Maasin River Siargao – Epic curved palm swing

Maasin River Siargao – Epic curved palm swing

Complete travel guide to the Maasin River and its famous rope swing made of curved palm trees in Siargao Island, Philippines.

Maasin River Siargao was once just a quaint little river town on the island's Circumferential Road. However, since an opportunistic local built a fantastic rope swing on the picturesque curved palm tree that hangs over the river, the site has gained international recognition thanks to social media.

The truth is, this curved palm swing by the Maasin River is a bit touristy now. However, that doesn't mean it's not worth checking out when you visit Siargao. In this quick guide, I'll cover everything you need to know about this unique attraction, including how to get there, how much it costs, what to expect, and tips for avoiding the crowds.

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How to get to Maasin River Bent Palm Tree SWing in Siargao

You have two options to get to the rope swing at Maasin River in Siargao. You can either explore this place on the famous Siargao Land Tour or rent a motorbike and drive here yourself.

Here's a breakdown.
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Option 1: Take the Siargao Land Tour

If you are short on time or want to explore a number of different Siargao highlights in a single day, booking the Siargao Land Tour is a good choice. This is the most popular tour on the island and includes some must-do activities including:

• Kokosstraße
• Magpupungko-Felsbecken
• Gebogene Palmenschaukel

This trip includes General Luna hotel/hostel pickup, lunch, and everything else you would expect from the premium Siargao tour.

Book: Siargao Land Tour
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Don't Miss: Siargao Island Hopping Guide

Option 2: Rent a motorcycle (independent)

For the independent explorers, rent a bike in General Luna for between 250 and 350 pesos per day. This is how I explored much of Siargao during my visits.

The route to Maasin River Siargao is easy and the roads on this route from General Luna are well maintained, paved and smooth throughout the route. The easiest way to get here is to simply enter the coordinates into the map below, which is accurate.

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Where is the Maasin River?

The Maasin River is located on the Siargao Circumferential Road. It is approximately 18 kilometers from General Luna, which should take you about 25 minutes if you drive independently. You will know when you are in the right place when you reach the famous red bridge over the Maasin River.

Stop here and look left. You'll see the famous curved palm tree and Siargao swing just a little way up the river. Here in Maasin you can park your bike for free.

Google Maps Pin: “Maasin Bridge River Swing”

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Maasin River Bent Palm Tree Rope Swing Siargao

Entrance fee: 20 PHP

You can walk towards the curved palm tree on the banks of Maasin River in Siargao. However, you have to pay an entrance fee of PHP 20 to use the swing. This fee is payable per person but can be used as often as you like.
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There is also an iconic bamboo raft and sometimes you will also meet a friendly man with a small outrigger rowing boat. Locals offer to take photos with the raft for PHP 20, and the man offers trips further upstream to a secret blue lagoon for PHP 500.

The Siargao swing on the Maasin River is really fun. It's not a big drop, but it's the picturesque setting that makes it so popular. The river is lined with dense, tropical palm trees that make for quite a scene.
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Tip: We passed the Maasin River a few times at lunchtime while exploring Siargao Island. Let me tell you – this place gets packed! I recommend getting here early to beat the crowds. I'd say you'll have it all to yourself if you stop by between 6 and 8 am.

More: Best Tourist Attractions in Siargao

More photos of the Maasin Siargao River

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Other activities in the area

As you would expect, there is absolutely a lot to see and do in Siargao besides surfing! Below are some nearby attractions that I would definitely recommend if you are exploring the island by scooter or motorbike.

• Kokosstraße
• Aussichtspunkt Palme
• Tayangban-Höhlenbecken
• Magpupungko-Felsbecken

Also,. On your trip to Siargao Island, don't miss a trip to Sugba Lagoon or the epic Sohoton Bay!

Accommodation options on Siargao

If you are planning accommodation in Siargao, you should know that the main tourist center is called General Luna. There is a solid tourist infrastructure here such as hotels, resorts, guesthouses, restaurants, clubs, bars and travel agencies. Below are my favorite tips for where to stay.

Tip: I have also written a comprehensive Siargao accommodation guide that goes into much more detail about where to stay, don't miss it!

Luxury villas: Las Palmas Villas and Casitas Siargao

• Tolles kostenloses Frühstück
• 100 Meter vom Strand entfernt
• Schwimmbad & Bar
• Schöne tropische Gärten und Terrasse

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Luxury resort: Kalipay Resort

• Unglaubliche tropische Suiten
• Tolles Schwimmbad und Bar
• Beste Lage
• Ganz in der Nacht, aber in der Nähe von Partyspots
• Gesundes Frühstück

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Mid-Range Beach House: Surfing Carabao Beach Houses

• Tropische Hütten am Strand (Malinao Beach)
• Terrasse, Balkon und Klimaanlage
• Heimelig, komfortabel und offen
• Offene Küche
• Gehen Sie zu den Surfspots hinunter

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Hostel with flair: Ilakai Hostel

• Beste Hostel-Atmosphäre in Siargao
• Schöner Ort
• Saubere zimmer
• Billig!

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Tip: Compare the best accommodation options in Siargao as listed on Booking.com

More Siargao & Philippines Travel Guides

I hope you enjoyed this quick guide to Maasin Siargao River and its famous rope swing made of curved palm trees! For more travel guides and adventure inspiration, check out some of my other articles from the Philippines.

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