PAOAY SAND DUNES, PHILIPPINES
Travel Review from Manila - Paoay Sand Dunes, Laoag
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Travel from Manila - Laoag
The route from Manila to Laoag takes about 8-10 hours (depending on traffic conditions) and the distance is about 480 km. At first, I thought of taking a plane, but in the end I chose to rent a car to go by myself because it is convenient and I can still stop by to visit places along the way.
Estimated cost
Car rental: Starting at 1,400 - 2,000 pesos per day, depending on the type of car
Gasoline cost: Around 2,000 - 3,000 pesos (round trip)
Toll and parking fee: Around 300 - 500 pesos
Overall, the cost per trip for a car rental with a driver will be around 5,000 - 8,000 pesos (depending on the duration and conditions of the company)
I rented a Fortuner and exited online and used GPS all the way. Along the way, we were able to stop at various places, such as Vigan City (a world heritage site) and various viewpoints along the way, which were worth visiting.
When we arrived in Laoag, our destination was Paoay Sand Dunes, where they offer 4x4 dune driving and sandboarding, which was a lot of fun! If you come in a group of 3-5 people, the cost per trip will be very worthwhile.
4x4 Adventure Ride: Approximately 1,500 - 2,500 pesos per vehicle (can accommodate 4-5 people)
Sandboarding: Included in the 4x4 service fee