Begin with a lively walking tour of Agoo Church (St. Peter the Apostle Parish) to admire its centuries-old façade and learn about local devotion, then stroll to the nearby Agoo Heritage Park to see town monuments and oral-history plaques that bring local culture to life. Finish the morning with a hands-on visit to a traditional eatery at Agoo Public Market, where students can sample and learn about regional snacks like tupig and tupig-making demonstrations before boarding the coach to Poro Point.
After lunch board the coach for Poro Point and stop at Basilica of Our Lady of Charity (San Fernando) for a brief photo opportunity and a short talk on regional devotion before proceeding to the coast. Upon arrival at Poro Point, enjoy a guided shore walk along the Poro Point Lighthouse Esplanade to observe fishing boats and coastal vistas, followed by an orientation and check-in at Thunderbird Resort - Poro Point where students will receive room assignments and a quick safety briefing.
As dusk falls, the group will enjoy an al fresco dinner at Thunderbird Resort's Veranda Grill, featuring a student-friendly buffet of Ilocano favorites and a short talk on local seafood sustainability. After dinner, take a guided stargazing stroll to the nearby Poro Point Coastal Promenade with a local naturalist who will point out constellations and coastal ecology, then gather for a relaxed cultural program in the resort's function area with folk songs and a short reflection to close Day 1.
Wake early for a refreshing coastal hike along the Poro Point Nature Trail, where students can observe native coastal grasses and tidepools while a guide explains local marine life and erosion dynamics; finish at the scenic Poro Point Boardwalk for sunrise photos and a short mindfulness moment. Afterwards visit the nearby Poro Point Marine Education Center for an interactive workshop on coastal ecosystems and a hands-on touch-tank session, then return to Thunderbird Resort - Poro Point for breakfast and check-out preparations.
After a leisurely resort lunch, visit the nearby Sison Observatory & Science Park for a hands-on astronomy demo and panoramic views of the coastline, then continue to Poro Point Baywalk for a guided marine-watching walk where students can spot local seabirds and watch small-scale fishing operations while discussing coastal livelihoods. Finish with a brief cultural stop at the La Union Provincial Museum annex to view regional artifacts and a short reflection session before returning to Thunderbird Resort - Poro Point to gather luggage and prepare for departure.
As the day winds down, enjoy a sunset seafood picnic at Poro Point Lighthouse Park where students can sample grilled seafood from local vendors while watching the sky change color and discussing coastal conservation lessons from earlier. Afterward, visit the nearby Thunderbird Resort Amphitheater for a short student-led showcase of what they learned-mini-presentations or a photo slideshow-then gather for a final group debrief and farewells at Poro Point Sunset Deck, ending the tour with a calm reflection and distribution of participation certificates.