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8 days tour

Essence Of Korea

$ 2,759 .00 USD

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Essence Of Korea

This tour includes:

Accommodation

7 nights hotels DAY1, DAY2: Orakai daehakro hotel or similar (4 STAR) +82-2-6353-7700 dh.orakaihotels.com/kr/default.asp DAY3: Ramada Encore by Wyndham Busan Haeundae or similar www.ramadaencorehaeundae.com DAY4: Commodore Hotel Gyeongju or similar +82-54-740-8277 www.commodorehotel.co.kr DAY5: Daegu Interbulgo-EXCO or similar +82-53-3800-114 https://exco.inter-burgo.com DAY6: Pyeongchang Ramada Hotel & Suite or similar +82-33-333-1000 http://www.pyeongchangramadahotel.com DAY7: Orakai daehakro hotel or similar (4 STAR) +82-2-6353-7700 dh.orakaihotels.com/kr/default.asp

Guide

Professional English speaking guide

Meals

7 breakfasts,

Transport

Transfer from/to airport on Private High speed train KTX (SEOUL/BUSAN in normal seat ) English speaking guide with transfer

Not included:

Insurance

Optional

Optional Tour(DAY7): Gwongeumseong Cable Carโ€“USD15

Flights

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Itinerary of your trip Essence Of Korea

  • Day 1 Airport Private Transfer Only
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Airport Private Transfer Only

      Upon arrival at Incheon Airport, meet a driver and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of day at leisure.

      (hotel check in available after 15:00, 1night charge for C/I before 15:00).

      HOTEL : Orakai daehakro hotel or similar  (4 STAR)  +82-2-6353-7700  dh.orakaihotels.com/kr/default.asp   

  • Day 2 Dmz Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Dmz Tour

      After breakfast, pick up at your hotel at 08:00 am for DMZ tour(Closed on Mon and National Holiday). You are required to bring Passport for security check. 

      Hotel โ†’Imjingak Park โ†’ The Unification Bridge โ†’ ID Check โ†’ DMZ theater and exhibition hall โ†’ The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel โ†’ Dora Observatory โ†’Dorasan Station โ†’ Shopping center โ†’ Drop off at Seoul City Hall 


      <DMZ Tour ,Korea is the only divided country in the world. After the Korean War, Korea and North Korea established a border that cut the Korean peninsula roughly in half. Stretching for 2km on either side of this border is the Demilitarized Zone. The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, The 3rd tunnel was discovered on October 17, 1978. It is located52km from Seoul. Approximately 10,000 soldiers can move through this tunnel in 1 hour>


      HOTEL : Orakai daehakro hotel or similar  (4 STAR)  +82-2-6353-7700  dh.orakaihotels.com/kr/default.asp   

  • Day 3 Seoul Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Seoul Tour

      After breakfast, pick up at your hotel around 08:30-09:00 am for Seoul half day sightseeing, Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace(Deoksu Palace on Tue) The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony, National Folk Museum, Korean Ginseng Center. 

      Continue to visit Insadong AntiqueShop Alley, Namsan Hanok Village(Myeongdong on Tuesdays) and N Seoul Tower for an unobstructed view of Seoul city. 

      Drop off hotel and meet the driver around 18:00pm  Transfer to Seoull station โ†’KTX from Seoul to Busan(2.5hrs by high speed train) โ†’ Meet a driver at Busan Airport, you will be transferred to hotel.


      Hotel: Avani Central Busan Hotel or similar (4 STAR)   https://www.avanihotels.com/en/central-busan  

  • Day 4 Busan Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Busan Tour

      After breakfast at the hotel, meet a guide for a full day sightseeing in Busan. Visit Haeundae Beach, the most famous beach in Busan. The white sand beach is roughly 1.5 kilometers long, over a 30- to 50-meter wide area, creating a beautiful coastline before a shallow bay. Proceed to Yonggungsa Temple via Dalmaji-gil Road, famous for its views of the blue ocean, white sandy beach, Camellia forest, and pine tree forest, creating one of Busanโ€™s eight scenic sites. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan. Transfer to Gamcheon Culture Villiage, formed by houses built in staircase-fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain, earning this village the nickname "Machu Picchu of Busan. Continue to visit Koreaโ€™s largest seafood market, Jagalchi Fishery market and BIFF Square.

      Transfer to Gyeongju(1.5hrs by car) and visit Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, a secondary palace used by the crown prince of the Silla Kingdom. You can enjoy the reflection of Imhaejeon in Wolji during the night

      HOTEL : Commodore Hotel Gyeongju or similar  +82-54-740-8277 www.commodorehotel.co.kr 

  • Day 5 Gyeongju Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Gyeongju Tour

      Breakfast at the hotel. Met by our guide at 08:30 am. 

      Gyeongju, a museum without walls. In 57 BC, around when Julius Caesar was subduing Gaul, it became the capital of the Shilla Dynasty and remained so for about 1000 years. Gyeongju preserves a vast amount of significant and fascinating historical heritage. Along with Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, its historical district has been designated as a World Heritage by UNESCO.

      Gyeongju National Museum & Cheomgseongdae Astronomical Observatory, Seokguram Grotto (UNESCO world heritage) - an artificial stone temple made of granites, located on the eastern peak of Mt. Toham. Inside the round-shaped main hall, there are the Bonjon Statue, Bodhi-Sattava and his disciples. It was built to preserve these statues. Bulguksa Temple (UNESCO world heritage) โ€“ The beauty of the temple itself and artistic touch of the stone relics are as awesome and fascinating as to be highly praised by visitors from all over the world. Move to Daegu city for overnight which is a largest and central city of this province. Check in at Hotel and take a rest.

      HOTEL : Daegu Interbulgo-EXCO or similar +82-53-3800-114  https://exco.inter-burgo.com 

  • Day 6 Tripitakakoreana โ€(Unesco World Heritage)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tripitakakoreana โ€(Unesco World Heritage)

      After Check-out, move to Haeinsa Temple located in Gayasan National Park. Haeinsa Temple was founded by King Ae-Jang of Shilla Dynasty (802), well known for its famous treasure โ€œ TripitakaKoreana โ€(UNESCO world heritage) composed of 81,341 printing woodblocks made to repulse the Mongolian Army Invasion with support of Buddha. And then transfer to AndongHahoe Village which has preserved the housing architecture and the village structure of the Joseon Dynasty. Moreover, the Village was not artificially created; there are people who actually live there. The Hahoe Village has become world-famous for the visit of The Queen Elizabeth II of Britain several years ago. And then transfer to Gangneung, one of 2018 PyeongchangOlympic Cities. 

      HOTEL :  Pyeongchang Ramada Hotel & Suite or similar  +82-33-333-1000

      http://www.pyeongchangramadahotel.com 

  • Day 7 Mt.Seorak
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Mt.Seorak

      Move to Seoraksan National Park of which the peaks break through the clouds while jade-like water flows through the valleys, creating breathtaking views and making this Koreaโ€™s most famous national park. UNESCO designated this park a Biosphere Preservation District in 1982 due to so many rare species found here. Visit Sinheungsa-temple located in Mt.Seorak which is an ancient temple with deep historical significance, built by a great monk Jajangyulsa (590~658). (Optional Tour: Gwongeumseong Cable Carโ€“USD15pp). Gwongeumseong is a site of castle ruins located on the steep Dol Mountain of Seoraksan National Park area. After sightseeing of Seoraksan National Park, move to Seoul. 

      **During the peak season in October, the Seoraksan National Park will restrict buses and medium size bus for entries.

      Therefore, the bus must park at C District Square and you must walk 3.6km to the entrance from C District Square.

      So please be aware of that we might not be able to visit Seoraksan National Park for this tour.

      HOTEL : Splaisir Hotel Myeongdong or similar +82-2-772-0900  sotetsu-hotels.com/splaisir/myeong-dong/

  • Day 8 Airport Private Transfer Only
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Airport Private Transfer Only

      After breakfast at your hotel, you will be pick up at your hotel lobby 4hours before your flight departure. 

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 100

Age range allowed for this experience.

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