Adventure plays out like a
series of rock en roll tunes on this part of Ilocos Sur. Iggy
Pop’s Lust for Life could very well be blasting in your head once you signed up
for the day’s first undertaking. Taking advantage of
the varying rudiments of our planet; water, wind, earth and fire and incorporating it with various thrilling activities and the great outdoor vibe - a
one-stop adventure hub is born. Situating at the foot of the rolling slopes and the coastline of Narvacan in Ilocos Sur - NOAH or the Narvacan Outdoor
Adventure Hub, dishes a landscape that provides a perfect setting to a number of great outdoor exploits.
Feel nature’s rush and
revel on the different kind of high it produces here at NOAH. Just make sure to leave all
your inhibitions and fear of challenging Earth’s elements behind.
1. Paragliding
Like a watchtower standing
guard to the picturesque seas of Ilocos Sur, the Bantay Abot hill
presents the ideal spot to take off and paraglide over the scenic rugged landscape
of Narvacan. Thanks to the surrounding three kilometer stretch of Sulvec beach,
the wind breezing from the ocean wraps around the hill perfectly, most
especially during mid-day to late afternoon – creating a perfect condition to
glide over the sky and enjoy a winging experience to remember.
Note: There are several
wind windows every day to fly and paragliding specialists consult accurate wind
and weather forecast throughout the day. Tandem paragliding cost P2,500.
2. Wind Surfing + Hobie Cat Sailing + Kite Surfing
The gust at Sulvec beach
blows seamlessly and consistently – making it the perfect condition to give
windsurfing, hobie cat sailing and kite surfing a try. A new level of stoke is
achieved after one experiences sashaying over the waters in a polished manner,
by teaming up with the bounteous wind.
Cost: Windsurfing activity
+ lessons (6 hours) will cost P2,500, P800 for hobie cat sailing with a pilot
and beginner class, while windsurfing board rental is pegged at P800.
3. Scaling a Via Ferrata Wall
Flirt with verticality as
you scale the first-ever full scale Via Ferrata climbing route
in the Philippines. Known as the “Iron Way”, because it necessitates the
use of steel cable and iron rungs firmly planted along the rock walls, which
the climbers use to secure themselves, the Via Ferrata wall of Narvacan takes
you on a scrambling and challenging 250 meter course – designed to provide
non-stop adrenaline rush. Despite passing through a 100 feet vertical section
of the route, no climbing experience is required and the only mandatory is the
desire for adventure.
Cost: The whole Via
Ferrata experience will cost you P800 including the Tyrolean traverse and the
520-meter zip line going back to camp.
4. Off-road Buggy Driving
Get your Mad Max game face
on as you unleash your wild driving skills over the natural sand dunes of the
long coastline of Narvacan. Spin, buckle and ride over the humps and circle the
sharp turns of the buggy trail of NOAH, as you step on the gas and satisfy your
need for speed.
Cost: P2,500 per Buggy
vehicle (good for up to 5 persons)
5. One-stop Adventure Haven
To cap off all your
Earthly adventure, shower and dine at the ARKO Restaurant and enjoy good food
and drinks as you chill with your friends while you talk about all the exciting
things you had done. NOAH definitely boasts of a one-stop adventure haven where
one not only connects to nature, but also experiences the best it can offer.
Campsite fee: P150 per
person (bring your own tent)
