Masungi Georeserve
Kilometer 45, Marcos Highway (inside Garden Cottages)
Tanay, Rizal
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The Masungi Georeserve is located along the scenic road of Marcos Highway. It takes less than 2 hours from Quezon City. It is a perfect getaway for adventurers like me and the kind of experience I had at Masungi went beyond my expectations.
I had heard about Masungi through friends back in 2010, it was just casual mentions, so checking this out had landed on my "someday to do" list, until one day(february of 2015) when I decided to check out the so called 'MASUNGI rock formation", but only to find out that it is not actually Masungi but Nagpatong rock formation of Cuyambay - the part of the Georeserve( im referring to cuyambay rock formation- you can check my story here).
A minimum of seven and maximum of ten people are the best number of people to visit Masungi. The hike lasts about 3-4 hours that can be shortened or lengthened depending on your preference or pacing.
The best months to go at Masungi are during the dry seasons from November to May.
Some sights to be seen are: Tatay and Nanay, two limestone peaks, Yungib ni Ruben, a cave to seek shelter from the hot sun, Sapot, a web where you can view Laguna de Bay and Giant Duyan which serves as an observation spot for wildlife, particularly bird-watching.
The tour is only entertained through private group bookings. (You can book online at http://masungigeoreserve.com/reservation/ )
The fee is P1000/person (Feb-March 2016), a price increase of P1400/person (April onwards) for a group of 7-10 persons. The fee includes a park ranger/guide (guide is mandatory), guest kit (helmet, binoculars, a bottled water, waterproof pouch for cellphones, a rain poncho, and a whistle) to be returned after the trek, and refreshments.
How to Get There
-Private Transport
via Marcos Highway you will pass through Masinag, Cogeo, and Boso-boso Resort.Garden Cottages -entrance- is located at Km. 45 Brgy. Cuyambay, Tanay, Rizal. It is approximately 35 km. from Cubao Quezon City and only 30 to 45 minutes from Cogeo Market.
via Sampaloc in Tanay. From Manila East Road once you reaches an intersection near the town proper you need to turn left towards Sampaloc Road.
-Public Transportation
via Cubao - Ride a van or jeepney going to Cogeo/Gate 2 (van is P35 / jeepney is P18). Get off at Gate 2 and from here look for Sampaloc jeepney terminal. Fare from gate 2 to Km 45 is P38.
via Tanay - From Tanay town proper you can hire a tricycle to take you to Garden Cottages or ride a jeepney going to sampaloc, then look for Cogeo jeepney terminalthat'll pass by Garden Cottages.
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