South Korea Highlights

Guide

All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced leader however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders. Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your leader can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.

Meals

6 breakfasts, 2 dinners

Others

Included activities: Seoul - Gwangjang market Seoul - Naksan night view over the city Seoul - Samsung D'Light Technology Complex Seoul - Jamsil Olympic Park Seoul - Gyeongbukgung Palace Seoul - North Village Gangneung - Ojukheon Village Gangneung - Gyeongpo Lake Sokcho - Island village of Abai Sokcho - Daepo Fish market Sokcho - Seoraksan Mountain Seoul - Demilitarized Zone (DMZ/South Korea) Andong - Andong folk village Andong - confucianist school and temple visit Suncheon - Suncheonman Bay Wetland Reserve Suncheon - Open film set Suncheon - Suncheon Bay National Garden Suncheon - Nagan Fortress Village

Transport

Private Vehicle,Train,Public Bus,Metro,Taxi If you are spending additional time before or after your tour, you will find that the transport in South Korea is reasonably priced, quick and efficient. Public buses don't always have the signage in English so is is recommended that you write your destination in hangeul (Korean phonetic alphabet) letters on a piece of paper. Bus drivers don't speak English. Local tourist centres usually have English-speaking staff and are the best places to find out about local buses.

Accommodation

Hotel rooms: Many South Korean hotels have a limited supply of double rooms. If you are a couple travelling, please advise at the time of booking if you would like double bedding (subject to availability) Air-conditioning & Heating: Air-conditioning is not usually turned on until the warmer season. The traditional housing has floor heating. Hanok Stay: Your mattress will be on the floor. If you find that the surface is too hard, you can stack the bedding or ask for an extra mattress. Hotel (5nts),Holiday House (2nts),Hanok (1nt)

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included