold night)
1 Hat
1 Bandana


MISSCELANEOUS:
-Camera (optional)
-Camera Batteries (optional)
-Lead pouch for film protection from X-rays (optional)
-Small short wave radio (optional)
-Small Spanish-American Phrase book (optional)
-Toilet paper (can buy locally)
-Bar of soap (can buy locally)
-Campers towel
-Foot Powder or talcum powder
-Sunglasses (optional)

 

 

 

  • Seth
    Seth

    A few entrance photos of PR caves from several years ago: http://bit.ly/wXlMQx. Definitely worth the trip if you can make it.

    Posted January 12 at 1:58 PM
  • Ava Says
    Ava Says

    Kay is this beginner friendly?

    Posted January 12 at 2:23 PM
  • Kay Rising
    Kay Rising

    get tickets asap !!! vince found tix really cheap $257.
    3/21 jfk flight number 1772 6:15 am to SAN JUAN arriving 4:35pm
    3/27 dprt san juan flight # 1035 4:35 pm arriving jfk 11:58pm

    Posted January 23 at 9:22 AM
  • Kay Rising
    Kay Rising

    ava... youve got this. if we can ALL handle vertical than we will but otherwise all horizontal caving.

    Posted January 23 at 9:23 AM
  • Vince C.
    Vince C.

    USAIRWAYS - $257 + $50 R/T for 1st Checked Bag - Total Min: $307
    As of 01/23/2012

    NY to San Juan, PR
    Date: 03/21/2012
    Flt: 1722
    Depart JFK 6:15 AM
    Change in Charlotte, NC
    Flt: 1032
    Arrives in San Juan: 1:17 P.M.

    Return Trip - San Juan to NYC (JFK)
    Date: 03/27/2012
    Flight:1035
    Depart San Juan: 4:35 P.M.
    Transfer Charlotte, NC
    Flt: 1458
    Arrives NYC: 11:59 P.M

    Posted January 23 at 11:52 AM
  • Ava Says
    Ava Says

    Kay, I cannot believe how detailed this list is.

    Posted January 23 at 2:05 PM
  • Vince C.
    Vince C.

    Did anyone book yet?

    Posted January 23 at 4:31 PM
  • Bobby Fabiano
    Bobby Fabiano

    Vince. Kay is booking tomorrow for the both of us.

    Posted January 23 at 10:21 PM
  • Bobby Fabiano
    Bobby Fabiano

    Kay, don't forget the food menu. What is the total cost ?? Estimated..

    Posted January 23 at 10:23 PM
  • Nelly
    Nelly

    Sweet thanks for the details- just waiting on confirmation for vacay request at work. Have anyone done these caves before and what maps can I look at re the campsites/any hiking trails in the area- I tried an internet search for the caves but came up empty...help please

    Posted January 23 at 11:43 PM
  • Nelly
    Nelly

    Kay- any chance you can call/text me? I need a few more details and hope to book my ticket by the weekend. I inboxed my #, thanks!

    Posted January 24 at 7:19 PM
  • Kay Rising
    Kay Rising

    for rob and I tix are purchased. round trip nonstop. $309

    Wed 21-Mar-12

    New York (JFK)
    Depart 6:30 am Arrive 10:40 am
    Duration: 4hr 10mn
    AA
    Flight: 487

    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    3Economy/Coach Class ( 2
    Tue 27-Mar-12

    San Juan (SJU)
    Depart 9:30 pm
    Terminal C to New York (JFK)
    Arrive 1:21 am +1 day
    Terminal 5
    Duration: 3hr 51mn
    B6
    Flight: 704

    Posted January 25 at 12:24 AM
  • Vince C.
    Vince C.

    I'm going to book the following:
    AA Flt 487 NY (JFK) to San Juan
    Departs NY: 6:30 AM
    Arrives SJ:10:40 AM
    41 Seats available as of 1/25/12


    Return Flight:
    AA Flt 1454
    Departs SJ: 5:50 PM
    Arrives NY: 10:00 PM
    39 Seats available as of 1/25/12


    Price: $255. + 1 checked bag at $50 R/T

    Posted January 25 at 1:31 PM
  • Nelly
    Nelly

    Ok booked- arriving SJU 3/21/12 at 11:55 AM on Liat 362; leaving SJU 3/27/12 at 9:30 pm on Jet Blue 704-> JFK @ 1:21 am +1 day

    Posted January 30 at 11:54 PM
  • J Boogy
    J Boogy

    I'm in. Don't know what took me so long to do this anyways...
    New York (JFK)
    Depart 6:30 am Arrive 10:40 am
    Duration: 4hr 10mn
    09B
    AA
    Flight: 487
    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    3Economy/Coach Class ( 2
    Tue 27-Mar-12
    San Juan (SJU)
    Depart 9:30 pm
    Terminal C to New York (JFK)
    Arrive 1:21 am +1 day
    Terminal 5
    Duration: 3hr 51mn
    09F
    Flight: 704

    Posted February 8 at 9:18 PM
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