Dates are flexible. This day-by-day plan is provisional until you choose exact travel dates.
Allow about an hour at Basilica Minore of Our Lady of Charity, in central Agoo. It’s an active pilgrimage church, so visiting hours can shift around Masses, weddings, and other services; check locally before setting out, and dress respectfully. From there, walk next door to Agoo Municipal Plaza for a relaxed half-hour under the shade. The two stops are close together, which makes this an easy start for a group of 32.
Have a straightforward group lunch at Jollibee Agoo; budget roughly ₱150–₱350 per person, depending on the meal. For 32 students, call ahead about seating and meal orders so lunch doesn’t run long. Afterward, take your vehicle toward the coast for a brief stop at Agoo-Damortis Protected Landscape and Seascape. Allow about an hour including the drive and time to look around; stick to publicly accessible areas, as facilities and access can vary along this protected coastline.
Continue by chartered bus or coaster to Thunderbird Resorts & Casinos – Poro Point in San Fernando. The drive from Agoo is roughly 30–45 minutes, depending on traffic; allow 1.5–2 hours total for the transfer, arrival formalities, and settling in. Confirm group check-in arrangements and rooming directly with the resort in advance, especially for 32 students. Ask the resort or your local operator for current room, meal, vehicle, and guide rates—prices vary by date, group setup, and inclusions, so treat any older quote as an estimate.
Start early at Poro Point Lighthouse for a roughly 45-minute coastal stop. Access can be controlled because the lighthouse sits within a managed area, so have your tour coordinator confirm permission before the group sets out; don’t assume the bus can drive right up to it. From there, continue by chartered vehicle to Ma-Cho Temple—allow about an hour to explore its ornate grounds and take in the views. As a group of 32, arrange arrival with the temple in advance and follow any visitor or photography rules.
Head back toward the city center for St. William the Hermit Cathedral. Set aside around 45 minutes, but keep the visit flexible around services; it’s an active church, so dress modestly and avoid touring during Mass. For lunch, go to Halo-Halo de Iloko and allow 1–1½ hours for Ilocano dishes and its signature dessert. Budget roughly ₱250–₱600 per person; call ahead about seating and meal arrangements for a large group.
Finish at Pindangan Ruins in Barangay Parian, a quiet, atmospheric stop for about 45 minutes. Confirm current access with your guide or local contacts before leaving the city, as the site’s availability and upkeep can vary. Use a pre-arranged bus or van for the day rather than relying on separate rides: it keeps the group together and makes the short city transfers much easier. The visit can wrap up in mid- to late afternoon, depending on traffic and how long lunch takes.
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