If you visit Ilocos Norte, you should definitely try the Paoay Sand Dunes 4x4 Adventure Ride at Culili Point.
The 4x4 Adventure
You will hire a Rough Rider Truck with a driver to take you on a tour of the sand dunes to begin your 4x4 adventure. The price for an hour of an incredible ride at the time was P500 per person. Be aware that this is not your typical ride because you will be standing at the rear of the truck and holding onto the steel bars.
They will take you through sand ridges with steep slopes that can reach 20 feet in height. Similar to a roller coaster ride, but more exciting and draining. You must maintain a firm grasp on the steel bars or else you will be thrown off the truck.
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In our case, the rain showers and the moist sand that was blended into the air made our adventure more challenging. In the end, we were covered in damp sand.
After the ride, they will drive you down the shore and let you take pictures. The driver informed us that you can't swim in this region because the water is too deep and the waves at that time were big because there was an orange alert that day. That is why the weather is a bit gloomy.
- Before you try this, make sure you have the energy because you definitely need it.
- Bring extra clothes because you might get dirty because of the sand. There are wash rooms available if you want to change your clothes after.
- The best time to go here is early in the morning and before the sun sets.