Spend a Spook-tacular Night at Masungi Georeserve with their Halloween Tours Starting This Month

(SPOT.ph) Exploring forests and woodlands at night isn’t exactly at the top of everyone’s bucket list, especially with spooky season afoot. But when the forest stirs at sundown, it doesn’t always involve fearsome encounters. At Masungi Georeserve, it’s more about how nocturnal life mingles with folklore to ignite the Filipino imagination.

The much-awaited and blockbuster Masungi: After Hours night tours are back for a Halloween-inspired run. If you’re still looking for something fun and interesting to do this Halloween season but aren’t too keen on the typical scares and frights, this one’s for you.

Every Saturday and Sunday, starting October 24 until November 29, Masungi Georeserve will remain open until nightfall for the Masungi: After Hours tour, where participants are welcome for a unique nature experience. Bring your sense of adventure and imagination, as this limited-time tour introduces you to the nocturnal creatures that have inspired Philippine folklore for generations.

In this tour, you will be exploring Masungi’s limestone formations along the Discovery Trail, passing through iconic landmarks such as Tatay and Yungib. You will be donning a helmet with red-light headlamps to illuminate the path without disturbing the trail’s wildlife.

You will also be joined by well-trained park rangers who will serve as your guides and storytellers, punctuating the 3-4 hour-trek with storytime stops that blend science and mythology. Finally, you’ll wrap up the night with a light snack over a cozy campfire.

So, more than just a quick recharge with nature, think of it as an adventure where you’ll learn more about the creatures that bring life, not terror, into our forests and mountain trails at night.

Slots are still up for grabs as of writing, but as with previous runs of Masungi Georeserve’s popular night tour, you can be sure that they will be filled up soon.

Masungi: After Hours will only be available on October 24, 25, and 31, and all the Saturdays and Sundays of November. There will be four time slots a day, so you or your group can choose to start your trek at 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m., or 11 p.m.

The slots are booked on a first-come, first-served basis through an online form. You will receive an email confirmation within 24 hours if your slot is verified. There's a P2,000 standard conservation fee per guest, but if you’re part of a group of three or more, you can get a discounted rate of P1,800 per pax.

While Masungi Georeserve opens up to breathtaking sights during the day, we think there’s a different wonder that awaits those who dare explore it at night. Hurry and book your slot today, or risk the horror of missing out on this unique Halloween tour!

Masungi: After Hours will run on October 24, 25, and 31, and all Saturdays and Sundays of November. Book your slots online. Visit Masungi Georeserve’s Facebook page for more information and updates.

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