Masungi Georeserve — Attraction in Rizal

Masungi Georeserve is a nature conservation reserve park located in Km 47 Marilaque Road in Baras, Rizal.

To participate in the visitation of the conservation, prior booking in the Masungi website is required, as the management needs at least 7 persons to form a group and assign its respective park rangers per group.

The park-forest rangers shall be the tour guides for the whole day trek.

The Facebook page leading to the chat messenger is also a point contact to arrange a schedule and pay the conservation fee of P1,500 if weekends or P1,800 for weekends via paypal; since the payment is in PayPal, additional convenience fee will be borne by the participants.

Maya account can be connected to PayPal as its official online payment services to Masungi Georeserve Foundation.

Km 47 is reserved only for Discovery Trail (exploration of limestone rock formation, caves, and flora & fauna). Those who availed the Legacy Trail (tree planting project) and Garden Cottages will visit the Km 45-46, which the participant can arrive earlier than Km 47.

Participants with private vehicles can park in the designated parking area, which is near Marilaque Road.

The guard on duty checks the attendance of the intended participants and its corresponding booked time, in which case those batch with earlier schedule can proceed with the Silungan covered meeting area for Orientation.

There is a toilet provided, which is after the transmission line tower, a 3-minute walk from the guard's outpost. Beside the toilet, there is a preserved tibig tree, but the fruits are not edible.

If you see the tibig tree, it means that there is water underneath it.

Those already in the scheduled expedition may proceed with the Silungan Hall. While walking for 10 minutes, you can see different limestone formation with arranged gardens containing different kinds of flowers.

At the Silungan Hall, participants need to introduce themselves in a group, and orientation on do's and dont's will commence.

Locker is provided with a rental fee of only P30 (I think P20).

Helmets are mandatory. You can pick any helmets of your choice, but you can wipe it with soap in the nearby toilets and washroom as these helmets smell awful sweat.

The first expedition with assigned Park Ranger (Michelle was assigned to us), begins with a climb. The man-made steel cobweb on the hole is the marker that the hole is the conduit of rainwater leading to Daranak Falls from this sinkhole, and no waste must be thrown to the hole.

There is a bamboo that twists in a circular motion.

There is another bamboo where the brown portion can be irritating to the skin.

You need to prepare yourself for heights such as cobweb, as well as going down the net in the obstacle course, even at 20 meters in height. Those who have fear of heights may request to the tour guide for an alternative route.

But there were hammocks in some of the Boulder limestone for your convenience.

You can pass along the caves as well.

After a three-hour trek, you can take a complementary chicken spread snacks with wheat bread and a Saba banana dipped with cinnamon brown sugar sauce, with cucumber juice before you can return back to parking lot and head home.

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Masungi Geopark: A Conservation Gem Worth Defending

Lately, there’s been a lot of news about Masungi, and honestly, I refuse to believe the accusations being thrown at the organization. Seeing their efforts firsthand, it’s clear that their work is driven by genuine conservation and sustainability.

My visit to Masungi went exactly as expected, in the best way possible. Upon arrival, a staff member was ready to welcome us, verifying our reservation and providing instructions on how to reach the base camp.

Before starting the trail, we attended a very informative orientation covering the do’s and don’ts of the area. From there, we were guided by a forest ranger who not only ensured our safety but also shared valuable insights about the geopark and its ongoing conservation efforts.

Walking Through the Legacy Trail

As we trekked through the Legacy Trail, it was impossible to miss the dedication that went into restoring and protecting the area. Every step revealed how much work had been done to bring the landscape back to life.

Our forest ranger was incredibly accommodating, adjusting the pace to match the group’s needs—whether that meant slowing down for breaks or picking up the pace when we were ready to move.

A Rewarding Experience

One of the highlights? The Minalot Lunch, exclusively available on the Legacy Trail. The food was delicious and the perfect reward after the hike.

Overall, the trail was an enjoyable and beginner-friendly experience—perfect for those looking for a quick escape from the city without committing to an extreme adventure.

Booking and Reservations

To visit Masungi, you need to book through their official website. Once you submit your reservation request, you’ll receive an email confirmation with payment details. Everything is communicated via email, and if you have any questions, their team responds quickly.

Final Thoughts

No matter which trail you choose, Masungi is undeniably beautiful. The past decade of conservation efforts is evident in every corner of the park. It’s a place that deserves protection and support, not baseless accusations.

If you’re looking for a meaningful, refreshing outdoor experience, Masungi Geopark is absolutely...

I've been here twice. The first time we went there was a cloudy weather which later on resulted to mild rain. It was very exciting I can still remember how my feet shake when we climbed the first rope ladder, only to know that there are things far more exciting up ahead.

There were thunders when we are on the Duyan and right after crossing it started to rain. Good thing the next stop were caves, we rested and enjoyed the rock formations until the rain becomes a drizzle. The next stops were the tops of the Mountains Nanay and Tatay. I wasn't much of a daredevil so I don't really go near the cliff edges, the park rangers also advice against getting there. The mountains are high and the stones are sharp so be careful when you are holding on to them.

Moving forward we came across a bridge and saw the mist descend from the mountains. We were astounded because the experience made all of the hassle of getting wet worth it.

I don't think I can consider this a trail as in a mountain climber's sense since we are walking on solid stairs, but it will still work you out because of all the uphill paths. You have a complimentary meal near the end of the trail and it will be the most simple most delicious meal you'll ever tasted. Then another short trail before you get to the exit.

The second time I went there was not as exiting as the first time. Something that surprised me though is their new attraction Bayawak, in less than six months they got this new attraction up and running. I think they are building another attraction, a hanging bridge with vines arching. I got fined for jumping on the Sapot (violation of safety instructions) so the jump shot below is my most priciest picture so far.

In both trips we have to make the reservation early (earlier than two weeks I guess?) because many people want to visit this and the park rangers doesn't want to sacrifice the experience of the visitors just to get many people on the mountains. Both trips are worth my money (Except for the violation, I strongly discourage you guys doing what I did...