Masungi Georeserve 2026: Trail Fees, How to Book and What the Walk Is Like
Masungi Georeserve is a guided walk over jagged limestone on rope bridges, nets and a giant web, at kilometer 47 of Marcos Highway in Baras, Rizal, about 1.5 to 2 hours from Metro Manila. It is worth the price, and the price went up: ₱1,700 on weekdays and ₱2,000 on weekends for the Discovery Trail in October 2026. There are no walk-ins, so book through the official form at least three days ahead.
KM 47 Marcos Highway · Baras, Rizal · 14.605° N, 121.339° E (approximate)
KM 47 Marcos Highway · Baras, Rizal
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Discovery, Legacy, Shared
Trails
The Discovery Trail is the rope-course walk through the limestone, 3 to 4 hours. The Legacy Trail adds forest restoration work, 4 to 6 hours. The Shared Trail lets groups of 1 to 6 walk the Discovery route on set days.
₱1,700 to ₱2,200
Fees
Official rates in October 2026: Discovery ₱1,700 weekdays and ₱2,000 weekends; Legacy ₱1,800 and ₱2,000; Shared Trail ₱1,900 and ₱2,200. Fees may change without notice.
Form only, 3 days ahead
Booking
Request a slot through the official site at least 3 days ahead, about a week for weekends. Pay in full within 24 hours of approval. No walk-ins, and late arrivals cannot join their group.
13 up, or 10 for Legacy
Age
Discovery and Shared Trail: 13 and up. Legacy Trail: 10 and up.
DENR, March 2025
The dispute
In March 2025 the DENR canceled its 2002 agreement with the developer behind Masungi and ordered it to vacate about 300 hectares. The developer appealed. Suroy.ph found no report of the outcome; the site was taking bookings in October 2026.
Checked 31 October 2026.
Masungi trails and fees in 2026
Rates on the official site, read 31 October 2026. Fees may change without notice.
| Trail | Weekday | Weekend | Ages | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Trail (groups of 7 to 14) | ₱1,700 | ₱2,000 | 13 and up | 3 to 4 hours |
| Discovery, Shared Trail (1 to 6 guests) | ₱1,900 | ₱2,200 | 13 and up | 3 to 4 hours |
| Legacy Trail (restoration work) | ₱1,800 | ₱2,000 | 10 and up | 4 to 6 hours |
The Shared Trail runs Thursday and Friday at 8 AM and Saturday and Sunday at 9:40 AM, with a park ranger guide, a helmet and light snacks; it exists for groups too small to fill a regular slot, which charge as seven. Masungi also runs seasonal programs, including Birds and Breakfast and stargazing nights, listed on its specials page.
How to book
Through the Request to Visit form on the official site and nowhere else. Submitting the form does not confirm a slot: approval comes by email, and you then have 24 hours to pay in full by bank deposit or online banking. Book at least three days ahead, about a week for weekends. Late arrivals cannot join their group, so leave Manila early. The office answers on +63 908 888 7002 from 8 AM to 4 PM, Tuesday to Sunday.
What the Discovery Trail is like
A ranger leads the group along rope courses and hanging bridges between limestone peaks, with a helmet on the whole way. The stops include the Sapot, a giant web strung over the rock; a hammock net called the Duyan; a cave, Yungib ni Ruben; and two peaks named Tatay and Nanay, reached by walkways rather than by climbing. Bring water and wear shoes with grip: there are no toilets or water points on the trail.
The land dispute
In March 2025 the Department of Environment and Natural Resources canceled its 2002 agreement with Blue Star Construction and Development Corp., the developer behind Masungi, and ordered it to vacate about 300 hectares. The developer appealed and asked the President to review the order. Suroy.ph found no report of how the case ended; the georeserve was taking bookings and listing programs into 2027 when this page was checked. Our older copy gave the reserve as 1,600 hectares; no source supports that figure, so it is gone.
Getting there
Masungi is at kilometer 47 of Marcos Highway, also called Marilaque Highway, in Baras. Plan on 1.5 to 2 hours from Metro Manila by car; Masungi does not provide transport, and 2026 sources disagree on whether public transport reaches the gate, so drive or hire a car. It is reported to close when a storm signal is raised over Rizal; check before leaving.
Pair it with
Rizal has more to see on a day out: Hinulugang Taktak in Antipolo and Wawa Dam in Rodriguez.
Rope bridge after rope bridge, until the last peak. The Padayon tee says it: keep going.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the Masungi Georeserve entrance fee in 2026?
The Discovery Trail is ₱1,700 on weekdays and ₱2,000 on weekends; the Legacy Trail ₱1,800 and ₱2,000; the Shared Trail ₱1,900 and ₱2,200, per the official site in October 2026.
Can you walk in at Masungi?
No. Book through the official Request to Visit form at least three days ahead and pay in full after approval.
What is the minimum age for Masungi?
13 for the Discovery and Shared trails, 10 for the Legacy Trail.
How long is the Masungi Discovery Trail?
About 3 to 4 hours.
Where is Masungi Georeserve?
Kilometer 47, Marcos Highway, Baras, Rizal, about 1.5 to 2 hours from Metro Manila.
Photographs by Suroy.ph, frames filed June 2024. Checked 31 October 2026.
